Why should you give cloth pads a try? Consider this:
- Over 14 billion disposable pads, tampons and applicators make their way into North American landfills every year.
- Disposable pads and tampons contain a bunch of chemicals which are easily absorbed into your body and can cause discomfort and irritation. And tampons are associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome.
- As opposed to plastic, cotton allows your skin to breathe and reduces the chance of skin irritation and infection.
- While cloth will cost more up front, you will save money in the long run.

I was so excited when Lunapads sent me a free Pads & Pantyliners Intro Kit to test out. The cloth pads that I've used in the past are made like an envelope. You insert the liners inside the pad and then snap them around your panties. When it's time for a change, you have to change both the liners and the pad. This is where Lunapads stands out. Their liners sit on top of your pad, held on with 2 ric rac bands. So all you have to do is change the liner and not the whole pad. Here is a short video that shows you just how easy they are to use.
See how easy it is? I also love how comfortable these cloth pads are. It is so much better having cloth up against your skin than sticky plastic. Bleh! I tested these out during the day and they were awesome. I had no leaking issues and the ric rac bands held the liners in place with no issue. I didn't try them at night because I'm a little neurotic about nighttime leaking. So I stuck with my overnight cloth pad that I already have. But Lunapads does make a long pad that would be perfect for me when I'm sleeping, so I'll need to get some of those! I also love the fun and funky patterns they come in. Your period can be stylish now!
Are you wondering how to care and wash these? It's not as difficult as you may think. Here is how Lunapads suggests you wash your pads and liners:
Soak or rinse Lunapads in cold water prior to putting them in the washing machine with your regular detergent. Some women add a cleaning agent (such as tea tree oil, Dr. Bronner's soap, Oxo Bright, or just their regular laundry soap, to name a few) in the soaking process, but this is optional. You can wash them in warm water with your towels and sheets if you don't want to run a separate load – they may also be washed by hand and air-dried. They will shrink somewhat if you put them in the dryer, as they are made from cotton, but it makes them nice and soft!This is actually almost exactly is how I wash my Lunapads and other cloth pads. In between washes, I will soak them in a container of water with some Oxi-Clean. Just be sure to change the water at least once a day. Otherwise bacteria can grow and it will get smelly. When I have enough laundry built up, I wash them with our towels in warm water. You can throw them in the dryer, but I prefer to line dry them.
So go ahead, take the plunge. Give cloth pads a try! I truly think you will find the cloth pads are far superior to disposables.

Shop
Spend $35 or more at Lunapads.com and receive $5 off your order. Use promo code greenmamaspad. This code is valid through December 31.
Win
Lunapads has generously offered to give one lucky reader a Sampler Pack. This is a great pack to get you started with cloth pads or to help build your supply.
Mandatory Entry
We're going to make you work for this! Visit the Lunapads site, take a look around and find the answer to this question: "What is the name of Lunapads' pad donation campaign for girls in developing nations?" When you find the answer, come back here and FILL OUT THIS FORM. (pop-up) Then leave a comment, with your email, saying that you submitted the answer to me. Remember this is mandatory and you must complete this before submitting additional entries.
Extra Entries
- Follow me on Blogger or subscribe to my RSS feed
- Subscribe via e-mail. Your email must validate or it will not count.
- Blog about this giveaway with a link to Green Mama's Pad and Lunapads. Please leave link in comment.
- Add my Green Mama's Pad button to your sidebar or add Green Mama's Pad to your blogroll
- Add my Earth Day Blog Party button to your sidebar. This gets you TWO entries, so leave two comments.
- Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway. Leave link to tweet in comment.
- Fave me on Technorati and comment with your ID.
- Stumble this and comment with your ID.
- Visit Matthew's Puzzle and enter one of the Autism Awareness Month giveaways. Then come back and tell me which one you entered.

This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ only and will end on Friday, May 1st at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. Winner has 48 hours to claim their prize otherwise a new winner will be picked. You must leave your e-mail address in your comment(s) so I can contact you. I will not share your e-mail address with anyone, it will strictly be used to notify you if you win. Good luck!
