Did someone say BAMBOO?

Vespa & the LadyBird Post Pregnancy Belly Wraps have introduced a new line called "Plush Belly Wrap".



The Plush Belly Wrap is made from the same body moulding lycra/polyester blend inner as the Classic range and fully covered and lined with super soft bamboo/spandex.

Bamboo is naturally moisture wicking (ie super absorbent) and an antibacterial fabric which makes it ideal for:
* Australia's warmer climates,
* for those who like to exercise, and
* for those who simply love to indulge!

The Plush Belly Wrap is available in 3 sizes: Small, Medium & Large.

Currently I have both the Classic Belly Wrap and the Plush Belly Wrap in colour Black. Skin colour (Nude) for both Classic & Plush Belly Wraps will be available for purchase at Bandusta Australia early June.

Bandusta Australia May 2010 Newsletter

For those who missed the newsletter last month. You can find it at May 2010 Newsletter..

These newsletters will be coming out each season (4 times a year) and will promote a product from Bandusta Australia product range and offer discounts on selected products.

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New Breastfeeding/Nursing Products

I am happy to announce the addition to Bandusta Mums product range of two new breastfeeding/nursing products i.e. Milk Bands and Bosom Buddy Gel Packs.

Milk Bands (RRP $9.95) are the latest solution for breastfeeding/nursing mothers. Milk Bands are a great way to keep accurate nursing log without the hassles of nursing journals, safety pins etc. Just simply flip inside out to keep track of which breast to start feed with. The Milk Bands has a time tracking device to record time intervals between feeds but can also be used for many other different purposes. Milk Bands are made from soft, flexible, breathable and non allergenic silicone therefore comfortable & suitable for anyone to wear. Available in 5 colours - Apple Green, Baby Blue, Baby Pink, Lilac & Yellow.


Bosom Buddy (RRP $29.95) are recommended by lactation consultants and are professionally contoured to fit the breast. Apply warm before feeds to assist/increase milk flow for blocked milk ducts, engorgement, mastitis & thrush. Apply cool between feeds to relieve pain, reduce swelling & discomfit.

Both these new products and other products are available on my website at Bandusta Australia. Please note: the current 10% discount for Ergo Baby Carriers and Hug-a-bub Carriers will end on the 30th April so be quick before sale ends.

10% discount on Hug-a-bub Carriers

My DD loves the Hug-a-bub Carrier so I thought I'll spread the love this month by offering 10% discount on all Hug-a-bub Carriers. Ergo Baby Carriers are also 10% discounted this month.

Please note that at Bandusta Australia, all Baby Carriers will be sent Registered Post.

New Products are now listed!

It has been a hectic start to the Easter long weekend but I got it done :). The following new products are now listed as part of Bandusta Mums product range:
* The Vespa & the LadyBird Belly Wraps (RRP $49.95) - Sizes S, M & L
* Bebe au Lait Nursing Covers (RRP $49.95) - 6 patterns to choose from, and
* Hooter Hiders Nursing Covers (RRP $49.95) - 2 patterns to choose from.

Please check them out at Bandusta Australia.

Also, Bandusta Australia is now 2 years old so I'm going to offer 10% discount on Ergo Baby Carriers. Discount is for April only. Watch this space as there will be other special offers/discounts this month.

It's a Wrap!

One of the new products that I will be listing during Easter for Bandusta Mums is the Vespa and the LadyBird Post Pregnancy Belly Wraps (priced at AUD$49.95). I think this is a great product and not only accessible but also affordable for all new mums allowing them to experience the benefits of a Post Pregnancy Belly Bands/Wraps. I am very pleased to be one of their stockists :).

For those who haven't heard about Post Pregnancy Belly Bands/Wraps, here are 10 great reasons why it's a must have for a new mum:

1. Flattens and firms your tummy.
2. Smoothes out lumps and bumps.
3. Provides abdominal & lower back support.
4. Added support after Caesarian surgery.
5. Accelerates healing in abdominal separation.
6. Minimizes water retention and tummy bloating.
7. Promotes good posture.
8. Restores self confidence & boosts self image.
9. No tags or seams & available in 3 sizes.
10. Recommended by physiotherapists and midwives.

I personally wished I had known and owned one of these after the birth of each of my 3 kids. I am told by physiotherapists that it gets harder with each subsequent pregnancies for the muscles to move back into place. And that it rarely does after a 3rd bub.

My 3rd bub is now 10 months old but I'm still going to use one to try and improve my abdominal separation which is currently about ~2 fingers :(. Starting today, I am going to conduct my own experiment with me being the test subject :). My aim is to wear a Vespa & the LadyBird Post Pregnancy Belly Wrap everyday for a month and check to see whether I have improved my abdominal separation. I will post my conclusions so watch this space :).

As I said, it's a Wrap!

Bandusta Australia First Blog Entry!!!

Bandusta Bandanas will be turning 2 years old on 1st April 2010. It has been an amazing 2 years of making plain coloured cotton bandanas and belly bands.

Three years ago I had a wish to run an online business selling products that caters to mums. I was a step away from ordering my first stock of products when I realised that my 2nd child was only 13 weeks old and I had no time to start up a website.

Three years on, I've started Bandusta Bandanas and the belly bands I make is my best seller. So with that in mind, I am finally going to get my wish to sell mums' related products.

All this means that the Bandusta Bandanas website will be rebranded to Bandusta Australia with new main lines of products: Bandusta Mums and Bandusta Bandanas. Bandusta Mums will incorporate my existing belly bands, maternity/nursing wear, baby carriers and any other mums' related product that I can come across. Bandusta Bandanas will be for the rest of my existing products.

Bandusta Mums first new range of products are the baby carriers: Ergo Baby, Breeze Baby and Hug-a-bub. They are now listed on my website. Please check it out when you can.

Coming soon for Bandusta Mums is 6 designs of Bebe Au Lait Nursing Covers and 2 designs of Hooter Hider Nursing Covers.

Next on my wish list is burp cloths, nursing tops and Mei Tai baby carriers. Bandusta Mums will add 100% cotton Mei Tai baby carriers to it's brand sometime soon. At the moment I am sourcing nursing tops and some other products. I hope to have these new products listed on my website soon. Please watch this space :).