I notice there are no comments here (or at least I can’t see any. I’m on my phone).
I have been researching about cloth diapering even though I don’t have kids yet (someone needs to speak with my husband. Lol)
I don’t know why, but the thought entered my head that if I’m so concerned with cloth diapering for environmental reasons as part of it, then what’s the difference between babies and my monthly cycle? I wear pads, so I’m used to feeling like I’m wearing a diaper. Why not go green for my red? (had to… Lol)
Unfortunately I just bought a bunch of pads and opened the packages already so it won’t be for a few months that I’d be out anyway. This gives me time to think about it though.
I didn’t think there were any blog posts on the subject and I’m glad to see there’s at least this one. Very informative by the way. Thank you.
This site/store called Luna Pads is also very informative on the subject.
This also makes me think, with cloth diapering being the rage lately (for those in that circle anyway), I wonder if those moms have thought about these options for themselves and then for their teen daughters. The idea of cloth wouldn’t have been weird several years ago. It doesn’t need to be now. What do we think girls in poorer parts of the world have to do? Do pads in their plastic envelopes come raining down from the sky?
Oh, speaking of, hat luna pads site talks about giving women in those situations a kit of different pads so they don’t have to miss school/work while on their period. How much we take for granted!
(I SWEAR I don’t work for that company. I haven’t even bought any cloth pads from anywhere yet. Just looking around and I liked their set up).
Ok, well that’s a long enough comment to compensate for the lack of. 😉
Thanks again for posting. We’re women and there’s nothing to be ashamed of.
Lol, no worries. 🙂 I’ve tried Luna Pads–they’re not the best IMO (the inserts pill up after being washed and fall out all the time, at least for me), but my hands down fave is Pink Lemonade, which are hand made by a WAHM. 🙂
And, yeah, lots of pad companies nowadays sell starter kits for teenage girls. They come in pretty colors and have carrying cases and little wet bags and everything to make is feel special. 🙂 Definitely check out Etsy if you’re ever looking for some. 🙂
Excellent post! I have been using cloth pads and reusable cups for more than a decade, and I love them.
In my experience, it’s not really necessary to use a special cleaner for your cup or to boil it every month. I wash mine with hand soap (NOT anti-bacterial) as little as once a day, and I boiled it when it was new and then maybe once every two years, if it gets discolored. I work outside the home where I have to use a restroom with stalls (no privacy at the sinks) and I have heavy enough flow that sometimes I empty the cup 3 times in a workday, but wiping it with toilet paper and reinserting truly is good enough. I do make sure to wash my hands before as well as after.
Thanks for spreading the word about these great products!
I notice there are no comments here (or at least I can’t see any. I’m on my phone).
I have been researching about cloth diapering even though I don’t have kids yet (someone needs to speak with my husband. Lol)
I don’t know why, but the thought entered my head that if I’m so concerned with cloth diapering for environmental reasons as part of it, then what’s the difference between babies and my monthly cycle? I wear pads, so I’m used to feeling like I’m wearing a diaper. Why not go green for my red? (had to… Lol)
Unfortunately I just bought a bunch of pads and opened the packages already so it won’t be for a few months that I’d be out anyway. This gives me time to think about it though.
I didn’t think there were any blog posts on the subject and I’m glad to see there’s at least this one. Very informative by the way. Thank you.
This site/store called Luna Pads is also very informative on the subject.
This also makes me think, with cloth diapering being the rage lately (for those in that circle anyway), I wonder if those moms have thought about these options for themselves and then for their teen daughters. The idea of cloth wouldn’t have been weird several years ago. It doesn’t need to be now. What do we think girls in poorer parts of the world have to do? Do pads in their plastic envelopes come raining down from the sky?
Oh, speaking of, hat luna pads site talks about giving women in those situations a kit of different pads so they don’t have to miss school/work while on their period. How much we take for granted!
(I SWEAR I don’t work for that company. I haven’t even bought any cloth pads from anywhere yet. Just looking around and I liked their set up).
Ok, well that’s a long enough comment to compensate for the lack of. 😉
Thanks again for posting. We’re women and there’s nothing to be ashamed of.
Lol, no worries. 🙂 I’ve tried Luna Pads–they’re not the best IMO (the inserts pill up after being washed and fall out all the time, at least for me), but my hands down fave is Pink Lemonade, which are hand made by a WAHM. 🙂
And, yeah, lots of pad companies nowadays sell starter kits for teenage girls. They come in pretty colors and have carrying cases and little wet bags and everything to make is feel special. 🙂 Definitely check out Etsy if you’re ever looking for some. 🙂
Thanks for the comment, Emily!
Excellent post! I have been using cloth pads and reusable cups for more than a decade, and I love them.
In my experience, it’s not really necessary to use a special cleaner for your cup or to boil it every month. I wash mine with hand soap (NOT anti-bacterial) as little as once a day, and I boiled it when it was new and then maybe once every two years, if it gets discolored. I work outside the home where I have to use a restroom with stalls (no privacy at the sinks) and I have heavy enough flow that sometimes I empty the cup 3 times in a workday, but wiping it with toilet paper and reinserting truly is good enough. I do make sure to wash my hands before as well as after.
Thanks for spreading the word about these great products!