For the same reasons you would use cloth diapers - they're better for your health, better for the environment, and are cheaper in the long run. And most of all, they're more comfortable!

Wash with the next load of similar colored laundry or wash in a small cycle with other pads or wash with cloth diapers.

I recommend starting with a cold water soak, immediately after use of each pad. Some people use special ceramic "moon pots" or you can use a ceramic watering can or other container. I use an old bean pot. I soak one in the cold water until I'm finished with the next one - then I soak that one and throw the first one in the diaper pail. If you leave them to soak longer, be sure to change the water daily.

Red Ginger pads are very simple to use. The pads are designed with a bottom layer of polyester fleece that will provide a leak-guard. The fleece layer is intended to be placed against your underwear and the wings then wrap around the crotch of your underwear and snaps underneath. Some women have used Red Ginger pads with the fleece facing up, creating a wicking layer. While this will work just fine be aware that you are forfiting your leak-guard.

Most women are unaware of the variety of chemicals (including dioxins) we are putting next to and into our bodies with the use of disposable menstruation products. Research has linked these chemicals to birth defects, reproductive disorders, infertility, depressed immunity, and cancer. As well, toxic shock syndrome continues to cause serious illness and death, and is primarily a result of tampon use.

It's easy! I was intimidated by this, too, until I discovered pocket diapers and all-in-ones (AIOs). Even if you use a simpler diaper system most of the time, I recommend you have a few of these to keep in the diaper bag. I simply carry one or two diapers, depending on how long I will be gone, a small wet bag for used diapers, and a few wetted wipes in a travel wipes container. Or you can carry dry wipes and a little bottle of wipe solution.

I think you can! If you'll be someplace where a washing machine is available, it's easy. If not, you can still do it if you want to find a laundromat every three days. When we do it, a large Bummis tote becomes our portable diaper pail, and I pack enough of everything in my diaper cupboard for 2-3 days worth.

Many list members use cloth to help save the environment from the great amount of waste/trash using disposables creates. (It is estimated that for each child, 6000 disposable diapers are thrown into landfills) A great many of members also have concerns about the chemicals used in disposables (like those gels beads that you sometimes find on a baby's bottom when changing him/her - there have been concerns about these chemicals and their possible effects later on the baby).

For simply washing or bathing with the Cloth I highly recommend a good "All Natural" cold-crafted soap. The DermaSPA cloth really generates a lot of lather when used with such soap and using a harsh, chemical laden commercial soap would only serve to defeat the gains you made. This is the reason we added the Enchanted Waters line of Handmade "All Natural" Soaps. We wanted to give our clients the best possible way to maintain and nourish their skin between treatments.

The only way to know for sure is to ask them! If you're using a daycare center, they might try to tell you that state law prohibits cloth diapers in the center, and they might actually believe this, too. However, at least in Iowa, there is NO law against using cloth diapers in a daycare or group care setting. Many customers have found that chatting with their daycare provider in advance and showing them how easy it is to use cloth diapers has helped to change a reluctant care provider's mind.

For so many reasons! Let's see, where to start...GladRags are comfortable, pro-environment, healthy and economical. If you are raw and irritated at the end of your period, please know that it does not have to be that way! All cotton GladRags are soft and breathable, which is so much better than plastic pads that can chafe and irritate your skin. Most of our customers are surprised to find GladRags are as comfortable as they are.

As I rinse my Lunapads, I think, I am releasing all the old energy from the past month and making way for the new. I like being more aware and in touch with my cycle and with what is actually happening in my body.” Renee S. You probably came to this site because you heard or read another woman extolling the improbable-sounding virtues of washable menstrual pads.

They will last 5 - 7 years if you machine wash and dry. Even longer if you hand wash and hang them to dry.

The average Party In My Pants user has a collection of 10 pads, which last for 5-7 years and pay for themselves within the first year or so. From menarche to menopause, women typically bleed for 35 years and disposable menstrual products can cost a woman nearly $3,000 dollars over her menstruating years. If you buy organic disposables, you're probably spending twice as much. That's a trip to Greece! That's a fancy-schmancy bike! Maybe that's money you didn't have in the first place!

For the occasional babysitter (grandma), or when Blake is alone with Daddy, I make sure there are some pre-stuffed Happy Heinys available. The velcro-type closure seems to be easier than snaps for people unfamiliar with cloth diapers. Some daycare providers will use any kind of cloth diaper, some won't even consider it. Most fall somewhere in between. If you show them how easy it is to use Happy Heinys, they might give it a try.

Party In My Pants all-in-one quilted design makes for a thinner, more comfortable and easier to use pad. Most commercially available reusable pads have two distinct parts: a holder and insert. Party In My Pants pads have a cotton flannel top layer, absorbent cotton core, and a unique leak-proof bottom shield. No assembly required! Party In My Pants don't have fussy multiple parts that get lost or misplaced. And without separate pieces, our pads won't shift or bunch uncomfortably.

Menstrual pads are worn outside the body. They catch the blood as it leaves the vagina. Pads have sticky strips on the back that attach to your underwear. Tampons are worn inside the vagina. They catch the blood before it leaves your body. Only you can decide which to use. You may want to discuss it with your mother or an adult friend. Many girls find that pads are more comfortable when they first start their periods. Then after a few months, they learn how to use tampons.

We are unable to make any claims that the DivaCup will last for a specified amount of years as making such a claim is a violation of Medical Device License holders by The FDA and Health Canada. However, the silicone used in The DivaCup, which is 100% hypoallergenic, latex-free and odorless is the same material and grade used for permanent medical body parts such as heart valves, joint replacements, etc. The material is very durable, and with proper care, The DivaCup should last for many years.

It could be as little as throwing them in the washer with the rest of your laundry, or could be as much as soaking them, using hydrogen peroxide to take stains out and then lovingly hand washing them in earth friendly laundry detergent and line drying them to reduce wear and tear. Its all up to you.

We try to keep at least one Starter Kit here in our store, witch is a good basic kit to start building your stash off of. Also, we highly suggest heading over to Moonhut Naturals and buying a sampling of the various brands they offer (including Red Ginger!) ? the great thing with going this rout is that you only have to pay shipping once for all of those lovely pads!

It is recommended that they be used for at least 3 months or 90 days for complete cleansing. Some people prefer 10 days increments and feel that will eliminate a significant amount of toxins if done regularly. You will know how your detoxification is progressing by the color of discharge on the pad. As the pad diminishes in colorization you will know that the detox is coming to an end. The length of time for this to happen varies with each individual.

Effects may occur within a few days (one or two pads per foot). You can use them as long as you see the need and have results. When toxins have been removed it is common to have no discharge or discoloration into the pad.

Unless you are having major leak issues, one or two mini pads or pantiliners per day should be sufficient. You may consider getting several overnight pads so that you can occasionally go cup-free.

Yes, though many cloth users find that they get fewer or no rashes in modern cloth compared to single-use nappies. Some nappy creams containing oils (such as zinc and castor oil cream) may stick to the nappy and make it repel liquid. You can either wash these according to the instructions under "How do I strip fleece?" or use a liner between the baby's bottom and the nappy.