Bamboobies Washable Nursing Pads Review: "Kitten-soft" and "Well worth the price"
Amber - Canadian mommy blogger of the eco-friendly Mommy Stuff Blog - LOVES Bamboobies!
"All Bamboobies breast pads are eco-friendly and use organic bamboo fabrics and an ultra-absorbent (and thin) hemp and organic cotton core to disperse and lock in milk leakage. Bamboobies are available online and start at a price of $16.99 for two pairs. When I think of what I've paid for cheap, leaky, lumpy, cotton breast pads in the past, Bamboobies are well-worth the price."
Amber says they're well worth the price - see below for an illustration of Bamboobies vs disposables!
Our Bodies and Our Babies are Built for Breastfeeding
I loved reading Dawn Kersula's article about "laid back breastfeeding" and Dr. Suzanne Colson's research into humans' instincts when it comes to nursing.
I know we should be thankful that there is so much information and so many wonderful resources out there to help nursing mothers along their way but perhaps we are over thinking the whole thing too much. Maybe it's better to have less information and follow our instincts when it comes to breastfeeding.
I subscribe to this idea of "laid back breastfeeding" both in its literal and figurative form.
"Mothers have been breastfeeding since the beginning of time. We know that for a fact! But the art of breastfeeding was lost for many years of the past century - and we are learning more and more about how much we lost when we put our own cultural overlays on this most basic of human behaviors.
Why do other baby mammals take to eating so easily, when we humans seem to struggle so much? Over the past 55 years - since the founding of La Leche League back in 1956 - a lot of time and energy has been spent finding the answers to these questions. There have been lots of detours and stops along the way.
Bertrand Russell wrote of "the true spirit of delight" to be found when a mathematical proof seemed just right and the PBS program Nova speaks of "The Elegant Universe."
The latest in breastfeeding research is also proving to be downright elegant and delightful as it seems so right - and it makes breastfeeding downright laid back..."
Check out the rest of the article here.
Which Breast Pads Cost More? Washable vs. Disposable
Whether you are embarking on a new adventure as a breastfeeding mom or you are a seasoned nursing professional, you may be asking yourself whether you should be investing in washable nursing pads like Bamboobies or just using disposable breast pads. You probably know already that Bamboobies are way softer and soothing to your sore breasts and nipples. And of course, reusable anything is better for the environment than its throw-away counterpart.
But Bamboobies are expensive, is the investment worth it?
We think so. If you consider that on average, most nursing mothers go through about 2 pair of disposable nursing pads per day and another 2 pads per night, they add up fast. Check out our graph below showing just how much you would spend for 9 months of nursing, not to mention just how many disposables would end up in the landfill!
If you really want to save money, you could purchase 2 multipacks of Bamboobies reusable nursing pads, only have to do wash every 2-3 days, and still save over $300 on the cost of breast pads!
You will feel better about how you are treating the earth and your breasts will feel better too!
Happy Earth Day!Bamboobies does
We strive to be as eco-conscious as possible every day of the year...
**From our eco-fabrics like bamboo, hemp and organic cotton, to our biodegradable mailing packages!
**Our Butterfly Wraps are made of soy waste fiber and organic cotton.
**By sewing our products and pacaking them here in Colorado, we save fossil fuels and contribute to our local Colorado economy.
If you feel inspired today to make a difference, check out some organizations that we support:
Kerry used to work for The Nature Conservancy, and we believe in their market-based approach to buying valuable land and preserving ecosystems forever. And who doesn't love the panda? World Wildlife Federation is another great group to investigate.
Bamboobies' First Year - From Denver to Dubai
As we celebrate our first anniversary, it has been fun to think back and reminisce about how far we've come... 
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It was just about a year ago when we sold Bamboobies in our first retail store, Becoming Mothers, here in Boulder, Colorado. We only made the regular pads at first and later developed the wonderful overnights with the help of some of our nursing tester friends. We now sell both varieties in 6 different sized packages in over 100 stores - from Denver to Dubai!
We've grown from just one Mama to 4 women working on everything from sales and marketing to washing and packaging the products. There are also 3 women that sew pads for us and one token man that die cuts the perfect heart-shapes. Great partnerships with other mom-preneurs with breastfeeding-related products have also sprung up and helped us grow. We're grateful for the help of all these people as well as the women that use and love our pads. And, of course my wonderful husband who supports me as I follow my dreams...
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