CHARLIE BANANA3 Feminine Pads, Super Black, 0.4 Pound

Worn them on heavy days and have no problems they work super well I bought a bunch more lolMy cleaning methodRinse and squeeze with cold water till it runs decently clearSqueeze dry to get as much water out then rub probiotic soap thoroughly over the pad (bought it from Hannah pads)Rinse and squeeze under cold water againSqueeze dry and rub the soap on it again andlet the sun/fan dry it then throw them in a small load at the end of my cycle with hygienic pods or oxyclean but I’m also thinking about buying a probiotic detergent eventually.I’ve had zero stains, smells or issues this way. I tired soaking and didn’t like it lol so this method has worked great for me so far

So, I purchased these to use as post-partum pads to soak up the yuck that is flowing for about 6 weeks after giving birth. And, because my birth ended up in an emergency c-section after a 40 hour labor, I also had some complications which caused my incision to leak for weeks after the surgery - needless to say I was feeling oh-so-attractive! Well, these worked SO WELL for both purposes. I heard so many stories of regular pads sticking to people after birth and being really uncomfortable. Not these! They were also soft and gentle-feeling on my tender incision, and didn't stick to the healing wound which was SO important! Because I was wearing them constantly for 6 weeks, I think that their life span will not be quite as long as if they were just used for regular monthly periods, but they'll still be just fine for quite a while whenever my period returns. I was so happy and amazed to see that if you rinse them right away after taking them off, the blood comes right out - barely anything at all is left behind, and that comes out in the wash, no problem. If you're concerned, you can get Bac Out and spray a little on for extra stain fighting power, but you don't really need to. We are cloth diapering our little one, so I figured these were a no brainer, but honestly, they're a no brainer even if you aren't washing diapers already. Since all the blood comes out with a rinse anyway, they are fine to just throw in with your regular underwear wash. I recommend getting a mini wet/dry container (planet wise sells the perfect kind) to put in your purse to discreetly and neatly carry your clean and messy pads in your purse without issue.

Quality: This particular brand (Charlie Banana) is professionally sewn, the materials are superb, and the snaps are high quality. After my initial purchase, I bought two more sets. Everything is perfect with each one, so quality control is awesome with this brand.Wearing: I test out products very well before I write my reviews. After mowing my bumpy one acre lawn on my riding mower the pad was still in place -no shifting, no bunching, and absolutely no sticky sweaty feeling. And no leaks. They absorb quite well, so I didn't get that yucky pad feeling. When you take a dirty one off, you can fold it back into a tiny square, so the yucky part isn't exposed.Washing: I didn't have high expectations of getting these pads stain free, but I was shocked when after washing they were good as new. They magically came clean. The type of soap/detergent used might make a difference, though. I use vegan bar soap and then I use soap nuts in the washing machine. They didn't bunch up, shrink, or do anything (other than get clean) in the washing machine. They look brand new.What You Get: Three pads and a handy dandy little black case.

So I ordered these for post partum bleeding after LO comes. They are considerably larger than their normal flow pads while still being absolutely soft. They have the same protective layers at regular flow, but are bulkier and longer to accommodate more liquid. As the regular flow works amazing even on my heavy days (without staining might I add), I foresee these doing wonders for their intended purpose. I also see these being great for overnight flow once my normal menstruation starts up later. Now I want to be clear, I foresee that I will go through a lot of cloth pads post partum, but as I get rashes with disposable anything, it is well worth the rinsing in the sink and sending hubby home to do some laundry if I have an extended stay. I love how Charlie banana products never leave me with a rash or leak. 💖

Hey ladies ~ these were my favorite pads until I discovered "Heart Felt Bamboo Reusable Sanitary Pads" on Amazon. I thought I had a review for these that I was going to update, but I guess I didn't review these before now.These are great because the stuff just seems to magically not dry and wash out super easy with these pads. They also seem to not stain very easily. Yes, despite being white. However, the ones above have a grey fleece part so that worry is totally negated and that's why I say go for those. Other than color, these two products are identical to me.The Charlie Banana pads also come with a black zipper bag to store used ones in on the go. The bag works great. I wish you could make it optional. I really only need one and when I went to order a second batch (liners), I got another one.These are so much better than all the fleece ones you can get from several other companies. The fleece is harder to rinse out, stains easier, doesn't absorb the stuff into the pad as well (so it kinds sits near the top), and pills up so it doesn't last as long. Plus, these have a waterproof outer layer, so it's that much "safer."

These are brilliant

Everything that I've bought from Charlie Banana has been great.I've been using these for over a year for all but the heaviest days of my period. They are machine washed and dried then and they are still great. Much more comfortable to wear than disposable pads, so soft I forget I'm wearing them.The "liner" size are also great for everyday usage, but they can sometimes shift, this size is big enough to stay in place.So glad to have eliminated the plastic disposables from my garbage. Highly recommend.

Excelente producto, mucho más fácil de limpiar que otras que tengo, ya llevo casi 1 año con ellas y estás como nuevas! valen la pena cada centavo

I've made the switch from tampons & disposable liners to a cup & these reusable liners. It's an adjustment, but SO worth it for environmental, health & financial purposes. I only wish I had switched sooner.Great quality, fair price.

These.are.phenomenal! And I have super heavy flow so was very nervous, BUT...I wasn't sure how this was going to work out but I figured there wasn't a better time to try these out than now, with Coronavirus going on. I can't say enough good about them. They are no mess, I'm not sure how they are so absorbent but nothing is left sitting against your skin and they feel as dry when I take them off as when I put them on.They are actually very comfortable and are super soft.. I have been a cup user until recently but due to too many leaks and increasing discomfort I decided to try these as an alternative and I am so happy I did!Rinse and wring out in the sink - dead simple - then throw in the wash with some Oxyclean. Toss in the dryer with a load of towels (no fabric softener!) and you are good to go.I bought 2 x 3 packs but did have to buy a different brand to get longer ones for overnight. I suggest CB come up with a longer overnight pad for those of us with super heavy flow and who tend to flip back and forth a lot.I bought a roll of double sided tape in case I had problems with them shifting but I don't so I won't need to use that. A little piece up near the top would work like a charm though if you did have that problem.