Twinkle Lily

Well I have finally got some time to sit down and blog again.

Wednesday 21st marked our first professional photo shoot, and with whom other than the wonderful Susan from http://www.susandarcy.com.au/
I first met Susan through my monthly group business coaching, and really got together with her for some help on something else I've been working on, but felt now was a good time to get a good protfolio of bubs in Twinkle Lily cloth nappies to show the world that yes we exist and yes we are great and comparable and even better than some brands already out there. 
Seems the world is taken a hold on my cloth menstrual and cloth breast pads, so whilst I've been inundated with the manufacturing of these 2 products, I've let my cloth nappies slip by a bit. 

Anyhow back to the day, we had over 20 babies attend.  In fact about 24 babies I think, lost count somewhere.  It was such a succes, and I was so amazed at the turn out and even more amazed that some mums actually travelled over an hour to get to us!  I was in fact kinda emotional after the shoot, it's really nice to feel such support.

All of our mums got special gifts on the day, including the cloth nappy their bub wore, a voucher to use for their next order, a free Punkin Booty Bits wipes solution and a $200 gift voucher from Susan D'Arcy photography.

I am now patiently waiting for the photo's, it's going to be a hard job choosing which ones to use as I am sure Susan took over 500 shots on the day LOL.  There will be sneak previews through our facebook page within the next couple of weeks so stay tuned.

Been a while since I last updated my blog....tsk tsk naughty me.

There has been a huge amount of work going on behind the scene with Twinkle Lily, one has been an updated and improved version of BabyHosen nappies.  These nappies I find fit where every other nappy doesn't, fits nice and smug against belly and gives heaps of room to grow.  These nappies are unique, they feature a low scoop tummy area and now have square tabs.

If you haven't tried a BabyHosen, you're really missing out!  Only available by custom order until the end of July.  If you would like to try one, pleaes email me at admin@twinklelily.com

It's been a while since I last posted, yes I've become so slack and pre-occupied with so much other stuff going around.

Firstly and most importantly one I have succeeded and found the perfect person to work for me.  So a huge welcome to June who brings me so much extensive experience in the field with work spanning from small clothing labels, to childrens wear to even Adidas.
I kid you not, I have not had to show her any written instructions and spend days and days training her, I've literally shown her the products and away she goes and is even testing new methods to make production flow better and quicker!

So now I have reached a goal I've had for about I think it's been over a year when I first started to contemplate some help....massive achievement :)

I have listened to mums of older children talk about their breastfeeding experiences and some of them are scary. They had to find a private space so that they could feed their babies without offending onlookers.  Often the only private space available was a toilet.  How awful.  Who would want to eat in a toilet?

The braver (or more stubborn?) mums would feed with the aid of a big poncho style garment that they wore over the top of their clothes with baby and boob safely hidden underneath.  Just try doing that in an good Australian summer!

Modern mums are lucky to have some cleverly designed breastfeeding tops available to them.   Our Henley Breastfeeding Tee is one example of a stylish yet very practical garment.  If you look at it you can’t tell that it has been designed for breastfeeding, can you?  It looks like any other regular tee so you can wear it without feeling as though you stand out in the crowd.

The tee contains a contrasting underlayer and has two vertical slits on either side giving you comfortable access to feed your baby discreetly.  Best of all you can keep your back and tummy warm and covered whilst you feed. 

The Henley Tee looks lovely and is very functional. It comes in 2 colours. Grab one in your size now.

Breastfeeding Wear

Well here I am, haven't disappeared just doing so much behind the scenes it's staring to consume every minute of the day.

In quick;

• I have finally had a grand opening of the shop

Part of the front of shop

I think I overdosed on coffee and cake though as I had to have a coffee with everyone that walked in.

• I now have a wonderful agent doing all the growing for me, http://www.wholesalebaby.com.au/ who has already found me 2 new accounts in the first week.  Which now gives me more focus and drive to actually manufacture and get that under way.
• I am also lined up with 2 full days of interviews next week from many applicants who responded to and applied for the contract seamstress position I advertised in the local paper.
• Breast Pad packaging is changeing design, can't wait for this one!
• Demo's will be available soon, still finalising some details but stay tuned
  
• And a new idea brewing at Twinkle Lily headquarters involving a nappy wash service in the not too distant future.