The Snap-EZ 4 Life Nursing Pads
Snap-EZ 4 Life Nursing Pads are designed to meet the needs of women who want a more natural approach to their needs during pregnancy and lactation.
These come in 2 sizes to meet the variety of needs experience by most nursing mothers.
The larger size is more absorbent, and give better coverage for heavy flow times (post partum or overnight). These can also be used in conjunction with the Small Size "doubler" pads!
The Small size is more discrete, and works better for wearing under tank tops, or anytime - especially for smaller women. The "booster" small pads are not waterproof and can be used with the large pads for extra absorbency overnight!
We are planning to add organic bamboo velour to the options as well - stay tuned!
There are basically two types of absorbent material in the Nursing Pads - Hemp (pads containing hemp will come with lavender stitching, but this coloring will almost dissappear after they are boiled for prepping) or cotton (white stitching)- and here's what you'll find inside the pads
Hemp Nursing Pads:
There are three types of hemp knits in the nursing pads.
In the PUL/Microfleece pads we use the Hemp French Terry. This is a great, trim fabric that will work well in most situations.
In the Windpro/Microfleece pads and the "Booster" pads (small, hemp/microfleece) we use the Hemp Fleece - this is a little more absorbent than the French Terry, but it is also a little bulkier, so we are putting these in the Windpro pads, as the windpro pads are intended for at home or at night time when bulk is not the greatest concern.
The Slim Nursing Pads are made with PUL/Hemp Jersey/Microchamois - these are our thinnest materials, yet the hemp jersey will be absorbent, yet these are so trim!!!
Hemp Nursing Pads:
There are two types of cotton knits in the nursing pads.
In the PUL/Microfleece pads, Windpro/Microfleece pads and the "Booster" padswe use the Hemp French Terry. This is a great, absorbent fabric that will work well in most situations. Sherpa is thicker than hemp, but is a great alternative for those who need to avoid hemp, or dislike the prepping necessary for hemp products!
The Slim Nursing Pads are made with PUL/Cotton Jersey/Microchamois - these are our thinnest materials, yet the hemp jersey will be absorbent, yet these are so trim!!!
To help you decide which materials are best for your needs, here's a rundown of their properties:
PUL (Polyeurathane Laminate) - 100% Polyester - This is a barrier fabric that is soft and flexible and will be best at preventing leaks. This is very trim!Wind Pro waterproof fleece - this is a breathable waterproof fleece - looks and feels like microfleece, but the tighter weave makes it waterproof. This is a great barrier fabric, yet it's soft and actually grips a bit to keep things right where you want them to stay! This is not as waterproof as PUL, but in most conditions, the difference is not noticeable and the Windpro is a breathable material. This is a little bulky, but the comfort it gives makes up for a lot!
Organic Bamboo Velour - This is a beautiful velour. Soft and has a natural sheen. This is a combination of organic bamboo and organic cotton.
Cotton Velour - This is a wonderful cotton/polyester velour. Soft and so absorbent! The polyester is only in the backing, so you only get soft cotton against your skin!
Microfleece - 100% Polyester - this is a stay-dry fabric. Microfleece will wick the wetness away from you and into the soaker, for greater comfort. It is also very soft.
To help you decide which size would be best for your needs, here's are some ideas:
Large Nursing Pads
- These work so well for awsome absorbency and longer wear - overnight, early post partum days, or just around the house!
Small Nursing Pads
- These are more discrete than the large pads, and are great for smaller women. These wear well under most clothing !
Slim Style Nursing Pads
- these are so trim, no one will know you are wearing them! Each of the three layers is the thinnes material available - PUL/Jersey/Microchamois (the thinnest of microfleece and oh so soft!!
Small "Booster" Nursing Pads
- these can be worn with either side against your skin - microfleece or sherpa/hemp fleece. These are trim, but not waterproof - great for times when you are needing very breathable, light protection! These can also be used with the Large pads to boost their absorbency!
Here's some feedback we got from our test moms:
Is there anything you really liked about the pads?
- Nice fabrics, comfortable pads.
-I LOVED the windpro best. Hemp and Sherpa it didnt make a difference
- I loved how much they absorbed! I've tried so many nursing pads in the past and have leaked through them all! I can wear these all day without leaking through. The also feel so soft and natural, not scratchy like disposable nursing pads. Great job!
- they absorbed a lot. No leaks!!! Like that they are nice and big (bigger than standard size nursing pads.
-Love, love, love the ones with fleece on both sides (windpro/microfleece)—I didn’t feel as wet, and my clothes (mostly) stayed dry, all while being breathable!
-I liked that my nipples did not feel chapped. I liked that they looked smooth through my shirt. The BEST thing was they stayed put in my bra while baby was nursing and it was super easy to pull the pad into place WHILE snapping my bra back up. I usually have to do a two-step process which takes longer and is more attention getting
Did you like having the microfleece against you, making a "stay dry" effect?
-Yes, I like the fleece.
- Yes very much
After I washed them, I noticed that they puckered a little, making them more cup shaped, did this make them fit better, or did this make them bulky?
The only ones I found bulky were the double fleece – but I like the comfort of them for night use when bulkiness didn’t matter.
Do you have any comments/experiences that you would like to share with me that would help me to improve the pads (I nursed 10 babies, but I never leaked to I have no experience with this!).
-Great product...I'm looking forward to seeing them offered on your website!
-You have done a really great job. I am glad someone has come up with such a good idea. I have wanted something like these since DS was born.
Snap-EZ 4 Life Nursing Pads are great for women who want good reliable protection
and are looking for a reusable product,
freeing themselves from the tyranny of purchasing "disposables" over and over again
- buy it once and use for years!!!
And don't forget to get some Snap-EZ Wet Bags in size
Small and Mini (will hold 2 - 6 pads), so you can use these "on the go" too!
