Questions & Answers Mamia Nappies

Claims: Up to 12hrs Dryness Day & Night

What products are the claim ‘Up to 12hrs Absorbency Day & Night’ related to and why is it important?

• What products? Up to 12 hrs Dryness is related to Newborn and Infant
• Why? Absorbency is important for newborns and infants as it absorbs liquid and distributes it throughout the core away from the skin thus keeping baby’s skin feeling comfortable and dry. 

Claims: Up to 12hrs Leakage Protection Day & Night

What products are the claim ‘Up to 12hrs Leakage Protection Day & Night’ related to and why is it important?

• What products? ‘Up to 12hrs Leakage Protection Day & Night’ is related to sizes Crawler, Toddler, Walker & Junior.
• Why? Leakage Protection is important as it minimizes liquid leaking onto clothes, bed linen and in direct contact with the skin. Mamia Nappies have highly absorbent cores that quickly absorb liquid and distributes it throughout the core away from the skin, reducing leaks and keeping baby’s skin feeling dry and comfortable.

Mamia New and Improved features explained

How does the new Mamia Newborn/Infant Nappies differ from the previous Mamia nappy?

• What changed? A new premium, breathable and hypoallergenic ultra dry layer.
• Why? For fast absorption and locking away moisture, super soft and breathable for babies comfort and hypoallergenically tested for sensitive skin helping to reduce babies skin irritation.

How does the new Mamia Crawler, Toddler, Walker & Junior Nappies differ from the previous Mamia nappy?

• What changed? A new addition of a Comfy Flex waist and sides design with stretchy waist band at the back and elastic ears at the sides.
• Why? Provides for an all-round comfy fit, allowing active babies more movement and comfort as they explore and increasing move around.

• What changed? Wetness Indicator now included across all sizes.
• Why? The wetness indicator on nappies provides an indication of when a nappy needs changing. As fluid enters the absorbent core, the yellow line on the base of the nappy changes colour, indicating it is time to change the nappy.

How does the new Mamia range differ from the previous Mamia nappy range?

• What changed? New and improved sizing.
• Why? For improved comfort and fit, enhanced leakage protection and reduced sagging when wet.

How does the new Mamia range differ from the previous Mamia nappy?

• What changed? New fun designs and characters on each of the nappies. 
• Why? For the kids (and parents….) enjoyment.

General Questions Answered

What is the wetness indicator on Nappies?

• The wetness indicator on nappies provides an indication of when a nappy needs changing. As fluid enters the absorbent core, the yellow line on the base of the nappy changes colour, indicating it is time to change the nappy.

Is the Nappy Dermatologically tested?

• All materials used in our nappies that are in contact with the baby’s skin are dermatologically tested both as raw materials and as a nappy.

Is the Nappy breathable?

• Yes, we use state of the art materials that help your baby’s skin breath by allowing moisture / air through the back and front panels without affecting the leakage performance of the nappy

What are the absorbent materials used in nappies?

• Like all disposable nappies in the market, the main absorbent material in nappies is cellulose, in the form of fluff pulp. An absorbent gel – super absorbent polymer is also used creatively within the fluff pulp to maximise the absorbency.

How is the product sealed together?

• The materials are all bonded together using adhesive thus ensuring that the materials do not break up in use under normal conditions.

What would happen if the materials were not sealed with adhesive?

• Firstly the core materials would fall out and the nappy would not be able to be held together.
• Secondly the materials are meant to have a bonding together in order for fluid transfer – the cover needs direct intimate contact with the nappy.

What about the stretchy side tapes?

• The stretchy side tapes are bonded on the inside of the topsheet and backsheet materials and have high tensile strength for a good fit.

Why do you have Cuffs with elastic?

• The side cuffs are there to help gather the materials around the child’s legs and help form a further barrier against fluid loss. These materials are adhered together with elastic materials well known for this application.

How are the tapes held in place?

• The tapes hold the nappy in place using Velcro type hook and loop technology.

How do I know these materials will be okay for my baby?

• The materials we use are those used in absorbent hygiene products across the Industry and they have been dermatologically tested and approved for use in nappies.

Why do babies sometimes get nappy rash?

• Nappy rash can occur at any time whilst a baby is in nappies, with some being more prone to the condition than others, for example if they have sensitive skin. However, there are certain times when babies are more susceptible to nappy rash, such as:-
  • During teething
  • Changing from breast to bottle feeding
  • After antibiotics, which can upset a baby’s digestive system, causing diarrhea
  • Starting on solid foods
  • Drinking cows’ milk for the first time
• The reaction between faeces and urine sometimes causes ammonia to be produced and this can sometimes cause a skin reaction e.g. by a change in skin pH. Improved technology in nappies has helped reduce the incidence of nappy rash. However, other factors such as children’s food, illness, use of antibiotics, teething also can influence skin irritation.

Are the materials sustainably sourced?

• The cellulose fluff come from 100% certified sustainable forestry (under PEFC chain of custody)

Can any part of the packaging/nappy by recycled?

• The packaging can be recycled as soft plastic if placed in the collection bins at the supermarket (100% Polyethylene

Where are they made?

• Mamia baby diapers are made in Australia – nappy pants are made in EU – Belgium.

What materials are in a Nappy?

• Main components of a nappy:-
  • Topsheet
  • Distribution layer
  • Backsheet
  • Absorbent core
  • Side Tapes
  • Frontal Tapes
  • Cuffs
• A nappy is made up of a Topsheet constructed from a polypropylene fibre non-woven. This is intended to be soft as it is against a child’s skin and should allow fluid to permeate through it. The material directly under this is an acquisition distribution layer that allows fluid to travel down it and disperse into the absorbent core beneath. This acquisition layer also is present to provide a cushioning effect between the topsheet and the core. The absorbent core is made up of cellulose fluff pulp and superabsorbent polymer and this is used to absorb the fluid from the child.
• A backsheet is there to help prevent fluid from soiling the child’s clothes and this is made from a polyethylene film which also has a non-woven textile fibrous material attached to it to in order to feel soft to the touch on the outside.
• At the sides of the nappy are cuff materials which help add another barrier material to the nappy and these are made up of a fine non-woven polypropylene material with elastics in place to provide the tension to gather the nappy anatomically against the child.
• At the side there are stretch materials attached to tapes which, via a Velcro type attachment, keep the product in place through linking with a frontal tape on the nappy. These side materials stretch to allow movement of the child whilst also keeping the nappy firmly in place.
• All of the materials in the nappy are kept in place by using pressure sensitive adhesive specially used for nappies. This ensures that the nappy materials are safely contained under normal use and these are Quality tested for tensile strength.
• All of the nappy materials and the complete nappy itself undergo stringent Dermatological assessment before being used on the nappy and these materials are all common within the Absorbent Hygiene Industry.
• Mamia Nappies all have no perfumes, lotions, latex (natural rubber) and formaldehydes used.