These Reusable Nursing Pads Will Have You Ditching Disposables Forever

Bamboobies are hands-down my favorite brand of reusable nursing bras. In fact, I still use them to take off my makeup at night, because they're that washable and soft. They're made of a breathable bamboo and cotton blend, with a lining that drinks up milk like a newborn. This package includes three day and three overnight pads ... and honestly, they're a steal.

I know most people throw these in the washing machine, but I don't have one of those in my Brooklyn apartment, so I’m here to tell you a secret: You can take these into the shower, and wash and rinse them with a just little shampoo. Leave them out to dry on the towel rack, and they turn out just fine.

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Any parent who has woken up in a puddle of their own milk knows how absolutely annoying it is. It's also terribly uncomfortable.

But you don’t have to worry about that with these reusable overnight pads from Glangels. They’re soft, thick, and the most absorbent, washable pads out there. One mom even told Best Products, “I almost feel bad for how much milk ends up in the pad and not into a bottle.”

Nipple chafing is a real thing, and for some of us, the flat pads make it worse. The contoured shape of these nursing pads, however, is what makes them so great. They're slightly conical, giving extra room and decreasing your likelihood of developing sore nipples.

People who love Lansinoh's nursing pads really love them. The cup on these reusable nursing pads is contoured into a teardrop shape that hugs the breast, providing maximum coverage for any potential leakage.

They're made with natural plant materials that work to keep the moisture contained, all while keeping you dry.

I don’t know what gives this brand the right to make oddly beautiful nursing pads, but I’m glad they exist. The bamboo shells of these reusable nursing pads from NatureBond are washable and durable ... and thanks to the black color, they won’t stain if your nipples crack and bleed.

Silicone nursing pads like these ones from Lily Padz are an entirely different beast. They aren't absorbent like the others. Instead, they are adhesive, and use gentle pressure to prevent your breasts from leaking in the first place.

These likely won’t be your everyday nursing pads, but they're enormously helpful if you’re wearing a low-cut top or something that you're worried about staining if the milk leaks out.

Making an organic reusable nursing pad seems like it would be prohibitively expensive, but Kindred Bravely manages it with spectacular execution.

The bamboo liner on these pads is 100% organic and ridiculously soft. It's a bit thicker than some of the other options on this list, but honestly, it absorbs just like an overnight pad.

A demi-cup bra's best friend, Eco Brand's bamboo blend reusable nursing pads are just as absorbent as their round counterparts, but they won't pop up where they're not wanted. (Can't say the same thing for your milk, though.)

These pads have an ultra thin profile, and the seams at the edges are very comfortable — not at all annoying, as they are with some brands. Plus, at just under $15 for 14 pads, they're a steal.

At some point while you're nursing, you will need these chilly nursing pads. As they're not traditional at all, they're designed to soothe sore, cracked, and aching nipples with their extra-cool gel.

I put mine in the fridge, and then put them right in my bra after nursing for the first few weeks of my babies' lives. They feel like heaven.

Soothing gel pads are great for the home, but they can be a problem when you’re out. Periday’s TendHer gel pads have absorbent covers, so you can wear them as you would any other nursing pad ... while still getting the warming or cooling effects of the gel underneath.