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 have been using this product for 13 years, even after breastfeeding. I have probably purchased 5 or 6 of these when the sticky eventually wears off. Using the Lily wash and cleaning them immediately after use helps them last longer. They do not show through clothing like other nipple pads tend to do and work fantastic for short term wear for nursing mothers. Obviously they will fall off if worn too long and have filled up with milk.

I just had my 4th baby and I have breast fed all of them. With my first child I had never heard of these. When I had my second, I thought I would give them a try...I am so glad I did! These make such a difference in the comfort and well being of my breasts. Before useing them I could not take a shower and have my breasts face the water because the water felt like little knives cutting me. I do not leak milk while I am wearing these. The coolness of the silicone on my nipples is heavenly when they are sore and raw from a baby that wants to nurse constantly. I had one baby that had such a strong latch that I had lost chunks off of my nipple and they cracked and blead. I was given prescription nipple cream and would use these pads to keep it on and off of my bras and clothes. I wash the lily pads with Dove body bar while I shower. I wore one set for 2 babies, so I wore them almost everyday for 2 years. Yes, the sticky side eventually breaks down and wears off...but that really is only necessary if you want them to stay on without a bra on. Also when I purchased a new par with the arrival of my 4th child I did notice my old par was not so clear and more of a flesh tone now. These are on my top 10 list of must haves for having a baby.

So I’m 12 days post partum and I have a love-hate relationship with these breast pads. I love that they’re reusable. This reduces waste and cost. I love that they are easy to wear and put on. I love that they don’t move and are practically seamless under my clothing. They are wonderful to reduce nipple stimulation from water in the shower. I hate that they don’t always prevent leaking. I applied correctly per the instructions and made sure there weren’t any air bubbles. They were sealed all around and you could even see where it appeared to flatten my nipple and seal it. However, when my let down came there would be a pool of milk in the center of the pad and would eventually leak as I was feeding. I also hate that it may have been the cause of my milk blisters. I didn’t have any problems with those until after I started using them. Upon research, I found that the cause of milk blisters can be pressure to the nipple causing a blockage. Well since that’s how the pads work it only makes sense that they may have caused my blisters. To be fair, I produce a lot of milk in the beginning, which in addition to the pressure by the pads, could cause my blisters. Therefore, I have taken a break from using them. My blisters are beginning to heal. At this time, I only have one left. I have a feeling that I could use these without problems after the initial establishment of milk. This way my “let down” won’t be as strong and my supply won’t be so high. So I plan to try them again, because I do feel like they have great potential.

Very sticky without hurting during removal and they are very comfortable to wear. Not suitable for long term use tho. If you want some that you can use over and over consistently I would opt for something cheaper. I bought these to wear to my sons swim class (3m old at the time and I had to get in with him) and wore these once a week. I was exclusively pumping and I was leeking during class. Very embarrassing 😅 and highly visible (Black swim suit and leaking white milk. Not cute lol) but with these there were no leaks and you couldnt tell i had them on. I wore these for about 3 months and after that there was no stick. And yes I followed the care instructions to a T. Great for short term use!