Gel Pads

Ameda Comfort Gel Pads are great for those first few days of nursing nipple pain. I was glad to have them at the hospital with me. You can get three pairs for $23.95 ($8/pair) at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350313330505&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en.

LilyPadz

I'm not quite sure if these count as nursing pads, since they aren't really padded, but I love LilyPadz. They did a great job of keeping me from leaking. I did leak some when my baby was new, my milk supply was high, and I was feeding off one side, but otherwise I don't ever remember leaking with with LilyPadz. They are $19 each for a box of one pair or $16 each for a box of two pairs, plus another 5% off if you start with the http://www.mom4life.com?code=newsletter link and then search for LilyPadz. And free shipping. Each pair lasts about two to three months, depending on usage.

nursing pads

Although I found nursing pads to be absolutely necessary, I still haven't found any that I just love (absorbent, comfortable, and the right shape to not show through clothes). Here are some I've heard good things about, though. Milk Diapers are $16.50 per 10-pack ($3.30/pair) at http://www.milkdiapers.com/site/product.cfm?id=2263EB5A-3048-2AB2-02E8E45745ED84A4. Another one I've seen but haven't tried is Shapely Lace Nursing Pads for $13.40 per 6 pack ($4.47 per pair) at http://www.mom4life.com/catalog.php?item=1819. And there are many other kinds as well.

LilyPadz

LilyPadz are great for nursing pads. I don't use them so much anymore since I'm somewhat beyond the leaking stage, but I'll definately get them again with the next baby. I think the only time they leaked was when I was pretty full and nursing off of the other side. They really do prevent most leaking! I didn't try them during that beginning sore nipples stage, but they didn't hurt at all when I did try them, maybe after the first month. They did make me a little pointy, though, so I'd be hesitant to wear them alone underneath something.

I still have not found nursing pads or bras that I really like, so, if you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!