Thanks, I just saw my mom and she was going to give me the Essence of Eve pads back because they are too slender for her, but I let me grandma take them to a friend of her's at church that has 4 young girls. I'm actually excited that I'm helping to convert folks that I've never even met.
Have made my own incontinence pads. Flannel for top and bottom with a layer of waterproof, fabric that is used for a babies bed, then a layer of thin cotton batting. Have not had an absorbency issue. I will use corduroy for the bottom layer in my next batch. Thank you for that hint for reducing slippage.
This is a great idea. I use disposables but dislike spending 60$ a month on them. As well as im trying to become as self reliant as possible and this is a big issue. My concern is...i wear the panties during the day and sometimes the overnight ones (more absorbent) during the day and a pad and panties at night. Im pretty sure what im seeing here isn't going to cut muster for me.
Incontinence is a problem that is not talked about much and it should be a subject that we can discuss because it happens to most of us as time goes by. People with the problem are embarrassed but I have gotten to where I don't hesitate to discuss it. People need to be aware that there is a hand made item that can be used instead of having to use the disposables. Disposables are costly, fill up the landscape and are full of chemicals. I am allergic to them and break out in a rash similar to a fungal infection. In fact, I was treating it like a fungal infection. I have about a dozen in a basket on the back of my toilet at the ready. I carry one in my purse (in a zip lock baggie) for emergencies when I am out. Facebook has a group called Sewing Cloth Menstrual pads that teaches a little about making them and youtube has Amy Nix. Amy is also a member of the Sewing Cloth Menstrual Pads group. It is a closed group and therefore, people outside the group cannot see what you are posting. Hope you will try to make your own "stash". Oh, I get all of my fabrics for these pads at Wazoodle.com
TheMinnie419 Amy Nix is great! She has done a lot to lesson the taboo of talking about incontinence. I'm glad to hear you openly share your experience too. I honestly didn't even think about my mom or grandmothers having issues until after I had talked about the cloth pads several times with her and she finally mentioned she might try them and I knew she had gone through menopause.I honestly don't have a desire to try sewing my own although I totally admire those women that do. I love the shopping for pads on Fb, Etsy and Hyena Cart. I'm not much of a shopper for anything so pads are my indulgence and I love supporting all the WAHMs and small business women.
I too have a bladder leakage problem, and am trying to come up with a pad to use for this purpose. I have tried making my own. I find that everything I have tried does not absorb the fluid fast enough, to prevent it from leaking out of the side. Where sanitary napkin pads, do not have t o absorb the flow so quickly, they will not work for urine. I tried, flannel topped Zorb, also t shirt material. PUL for the bottem, but nothing absorbes fast enough for this perpose. Anyone that has found anything that works for this, will accept all advice
JEAN Scott Have you watched Amy Nix here in YT? She talks about pads for incontinence and she also makes her own. She also has a Facebook group. I totally recommend checking her out as she is a wealth of information.
JEAN Scott I have an incontinence problem and I have come up with a decent pad. It is flannel topped with a core of three layers of Zorb II Diamond and the bottom and last layer is Minkee backed with PUL. They are thick to be sure but not uncomfortable and protect me very well when I cough, laugh or sneeze. I buy all of my materials from Wazoodle and they are all made in the USA. They are eco friendly so I trust them. The Minkee is on the side that my undergarments touch with the PUL facing the core of my pad. I wash them by hand most of the time but they can be put in the washer and dryer along with another load. I have been making the regular pad with these materials but I am trying to figure out how to make a pad with a gusset, which I think will be more efficient. Hope this helps. BTY, the facebook group is called Sewing Cloth Menstrual Pads. There is another on FB and is called Sewing Cloth Pads. They are both closed groups so that people not in the group can't see what you are posting....and I agree with Jean Scott. Amy Nix is a wonderful teacher. She is on RUclips. Just put her name in the search box.
JEAN Scott I been sewing my own incontinent pads fo 5 years, they are waaaay better and cheaper than disposable, better for a he earth. I like cotton topper in summer with hidden PUL in all my pads! Cotton/bamboo fleece topper in winter. Must allways use PUL, even the best fleece is not waterproof. I use corduroy, flannel on bottom of hidden PUL to keep pads from sliding about in my panties. Zorb is the BEST for absorbing everything!
