Congratulations on the decision to try out, or make the switch to mama cloth! It is a decision that your body and pocketbook will thank you for over time. Our quality, handmade reusable cloth menstrual pads are designed to last you for years to come!************************************************************************************************
Congratulations on the decision to try out, or make the switch to mama cloth! It is a decision that your body and pocketbook will thank you for over time. Our quality, handmade reusable cloth menstrual pads are designed to last you for years to come!
What length should I choose?
My standard sizes (the sizes most women choose) are: 8" pantyliner 10" normal flow pad 11.5" heavy flow pad 11.5" postpartum pad 12.5" Ultimate pad
I do offer custom pads from 6" (very short, normally reserved for pre-teens) to 14" (very long, for those who know that they prefer a longer pad.
******************************************************** What absorbency should I choose?
MotherMoonPads come in a variety of absorbencies to meet your needs.
Pantyliners are made from just 2 layers of fabric. These are best used for every day discharge, or for on very light days such as spotting.
Normal flow pads have soakers made from Zorb* These are best used for most normal days of your menstrual cycle.
Heavy flow pads have soakers made from one layer of Zorb and one layer of Killington Flannel. These are best used for most heavy days.
Postpartum pads have soakers made from two layers of Zorb. While these are meant for women to use after they give birth, many women also like to use these if they have really heavy cycles.
*********************************************************** "You have SO many different fabric options, which fabric should I choose?"
This is a very common question. It's true, I do offer quite a few different fabrics. I firmly believe that there is no one pad that will work perfectly for every woman out there, which is why I try to offer many different options. Which one will work for you is truly personal preference.
Minky Pros: one of the most popular fabrics. This is a synthetic, 100% polyester fabric. It resists stains, so unless you leave the pads dirty for well over a week, it tends to not stain. It is incredibly soft as well.
Minky cons: It is a heavier weight fabric, and some women consider it to be hot in the summer time.
Organic Bamboo Velour
Pros: It is organic. It is very soft (but not as soft as minky). It is pretty, and the dye tends to mask any staining that may occur.
Cons: Over time, it tends to lose its softness (this takes quite a few washes-like over 50, but it does happen eventually)
Cotton Velour
Pros: It remains as soft as the day you receive it over the course of the lifespan of the pad.
Cons: It is solid in color only (not dyed)
Cotton Woven
Pros: Woven makes a very thin pad, it is smooth to the touch (it doesn't have anything "fuzzy" to it like the velours or the minky). It is easy to treat stains with
Cons: There is no stretch to the fabric, which makes the pads fit slightly smaller than the other fabrics.
Cotton Flannel
Pros: It comes in lots of fun prints and is relatively easy to treat stains with
Cons: The fabric will become pilly over time. *************************************************************** How Many do I need?
How many you will need will vary from woman to woman. Each woman's flow is different. What I suggest doing is counting (or estimating) the number of disposable pads you go through each day, and add a few to use while you are doing the wash. There is no set rule for how many to buy. Most women go through 3-5 each day though.
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to email me at mothermoonpads@yahoo.com
*What is Zorb? Here is Wazoodle's definition:
"Zorb contains only tangled cellulose fibers from bamboo/cotton/viscose and poly micro fiber, the same fibers found in virtually every AIO diaper on the market – nothing else. These non-allergenic fibers are non-allergenic, durable and easy to sanitize We manufacture Zorb in the USA and Canadian in modern facilities that are safe & friendly for workers and the environment."
***************************************************************** Special Consideration for postpartum use
How many mama cloth pads will you need for postpartum use? The answer will depend on a few different factors. You will need to take into consideration:
How often do I want to wash? am I using cloth exclusively, or will I be using the disposable pads in the hospital? do I have any longer, heavy flow pads in my stash right now? For most women who are planning on using cloth exclusively, the following will take you through 1-1.5 days. It is recommended that you change your pad every 2-3 hours during the postpartum period. 3 Ultimate Overnight/Postpartum pads 3-6 Postpartum pads 6 heavy flow pads If you are planning on using the disposable pads in the hospital and cloth after you come home, you might be able to use heavy flow pads exclusively, with Ultimate Overnight/Postpartum pads at night.
******************************************************************* Washing Instructions
Machine wash warm, tumble dry low Do not use the sanitary cycle on your washing machine Tumble Dry low or hang to dry Do not use fabric softener or bleach If you are concerned with staining, consider rinsing your pads after use prior to putting them in the wetbag, or use a wet pail. You can also rinse with a water/peroxide solution to minimize the staining. If you have a yeast infection, you will need to sanitize your pads by sunning them to dry or using Bac-out. If you have any questions at all, please contact me directly by sending me a convo Thank you!
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