Baby Nip Molded Washable Nursing Pads by Nursing Bra Express

I know a thing or two about nursing pads. I've done my research online and with my own two (oversupplying) boobies, which have been nourishing my little one for 18 months now! Heck, I even created a nursing pad sampler to help mamas try out some of the top brands to find the one they like best, because if I know anything, it's that no one nursing pad will be the best for every mama. It'll be absorbent and thick enough for one mama, but not for another. One mother will prefer washable whereas another prefers disposable. One prefers contoured and another wants a cute flat heart shape. Yes, there are MANY choices out there for lactating mamas and I'm here to tell you about one of them that was recently included in my Mother of All Giveaways (sorry, contest is now over, but you can still click the link to get info on 25 really unique products for babies, toddlers, and moms!!).

Baby Nip™ Molded Seamless Washable Nursing Pads by Nursing Bra Express

What's so great about these nursing pads? Well, I'll tell ya!

• Their firmly cupped shape fits the breast perfectly (similar to the firmness you would expect in one of those t-shirt bras), which is more comfortable and helps the pad stay in place.

• Their 95% cotton / 5% polyester blend is soft, and you can throw them right in the washer and dryer!

• They are absorbant! I was a major milk leaker for a solid year of breastfeeding. The first few months were horrendous, but even up to a year I had to throw on a bra and nursing pads as soon as I got out of the shower! Just after the year point I was finally able to ditch the pads (yay!) but that means I couldn't give these a personal review... so I did a little scientific experiment instead. These bad boys absorbed almost 4 teaspoons of water (in under 5 minutes) before they reached maximum capacity and started leaking through the middle and around the sides (pictured below). That's pretty darn good!!
• You can buy pack of 3 pairs for $14 - a really good deal in the world of washable nursing pads!

And don't think that you won't need nursing pads just because you aren't planning to breastfeed... many women start leaking DURING PREGNANCY (as early as 16 weeks)! Even if this isn't the case for you, unless you have a rare inability, you'll be producing a great amount of colostrum and breastmilk until you've dried up, which can 7-10 days from birth. Annnnd can I just quickly add: Please please do some research and if struggling, reach out to a Lactation Consultant. Please give breastfeeding your hardest try, for your baby and yourself!! PLEASE! The first few days and weeks can really suck (pun intended, hehe), but it gets better, indeed, it gets pretty darn awesome! So hang in there mamas!!!

*Disclaimer: Although I did receive this product free of charge, I was not compensated in any other way to do this product review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased.