Baby Natural Care are here

All Natural Bug Away Sticks

Finally a ALL natural bug repellent that smells and feels good on your skin! Our Bug~Away comes in a convenient push~up tube making it easy to carry with you and apply with no mess. Great for the on~the~go families.

Made with a all natural moisturizing stick and all natural essential oils, containing NO DEET or other harsh chemicals. Some of the key ingredients include Catnip Oil, found to be more effective then DEET and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, recently recommended by the CDC as a very effective insect repellent.

Packaged in a 2 oz twist~up tube and has a great lemon~citrus natural scent.

All Natural Baby Oil

Another Northern Essence exclusive! Super soft and great to use on baby or yourself...works SUPER on cradle cap. 100% Natural, 100% Pure, contains NO mineral oil. Add to a babies bath or use for a gentle massage. Comes unscented or lightly scented in your choice of natural essential oils.

*Now packaged in a 4oz Aluminium bottle.

Diaper Dust

Finally a diaper powder that you can put on a babies bottom and not feel guilty about it! Our diaper dust is Talc~free and will not cause yeast infections. Great for heavy wetters, especially for use during naps and bedtime! Also works well for providing protection from diaper rash.

*The Diaper Dust comes packaged in an attractive 3.5 oz powder puff, sifting container. They are peach in color and have a separate top compartment to keep the powder puff (included) clean between diaper changes.

We used this special container so the powder can be sifted on the puff and then on the baby, not directly on the baby causing powder residue into the air for the baby to breathe in.

Snap Ez Trainers are here!

We are glad to carry the newest addition to our Training pants collection:
Snap Ez Eco Stuffable Trainers and Snap Ez Eco AIO trainers

Here are the details:

Eco AIO Training Pants

Snap-EZ Eco AIO Training Pants feature a durable,
waterproof outer fabric ( 1 MIL polyurethane Laminate),
Custom Milled Cotton Velour inner (a "feel wet" fabric),
Polyeurathane Industrial Snaps, and soft yet durable plush Fold Over Elastic...
and best of all, these are all made by WAHMs right here in the good old USA!

The inner Cotton Velour helps your child to know when they are wet,
without feeling soaked like flannel
and it's oh-so-soft on your child's skin!

There is also a 2 layer cotton fleece sewn in soaker for greater absorbency
while remaining nice and trim!

Eco Stuffable Training Pants

Snap-EZ Eco Stuffable Training Pants feature a durable,
waterproof outer fabric ( 1 MIL polyurethane Laminate),
Custom Milled Microfleece from the makers of Malden Mills microfleece, Polartec,
Polyeurathane Industrial Snaps, and Lastin elastic...
and best of all, these are all made by WAHMs right here in the good old USA!

The inner Microfleecer helps your child to stay dry while sleeping or traveling,
and you can adjust the absorbency by adding more soakers
to keep you child dry all through the night!

Included with your Snap-EZ Eco Stuffable Training Pants,
is the new Medium Snap-EZ Eco Pocket Soaker!
This is made from three layers of super absorbent cotton fleece
- very absorbent, while remaining trim, and they wash up great and dry quickly!

Both Styles have these great features in common:

We only use plush Fold Over Elastic in Snap-EZ Training Pants
as it is so gentle on your child's legs
and it's so stretchy that is makes these so easy to put on and take off!
This allows your child to feel like he's now in big kid pants, not diapers,
and allows for independence as your child is ready for it!

The Snaps make for great for cleaning up accidents,
and make for quick and easy changes without taking clothing off!
They also make for more thorough washing and faster dry times!

Eco AIO Training Pants come in a variety of beautiful colors,
keeping your child and diaper bag in top fashion,
make potty learning fun for your child,

Be sure to measure your child to ensure getting the proper size
- and due to the unique "hip snapping" design,
please follow the directions for measuring so you get the right measurements!

Size	Tummy	Leg	Rise
2T	16 - 21	11 - 13	16
3T*	18 - 25	12 - 15	19

Directions for measuring your child:

Tummy - Measure around the waist at the level of 1 inch below the belly button.
Thigh - Measure starting at the top of the leg at the hip - where the leg bends - then around through the crotch and back up to the top of the thigh.
Rise - Measure from 1 inch below the belly button down through the crotch and up to the 1 inch above your starting level. (I recommend measuring the rise over a stuffed diaper).

Caring for your Snap-EZ Eco Training Pants:

- Remove solids - Wash on HOT using 1/2 strength detergent
- Dry on high at least once a month
- NEVER use bleach, fabric softener, enzymes cleaners or brighteners. These products will ruin your diaper/soaker and void all warrantees.

