Equipped & Eco-Friendly
My mom and I never discussed birds, bees, or any other metaphorical critters, so it’s not surprising that I was completely unprepared when my period started. I’m thus committed to educating Laurel about periods and am happy to see products such as the tomKIT on the market. Designed to equip girls for their period in eco-friendly fashion, the tomKIT includes biodegradable, flushable pads, wipes, and panty liners, recyclable disposal sacks, cotton underwear, and natural hand sanitizer and lip balm, all housed in a natural jute cosmetic case. Also handily included: a chart to teach girls to track their periods because really, it’s pretty inexcusable for women (like me and many of my friends) to make it well into their 20s before understanding cycles.
Want to win a tomKIT? Here’s how:
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
Congrats to winner Lacey!
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*One winner will receive the tomKIT in ginger ($20 value).
For more on this topic, check out parent education specialist Amy Cody's post on tips for talking about periods.
Comments
This is a great idea! Although I'm even greener - using reusable, washable pads. :)
Refill Packet includes:
15 winged pads
15 panty liners
15 feminine wipes
10 disposal sacks
1 pair cotton bikini underwear
Posted by: Jen LF | September 30, 2009 9:29 AM
I thought Laurel was entering kindergarten. I'm all for explaining how bodies work at an early age (told my son about it when he was about 4) but I hope it's a long time before she needs her own little kit!
Still, I'd love to get a set and maybe some replacement undies for my niece.
Posted by: jen | October 1, 2009 4:18 AM
Hi Jen,
Yes, Laurel is only 5 years old so it will be a while until we need something like this but we do talk about puberty, body parts, etc. She's very curious (like all kids!); I've become remarkably good at boiling down sex ed to the 5yo level! :-)
-Christine
Posted by: Christine Koh - Editor | October 1, 2009 8:29 AM