I’m not sure if it’s a generational thing, the influence of my days at environmental camp, or reading the Lorax more times than I can count, but I have always had a desire to limit my environmental footprint. Unfortunately, as a medical mystery, I create a lot of medical waste: flushes, gloves, iv therapy, IVIG, self-cathing, and more means a lot more trash than I ever thought about. I desired to do everything I could to lower my footprint since I can’t exactly control my healthcare needs. I started with some products for my kitchen and bathroom- more on that in a different post.
Then, I was looking for some hygiene products that would help in my goal. I was using disposable pantyliners each day and decided to start there. I found lots of options but was intrigued with a little company in Canada called Lil Helper. Their social media ads were different. They featured their founder, Uncle Mo, a self-proclaimed “rocket scientist” talking about their products and that they were for “Leaky people.” I took a chance and ordered some products to replace my pantyliners and pads that I was using. I loved the patterns and the sticky silicone dots that helped keep them in place.
Fast forward to my hysterectomy, and the bleeding that occurred. I was happy to use the pads that absorbed a lot more and helped keep everything clean. I also slept on a pad that was unlike anything I have encountered before. This so called Life Saver Mat has saved me from a few “Leaky Encounters.
This encouraged me to order more items. I ordered a mini sized Life Saver Mat and never thought that I would be using it several times a day. Complications from my hysterectomy meant that I needed to learn how to self-cathertize. Being a wheelchair user and having difficult anatomy meant it needs to be done on my bed for now. Insert the Lifesaver Mats- they protect my bed while also providing absorbency. I loved them so much I ordered another in my favorite pattern- the Space Dinos. I wish these products were around when I was caring for my mom- they provide such dignity to “Leaky Situations”
They have other solutions for diapering/toileting, “spicy time”, special needs, feeding, and more! I look forward to working with this company and ordering more products in the future. I have learned that I am a “Leaky Human” and require special products to provide solutions. Be sure to check them out to fit your needs. Share with others who might have needs. Or even just like them on Facebook to be amused by their genius ads.
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