Click here to shop. Both style are at RM 70/pcs( for Stuffable, a medium soaker is included)

9th August Workshop! Get ready KK's moms

Hi for those who already registered please send me another email or sms for confirmation. So I can prepare handouts and seats.

Time : 10. AM-11/30 AM
Date: 9th August 2008
Place: will send to you via email or sms only.
Topic: Choices in cloth diapering. ( great for new comer)
Fee: FOC at the moment
Including : Consultation sheets, Cloth diapering options today hands out
Simple Refreshments and drinks.

Seats are limited. And if you haven't email me to join, unless there are other moms who can't make it , the seats are all booked.

See you there!

Re-posted :Strip washing cloth diaper

From time to time I often get some emails regarding Cloth diaper(any brand) that some how worked good before but it is starting to leak. Or some moms that just bought a new set of diaper found that their new diapers are leaking! Wait...Don't give up first! So why are my cloth diapers leaking???

Here is a few guide for you:

First of all, make sure that you washed everything before using. There can be residue left on the fabric from the production process that can cause leakage.

Many moms want to take a good care of the cloth diapers and think that hand washing is the best way to prevent it to be worn out.Well that is not 100% true. Some times handwashing is the culprit of leakage.Why?The detergent you are using to hand wash the cloth diaper may not be wash out properly from your diaper. If you wish to hand wash your cloth diaper , make sure you wash any residue out and use a sufficient amount of water. The detergent build up on the suede lining make the diaper repel water .

Please always remember the GOLDEN rules: no fabric softener and bleach and do not wash it with DYNAMO liquid too.

If you choose to wash with baby detergent make sure it doesnt contain: softener, and oils.

One of the important step is:

Stripping Diapers : Build up refers to residue left by detergents, fabric softeners, and other substances used to clean diapers. If you notice a decrease in the functionality of your diapers, build up may be the culprit. Stripping refers to the removal of residue on diapers. To strip diapers, simply hand wash your diaper with your regular dish soap (gets the oils out), add a bit of dish soap to the fleece/suede, either rub the fleece vigoriously together or use a medium bristle dish brush or hard bristle tooth brush to scrub the fleece. Turn inside out and repeat on this side. Rinse very good, making sure that the water runs clear. Toss to washing machine and wash it without detergent, but with a bit of distilled vinegar. You may use this method at any time you feel that the diaper may be repelling or as a preventative measure once a month.

It is recommended to Strip wash your diaper once a month.Specially if you find that your diaper has started to leak. If you often hand wash your cloth diaper,the residue of detergent might cause leaking.

This method can be done once a month as a preventive step. Since the residue of detergent build up can "coat" the liner(suede/fleece) and cause the diaper to repel urine.

So here is how do to Stripping Wash your diaper:

Here is my Drybees fleece pocket diaper. I use liquid dishwashing soap , and wash and scrub under running tap water. Then I turn inside out and repeat. I do not use toothbrush here.












Here is my Mommy's touch diaper after I turn inside out and washed and scrubbed it.

This time I only strip washing 2 pocket diapers. I will do the rest at other time.














Just to show you what kind of vinegar I use.
You just pour it into first cycle. about 2 cap or 1-2 tea spoon.

Then just toss the cloth diaper into washing machine. Run it as ussual, no Detergent, just vinegar.











Indy forced me to take a picture of her , near the washing machine. She just can't accept why I need to take a picture of diapers and I don't take her picture. :)

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2nd Virtual Cloth Diapers workshop

Topic : Cloth diaper option today ( great for newbies)
Date /Time : Monday, 14th July 9 a.m - 9.45 am
Email me if you are interested.

You don't have to have yahoo ID to participate. MSN also can join , if you use meebo.com. But still if you have YM ID will be better.

Email me and I will send you form to fill. If you already did, and miss the first one, just email me and let you know that you want to join the 2nd round.

Handouts in PDF form will be send via email to participants only before the workshop.


Don't worry if you can't join for the whole session. We are all multitasking mothers and that is the beauty of virtual world. You can drop a few lines or ask and answer question and read the whole discussion later on.

Get Ready for Cloth Diapers Virtual workshop!

Moms,
Get ready ....after long time of consideration and preparation, Finally I 've decided to try to run Mia Bambina's first Virtual CD workshop.
I will limit the participants, and will announce the topic and time later on.
What you need is to have yahoo messager ID , a free time ( about 30 mins to 60 mins, I cross my fingers and hope my dd will let me lead the workshop in peace !!)

The Virtual workshop will be held inside YM ( conference mode).

If you are up for it. Either you are new in cloth diapers, a veteran ( means that your own kid are diaperless or potty trained by now) ,or you are still in the pregancy or a current cloth diapers user, or if you speak English fluently or not ...( we can mix with Bahasa Melayu also , Jangan takut! :-D ) ..Feel free to join!

