Customer Reviews

Natracare Natural Ultra Pads with Wings, Regular, 14 Count Boxes (Pack of 12)

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I love these pads. I switched over from Always because I was trying to find something that is better for the environment, but I didn't like the idea of washing cloth pads. For a light or medium flow, the regulars are great. For a heavier flow, I go back to my Always overnights because where I get the regulars do not sell the super size. :( I have also noticed a decrease in yeast infections by using these since they are toxic chemical free. :)

If you're like me and always get itchy a couple of days after using conventional pads (which is a result of the skin not breathing), then these pads are for you. Since they allow the skin to breath, I assume that they're also great for women who get cronic yeast infections (which can be a result of the skin not breathing since non-cotton panties can cause yeast infections). These are also the only Natracare brand pads that are individually wrapped, so you can put them in your purse, backpack, etc.

An update: now Natracare does offer another individually wrapped pads: the are ultra pads with wings that are super, and they are good for heavy overnight usage (they expanded their lines of products because before they only had no wing super ones for overnight).

I have been wanting to try these for a long time but didn't because of the price. I decided to suck it up and try them after all. I like that they are biodegradable, even the protective "plastic" layer is made of corn. I got the regular ones since the store didn't have the longer ones and they are very comfortable and thin. The problem though is that they are not very absorbent. For heavy flow you would have to change very often, which means that you would use more pads and at this price it would end up being very expensive. I am thinking of using them only on the last couple of days of my period, because using them on the first day was a bit of a disaster (I don't need to be stressed about leaks, especially when I am at work, thank you).

I purchased these at Whole Foods for less, I think they were $3.99 a box on sale. They are very soft, and I don't get that damp, yucky feeling as I did with other pads, and no itching! Much better for the environment, however they do seem a little bit less absorbent that a regular pad made by the typical brands. I don't think this is a problem, I would just recommend going with the super pad or even the overnight version which I don't see here but Whole Foods has all varieties, if a regular pad used to do the job for you. These were great every day except the first night, and I had a leak overnight (which makes sense because these are not designed for overnight). I think my best option is to buy a cloth overnight pad and then use these the rest of the time.

Do to the amount of toxins in regular feminine products made with chlorine bleached ingredients, these are wonderful. They are well made, safe and easy to use.

These pads are good in that they are completely made of completely bio degradable product. This also make them much more breathable and comfortable to wear. They are NOT for overnight use. Very happy with the purchase, especially price for bulk is wonderful.

I decided to start using these more natural pads because I am trying to avoid toxic exposure and most all of the pads you find in the store have tons of toxins, petrochemicals, chlorine, etc! That is too much for me. I am going to let my kitty breath clean air for a while ;).

These are way more absorbent than I thought they would be, I am very pleased! They are also very thin and have little "wings" on them to help keep them in place. I will keep buying them. One other thing, the pads I used to buy would make me feel itchy from time to time, I don't get that at all with these pads. Love them.