Jillian's Drawers - Imse Vimse Wool and Silk Nursing Pads

Wool/Silk Nursing Pads by Imse Vimse

Our Price:

$7.30 for each Small pair
$10.30 for each Large pair

Wool nursing pads help promote a successful breastfeeding experience for
every woman! Imse Vimse wool nursing pads are comforting and warm,
help prevent clogged milk ducts and breast infections, and absorb mild to
moderate leakage. The silk lining lays against the skin for women who are
sensitive to wool, have extra sensitive breats, or are prone to chafed and
sore nipples.

Most women only need two or three pairs.
Let one pair dry while wearing a second pair. Lanolin has naturally
cleansing properties and will help keep the wool fresh and hygenic
while it's drying.
Wool absorbs up to 40% of its weight before feeling wet. These
pads stay comfortable and warm when wet, whereas cotton or
disposable pads feel clammy and cold.
Wool pads keep your skin dry and allow air circulation, helping
nipples heal fast.
Larger size helps protect the entire breast, which may help minimize
plugged ducts and mastitis.

Small pads measure a generous 5.5 inches in diameter.
Large pads measure a generous 7 inches in diameter.

Many women are surprised by the
large size of wool nursing pads.
Scandinavian midwives have felt
for centuries that protecting the
entire breast helps minimize
plugged ducts and mastitis.

DETAILS

Caring for Your Wool Nursing Pads

When your pads feel wet (or at least daily) let them dry
while wearing a second pair. Dry them over a mild, dry
heat source. A running dryer works great!

Wash your wool pads as seldom as possible. The
natural lanolin content of the wool keeps them hygienic -
as the wool absorbs moisture, the lanolin is converted to
lanolin-soap, which has an antibacterial effect. The
moisture evaporates away and only the milk solids are
left. Eventually, depending on how much leakage you
have, the pads will begin to feel "stiff" or you'll notice white
powdery milk spots. When this happens, wash as
follows:

Let pads dry before washing. Gently rub the
stiffened area to break up the milk particles.
Wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild baby
shampoo. Use just enough soap to keep the
water slightly sudsy and swish the pads together.
Wash about every fifth time with organic lanolin
soap to replenish the lanolin.
Rinse in lukewarm water. Hot or cold water will
shrink the wool.
Roll your pads inside of a towel, pressing out the
excess water. Shake the pads briskly so they
regain their original form and elasticity. Dry by
placing them on top of a running dryer (or other
mild, dry heat source).

Boiling Your Wool Nursing Pads

If you are diagnosed with a breast yeast infection, it is
important to boil your nursing pads. If you live in a
humid climate, it is recommended that you
occasionally boil your pads, where thorough drying of
the pads can be more difficult.

Care must be taken when boiling wool nursing pads!
The idea is to not expose the wool to sudden
temperature changes or agitation, which will cause
shrinkage.

Place the pads in a pot of lukewarm water.
Gradually bring the water, with pads, to a
gentle boil.
Boil for 10 minutes, while periodically pushing
the pads under the surface of the water. Do
not stir or agitate the pads.
Remove the pot from the heat.
Do not remove pads from the water. Let the
water, with the pads, cool to lukewarm. (We
recommend letting the pot of water, with pads,
sit overnight.)
After boiling, the lanolin content of the wool
must be replenished. Use 1 tablespoon of
organic liquid lanolin soap to wash the pads.