Lunapads Winner

The winner is
Giddytigress. Congratulation!


The decision to switch was not an easy one to make
For 'sposies are so easy-to-use, for convenience' sake
But once I made the change, there was no turning back
Cloth is for me, now won't you get on the same track?

And here's why cloth menstrual pads are PERFECT for me:
P: pretty
E: environmentally-friendly
R: reusable
F: fun and funky designs
E: economical in the long run
C: comfortable
T: treats the body healthily

Luna Pads Give Away Contets

Mia Bambina will have a new contest for this upcoming Chinese New Year Celebration.
This time we will choose ONE winner , she can choose the prize of 2 Lunapads of her choice!

How to do:

Please let us know :

What make you want to switch to cloth menstrual pads ? ( either if you've tried it before or you are thinking to try it )

Please post your answer on the comments box in this post.
Don't forget to leave me your email/contact details.

This contest is sponsored by lunapads.com and please check their awesome blog too!
This contest is open for Malaysian residence only.

Dead line : 5th of Febuary 2009

Happy writing and Good Luck!

Willow Pads are here

Hi moms

Mia Bambina is proud to be the first one who carry Willow Pads in Malaysia.

For moms who loves the simple and non fuss cloth menstrual pads. Now you have the option of Willow Pads.

It is a 2 in one system, means it come with3 layers hemp insert , and you can always add /reduce the insert according to your need.

Come in natural organic unbleached flannel or black organic flannel.

Our organic menstrual pad. One pad and one insert.

Willow pads from our luxurious, heavyweight and extremely absorbent organic cotton flannel. Both the cotton pad and hemp liners are made of the highest quality organic fabrics. They are soft and durable, yet allow for airflow which helps reduce infection.

They are as trim as a disposable pad, without all the harsh chemicals and waste! Each pad comes with one organic hemp terry liner to fit, additional liners are available.


These pads do not have a PUL plastic layer that can irritate your skin-because they don't need to! Our menstrual pads are so absorbent and don't leak (our hemp liners and thick flannel are our secrets)!

Comes in natural and black.....

The natural color is undyed and unbleached. Our black pads are deep black in color. There are no fumes or fading with this dyed fabric. The black pads are still organic, based on the way they were dyed.(Low impact, fiber reactive)


These versatile menstrual pads can be used for heavy flow (with a second insert) or regular flow (with one insert) and are thin enough to use as panty-liners when you remove the insert and use just the pad.


Our pads are more versatile as they can be adjusted to fit your changing needs. The insert is simple to place and remove as needed, making your purchase go even further!


Our snaps are made from nickel-free stainless steel, rustproof, and safe for sensitive skin, without resorting to plastic.

Long

Measures 3 x 11
Regular
Measures 3 x 9



Pads are sold individually

All Pads come sealed in food-grade plastic packaging that is fully recyclable.

More about Willow Pads Company

Willowpads was founded in 2005, providing quality, reusable, organic products to women and babies. Willowpads products are handmade in Wisconsin, not in a factory or sweatshop. We have a small network of very talented work at home moms located in South Central Wisconsin, that make all of our products for fair wages.

We strive to offer the most sustainable products that are gentle and safe for our costumers and the earth. Never compromising in quality, we have created the most comfortable, practical and affordable products possible.

All of our fabrics are Certified Organic*. Our Hemp fabrics are Certified Organic and comprised of 55% Hemp and 45% Cotton. Hemp is a superior fabric, one that has been used for hundreds of years for its great strength, durability and resilience to molds and bacteria, plus it grows super fast and is very eco-friendly! Our Certified Organic Cotton premium flannel fabric is grown and milled in the US. and is a heavyweight flannel, thicker and softer than most cotton flannel.

Come back to this blog often , as you never know what is the next surprise is ! :)

Menstrual Cloth Pads re-stocked!

Good News , Mammas!
Here are what we have in stock. All are made with organic bamboo velour in specialty hand dyed.

Heavy pads:

Berry Swirl

Green Swirl

Mocha

Comfort Contour Hemp silk in white

The limited Thong Tiny Liner

The Comfort Contour Organic Bamboo Velour set
Comes in tiny liner, comfort liner and medium comfort liners in berry swirl specialty dyed

And last but not least the best seller TINY LINERS

in Mocha, Sunset, Berry Swirl and Green swirl

All come in Organza pouch , but will not be wrapped individually. Will put 1-4 pads in each organza bags , depends on your order.
And also please note that all of the fabric is organic bamboo velour, hand dyed, so colors might vary from pad to the other.

Grab yours now if you see something that you like, as this pad is hard to get and will take long before next restock and specialty dyed color is rarely will be back in the same exact colors anytime soon

Click here to see what's in stock.

Lunapads/lunaliners how to guide

Lunapads How-To Guide For attaching a Lunapad to your own underwear. (Mini Pantyliner shown here.) 1. Holding the pad with the fleece side touching your palm, spread the gusset panel of your underwear over the length of the pad. 2. Fold the wings over one another (snaps will line up). 3. Close the snaps and you're ready to wear!

Liners How-To Guide

See all the different ways that you can use Lunapad Liners with your Lunapads and Deluxe Lunapanties.
Changing liners allows you to easily keep your pads or panties as fresh as you want, as often as you need. You can use all sizes of liners with products that have the ric rac bands. ie: Lunapads Pads (but not with Pantyliners) as well as with Deluxe Lunapanties (but not Regular Lunapanties) Add more than one liner for exta absorption.

Please note: Liners are not designed to be used without a Lunapad or Deluxe Lunapanties.

