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Posted: March 14 2008 at 8:09am \| IP Logged

I'm not sure where to post this....

Do any of you use cloth sanitary napkins... the kind you wash. I have a friend who does, and she really likes them however, she has a light flow.

I have a heavy monthly flow, and I wonder if these would work for me? If any one has any experience or info about using cloth pads with a heavy flow I would greatly appreciate it.

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Posted: March 14 2008 at 8:23am \| IP Logged

It was a mess for me. They are a lot of work. They do add to your laundry and I am laundry challenged already. I also have a heavy flow, so they may have contributed to the laundry issues.

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Posted: March 14 2008 at 8:55am \| IP Logged

Have you looked into some of the other alternatives? I seem to have really good luck with ecological bfing and have had one period in the past 4.5 years, so I can't speak personally, but I have friends who love the Diva cup. You could wear that with a lightweight cloth pad, wash the pad with your underwear, and still avoid all the chemicals and such associated with disposable pads and tampons.

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Posted: March 14 2008 at 9:07am \| IP Logged

I've had good luck with natural sea sponges, using a cloth back up on heavy days. These are the ones I use.

If you use cloth diapers, I don't think it's that big of an adjustment to using cloth feminine products. I rinse the cloth out and keep in a covered bucket (an empty OxiClean bucket) and then wash with either diapers or undies.

There are also the moon cup and diva cup options -- which I've never personally used, but have heard good things about.

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Posted: March 14 2008 at 9:11am \| IP Logged

The Diva Cup has worked for me in the past, when I've had a lighter flow, but since having Mark, my flow is crazy heavy, and it's just not working. Cloth pads work great on days that I just stay home, but for going out, I have to do much more...

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Posted: March 14 2008 at 9:35am \| IP Logged

I tried one of the cups, can't remember the name it was 4-5 years ago, and it made me want to throw up. I tried it for a few months but it never got better. Someone suggested the one I tried was latex and maybe that bothered me. I don't know.

I have a super heavy flow, sorry TMI, and try not to leave the house during that time. So that colored my experience.

I think the idea of cloth pads or a diva cup is wonderful, I wish I could use them, but I know my limitations, so I make other choices.

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Posted: March 14 2008 at 9:48am \| IP Logged

I use Luna Pads and I really love them. But I've only had a couple periods since buying them because of bfing so I don't have a lot to go on. They are quite comfortably and well-made. I don't find them any extra work because I just rinse them and throw them in the diaper bag. I used to have a very heavy flow but don't seem to since having babies. I did use them post-partum with no problem. You might use them just at home or on lighter days.

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Posted: March 14 2008 at 10:10am \| IP Logged

An alternative is Seventh Generation - disposable but chlorine and bleach free.

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Posted: March 14 2008 at 10:12am \| IP Logged

I've tried the cloth ones when my ds was really small. It was okay.

I don't know how I'd manage the laundry issues with it now--both for me and the men in my house!

If you have a separate bathroom from your kids, it could be done...

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Posted: March 14 2008 at 10:23am \| IP Logged

I don't use them myself but I know some women who do use them and are very happy with them. There are ones made for heavier flows.. for post partum use etc.

And from what I understand they just use a small covered bucket or such type container.. so it's no problem for anyone regardless of how many bathrooms there are.

A friend that makes them (and ones that another friend I know with heavy flow raves about) is here

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Posted: March 14 2008 at 10:25am \| IP Logged

I do...I have to. I can't do the internal types, and I am allergic to disposable pads...I break out in a terrible rash

...which as you can imagine, is really horrible.

So, yes, I use cloth pads.

I am laundry challenged too, but as I said, I have no choice.

I also have a really, really heavy flow, for at least 3-4 days, and I have it for no less than 7 days.

I have tried MANY kinds....I have found a brand I really like now.

During my heaviest times, sometimes - especially if I have to go somewhere - I will wear a super-thin disposable pad and put a cloth pad over it.

I have Luna Pads, they are my least favorite. I also have some okay ones by TLC Pads. My favorite are by New Moon Pads.

HTH,

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Posted: March 14 2008 at 12:53pm \| IP Logged

I use cloth pads and I love them. I don't do an extra load but throw them in with bath towels or the underwear load on hot water with tea tree oil and my regular laundry soap. I have found that to work really well. I can't use disposable or really anything internal as it sets off terrible burning and itching (ugh!). I haven't tried the diva cup yet, because I balk at the cost (I know in the long run it works to my advantage, but the initial cost is really off-putting to me for some reason!). HTH!

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Posted: March 27 2008 at 8:19pm \| IP Logged

I also use them and have for the last 2 years.

I made my own using old cloth dipes for the inners, recycled felted wool sweater for the backing and organic velour for the top. The wool is what protects your clothes.

I have a very small flip top garbage can under my sink that I store them in before washing. I wash them with my towel load.

I didn't like the Diva cup at all. It never felt quite right.

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Posted: March 28 2008 at 7:56pm \| IP Logged

Great conversation... one of this weeks jobs (for many months running

) is to make some pads. Kudos for the felted wool option for the bottom of the pad- I used to use felted wool for my babies soaker covers. I haven't tried to Diva cup but have friends that rave about it- my flow is just so heavy for so long it would make me a little nervous!!

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