How to Buy Nursing Pads

Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby, since it gives him the healthiest start possible. It benefits your baby from head to toe, according to AskDrSears.com. Sometimes new mothers experience leaking breasts, especially during the early months because of the milk supply building up, notes La Leche League International. To help with this problem, you can use nursing pads to absorb the leaking breast milk. You'll find two basic types of nursing pads to choose from.

Instructions

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      Decide what type of nursing pads you'd like to use, disposable or reusable. Disposable nursing pads are more convenient since you just use them, throw them away when you're finished and grab new ones. Reusable, cloth nursing pads are a better value, since you can wash them repeatedly.

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      Look for disposable nursing pads that have an adhesive strip on the back. This helps keep them in place, which can prevent leakage even more.

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      Seek reusable nursing pads that are made of 100 percent cotton to provide the best air flow.

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      Shop for your chosen type of nursing pad at local baby boutiques, maternity stores and mass merchants that sell baby supplies. Some pharmacies carry nursing pads as well.

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      Order your nursing pads online if you cannot find what you're looking for in the stores in your neighborhood.

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      Make your own cloth nursing pads, suggests AskDrSears.com. Just cut out circles from cloth diapers or use folded cotton handkerchiefs.

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