This review is based on my opinions and my experiences only. Every woman's body and cycle is different and therefor your experiences may differ from mine.




























161 comments:
When I first heard of cloth pad I was quick to say "I am NOT that gren!" I finally tried them and I love them. I won't even use my leftover paper pads or tampons since I am so much happier with cloth. I even used them after my baby came and they were much more comfortable than the ones the hospital gave me! I have a bunch of articles about cloth pads on my site www.comfyclothpads.com.
I have never used cloth pads but I know how irritated my skin down there can get from wearing a hot pad! So I bet these are better! I have heard my aunts tell about using rags for pads when they were growing up poor in the country during the 40's and 50's. They washed them out too so its been done before by women! Pads4girls is the program for girls!!!!
frogz60@hotmail.com
I ALWAYS USE PADS...THIS SEEMS LIKE A GREAT IDEA!! WOULD LIKE TO TRY IT FOREVERMCANDBC@YAHOO.COM
I entered the putty giveaway at Matthew's puzzle. thanks
I follow
have your earthday button here:
http://monkeytoesreviewsandgiveaways.blogspot.com/
#1
earthday button #2
http://monkeytoesreviewsandgiveaways.blogspot.com/
tweet
http://twitter.com/4boys4now/status/1543201710
submitted answer
dangotmail AT yahoo DOT com
I have your button
I have your earth day button #1
I have your earth day button #2
I submitted the answer for the first question!
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
I'm a loyal follower!
I have your blog party button
You are in my blog roll! :)
I submitted the answer :)
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/camelfam/status/1545067765
I submitted the answer to you!
micaela6955 at msn dot com
just subscribed to your feed!
micaela6955 at msn dot com
blog party button on my sidebar entry #1
micaela6955 at msn dot com
blog party button entry #2
micaela6955 at msn dot com
Pads4Girls mverno@roadrunner.com
I submitted the answer
pinkveganmiso(at)yahoo(dot)com
answer submitted, great giveaway!
Answer submitted
luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net
Blog follower
luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net
Just entered the Dokedo Putty Giveaway
luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net
I submitted my answer!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway; I've been wanting to make the switch for a while :-D
greenyak [at] yahoo [dot] com
[debgiro at wildblue dot net] I submitted the answer to your quiz. I'd love to win.
I submitted the answer form!
girottih@yahoo.com
I am subscribed to your RSS feed via Bloglines.
girottih@yahoo.com
I'm also subscribed via email.
girottih@yahoo.com
I submitted my answer! I have been using cloth pads for four years now and I am so happy not to have to run to the store to get supplies or fill the trash with biohazardous waste. I could definitely use some new pads. Thanks for the chance! jb4mb @ yahoo.com
I submitted the answer -- thanks for the contest!
jeburr24[at]gmail[dot]com
i emailed you the answer.
Something that can help a great deal with bacteria and overall hygiene is the bathroom bidet spray from www.bathroomsprayers.com It is so refreshing and convenient for general use and can be installed without a plumber. Will pay for itself many times over is toilet paper savings = and great for the environment.
Hey there I filled out the form. :) I am amazed by Pads4Girls! What an awesome charity. I never would have thought I would be into mama cloth pads but I am so psyched about it. :)
oopps I'm a dork - my email is upstatemomof3@yahoo.com
Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!! I filled out the form.
Hfamily916@gmail.com
You are on my blog roll..
http://littlemoments-noah.blogspot.com
Hfamily916@gmail.com
I follow
http://littlemoments-noah.blogspot.com
Hfamily916@gmail.com
blog party button #1
http://littlemoments-noah.blogspot.com
Hfamily916@gmail.com
blog party button #2
http://littlemoments-noah.blogspot.com
Hfamily916@gmail.com
What an awesome giveaway! I submitted my answer. tina.bonner(at)gmail(dot)com :)
I have submitted my answer.
farraha at ymail dot com.
