In the first months after the birth of the baby, the mother often experiences milk rashes, during which the milk can leak out of her chest and spoil her clothes, as well as a mood that is already subject to changes. Therefore, many mothers choose for themselves gaskets for milk. What options can be found on the market today, and how to choose the right ones? Which breast pads are better?
Reusable breast pads
Reusable panty liners are quite economical. They can be used on a permanent basis, but you must constantly wash or wash to maintain the necessary level of hygiene. If you have chosen a reusable gasket, then buy 6-8 pairs at once to have at least one to replace. In addition, it is useful to have at hand a pack of conventional disposable pads, just in case, if milk leaks will happen too often.
Reusable gaskets need to be changed constantly so that they perform their function well. Gel pads for breast simply absorb milk, then they can be washed with baby powder in a typewriter, and then dried in a conventional dryer. Silicone breast pads can be used to collect milk and then freeze. Such gaskets should not only be washed, but also sterilized, in addition, the milk should be as often as possible poured into a bottle and put it in the refrigerator to prevent the milk from deteriorating.
Disposable panty liners
Disposable panty liners are another convenient option. They are thin and not visible under the clothes, they are comfortably attached to the bra, they last for 3-5 hours, but if the mother has a lot of milk, then they are not being used sparingly. It is more advantageous to combine reusable and disposable gaskets, leaving them disposable for travel or visiting, when it is important to feel maximum security.
Than to replace linings for a breast?
Sometimes my mother finds herself in a situation where the milk pads are over, and there is no way to go to the store to buy another pack. In this case, you can make panty liners with your own hands. First, you can use the usual gaskets for the breast, cutting them into several parts. For this you can use both usual gaskets, preferably thin, and everyday. In addition, the gaskets can be made from wadded disks, attaching a piece of cellophane between them and a bra. However, such gaskets, unfortunately, will not help for a long time, especially if the mother has strong enough flushes of milk. It is more convenient and easier to use purchased ones.
What kind of breast pads to buy?
As for the specific brand that produce postnatal panty liners for breast, then here also the choice in the market is quite wide. From inexpensive domestic gaskets to foreign gaskets with
To choose the best breast pads, the mother can only try a few options, and assessing the advantages and disadvantages of each of them, having tested in practice different kinds of gaskets. Moreover, milk tides can happen up to the year of the baby, some mothers experience them throughout the whole breastfeeding period, and therefore find their own, most suitable brand of gaskets is very important in order to always feel confident. But this is very important for a young mother.