LilyPadz® Reusable Silicone Nursing Pads Single Pair Regular Size

These breast pads are amazing because they’re:-reusable, no waste!-very discreet, can’t be seen through your bra or clothing-don’t have to cart around extra breast pads-sanitary! Your nipples don’t sit against wet breast pads or have damp and milky pads in your bra-painless! Your nipples don’t dry against a cloth or cotton pad and then stick to them. While they are designed to stick to your areola, the silicone just slides right off of your nipple.They are lovely because they stick to your breast and are essentially flush to your breast. When applied correctly (applied inside out, nipple directly to the center, press from the center outwards to eliminate as much air as possible, press firmly to adhere) they create a barrier of pressure that prevents leaking.Yes, I have had the issue that someone else mentioned of milk pooling in the small bit of air that gets trapped around my nipple, but for me it’s only on one side because that side has a ferocious letdown. I’ve found that by firmly pressing my arm across my breast during letdown, it prevents the pooling of milk in combination with wearing the lilypadz and prevents leakage.Yes, cleaning and air drying can be one extra step that can seem like a big deal when as a mom your time is already very limited. To get around this I wash them using a gentle body wash, dab the outward side with a clean towel, and set them on the plastic domes. Then I use my clean hand to “squeegee” the remaining water off the exposed sticky side and leave them to finish drying. The squeegee action cuts the drying time significantly; I can put them on in the next 30 secs or less if I wanted to.Another complaint I’ve seen, and that I wish was solved as well, is the issue of not having a case for these. I stumbled upon the perfect case while purchasing a teether that came with a case - the Nuby Step 1 silicone baby teether. It’s a snug fit, but both Lilypadz fit inside with one plastic dome in between. I’ve attached pictures for reference. This is a game changer for me to be able to pack a spare set of pads or to store them. I’m going to buy another one of these teethers ($3.89 at Target) just for the case!!As far as being pricier for one set, they can be used over and over which means they end up being more cost effective than buying boxes of breast pads or having to remember washing cloth ones over and over.To me these are the ultimate breast pads because they’re convenient, sanitary, cost effective and the most efficient at preventing leaks!

I don't have any children, but I use these to prevent high beams showing through my shirt when I am not wearing a bra. I decided to try lilypadz after I was fed up with regular nipple covers having thick edges that showed through a shirt or just plain didn't do their job. These work great! I have multiple pairs.After going through several pairs, I noticed that when I washed with regular hand soap they lost their stick much faster than if I just didn't wash them at all. I have been using the same pair with success for more than 2 months of wear. Keep in mind I am dry under there - if you're using them as intended obviously you should wash them. But the type of soap matters.The regular size is domed a bit to give you some shape, which I love. This also helps create almost a suction to the skin which will leave them hanging on even when they've lost their stick. However, if you are a bit larger than the dome allows, they will be visible under your shirt. The large size is significantly wider than the regular, and is more flat. During my time of the month my breasts swell and the regular size is not enough to accommodate my full C cup, but the large size is so large that it covers most of my breast and doesn't stick on the edges. I wish they came out with a medium size!Despite these minor issues I will continue using them as nipple covers because they are awesome - they don't let anything show through! They have smooth edges and a little dome shape to keep me looking perky. And they will stay stuck on for a long time.Sorry I couldn't review their performance as a nursing pad, but a great product deserves praise. They have an entire untapped market they could be reaching. Hold onto them even when you're done nursing!

These are AMAZING! They are completely invisible through most clothing and they really do help prevent/delay leaks. I’ve worn them 10+ times and have only had one small leak when I went a little too long without pumping. I already purchased another pair!

I purchased these at the recommendation of my lactation consultant to help with a condition I have, called vasospasm. Vasospasm is a constriction of the blood vessels that causes pain during breastfeeding; one of the ways to lessen the pain is to keep your nipples warm.In that regard, this is an excellent product. I found them to be the most effective measure against the vasospasm (until I finally got blood pressure medication to get rid of the pain completely).As far as preventing leaks, I don't rate the product as highly. It seemed to be reasonably effective during the day, but at night, when my son goes 5-7 hours without nursing, the pads can't handle the leaking and slide around on my breasts, eventually falling off. To be fair, I fill a disposable pad with milk at night, so if you don't leak much, the pads should be good.I have very large breasts (34I) and I found that the pads made my breasts look a little pointier than usual, so I rarely wore them in public. I think with smaller breasts, it wouldn't be very noticeable.As far as the care of the pads, I did not buy the special soap or wipes. I clean the pads with a burp cloth or alcohol wipes when I take them off to nurse. Right before I shower, I wash them with unscented hand soap and very hot water to restore their tackiness (washing in cold or lukewarm water doesn't seem to work well).Overall, it's a decent product depending on what you're using them for.