I have bladder leakages and I use disposable pads. I am wondering if the reusable one are suited for absorbing urine, which is more fluid than flow. I suppose that the wetness will leak on the side. The size of the pads you presented are also quite too small. Let's see if it works for them.
Thank you so much for your insight. Some of the pads have PUL inside which is a leak proof barrier. The bamboo charcoal ones are very absorbent, and are a stay dry fabric. I ordered some 11" minky topped with PUL inside and am having them shipped directly to my mom. I'll update in a few months when I hear how they like them.
The Essence of Eve were definitely too short. She likes the longer 8-10" pads best and her favorite seem to be the Lazy Creek Boutique. She likes the Happy Flute for overnight or when she's going to be out of the house for a long time. Overall she is very happy with them. The shorter pads all went to live with a family of 4 girls so they are getting good use too.
Sandra Molteni This is what I gave someone else. I have an incontinence problem and I have come up with a decent pad. It is flannel topped with a core of three layers of Zorb II Diamond and the bottom and last layer is Minkee backed with PUL. They are thick to be sure but not uncomfortable and protect me very well when I cough, laugh or sneeze. I buy all of my materials from Wazoodle and they are all made in the USA. They are eco friendly so I trust them. The Minkee is on the side that my undergarments touch with the PUL facing the core of my pad. I wash them by hand most of the time. I have been making the regular pad with these materials but I am trying to figure out how to make a pad with a gusset, which I think will be more efficient. Hope this helps. BTY, the facebook group is called Sewing Cloth Menstrual Pads. There is another on FB and is called Sewing Cloth Pads. They are both closed groups so that people not in the group can't see what you are posting....and I agree with Jean Scott. Amy Nix is a wonderful teacher. She is on RUclips. Just put her name in the search box.
Sandra Molteni I been sewing my own incontinent pads fo 5 years, they are waaaay better and cheaper than disposable, better for a he earth. I like cotton topper in summer with hidden PUL in all my pads! Cotton/bamboo fleece topper in winter. Must allways use PUL, even the best fleece is not waterproof. I use corduroy, flannel on bottom of hidden PUL to keep pads from sliding about in my panties. Zorb is the BEST for absorbing everything!
I have moderate to severe incontinence and am still working on a cloth pad that won't leak for sudden large discharge. Cotton topped ones I made leak when it happens, even with 2 layers of zorb and 1 flannel layer. They just can't handle the sudden large leak. What I did was take my favorite disposable and made a pattern out of it. And yes it will have gussets to catch the leak. Hopefully these will work. Would love to not have to buy disposables.
+Sherri Pierson Oh you are so lucky you can sew. I wish I could. I've heard zorb can have compression leaks so maybe try a different absorbent layer too. I know my mom likes the bamboo charcoal topped because they do absorb a lot and she doesn't feel wet. Also, try using PUL for leak prevention. I know the Mariposa pads had a layer of PUL right before the back layer and that helps prevent leaks. My mom likes those too. good luck
I believe that ZORB 2 is better at dealing with compression leaks. I would love to know if you come up with a design that works well with sudden and very heavy incontinence. My Mum, 74, underwent surgery, recently, to address her incontinence issues, but the surgery FAILED. She's heartbroken, and I would desperately like to make her some effective pads. I haven't brought up the topic, yet, as I don't want to get her hopes up, and then have it not work for her.
Sherri , I'm having to design pads for men . After prostrate cancer surgery incontinence is a real issue . Any expierence or suggestions would be appreciated.
Rebecca webb I'm sorry I dont have any experience with male incontinence. I know I've heard of a few out there, but don't remember any names. Best of luck to you :)
I want an essence of eve so bad, but she still has not restocked her shop. Your mom is lucky to have you. The pads you sent are so pretty.
Thanks, I just saw my mom and she was going to give me the Essence of Eve pads back because they are too slender for her, but I let me grandma take them to a friend of her's at church that has 4 young girls. I'm actually excited that I'm helping to convert folks that I've never even met.
