Most women need only 2 pairs for the entire nursing period. When one pair feels wet, let it dry while wearing the second pair. Ideally, lay them to dry over a mild heat source, such as a running dryer or mildly warm radiator, especially in humid climates. Lanolin's cleansing properties keep the wool fresh and hygienic.

The wool can absorb up to 40% of its weight without feeling wet. When the pads do feel wet, they're warm, not cold and clammy as with cotton or disposable pads.

We stock the Softline pads. If you have more than moderate leakage, you may prefer the Original pads, or for women with extra strong "let-down" reflexes or heavy leakage, an Ekstra style is available with an extra layer of felted wool. Original or Ekstra are available by special order, unless listed in stock above.  Please contact us for more info.

Your skin is kept dry and able to breathe, allowing sore nipples to heal.

Scandinavian midwives have, for centuries, advised mothers to protect their breasts from wind and cold to prevent plugged ducts and mastitis. The large size of the pads gives protective coverage over a greater portion of the breast.

Wash as seldom as possible, only when pads begin to feel "stiff" or if you notice white powdery milk spots. When needed, wash by hand in lukewarm water with LANA 20% Lanolin-Soap. LANA's lanolin-replenishing soap has a much higher lanolin content than most other wool-washes and will keep your pads feeling soft and soothing.