Bravado Designs
Reusable Nursing Pads (2 Pack)
7.1/10 overall£15.00
Washable, contoured breast pads with a leak-resistant backing that hold their shape better than flat disposable pads and pay for themselves within a couple of months.
The verdict
Washable, contoured breast pads with a leak-resistant (not fully waterproof) outer layer that pay for themselves over a few months of feeding compared with disposables. They need at least two sets in rotation and can be overwhelmed by very heavy letdown in the first fortnight.
Bravado's pads use a three-layer construction — a soft wicking layer against the skin, an absorbent middle, and a leak-resistant (not fully waterproof) outer layer — shaped with a slight contour so they sit inside a bra cup rather than bunching up flat. Because they're washable, the ongoing cost is just laundry, which makes them considerably cheaper over several months of feeding than working through boxes of disposables.
Compared with a disposable option like Johnson's breast pads, the honest comparison is convenience versus cost: disposables are thinner, need zero washing, and are easier to change discreetly when out and about, but they add up in cost and waste over a full breastfeeding journey and can feel crinkly under a tight top. Reusable pads need at least two sets in rotation so a clean pair is always ready, and they take longer to fully dry than a wash-and-wear top, which trips some people up in the first week when laundry is already relentless.
They suit anyone breastfeeding for more than a few weeks who wants to cut ongoing cost and landfill waste, and who doesn't mind an extra load of washing. The main limitation is capacity in the first fortnight of heavy, unpredictable letdown — during that window many people still keep a box of disposables on hand as backup, especially overnight.
Is the Reusable Nursing Pads (2 Pack) worth it?
- Cheaper than disposables over a full breastfeeding journey
- Contoured fit sits better under clothing than flat pads
- No ongoing packaging waste
What are the downsides of the Reusable Nursing Pads (2 Pack)?
- Need at least two sets in rotation while others are washed
- Slower to dry than everyday laundry
- Less absorbent than disposables during the heaviest early letdown
Specs
- shape
- Contoured, not flat
- washable
- Yes, machine washable
- construction
- Wicking inner layer, absorbent core, leak-resistant outer layer
- pack_contents
- 2 pairs (4 pads)
How we scored it
Effectiveness & Comfort
How well the product does its core job (protecting, catching, storing or covering) and how comfortable it is against skin or under clothing during real use.
Comfortable contoured fit but can be overwhelmed by very heavy early letdown.
Value for Money
Price relative to how much product you get, how long it lasts, and whether cheaper alternatives do the job just as well.
Higher upfront cost but cheaper than disposables across months of use.
Ease of Use
How simple the product is to apply, wear, wash, fill or fit one-handed with a baby in the other arm.
Needs washing and rotation, unlike grab-and-go disposables.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £15.00 | £9.99 | £30.50 | £8.25 |
| Overall score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 |
Frequently asked questions
Are these pads cheaper than disposables long term?+
Yes — because they're washable, the ongoing cost is just laundry, making them considerably cheaper than working through boxes of disposables over several months of feeding.
How many pairs do I need?+
At least two sets in rotation so a clean pair is always ready, since they take longer to dry than everyday laundry.
Are they absorbent enough for the early weeks?+
They can be overwhelmed by the heaviest, most unpredictable letdown in the first fortnight, so many people keep a box of disposables on hand as backup during that window, especially overnight.
What are they made from?+
A three-layer construction — a soft wicking layer against the skin, an absorbent middle, and a leak-resistant (not fully waterproof) outer layer — shaped with a slight contour so they sit inside a bra cup rather than bunching flat.