Have made my own incontinence pads. Flannel for top and bottom with a layer of waterproof, fabric that is used for a babies bed, then a layer of thin cotton batting. Have not had an absorbency issue. I will use corduroy for the bottom layer in my next batch. Thank you for that hint for reducing slippage.
This is a great idea. I use disposables but dislike spending 60$ a month on them. As well as im trying to become as self reliant as possible and this is a big issue. My concern is...i wear the panties during the day and sometimes the overnight ones (more absorbent) during the day and a pad and panties at night. Im pretty sure what im seeing here isn't going to cut muster for me.
My mom wants to know how to use the press studs safely?? Thank you
Incontinence is a problem that is not talked about much and it should be a subject that we can discuss because it happens to most of us as time goes by. People with the problem are embarrassed but I have gotten to where I don't hesitate to discuss it. People need to be aware that there is a hand made item that can be used instead of having to use the disposables. Disposables are costly, fill up the landscape and are full of chemicals. I am allergic to them and break out in a rash similar to a fungal infection. In fact, I was treating it like a fungal infection. I have about a dozen in a basket on the back of my toilet at the ready. I carry one in my purse (in a zip lock baggie) for emergencies when I am out. Facebook has a group called Sewing Cloth Menstrual pads that teaches a little about making them and youtube has Amy Nix. Amy is also a member of the Sewing Cloth Menstrual Pads group. It is a closed group and therefore, people outside the group cannot see what you are posting. Hope you will try to make your own "stash". Oh, I get all of my fabrics for these pads at Wazoodle.com
TheMinnie419 Amy Nix is great! She has done a lot to lesson the taboo of talking about incontinence. I'm glad to hear you openly share your experience too. I honestly didn't even think about my mom or grandmothers having issues until after I had talked about the cloth pads several times with her and she finally mentioned she might try them and I knew she had gone through menopause.I honestly don't have a desire to try sewing my own although I totally admire those women that do. I love the shopping for pads on Fb, Etsy and Hyena Cart. I'm not much of a shopper for anything so pads are my indulgence and I love supporting all the WAHMs and small business women.
Awe so sweet of you!
My mom uses for inconsistent and she says that cotton tops don't work for her. She likes flannel as well as OBV.
Thanks, that's good to know. I kinda thought the cotton tops might not be what they like. I'll look for some flannel tops to send them too.
I too have a bladder leakage problem, and am trying to come up with a pad to use for this purpose. I have tried making my own. I find that everything I have tried does not absorb the fluid fast enough, to prevent it from leaking out of the side. Where sanitary napkin pads, do not have t o absorb the flow so quickly, they will not work for urine. I tried, flannel topped Zorb, also t shirt material. PUL for the bottem, but nothing absorbes fast enough for this perpose. Anyone that has found anything that works for this, will accept all advice
JEAN Scott Have you watched Amy Nix here in YT? She talks about pads for incontinence and she also makes her own. She also has a Facebook group. I totally recommend checking her out as she is a wealth of information.
JEAN Scott Amy Nix's ruclips.net/channel/UCb7ieA0-U0R6ldxSnqGsj-g
JEAN Scott I have an incontinence problem and I have come up with a decent pad. It is flannel topped with a core of three layers of Zorb II Diamond and the bottom and last layer is Minkee backed with PUL. They are thick to be sure but not uncomfortable and protect me very well when I cough, laugh or sneeze. I buy all of my materials from Wazoodle and they are all made in the USA. They are eco friendly so I trust them. The Minkee is on the side that my undergarments touch with the PUL facing the core of my pad. I wash them by hand most of the time but they can be put in the washer and dryer along with another load. I have been making the regular pad with these materials but I am trying to figure out how to make a pad with a gusset, which I think will be more efficient. Hope this helps. BTY, the facebook group is called Sewing Cloth Menstrual Pads. There is another on FB and is called Sewing Cloth Pads. They are both closed groups so that people not in the group can't see what you are posting....and I agree with Jean Scott. Amy Nix is a wonderful teacher. She is on RUclips. Just put her name in the search box.