What you need is to email me, and I will send you the registration form. And you will need to fill it up. And send it back to me.
From there I will see how many participants do we have and will arrange the time that hopefully will work for everyone.


And for KK moms . we got one workshop (19 th July, seats are all booked). If you are interested to join the next one on August , please email me sandra(at)miabambina.com)

Until then moms..... send me those emails :)

Pocket Change

Mia Bambina just added Pocket Change Diapers in stock!
Check out the description from the manufacturer :

**NEW** Pocket Change Diapers

Cloth Diapers Just Got Easier Just Stuff & Go, No Diaper Cover Needed! Our innovative diaper has a simple and easy to use pass through pocket that allows the inserts to agitate out in the wash. Not only are they comfortable for baby with their soft fleece inner lining, but the water resistant outside is durable and lasting. With easy to snap adjustments and our stuff and go design, Pocket Change Cloth Diapers are by far one of our most popular diapers ever!

New & Improved

• Much trimmer fit
• New logo and woven tag
• Topstitched
• Softer microfleece that will never pill
• Two new colors, Robin Egg Blue and Chocolate

Features

• Soft PUL water resistant outer. Will not fade, will not bleed.
• Squishy microfleece inner. Keeps baby's skin dry and rash free.
• Durable snaps allow for the most adjustable fit.
• Unique Pass Through Pocket. No need to remove inserts.
• Trifold hemp/cotton fleece insert for the ultimate in trimness and absorbency.
• Hourglass 4-layer microterry "booster" insert for when you need extra absorbency.

• Made in China. We are happy to say that we personally know the owners of the factory we use in China. No underage workers, or unfair practices are ever used in the production of this diaper.

INTRODUCING PRICE: RM 70 ( one trifold hemp insert and one microfiber boaster are included)

Get your copy of Coffee News Kota Kinabalu Edition !

Hi to all Kota Kinabalu's ladies...

Grab your copy of Coffee News KK, Vol: Vol 13:1 ( 7 July 2008 ) and Vol 13:2, (14 July 2008) !
And take your voucher code there , you will be entitle of 5% discount of your total purchase and FREE SHIPPING for KK's Delivery address ,no minimum purchase required!
Voucher will be valid until 31st July2008


Feel free to spread this news to all your friends and relatives and it is a good chance to try out Cloth Diapers and experience online shopping at your fingertips ( no FUEL needed) :-D

Grab your copy of CNM at the following outlets:

Little Italy
San Francisco Coffee ( Warisan Square, City Mall)
Coffee Bean & Tea leaf ( Wisma Merdeka, Waterfront, Kompleks Karamunsing, Damai Plaza)
McDonalds ( Kompleks Karamunsing, Api-api centre, Centerpoint, Likas- jln Sulaman)
Olde Station Kopitiam ( Warisan Square)
Burger King ( Segama,CenterPoint,Damai Plaza)
Olive's Cafe ( Center Point)
Mode Cafe ( Kompleks Asia City)
Coffee Friends ( Tanjung Aru Plaza)
Los Playeros ( Tanjung Aru Plaza)
Brass Monkey ( Tanjung Aru Plaza , Lintas Plaza)
Tanamera ( Lintas Plaza)
Kopicat Cafe ( Kingfisher , Kompleks Asia City)
Food Station ( Damai Point)
Jesselton Point
Cafe SSAM Station ( Wawasan Plaza)
Barcelona ( Waterfront)
Soho Cafe ( Warisan Square)
The Shamrock Irish Bar ( Waterfront)
Borneo Global Backpacker Lodge , Karamunsing
Poppea Garden Cafe ( City Mall)
Optimax Eye Specialist Centre( Centrepoint)
Cock & Bull ( Tanjung Aru Plaza)
Tenom Cafe ( Menara MAA)
Hotel Garden
Hotel Perkasa ( Mt. Kinabalu, Keningau , Tenom)
Borneo 1945 Museum Kopitiam , Australia Place
DeliChef Bakery Cafe , Southern Bakery ( Damai)
Wawa Cafe( Warisan Square)
Sun Bar and Roof Cake Bakery, Luyang
Grazie Cafe( Wawasan Plaza)
Court Lounge, Radius International Hotel ( Warisan Square)
Rainforest Cafe ( Jalan Pantai)
BB Cafe ( Gaya Street)
Borneo Business Centre(Kampung Air)
Klinik Malaysia, Damai
Drifters Cafe , Wisma Sabah
Giant Foodcourt, Kolombong

Got questions? Email me..please :)

More...on baby natural care products.. SOON!

