Cloth Pad FAQs
Summary of Marnie's Recommendations
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For Menstrual Use
| Liner/cup backup | Light Day | Light night/Medium Day | Medium night/ Heavy Day |
Heavy night/ Super Day |
|
| Length (cm) | 18 - 24 | 18 - 24 | 24 - 28 | 28 - 33 | 33+ |
| Length (inches) | 7" - 9.5" | 7" - 9.5" | 9.5" - 11" | 11" - 13" | 13" + |
| Absorbency (layers of hemp/org cotton) |
1 - 2 | 1 - 2 | 2 | 2 - 3 | 3 + booster |
| Waterproofing | maybe | probably not | perhaps | probably | most likely |
| Width | 6cm | 6cm | 6cm | 6-7cm | 8cm |
For Post Partum Use
| Light | Moderate | Very heavy and Heavy flow |
|
| Length (cm) | 24 | 28 - 33 | 33 or more |
| Length (inches) | 9.5" | 11" - 13" | 13" or more |
| Absorbency (layers of hemp/org cotton) |
1 - 2 | 2 - 3 | 3 plus booster |
| Waterproofing | maybe | probably | most likely |
| Width | 6 cm | 7 cm | 8 cm |
For Urinary Incontinence Use
| Mild | Moderate | Heavier | |
| Length (cm) | 18 - 24 | 24 - 28 | 28 - 33 |
| Length (inches) | 7" - 9.5" | 9.5" - 11" | 11" - 13" |
| Absorbency (layers of hemp/org cotton) |
1 - 2 | 2 | 3 plus booster |
| Waterproofing | probably | probably | most likely |
| Width | 6cm | 6cm | 7cm |
If you would like to discuss your particular situation in detail, please email me.
Some pads can be ordered here at Noonee Wilga through my Cloth Pad page . I also list instock pads and custom slots at the Cloth Pad Shop. To discuss special requests (I always enjoy a new challenge!) please email me.