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Before I had my first baby, I’d already set my heart and mind to breastfeed exclusively.  Listening to friends’ advice, I had stocked up on disposable nursing pads.  I remember I bought 2 whole boxes and expected to buy more in the long run.  In addition, I also bought a few cloth nursing pads.  They were washable, and I had expected not to use them as often because it would be a hassle,…or so I thought.

In the end, when I weaned off my firstborn at 2 years old, I still had a LOT of the disposable nursing pads left over.

And I had fallen in love with washable cloth nursing pads.  They were easily washed and dried just as quickly, and they definitely felt more comfy compared to disposable ones.

So when I heard of Bamboobino Nursing Pads, which are made from bamboo rayon fleece, I knew I had to try them out for myself now that I am breastfeeding my second baby.  I knew bamboo-based nursing pads would be very comfy and cooling, and I was right.

The Bamboobino nursing pads were very soft and the material very smooth. They hardly show up at all when I use them, and best of all, they were super cooling! A definite PLUS for our hot weather here in Malaysia!

Washing them is a breeze too, as I just throw it in the washer together with my laundry, and then hang them out to dry. I’ve used them in the dryer too, and they turned out okay. No shrinkage, tearing or getting out of shape. In fact, they look just as they did when I first got them.

These are definitely my favorite nursing pads thus far, and I will be sorry when I have no need for them anymore.

The Bamboobino Nursing Pads are sold in pairs and cost USD7.99, purchased from the Lunapads site.

A few weeks ago, my daughter was suffering from a really bad diaper rash.  I attributed it to the immense heat and humidity here in Malaysia.  I changed her diaper dilligently and aired her bottom as much as I could, and I also used diaper rash cream, but it seemed like nothing worked.

Then I remembered I had a stash of new organic cotton wipes which I had gotten from Lunapads (yes, they sell these too!).  So I wet a few pieces with water and used them to clean my daughter’s bottom.  Then I applied diaper cream and put a fitted diaper on.

You wouldn’t believe it, but the next morning the diaper rash was GONE!

I was IMPRESSED!

Not only because these organic cotton wipes are truly miraculous, but because they feel oh-so-good on the skin.  They don’t look as nice and cute as some of the cloth wipes though…these organic cotton wipes are just plain pieces of cloth, beige in color and are rather thin.  But they really do wonders! 

The description recommends these to be used as cotton pads for removing makeup too, and I have no doubt they would work great!

By the way, the exclusive discount of 10% for all orders over USD25 is still valid on the Lunapads site.  Just use the code giddytigers09 upon checkout.  This exclusive coupon code is valid through December 31st 2009.

Photo credits: Lunapads

After such a LONG delay, I am ready to announce the winner of the Lunapads Giveaway which I ran in July.  I do apologize for the tardiness, but the important thing is that I finally managed to tabulate all the entries and randomly selected a winner…

CONGRATULATIONS

to

Amanda

who says that, “My favorite is the mini pantyliner. It’s a great size, isn’t bulky, fits well without moving around, it’s very soft and the fabric is cute!”

Amanda will get to choose one of the following as her prize:

One (1) Lunapads Sampler pack, comprising:

OR

One (1) Heavy Pad & Liner (suitable for postpartum and heavy flow use)

Amanda, I will be contacting you soon to obtain all your details, so be sure to check your mailbox!

Thank you to everyone who entered the Lunapads Giveaway.  In fact, the response was so good that our generous sponsor, Lunapads, has decided to give an exclusive discount of 10% for all orders over USD25 to all you readers out there.  Just use the code giddytigers09 upon checkout.  This exclusive coupon code is valid through December 31st 2009.

Do watch this space for more giveaways to come!

Rest assured, I have not forgotten about the Lunapads Giveaway just yet!  I have so many things going on right now, that I had no time to even list down the entries. 

However, please be patient…I am in the midst of compiling all the qualified entries and will be making the announcement of the winner soon!  Stay tuned!

Lunapads International is a women-owned small business based in Vancouver, Canada.  This company prides itself in creating products for women, especially for use in their menstrual cycles, that help promote a healthier lifestyle as well as making the earth a greener place to be in.  Lunapads offers a diverse selection of products designed to meet the unique needs of women of all ages. 

Prior to giving birth to my second child, I had tried Lunapads in the Maxi size, but was not totally in love with it.  I wanted the Maxi to be longer but it was not.  So when I had the opportunity to try the Heavy Lunapads especially suited for postpartum use and heavy flow days, I was excited.

I only had two Heavy Lunapads, and of course they weren’t enough to sustain the whole of my postpartum period, so I used them interchangeably with the rest of my cloth pads, but you know what?  The heavy Lunapads were by far my favorites.  They were wide enough and long enough.  The pads are made from 2 layers of 100% cotton flannel based topped with a central pad made with 1 layer of ultra-thin nylon and 2 layers of 100% cotton fleece, plus ric-rac bands to hold the liners for added absorbency.  They also come with sewn-on 3 snap plastic fasteners.

I also love the vibrant colors they came in, and no, they did not stain at all!  Because I chose not to soak the pads, I washed and rinsed them immediately when I changed a new pad.  I used just warm water, and then I would throw the rinsed pads into the washer and dryer.

I admit I used the disposable maternity pads earlier on for a week or so, but after I ran out, I was on cloth pads all the time.  So much more comfortable and it feels great to do my bit for the environment!

Using Lunapads as postpartum pads is definitely the gentle way to go if you have had an episiotomy.  I didn’t, but I would imagine using natural materials such as those on the Lunapad would be better than subjecting the episiotomy wound to harsh chemicals from dispoable pads.

Initially I was worried that I would find it a hassle to use cloth pads after delivery, but it does not take up much time at all.  As I mentioned earlier, I simply wash and rinse them with water, and then toss them into the washer.  Takes me just a minute or so before I shower.

The Heavy Lunapads can be folded and snapped shut for storage especially when it is soiled and you don’t have immediate facilities to rinse it out, but because it was quite large, I found it hard to button up.  I didn’t have to use this button feature at all though, but it would be good to make the wings a little longer for easy buttoning.

All in all, I am glad to have had the opportunity to experience the Lunapads myself, and would recommend it to any woman who want to feel healthier.  Use them for your menstrual periods or try them out postpartum if you are about to deliver a baby soon.  Hey, so many people who have tried them can’t be wrong, right?

Lunapads can be purchased online from the Lunapads site or from any of the other locations worldwide.

Now how would you like to win some Lunapads for yourself?  Whether you are just starting out on your cloth pads collection, or if you’d like to add some to your existing stash, you know Lunapads will certainly be a welcome addition!

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