In the first few weeks after giving birth I used a number of different brands of disposable breast pads and also bought washable ones. I had terribly uncomfortable nights, waking up drenched. No pad ever seemed thick enough or absorbent enough. I even resorted to using maternity pads.
4 weeks in, I discovered Coles Nursing pads in one of my gift packs and they are brilliant. I haven't had the discomfort of a soaked chest since. I would never have chosen Coles' brand - well known baby brands seemed a more rational choice - but I am so glad I stumbled across these and have bought them ever since.
The only tiny, minor negative is that they are individually wrapped. Why? I don't know - for me it's inconvenient and so wasteful!