Using Regular Mini, Maxi and Long Liners:

Maxi Pad with Maxi Liner – for average flow

Deluxe Lunapanty with Mini (left) and Maxi (right) Liner – for average to heavy flow

Using Winged Liners:

Maxi Pad with Maxi Wing Liner – for average to heavy flow

Deluxe Lunapanty with Maxi Wing Liner (inside and front view) – for average to heavy flow

Using Heavy Wing Liners:

Heavy Pad with Heavy Wing Liner - for heavy or postpartum flow

Using Postpartum Liners:

Heavy Pad with Postpartum Liner - for heavy or postpartum flow

For this time the postpartum liners and lunapanties are not available.

Lunapads stock are LIMITED. Make sure to order early. Only at Mia Bambina!

Scarlet Secret reveal by end of this month!

As seen in the Cloth diapers news , Mia Bambina will carry Scarlet Secret SOON!

Picture of Scarlet Secret's starter kit (retail at USD 18 in USA)

What is Scarlet Secret?
Scarlett Seret will keep you menstrual pads looking like the day you bought them. Our formula fights stains, gets rid of bacteria, softens the fabric all the while being friendly to our environment. Easy to use! Just add one tub of SS into 16 oz of warm water, shake and you are ready! Apply a liberal squirt to potential stained areas or soak in a shallow pan or zip close bag. SS can also be used on cloth diapers to pre-treat those stains before they set in.

Scarlett Secret is a mixture of Rosemary Extract (natural preserver), Fruit Extract (natural brightener), Soybean extract (natural fabric softener), Tea tree oil (Natural antibacterial), and Sodium Percarbonate (cleaning agent that is environmentally compatible).
Comes in two natural scents Lavender Essential Oil or Orange Essential Oil.

The story behind Scarlet Secret:

Hello, my name is Scarlett Johnston. I have been practicing attached parenting for 10 years now, I have 3 children all who were born in our home, in a loving peaceful way. I am truly blessed. Before my second child was born, I remembered what a mess it was to get all of the things clean that had gotten stained through birthing. I was determined to not have my sheets and pads ruined this time. I did lots of research and came up with a solution that would keep linens from staining, keep bacterial from growing and it smelled wonderful too!

I was so excited about what I made, that after my daughter was born I brought some of the solution to a natural parenting group I was in. I was interested to find that I wasn't the only one would had problems with my pads and linens staining. I gave some of the solution to my friends and they loved it!! I started slowly selling it in meetings and now have started my own business, hoping I can make another Mother's life a little easier!

That is how my little company was born, at home like the rest of them. :wink:

Picture of Scarlett Secret's refill pack ( retail at USD 12 in USA)

Estimated Retail price in Malaysia RM 47.50 ( the refill only. Starter kit will not be available at the moment) , you will be able to make about 16 oz of solutions ( that is about 475 cc ).

Mamma pads comparison

This is the comparison of the mamapads ( left to right)
Ultimate original in purple
Ultimate II in blue jeans
Ultimate heavy flow in orange sherbet
Ultimate regular flow in purple
Comfort contour medium in orange sherbet
Here is the same pads as above but I put all until the tiny liners so you can see the different:
Again from left to right
Ultimate original ( longest)
UltimateII
Ultimate heavy flow
Ultimate regular flow
Comfort contour medium
Raw tussah silk liner
Hemp silk liner
Tiny liners


I will have this endura pads in wings (heavy, regular and light flows )and also endura in ultimate II, heavy flow, regular flow and tiny pads.





For mamapads I do not take pre order. First come first serve , sorry :) And I will announce it in my blog and estore front page.

And I can't guarantee when I will have the next batch arrive ( hopefully before end of the year)
As for Mama pads this time, I will have some "new" surprise material..
As I don't know about the prints or color yet , So I can't post it here.

The next big round of restocking will be expected in Feb 2008.

Cheers!

Sandra

Coming next month: Endura Pads!

Homemade Mama's newest product!
EnduraPad!
Pads with endurance to go the distance!

HomemadeMama’s EnduraPad is a brand new innovation in Cloth Menstrual Pads. For those who desire a pad that will go the distance! Whether you’re into sports, running after your children, or in need of a great pad for incontinence, the EnduraPad is for you!

The EnduraPad has been created with athletic performance fabrics! The top layer is constructed of athletic performance fabric which will wick moisture away from your body
and keep you feeling cool.

Just see for yourself the wonderful list of features and characteristics of this amazing fabric:

• Anti-bacterial
  
• Biodegradable
  
• Clean and hygienic
  
• Durable and washable
  
• Odor resistant
  
• Non-toxic
  
• Pilling resistant
  
• Anti-static
  
• Breathable
  
• Fast drying
  
• Moisture management & wicking
  
• Soft
• Environmentally friendly

Our unique backing layer is created with another new athletic performance fabric which is waterproof, yet breathable. The unique waffle weave of the backing fabric allows for a non-slip ‘grip’ for the back of your pad.

The perfect combination for women on the go!
Endura pads and other organic homemade mama's pad will be in store estimated on December 2007!
Another additional is the original ULTIMATE PADS

Homemade Mama's Ultimate Pad

This pad is like no other pad you will find! Created exclusively by Homemade Mama, for those who need the ultimate night time protection!
The length of this pad is over 16 inches! The widest parts of this pad are almost 8 inches!
The front and back ends provide for ultimate coverage, with the back being especially wide. Extra attention was given to the special wings.

These will be the last heavy pad you will ever need to try!
No more leaks to worry about overnight or after the birth of a babe!
Just soft comfort, for your body and your peace of mind.
ULTIMATE PADS will be available in dyed bamboo velour fabric