Amazon Basics postpartum pads Review: 79/100

Our take

Built for bladder leaks, which also happen postpartum, and it scored top marks for capacity, leak protection and absorbency in Babylist's test. The cheapest per pad by far.

39 per packHandles bleeding and bladder leaksLong, thick pad

Consider instead: Curity maternity pads if you want the exact hospital pad.

Before you buy

Do you need it?Must-have Bleeding after birth lasts about 4 to 6 weeks after a vaginal birth or a C-section, and period pads can't keep up in the first two weeks.

Cheaper optionRael Organic Cotton Overnight Pads (12 count): About $9, scored 80 (Good).

Secondhand?Buy new. Single-use hygiene item.

TipPads only: no tampons or menstrual cups until your provider clears you. Skip scented pads while you heal.

What parents and testers say

Recurring praise

Top scores for capacity and leaks (Babylist)
About 30 cents a pad
Covers bladder leaks too

Recurring complaints

A little heavy when full
Bulkier than a period pad

Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.

Materials & safety check

1 of 2 checks clear, 1 to know about.

MaterialsMaterials and fragrance aren't listed in the sources we checked

RecallsNone found in CPSC postpartum recalls; live query linked

When to buy it

Registry

Add to your own list

By 36 weeks

Stock one or two packs at home

Weeks 2-6

Switch to thinner pads as bleeding slows

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Common questions

Is the Amazon Basics Incontinence, Bladder Control & Postpartum Pads (39 count) non-toxic?

There's no legal definition of "non-toxic" for baby products, so here's what we checked. Materials: Materials and fragrance aren't listed in the sources we checked. Recalls: None found in CPSC postpartum recalls; live query linked. It scores 66 out of 100 on materials and safety, and 79 overall.

Not sure what a label means? See baby product labels, explained.

Sources

Babylist: I tested 18 postpartum pads (Mar 2026)babylist.com
CPSC recall database: "postpartum" recalls since 2015saferproducts.gov

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Amazon Basics Incontinence, Bladder Control & Postpartum Pads (39 count)