La Petite Ourse – Reusable Nursing Pads (5 Pairs)
One of the many things I had no clue about before giving birth was the amount of nursing pads I would need. I bought 2 pairs from Lil Helper when I was pregnant “just in case”, and I had the pair from the last Preggo Box, but I quickly realized 3 pairs was not enough and started panic shopping. My first stop was La Petite Ourse.
Cost: $14.99 + tax
My cost: Same
Date Ordered: March 28, 2024
Date Shipped: April 1, 2024
Date Received: April 9, 2024
Highlights:
- Canadian Brand
- Cost Effective
- Thin
- Waterproof
Manufactured in: China
Company Base: Montreal, QC
Established in: 2013
I was pleased with how quickly they shipped along with the other items in my order. Looking back, 12 days isn’t that long to wait for a package from across the country, especially when I ordered just before the holiday, but I was anxious as I was dealing with a newborn and a milk supply that still hadn’t regulated and was literally pouring everywhere. I survived. There was a lot of milk everywhere, but I survived the wait.
I decided on 10 pairs so that I could change them out with most feeds. We were doing laundry every day because of the amount of spit up, so that wasn’t a problem. I still ended up needing more, but I decided to try a different brand as that is what I like to do.
I got two different sets from La Petite Ourse, or LPO, as it is commonly known in the cloth diapering world. There were only 3 colour options when I ordered: cherry, rustic, and white. I don’t like white, so I decided on the first two. The composition, according to their website is: “Each pad is made of 2 layers of bamboo, one layer of suede and one of PUL.”
Overall Impression
These are quite thin and the diameter is not very big at 11cm. Even though these are my thinnest pair, they are still not discrete. I’m starting to think that discrete reusable nursing pads are not a thing.
The suede, which touches the breast, is very soft, and though it can stick to the nipple, it rarely happens. At this point, they have gone through the wash many, many times with no special care, and besides a tiny bit of fraying along the edges, they have held up very well. Unfortunately for me, because of my breast size and shape, they tend to move off the nipple if I move around very much or lie on my side. I have also had it where they have become absolutely saturated, so I don’t use them very often anymore.
The Goods:
- Canadian Brand
- Comparatively Cheap
- Soft
- Thin
- Easily Washable
The Not-So-Goods:
- Made in China
- Small Diameter (11cm)
- Not discrete
- Not contoured
Overall I would recommend these if looking for a reasonably priced Canadian brand of reusable nursing pads.
wanderingfawn 
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