Wool Nursing Pads

Our wool breast pads are soft, warm, comfortable and absorbent - all the wonderful properties we look for in a nursing pad during this special time. We suggest having at least 2-3 pairs of breast pads on hand, however, mothers with a heavier let-down may find a few extra pairs helpful. Two convenient sizes available, price is for one pair of wool nursing pads. Your wool breast pads will come with a FREE sample of our Eucalan Wool Wash. Enjoy!

Why you'll love using Wool Nursing Pads:

• Super soft & incredibly comfortable against your skin.
• 100% natural, organic wool pads from unprocessed & untreated wool.
• Wool nursing pads allow skin to breathe naturally, without feeling hot or sticky.
• Wool nursing pads will keep your skin feeling dry & comfortable and never damp or clammy!
• Wool naturally resists odors. No more smelling like sour milk!
• Reusable breast pads are more economical & environmentally friendly.
• Constructed from 2 thirsty layers of blanket-weight wool for a highly absorbent breast pad that is reliable against leaks.
• Wool will remain feeling dry longer than any other natural fabric available.
• Heal sore nipples faster as they are soothed & kept dry by soft wool nursing pads.
• Generous size is designed to minimize "ring around the breast" from pads showing through.
• You'll save money using washable, reusable nursing pads!
• No bleaches, perfumes, chemicals or other irritants that are potentially harmful to you & your nursing baby are found in our 100% natural wool nursing pads.
• Made in the USA from organically raised sheep.

*A note about size: Many women are surprised by the larger size of these pads, when compared to the familiar disposable or cotton nursing pads. Wool nursing pads are intended to provide more benefits than simply absorbing milk. Midwives have, for centuries, felt that protecting your breasts from wind and cold can help prevent plugged ducts and mastitis. The size large will give protective coverage over greater a portion of the breast. Please measure carefully.

Wool Nursing Pads ... a new mother deserves to be pampered. Naturally

Wool nursing pads help to provide you with the best conditions for a positive breastfeeding experience. Our wool breast pads are made of a specially processed blend of 100% natural, organic merino wool. Our wool nursing pads are super soft and soothingly comfortable and offer a very absorbent medium when extra coverage is required. Wool nursing pads are highly absorbent, as a natural property of wool is it's ability to absorb more than 30% of it's own weight in liquid.

An all-natural alternative to disposable breast pads, wool nursing pads allow your skin to breathe, while keeping nipples dry and breasts warm. A dry environment is important for healing sore, chapped nipples and this warmth is found to have a positive effect on the breasts for prevention of mastitis and plugged or blocked ducts, which can be of serious concern while establishing breastfeeding. It is believed that the warmth created by wool breast pads helps to increase blood circulation in and around the breast, improving the overall condition for creating a healthful milk supply.

Wool nursing pads contain natural lanolin, which aid in creating the optimal environment for breast care prior to birth and during nursing. When using wool breast pads you generally will only need two pairs for the entire time you are nursing, as wool does not retain moisture the same as cotton breast pads would. When your wool pads do start to get wet, it is a feeling of warmth, not the cold and clammy sensation of other breast pads.

Because of the natural, antibacterial properties that wool possesses, these wool nursing pads needn't be washed after each use. When your first pair of nursing pads begin to feel wet (or at least daily), simple hang them to air out and use your second pair of pads. When rotating between two pairs of breast pads, you will not need to wash them very often. The natural lanolin content keeps your breast pads hygienic and odor-free. The moisture will evaporate quickly, leaving only milk solids behind. When your nursing pads begin to feel stiff or not as soft as they once were, it is time to wash them.

How to wash your new Wool Nursing Pads:

Washing wool nursing pads is easy! For best results, allow your breast pads to dry before washing. Begin by manipulating the stiffened area of your breast pads to break up the milk particles. Then, it's simply a matter of soaking your wool nursing pads in lukewarm water with a small amount of mild shampoo or soap. We recommend using Eucalan Wool Wash for best results and to clean without stripping lanolin from the wool. Swish your pads gently in the water and allow to soak for 5-10 minutes. Rinse your wool pads in lukewarm water. If using Eucalan wool wash, it is not necessary to rinse. Squeeze out the excess water from your wool pads by pressing them between a towel. Lay or hang your breast pads to dry.

On occasion you may find that the lanolin content may need to be replenished in your wool breast pads. To accomplish this, melt a pea-sized amount of lanolin in a glass and add to your lukewarm soak. We recommend Lansinoh Pure 100% Lanolin – the highest quality lanolin available – as you will find many more uses for this miracle product beyond washing your wool nursing pads. It is 100% natural and specifically designed with breastfeeding mothers in mind.

A Customer Reviews our Wool Breast Pads...

I started looking for an alternative to paper disposable nursing pads because I use cloth for my baby's diapers and it just made sense to use a non-disposable product for myself, as well. I did use a few paper pads at the beginning, because they were given away free at the hospital. These were just awful to use. They made crunchy noises when I moved and they were always bunching up on me. I tried cotton pads after these and didn't like them much, either. Then I discovered wool nursing pads and there is no going back. What a difference! I felt confident and comfortable using these breast pads both during the day, and at night. It was so much more pleasant when my baby and I were snuggling close with having only natural fibers between the two of us. You will love the feeling of soft merino/cashmere wool against your skin! This fabric really is luxurious and makes a big difference against tender breasts. I will never have to peel off stuck on, paper breast pads again! Ouch! Review submitted by Nancy Weston, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Learn More!

Wool Makes a Perfect Breast Pad!

Jamie from Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) asks us...

Q: Wouldn't wool nursing pads be itchy and uncomfortable to wear?

A: Absolutely not! In fact, wool nursing pads are one of the most comfortable nursing pad available. To begin with, a special blend of unprocessed, merino wool make for an extremely soft and luxurious nursing pad to use. Natural wool nursing pads are surprising soft and comfortable against your skin. Many people find wool itchy, but this is usually a product of the how the wool is manufactured. UN-processed and UN-treated organic merino wool is not the same itchy, scratchy wool most people think of when wool is mentioned.

More importantly, however, is the fact that wool nursing pads will allow your skin to breathe and you will remain feeling dry much longer while you wear them. I think our favorite feature overall, is the fact that wool won't "stick" to your breasts the way paper disposable and cotton pads will. You won't have to pull them off of you which can be painful and uncomfortable.

Not sure about wool against your skin? We have the PERFECT solution! Soft, silky rayon from bamboo is highly absorbent and incredibly luxurious. Find our Bamboo Nursing Pads here.