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WASHABLE NURSING PADS

money saver! Eco Friendly! Locally Made!

Ladies’ Own Washable Sanitary Pads

In our continuous efforts to be natural and kinder to the environment, we have created the Ladies Own Sanitary Pads, which have been designed to be light-weight and slim, yet highly absorbent. It draws moisture away from the surface of the pad and the natural fabric is soft & comfortable against your skin.

The inner layer is a natural unbleached stockinet, which allows moisture to pass through into the middle absorbent layer. Then there is a breathable waterproof layer and an outer cotton layer. The pads have wings to fasten in place around the panty. For full time use you will need about 12 pads, depending on how heavy your period is. They also make comfy every-day pantie liners.

Benefits:

• Kinder to nature: washable & reusable
• Comfy, soft & natural fabric against your skin
• No absorbing chemicals used
• Breathable water-proof layer
• High absorbency with a design that draws moisture away from the surface of the pad
• Light-weight, slim design
• Fastens securely around under-wear
• Savings benefit over time

Directions for use:

1. When: Use over your monthly menstrual period or as a mild incontinence pad.
2. How: Secure the pad around your underwear with the snap fastener. Un-bleached cotton with cross stitch to skin.
3. Change when required.
4. Out and about: Use a little waterproof bag to store used pads in.
5. strong>Pre-soak pads in a small (lidded) bucket of cold water (optional: add salt to water). Place all used pads in this bucket.
6. Clean: Hand wash with a laundry soap bar and/ or delicate machine cycle wash in cold water. Air dry.
7. Do not tumble-dry or use bleach.
8. With correct care the pads can be re-used for a few years.

User Tips: Take a small waterproof bag with you when out and about. You could wash the pads after your bath. Re-cycle your grey water if possible. Remember, this procedure only occurs once a month!

Price: R60 pack of 2

For an interesting take on the health and environmental issues surrounding conventional and eco sanitary pads please have a look at the following link:

http://www.health24.com/Woman/Medical_women/711-3538-3549-3666,51155.asp