A pad that you can wash and reuse.
pretty and practical
This was something I was completely unaware of when I began my first cycle.
Cloth pads existed back then, yes, but they had not made a resurgence yet.
As far as I knew, I would have to purchase disposable products for the next three decades of my life. There was no alternative.
There were no conversations in my household about cycles or anything related to them. It was just something to quietly deal with, with some vague and irrational embarrassment. (I plan on breaking that generational curse! Who’s with me??)
It wasn’t until I became a cloth-diapering mama that I realized there was such thing as ‘mama cloth’. Enamored with all things crunchy, I gave it a go.
a colorful selection of cloth pads
And there is no going back.
Four years later, nothing is frayed or falling apart. I thought that surely the small wet/dry bags would be trashed by now. Not the case.
Cloth diapering is a gateway drug to mama cloth-ing (so I say).
‘Mama cloth’ is a misnomer. You don’t need to be a mama to use cloth pads. (Phew!)
The amount of money you can save and the waste you can reduce makes a strong case for cloth pads.
Although it isn’t the first topic of conversation to broach with mama friends, it shouldn’t be considered uncomfortable. It’s a simple lifestyle change that can make a positive and noticeable difference!
You can find different sizes of cloth pads and wet/dry bags online. If you spend around $40 for items that will last you many years, you will be very pleased with yourself for not dropping $10/month on average for the throwaways.
You will also feel that it is the conscionable choice, given that a small amount of bamboo material used in a lifetime is much better for the environment than loads of paper/plastic material.
It is also very satisfying to support small businesses. There is always a story and a face behind these companies, and you can expect friendly customer service from them, too.
When you peruse the options for reusable cloth pads available online, you will be delighted to see an incredible selection of cute designs. They are irresistible!
Mama cloth washes and dries easily. There is no fuss. You just wash it the same way you wash your cloth diapers.
No more running out of essential products! You have a permanent reusable stash.
Perhaps, if you push past your hesitation and inspire others to give it a try, there will be a total shift in the feminine products industry. The big names may be forced to serve a growing new consumer base that demands reusable cloth pads. Disposable pad sales would plummet.
How awesome would that be for the planet?
Let us be the generation that sparks these changes in our communities. Let’s not wait for the next one to look at the big picture.
takes a smaller toll on your wallet AND the environment
Make the change, have the conversations – normalize reusable cloth pads for our daughters, normalize them for ladies everywhere!