Cloth Menstral Pads

Happy Heiny makes them too. I haven't used them for menstrual flow but use them for "this is my 4th pregnancy and my bladder ain't what it used to be" stuff. I like the HH - they are fleece on top and have a hemp liner (hemp is very absorbent). You could also look into a Diva cup or other menstrual cup; I have used that and have been very happy. One thing about the HH: the hemp used to get bunched and you would have to "flip" it when it was just dried to get to flat, but the company said they added extra stitching to fix that. You may want to ask the seller if the ones you get have extra stitching.

I haven't used them but I've heard good things about Luna pads and products. here's their web site: http://lunapads.com/.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

I'm planning on making my own, so if you're handy with the sewing machine you can save money as well!

Otherwise I recommend Party In My Pants. They are just so expensive ($11.99 per pad!) that if you're planning on continuing to use them then making your own (or buying some from someone on etsy) is a good option.

What a great question! I have always wanted to switch to cloth pads since I have a heavy flow and go through maybe 20 pads per cycle x 12 months! We used cloth on both of my sons and I am thrilled that we did it...for environmental reasons and then there was the money savings.

I don't have any recommendations for you but I am eager to see the responses. I would love to try a cloth pad.

I did find this link that looks interesting though.

http://www.thanksmama.com/Imse_Vimse_Organic_Cloth_Menstr...

Let us know what you try and how it worked!

I've used GladRags for about 10 years. I love them! No irritation or other problems. They come in organic or regular flannel w/ terry liners, in solids, prints or natural/unbleached. I started with just the regular day pads, but used the overnight (heavier flow) pads following the birth of each of my children. The pads have a cover with a "liner" that you can insert. The covers hold more than one liner so you can adjust for your flow. Now, they make pantiliners as well. Easy to wash, use, carry, etc. www.GladRags.com

I have a friend who swears by the aforementioned DivaCup, and I'm planning to get one myself. They also make one that is latex-free (silicone, I think) in case you have a latex allergy/sensitivity. (same website)

Congratulations on your decision, and good luck in finding the product that works best for you!

I love lunapads! They are so soft, comfortable, and easy to use.
http://lunapads.com/

I can't wait to here more responses! I'm also interested in cloth pads.

I did use some "off" brands that some made off of Ebay once I really liked them but I still was having an itch issue (rash) so I ended up using a Diva Cup and never looked back. I suppose it wouldn't be something for you to use now but maybe consider after the baby is born. I'm telling you that it's the best and I will NEVER use anything else. I kind of surprised myself because I didn't even like using tampons. Even got my best friend to use one and she loves it as well. It takes some practice and few cycles to get the hang of it but it's well worth the effort. You save money, waste and no more messy pads.
By the way, congratulations :)
C.

I never used them but if that were me I would go buy some dish rags and wear those for 5 weeks..you can wash and re-wear them. Then toss them out after the baby is born.