About beansproutmumma

Mumma of two (rapidly-growing) bean sprouts, with a loving husband to care for, a home that is welcoming and a fledgling business to nurture, Bean Sprout Bubba. Strives to love God, love people and love life.

Who won a fabulous BHB Ring Sling?

Posted on December 1, 2009 by beansproutmumma

So I have been running this little Bear Hug Baby competition on Facebook where people could nominate the colour ring sling they loved and why.
Some people love the colour, others wanted to prepare for a newborn baby (awww… I really miss newborn cuddles in the ring sling!), still others would love to win the sling as a gift to a new mum.

I wrote down all your names in paper scraps and got Abi to draw the winner.

She was so excited that she drew and opened up TWO names: Brenda Y & Mandi M!

Brenda picked Purple Passion because she loved the vibrant purple hue. I have to admit, it is a wonderful colour. Made in super soft 100% cotton peach drill, the Super Soft Original Ring Sling (Ltd Ed) is a bit softer than the original BHB ring slings and comes in lovely shades of limited edition colours.

Purple Passion - BHB Super Soft Original Ring Sling

Mandi preferred the brown (String) BHB original ring sling, simply because it ‘looks fab’
Hope you’d enjoy using this on your little newborn!

String - BHB Original Ring Sling

To celebrate the end of the giveaway I have 5% off BHB ring slings using the code as seen on the Bean Sprout Bubba Facebook page.
Code is good till 7 December 2009 23:59.

Wondering how these slings work? Check out the instructions here: Ring Sling Instructions

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Waste belongs in the toilet

Posted on November 28, 2009 by beansproutmumma

One of the biggest barriers to using cloth nappies is the perceived ‘extra work’ cloth nappy laundry seems to be.

Disposable nappies are then generally touted as the most convenient option because ‘you can put it all in the bin and forget about it’.

I’m not anti-disposable, in fact I believe there is a place for disposable use, just as there is a use for disposable plates and cutlery at different situations.

Anyhow, when a baby does a number 2 in any nappy, have you thought about where the waste should end up?
In the bin? or in the toilet?

“But I use disposable nappies, I don’t need to worry about that problem.”

Ok. If you have a packet of disposables, please spare a minute, go and grab the packet or box, have a look at the instructions for use and disposal.
Where do they recommend the waste to go? Into the toilet, of course!

“Are you sure? Everyone I know just rolls them up and chucks them in the bin.”

Yeah I know that. However did you know that in most council and shire regulations it is an offense to dispose of human waste in the bin?

If the packet recommends flushing waste into the toilet, and the law is against throwing waste in the bin, why are we doing the opposite?

For most reusable nappy users, where waste goes is a no brainer as it all needs to be rinsed out with a nappy sprayer, or flushed down the toilet with a flushable liner, before the nappies are drypailed until wash day. Flushable liners are convenient when going out for all nappy users as there is no need to carry a dirty nappy around.

Disposable nappy users can also do the same by rinsing and/or using a flushable liner.
In fact by doing this, it keeps solid waste out of landfills, and it is good practice before deciding to switch to cloth nappies.

A friend of mine mentioned that she washed all pooey disposable nappies after her toddler had a messy incident with the nappy bin.
She remarked, “The bin actually doesn’t smell too bad any more, and definitely no more messes if the toddler goes into the bin again.”

What do you do? Does waste go in the bin or into the toilet?

A new nappy, Bear Hug Baby ring slings and nappy sprayers

Posted on November 13, 2009 by beansproutmumma

After a spate of recurring illness in the Bean Sprout Bubba family in the last month, the air is finally clear of germs and we’re ready to move forward.
I’m still not completely out of the woods yet, but I feel much better.

I have been testing a new modern cloth nappy design in the midst of all this, and it would be ready for pilot release at the end of November.
Initial feedback has been promising, more testing is required before I release it though.
Imagine that, a nappy that is designed in Bunbury!

Some cute little bubbas have now been featured in the new Bubba J nappies customer gallery in the Bean Sprout Bubba shop.
More photos are coming as I upload them over the next few days between sewing sessions.

New ring sling baby carriers have arrived from Bear Hug Baby, and I am hosting a giveaway for one of these wonderfully supportive slings on the Bean Sprout Bubba Facebook page.
These carriers can be used from birth to toddler in a variety of positions, go check them out.

Giveaway happening on Bean Sprout Bubba - one Bear Hug Baby Ring Sling, ends Nov 09

Also new to Bean Sprout Bubba are nappy sprayers from The Diaper Sprayer.
Made in USA, these sprayers attach to the toilet and helps make soiled modern cloth nappies or disposables easier to clean, especially when baby starts eating solids.

Nappy Sprayers are handy toilet attachments that make cleaning soiled nappies much easier

The flow control t-valve adjusts the water pressure in the nappy sprayer

Nappy sprayer attaches in between water source and toilet cistern

The even water flow from the nappy sprayer ensures all soiling is hosed off into the toilet

Other new product lines coming soon include toilet-flushable nappy liners for ease of disposing of soils, especially when out and about or travelling. Limited number of minky pocket nappies. And of course the new nappy coming at the end of the month.

Market News: The next market will happen in February 2010. Much as I miss meeting people face-to-face and promoting my nappies in the community especially in the lead up to Christmas, I feel it is a great time to hang back and take stock of what’s going on in my business, as well as spend precious time with my family.

I will write more indepth next time I blog. Gotta go sew some lovely minky reusable cloth nappies for Bubba J now.

For more frequent updates please visit the Bean Sprout Bubba Facebook page or follow me on twitter.

Bec

Bubba J current range – slideshow

Posted on September 15, 2009 by beansproutmumma

I made this slideshow in response to people wondering what Bubba J nappies are, how they look like and how they fit etc.

It’s not too long at 3 1/2 minutes, and it will show the current range of nappies as of early September 2009.
The video is hosted on Bean Sprout Bubba’s Facebook page, so do join up if you wish to get updated about the latest at BSB.

A few action shots of bubs in Bubba J pocket nappies, fitted nappies and cuddlefleece cover (over a fitted) are included.

Let me know what you think

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About beansproutmumma

Who won a fabulous BHB Ring Sling?

Waste belongs in the toilet

A new nappy, Bear Hug Baby ring slings and nappy sprayers

Bubba J current range – slideshow