A great alternative to disposable pads! Heck, they're also a great alternative to other brands of reusables, because this is the best brand I've found so far. Super secure fasteners on the wings, perfectly absorbant for post-partum incontinence even, and of course a great companion for the menstrual cycle. Also, the option of having a dark absorbant part is just nice, though I appreciate that some people need to see what's going on and might opt for the light gray!