Will join us soon , these great items from Northern Essence , and Mia Bambina is proud to be the first one to introduce NE products in Malaysia :

Eczema Care Kit

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We have put together a All Natural kit for all your special skin care needs! This kit is great to use on all ages that may have Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Poriasis, or very sensitive skin. The kit includes the following: 2 ounce bar of of our Pure & gentle All Natural Baby Sudz bar soap, 1 ounce tube of our All Natural Healing Salve, 1 ounce tube of our All Natural Body Butter, and 1 of our hemp fleece washcloths. Also includes a instructional card on how and in which order to use products.

Comes packaged in a reusable spa bag.

Details

Baby Sudz

Our gentle castile bar is sure to pamper even the most sensitive skin. The combination of coconut oil and olive oil infused with soothing calendula & chamomile makes this a skin pleasing, wonderfully lathering soap. No added fragrance or coloring makes this our most All Natural bar soap. Also great for newborns to adults with sensitive skin!

All Natural Healing Salve

Our HEALING SALVE has been reported to aid in the healing of burns, cuts, sores & scrapes. Aids in healing time and helps with older scars too! Also great for problem skin types like eczema and psoriasis.

*We use EMU OIL as one of our main ingredients, here is why:

* Absorbs easily into skin, without a greasy feel!
* Non-comedogenic and will not clog pores!
* Soothes the skin!
* Moisturizes and Hydrates the skin...leaving skin soft and supple!
* Aids in healing of the skin, enhanching skin cell restoration!

Other beneficial ingredients include Calendula Infused Oil, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Hemp Butter & fresh Beeswax. We add Tea Tree and Lavender Essential Oils for their healing qualities!

All Natural Body Butters

These are our All Natural Body Butters, either unscented or scented with all natural pure essential oils. All butters in this section are made with the finest of essential oils to make them all natural for you! Our Body Butter is ULTRA MOISTURIZING and holds fragrance incredibly. After you apply the butter you will be smelling the fragrance for hours and hours! We use only the finest ingredients including: Shea Butter, Aloe Butter, Cocoa Butter, Apricot Kernel Oil, Jojoba Oil and more! These are very skin loving oils and butters!! Our BODY BUTTER is made as a lotion bar style, intended to moisturize as a liquid lotion, but in a solid form

All Natural Vapor Rub

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Our Vapor Rub is ALL NATURAL...and safe for baby. It's great salve formula with essential oils that create a NATURAL vapor (vicks like). Our product is very light and smooth salve, not thick and sticky like others. Perfect for all ages!
Rub on baby's chest, neck and you can even use a tiny bit on baby's nostril area to help relieve nasal congestion. Place a piece of flannel over baby's chest to create even more warming effect!

*Comes packaged in a convenient 1oz push up tube !


Body Butter

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Body Butter

Our Body Butter is ULTRA MOISTURIZING and holds fragrance incredibly. You will be smelling the fragrance for hours and hours! We use only the finest ingredients including: Shea Butter, Aloe Butter, Cocoa Butter, Apricot Kernel Oil, Jojoba Oil and more! These are very skin loving!! Our BODY BUTTER is made as a lotion bar, intended to moisturize as a liquid lotion, but in a solid form.

*Packaged in a 2 oz tube for easy application!

ALSO AVAILABLE : ALL NATURAL BODY BUTTER ( scented only with Essential Oil)

And All natural diaper salve also will be restock.
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Beside Northern Essence , We will also carry :

Magic Stick

Clean. Simple. Organic. All Natural Diaper Ointment Magic Stick®: Now keep your hands clean when applying diaper ointment. Easy to use Magic Stick® goes on smooth and keeps baby’s delicate area protected and comfortable. Magic Stick®’s all natural and organic ingredients and petroleum-free formula is safe to use with cloth or disposable diapers. Keep Your Hands Clean and Baby Happy Safe to use with both cloth diapers and disposables. Use a light layer to protect baby's skin from wetness. Helps to clear up minor rashes Hate greasy, messy hands? Great NO MESS packaging makes application a cinch. Just the right amount will be left on baby's skin and NONE on yours! Safe to use for minor skin irritations....chapped skin, stretch marks, most anywhere you need extra moisture. Made with natural and organic ingredients. Care Instructions To Use: Use as needed with diaper changes and at night before bed. Apply to clean, dry skin. Use only one stick per child. Ingredients Vitis vinifera (Grapeseed) Oil, Apis mellifera (Beeswax), Limmnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) Oil, Simmondsia chinensis (Organic Jojoba) Oil, Butyrospermun parkii (Shea) Oil, Rosa mosqueta (Organic Rosehip) and a proprietary blend of essential oils.