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Choosing washable breast pads

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Washable breast pads are a great choice for nursing mothers. The soft fabrics make them perfect for sore and achy breasts and nipples. The fact that they are reusable will save you lots of money. Washable breast pads Many mothers find that they will have a let down from both breasts when feeding. Pregnant women also often find that they start to leak colostrum in the third trimester. Not all women find that they need breast pads. I did not find that my breasts leaked, but I was still able to feed my babies with no difficulties. Although there are plenty of disposable options on the market, these are not always ideal. Some women find that disposable pads tend to stick to the nipple. This can be annoying at the best of time, but as this area can be quite sensitive when breastfeeding, this can cause problems. These reusable pads tend to be softer and not stick to the area, making them much more comfortable. Reusable breast pads can, of course, be reused, which is another advantage. This i...

Cloth nappies for daycare

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Cloth nappies for daycare don’t need to be complicated. Many daycare centres have policies in place which make it easy for you to keep your baby in cloth. Even if they don’t currently have any children in reusable nappies, you can do things to make it easy. Top tips for cloth nappies for daycare Stick to one type of cloth nappy, this makes it easier for whoever changes the nappies. Choose a simple style. Where possible, set the nappies up ready for use. For example, stuff pocket nappies so that they only need putting on your baby. Find out if your daycare prefers to use disposable liners. Invest in a couple of wet bags . Ideal for transporting dirty cloth nappies home. Some people prefer to have a set of nappies just for daycare. These can be ones that don’t matter if they get paint or other mess on them. You will need extra nappies to make sure that you have enough spare for daycare and home use. If you need to label them, a sharpie will work on the inside of the PUL ...