JEAN Scott I been sewing my own incontinent pads fo 5 years, they are waaaay better and cheaper than disposable, better for a he earth. I like cotton topper in summer with hidden PUL in all my pads! Cotton/bamboo fleece topper in winter. Must allways use PUL, even the best fleece is not waterproof. I use corduroy, flannel on bottom of hidden PUL to keep pads from sliding about in my panties. Zorb is the BEST for absorbing everything!
I have bladder leakages and I use disposable pads. I am wondering if the reusable one are suited for absorbing urine, which is more fluid than flow. I suppose that the wetness will leak on the side. The size of the pads you presented are also quite too small.
Let's see if it works for them.
Thank you so much for your insight. Some of the pads have PUL inside which is a leak proof barrier. The bamboo charcoal ones are very absorbent, and are a stay dry fabric. I ordered some 11" minky topped with PUL inside and am having them shipped directly to my mom. I'll update in a few months when I hear how they like them.
LivingMyBelovedLife Any vlog update about this topic? Bye!
The Essence of Eve were definitely too short. She likes the longer 8-10" pads best and her favorite seem to be the Lazy Creek Boutique. She likes the Happy Flute for overnight or when she's going to be out of the house for a long time. Overall she is very happy with them.
The shorter pads all went to live with a family of 4 girls so they are getting good use too.
Sandra Molteni This is what I gave someone else. I have an incontinence problem and I have come up with a decent pad. It is flannel topped with a core of three layers of Zorb II Diamond and the bottom and last layer is Minkee backed with PUL. They are thick to be sure but not uncomfortable and protect me very well when I cough, laugh or sneeze. I buy all of my materials from Wazoodle and they are all made in the USA. They are eco friendly so I trust them. The Minkee is on the side that my undergarments touch with the PUL facing the core of my pad. I wash them by hand most of the time. I have been making the regular pad with these materials but I am trying to figure out how to make a pad with a gusset, which I think will be more efficient. Hope this helps. BTY, the facebook group is called Sewing Cloth Menstrual Pads. There is another on FB and is called Sewing Cloth Pads. They are both closed groups so that people not in the group can't see what you are posting....and I agree with Jean Scott. Amy Nix is a wonderful teacher. She is on RUclips. Just put her name in the search box.
Sandra Molteni I been sewing my own incontinent pads fo 5 years, they are waaaay better and cheaper than disposable, better for a he earth. I like cotton topper in summer with hidden PUL in all my pads! Cotton/bamboo fleece topper in winter. Must allways use PUL, even the best fleece is not waterproof. I use corduroy, flannel on bottom of hidden PUL to keep pads from sliding about in my panties. Zorb is the BEST for absorbing everything!
I have moderate to severe incontinence and am still working on a cloth pad that won't leak for sudden large discharge. Cotton topped ones I made leak when it happens, even with 2 layers of zorb and 1 flannel layer. They just can't handle the sudden large leak. What I did was take my favorite disposable and made a pattern out of it. And yes it will have gussets to catch the leak. Hopefully these will work. Would love to not have to buy disposables.
+Sherri Pierson Oh you are so lucky you can sew. I wish I could. I've heard zorb can have compression leaks so maybe try a different absorbent layer too. I know my mom likes the bamboo charcoal topped because they do absorb a lot and she doesn't feel wet. Also, try using PUL for leak prevention. I know the Mariposa pads had a layer of PUL right before the back layer and that helps prevent leaks. My mom likes those too. good luck
Thank you. I will try it. :)
I believe that ZORB 2 is better at dealing with compression leaks. I would love to know if you come up with a design that works well with sudden and very heavy incontinence. My Mum, 74, underwent surgery, recently, to address her incontinence issues, but the surgery FAILED. She's heartbroken, and I would desperately like to make her some effective pads. I haven't brought up the topic, yet, as I don't want to get her hopes up, and then have it not work for her.
Sherri , I'm having to design pads for men . After prostrate cancer surgery incontinence is a real issue . Any expierence or suggestions would be appreciated.
Rebecca webb I'm sorry I dont have any experience with male incontinence. I know I've heard of a few out there, but don't remember any names. Best of luck to you :)
The brand you didn't know the name of is Moms Crafts 4 You.