Second time the wiser - Bamboobies Review

Over the last 5 years since my last pregnancy, a lot has changed in the baby market. There are so many new and innovative products out there that I can not wait to get my hands on. 

However, one thing that I knew was a must have from my last pregnancy was Bamboobies nursing pads. Now obviously breast feeding and all things involved with the act are still a touchy subject for some odd reason - Kids Gotta Eat. 

The one thing that no one ever really tells you when you’re a new Mom is not only the potential for leaking once the baby arrives, but also that some people experience this months before you even get your sweet bundle of joy. 

I’ll never forget, washing my hands in the bathroom at the office and looking up and thinking "hmm, what did I lean against?" Luckily I was wearing a cardigan so I buttoned it up and a finished the rest of my day. It wasn’t until I got home later that I realized my milk had already decided to come in. And that’s just the beginning of it! Once you have your baby and you’re going about your day, you could be anywhere and hear your little one (or really anyone’s little one) cry and boom you’ve got yourself a situation. Going out for the night dancing with friends? Well you better be prepared with some Bamboobies! So many of my friends have experienced this in their breastfeeding journey that I wish it were more talked about to save women from embarrassing stains on favorite shirts. 

So why Bamboobies? 

I originally used the disposable type of nursing pads and while they most of the time did the job, they were very uncomfortable. You’re already so sensitive when breastfeeding and to have a rough surface rubbing you all day only makes it that much worse. Bamboobies are so soft. It was the first thing that drew me to them vs their competitors. 

They are so much more eco- friendly (and cost effective too). The disposable nursing pads come in a huge box which eventually all gets thrown away! Bamboobies are reusable and so easy to toss in with your laundry. Bamboobies is sourced from sustainably harvested Bamboo that grows so fast. Did you know how fast Bamboo grows? It reaches its full height in just 8-10 weeks! 

And after using them with Sophie’s pregnancy I realized how much more absorbent they are. I’ve been lucky enough to be given a very active supply. With my last pregnancy this meant swapping out the disposable brand at least once a day. Everything about it just wasn’t working for me. 

With all the struggles that come from this beautiful act, it makes sense just to treat yourself when it comes to comfort and protection. Thank you so much to Bamboobies for sending me out a Bamboobies Nursing Pads value pack and a jar of Boob-Ease 100% Organic Nipple Balm. You were life savers 5 years ago and I feel much better prepared to welcome our little man this October.