Thanks!
I subscribe.
I follow.
I submitted my answer. My email is ktimmer_99@yahoo.com
I am excited to learn more about this option, I switched to cloth diapers, but never thought of pads for myself!
I just became a follower. Entry #2
I was just talking to my husband about trying this product. Thanks for this opportunity.
Submitted quiz answer
britches1009@hotmail.com
Submitted answer. I hope I win - I'd love to try them out!
jessica.tupper (at) gmail (dot) com
I submitted the answer
I entered the weighted lap pad giveway at Matthew's puzzle.
apeak AT hotmail DOT com
Answer submitted. I'd love to win. A friend made me some a few years ago and they are needing replaced! ;)
I entered the Autism awareness girls hairbow giveaway.
I answered your question. I love cloth pads!
I'm a subscriber.
I subbed via bloglines.
I just subscribed!
I just submitted the answer. I've been wanting to try out cloth pads.
Thanks!
I submitted the answer. Thanks for shining a light on this product.
I just submitted my answer. Thanks for the opportunity!
Happy Earth Day!
enter me
I submitted my answer to you.
sam94son05@sbcglobal.net
Following on blog.
sam94son05@sbcglobal.net
Visited Matthew's Puzzle and entered one of the Autism Awareness Month giveaways.
sam94son05@sbcglobal.net
I submitted the form! :)
I just started using a Diva cup and now I"m ready to add cloth pads to my regimen! :)
onlycancan ta hotmail tod com
I entered the Hugababy giveaway at Matthew's Puzzle!
onlycancan ta hotmail tod com
i submitted an answer!
mrsjd209@gmail.com
I submitted my answer
paulajkrueger@gmail.com
I follow you on blogger
I entered the hugbaby giveaway on Matthew's puzzle
I tweeted about this giveaway
http://twitter.com/phunkyrockgal
ashleyreneebrock@gmail.com
Submitted the answer. Thanks for the information on this product. My daughters use cloth pads (I am past that need) and the briefs with the liner holders look really interesting.
i submitted my answer! i've been using cloth pads for over a year, and would never switch back to disposable!
enchantedtree (at)hotmail.com
i added your Green Mama's Pad button.
http://theenchantedtree.blogspot.com/
i added the Earth Day Blog Party button.
entry 1!
http://theenchantedtree.blogspot.com/
i added the Earth Day Blog Party button.
entry 2!
http://theenchantedtree.blogspot.com
i entered the hugbaby giveaway on Matthew's puzzle. Thanks!
enchantedtree (at)hotmail.com
i filled out the form : )
elkesten at yahoo dot com
Filled out form
Jessica[dot]L[dot]Lott[at]gmail[dot]com
Also twittered: http://twitter.com/rollergirljess
i entered the teachable moments felt board stories giveaway on matthew's puzzle.
elkesten at yahoo dot com
I submitted the answer. Would love to try these out...
Yay!
http://twitter.com/piggie1230
I entered the giveaway and answered the question.
I submitted an answer in the form. :)
I am really hoping to build up a stock of these to use postpartum. Thanks for the review! :)
I follow your blog on Blogger, and love it!
Blessings,
Michele
paisleysister@yahoo.com
Thanks so much for this fabulous giveaway- I have been wanting to make the change to cloth for a long time, but finances have stood in the way- this would be a great win for me!! :)
I submitted the answer via the form.
Thanks again!!
Jenn Walden
jlwalden1{at}gmail{dot}com
I submitted the answer
Jules0910 at gmail dot com
I have been waiting for something like this to come along but was always kind of leery of it working and being comfortable so I would love to try it first!
I submitted an answer! These would be interesting to try.
johnthegirl at hotmail dot com
I filled out the form with the answer!
I have been meaning to switch over to cloth pads forever (ever since my son was born! He's 2) because we cloth diaper HIM, so why am I still using disposable pads?
I am a new email subscriber!
You are in my Technorati favorites (sleekymeerkat)
I am a new blog follower
I have submitted an answer. Thanks for the giveaway.
I answered the question.
nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com
I'm following
nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com
I've submitted the answer!
Here's my tweet: http://twitter.com/prizealert/status/1579144737 (and I follow you)
submitted answer. Thanks!
rss subscriber
I submitted my answer.
whitneyellen77@gmail.com
I follow you.
whitneyellen77@gmail.com
I have your earth day blog party button (entry #1)
whitneyellen77@gmail.com
I have your earth day blog party button (entry #2).
whitneyellen77@gmail.com
I remember when I thought cloth pads were a little "too green"! haha I love them now! I wish I had started earlier!
(and I did submit my name and email address to win! What a GREAT contest!)
What a wonderful giveaway!! I just answered the Lunapads question above.
julie3love@hotmail.com
I subscribed via e-mail and confirmed my e-mailed address!!:)
I added the Earth Day Blog Party button to my blog, so take a look:
http://julieshealthyliving.blogspot.com/
I just added your e-mail address at gmail to my blog list as I have it set to private.
http://julieshealthyliving.blogspot.com/
I added the button Green Mama's Pad to my blog=)
http://julieshealthyliving.blogspot.com/
I submitted an answer! Thanks
andreanathan AT aol.cim
I sent you the answer : )
I am a follower of your blog.
I added you Earth Day Blog Party Button.
This is my second comment that I posted your Earth Day Blog Button you can see it here
http://a-new-life-in-christ.blogspot.com/
I am a subscriber.
I submitted the answer. I made the switch to cloth just recently and was quite happy. I still could use some to build my stash.
Thanks for the giveaway!
~Jenny~
jenny AT petalzandfinz DOT com
Filled out form. I just made my own cloth pads, but would love to try some of these too.
I submitted an answer :)
danielleopp@yahoo.com
I also just subscribed to your rss feed!
I sent the answer to you
rosans4@comcast.net
I follow you on Google
I subscribe via e-mail
Love luna pads... filled out the question form.
Submitted my answer.
I've always wondered why the liners were inside the pad in other products...
akletter at yahoo dot com
Thanks!
Just subscribed to your email.
I submitted my entry. I love cloth pads and I don't have enough right now to last a whole cycle. My e-mail is erikaahaj@verizon.net
Count me in :)
ktgonyea at gmail.com
I submitted the answer. Thanks!
lmarston(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'm a subscriber. Thanks!
lmarston(at)yahoo(dot)com
I submitted my answer! mannasweeps (At) gmail (dot) .com
i submitted my answer
addeviant006 at gmail dot com
follower
addeviant006 at gmail dot com
I submitted an answer to you!
Sarah Ann
funkypurplebutterfly@hotmail.com
Thanks! I submitted my answer.
annie_donohue@hotmail.com
I submitted the answer!
Follow you.
I subscribe by e-mail.
Got your button http://justanothernewblog.blogspot.com/.
Got your event button http://justanothernewblog.blogspot.com/.
Got your event button 2 http://justanothernewblog.blogspot.com/.
Faved in Technorati (aitmama).
I entered the Sterling Silver Puzzle Piece Necklace Giveaway at Matthew's Puzzle.
Pads4Girls sounds like such a good program. I'd happy to help with their mission.
I answered your question!
renee
yeloechikee at hotmail dot com
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
Hello!
I answered the question for entry into the give-away.
BTW, Luv Ur Blog!
jennyjenny48@comcast.net
I submitted an answer.
madamerkf at aol dot com
I submitted my answer :)
OOh I would love to try this! I submitted!
kayceewilliams at gmail
I follow you!
kayceewilliams at gmail
I subscribe via email
kayceewilliams at gmail
I stumbled! (iloveyouhecried)
I faved! (iloveyouhecried)
I entered the Dokedo putty giveaway at Matthew's Puzzle!
I sent in my entry. Thanks! I would love to try these.
Post a Comment