FabLittleBag reviews thread; find out what MNers think about the innovative tampon disposal bags NOW CLOSED

[AnnMumsnet]

We asked 500 MNers (and 150-200 of their teenage daughters) to try FabLittleBag during their periods – this is the thread for their reviews, comments and feedback. Some testers were also teenage girls (daughters of MNers).

The team at FabLittleBag say – “our new bags use clever finger loops to make tampon disposal easy, discreet and hygienic. The biodegradable bags are opaque and seal closed. They provide confident disposal every time, anywhere. We believe they are the best solution to tampon disposal. Period.
They come in a handbag pack of 5 perfect for ensuring confident disposal when out and about, and a bathroom pack of 20 to keep at home next to your tampons. You top up your handbag pack from your bathroom pack as needs be”.

FabLittleBag’s are available now at Waitrose, Ocado and //www.fablittlebag.com – plus they will be available at Wholefoods from March. Bathroom Packs of 20 bags £2.99 and the re-fillable HandBag Pack £1.99 includes 5 bags for on the go use.

Questions for testers (if you and your DD took part please answer for her as well: together or separate posts)

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
Any problems with them?
Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?
Would you continue to buy them?
Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?
Any other thoughts?

Selected testers who add feedback as required will be entered into a prize draw where two winners will each win a £100 John Lewis voucher.

Thanks and good luck
MNHQ

Standard Insight T&Cs apply

PS: see here for info on what FLB are doing as a DIRECT result of this feedback from MNers.

[androbbob]

My DD has made her comments below:

How did you find using the FabLittleBags generally?

OK but took a few goes to master it

Where did you use them? Please describe how you used the.

Used at school - very discrete apart from the colour. No rustling of packaging and like that they are biodegradable

Any problems with them?

Took a bit of practice at home just messing around to work out how to use easily

Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?

Yes, usually flushed them away.

Would you continue to buy them?

Yes, but only if my mum buys them!

Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?

not something me n my mates usually discuss, unless sponsored by a vlogger!

Any other thoughts?

Mum says they are expensive but we will get them for hols and days out

[Deltabeta]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
They were really handy and just what I was looking for.

Where did you use them? When I was out working in the community and having to use public toilets Please describe how you used them
Any problems with them? None so far. I took me a few seconds to get to grips with working out how to use it properly.
Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How? Yes, they are a much more hygienic way of disposing of tampons and this can be done discreetly.
Would you continue to buy them? Yes but price is a big factor.
Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users? Yes I have told my friend about them.
Any other thoughts?
Great product

[waterlily200]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?

I found them really easy to use and store in my handbag.

Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them

I mostly used them in the house. I had flushed or used nappy bags in the past but the nappy bags were too transparent these were perfect. I used them out at a pub when I ended up in a cubicle without a bin (I forgot to look first). In the past I would have just flushed but this time I had an alternative!

Any problems with them?

Bit fiddly at first but you get the hang of it.

Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?

Yes I would carry them with me out and about.

Would you continue to buy them?

Yes but for the price I would use them sparingly and only out of the house when flushing is the only option.

Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?

I would definitely as they're great if caught without an alternative to flushing, they're discrete and once u get the hang of it they're easy to use.


Any other thoughts?

Great product.

[AskPrayHope]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
Easy & really handy & convenient.

Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
At friends & family homes where there wasn't a designated sanitary bin.

Any problems with them?
No

Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How? Not really as I never flushed tampons, but I always wrap them in toilet roll - these bags take that job away so it's a bit nicer.

Would you continue to buy them?
Possibly if at a reasonable price!

Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users? Yes

Any other thoughts?
I really think they are a brilliant idea. More for if I'm going somewhere where I know there will probably not be a specified sanitary bin like friends or family homes.

[HELENSCRESCENT]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
They were fairly simple to use, a little fiddly but not excessively. Found or a little tricky with large tampons.

Where did you use them?
At home

Please describe how you used them
Placed tampon in after use!

Any problems with them?
Just found the opening a bit too small when using large tampons.

Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons?
No

How?
N/A

Would you continue to buy them?
No they are far to expensive so what they are.

Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?
No because of the price.

Any other thoughts?
I think it's a nice / novel idea but in reality it is an unless art expense and with the price being so high I doubt people would buy them. If they came with a box a tampons I would probably keep a couple in my bag and use but wouldn't it posey buy them.

[Thistly]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?

Great! Really practical, well designed.


Where did you use them?

Mostly at home. Would have Been so good to take them camping though.

Please describe how you used them


Er, I took the tape seal off, put it in the bag, then put my thumb and finger through the loops, opened the bag, put the tampon in and sealed and binned.


Any problems with them?

No


Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons?


Yes

How? Bin instead of flush.


Would you continue to buy them? No, too dear, but would consider buying paper disposal bags instead.


Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users? Yes


Any other thoughts?

I think the name is,a bit daft, and wound prefer a plain bag, not one with writing on. It would be more discreet.

[Anji36]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
I really liked them, easy to use and perfect for any days out.

Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
Any problems with them?

I used them at home and work! Also used them at a friends house. Very easy to use so didn't have any problems at all with them. :)

Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?
Would you continue to buy them?
I always used bin to dispose of them, I think my daughter got better use of them as she loved these little bags so much easier for her when at school and on training course. Very good product and yes would would definitely buy them.

Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?
Any other thoughts?
Yes I would definitely recommend them, I actually shared my thoughts about them with a few family members and friends.

[WhoremoaneeGrainger]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?

They were okay, but i have quite bad arthritis in mu hands so still struggled a bit.

Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them

When i was out. I admit i did dispose of the used product in the available bin. I found it quite hard to get the tape off the sticky bit.

Any problems with them?

not really, other than my dexterity issues

Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?

No because i bag and big all sanpro anyway.

Would you continue to buy them?

Not unless they came down in price

Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?

Yes i think so.

Any other thoughts?

Great for campers/festival goers i think.

[WhoremoaneeGrainger]

This post is on behalf of DD 14.

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?

they were great, better than the normal little bags mum buys

Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them

At school and at the leisure centre. I used them how it said.

Any problems with them?

No.

Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?

Not really becasue i have always bagged and binned, although i gues if there wasnt a bin i could put the little package in my bag (would probably put one bag inside another though.

Would you continue to buy them?

Mum buys all my stuff like that.

Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?

We dont really talk about what we use for our periods.

Any other thoughts?

Thanks for letting us try them.

[michele1970]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
I really liked them, they were easy to use and discreet

Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
At home, school, swimming and dancing

Any problems with them?
No, they were easy to use

Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?
Yes as I used to flush them away if there wasn't any bins in the toilets

Would you continue to buy them?
Yes

Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?
Yes, especially if you are quite shy about disposing of tampons

Any other thoughts?
I would like to see bigger bags made for towels and reduce the price slightly

Feedback from my daughter

[Kezzballs]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
nice idea
Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
used at home
Any problems with them?
easy to use
Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?
not really, but perhaps more discreet.
Would you continue to buy them?
yes if they were a lower price
Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?
not the sort of thing I discuss with other women
Any other thoughts?
thank you for the opportunity to try them!

[Notthecarwashagain]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
Well designed and easy to use.

Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
At home, put in bathroom bin.

Any problems with them?
No problems.

Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?
Yes, much prefer them all wrapped up securely than in tissue.

Would you continue to buy them?
Only if on special offer, have heavy periods and it'd be expensive to add these on to my already high period costs!

Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?
Probably not, but only because I'm prudish about talking about periods. If a relative or friend was talking about needing a better way to dispose of tampons, then I might mention them!

[Laflouder]

Thank you for the samples. Here is my feedback:

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
Loved the packaging - pretty without being pink!! Liked the handy size and they were generally very easy and convenient to use.

Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
I went abroad on a family holiday in April and took these with me. Used the main pack to dispose of tampons in our accommodation, and took the handy pack out in my bag.

Any problems with them?
None

Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?
I usually use bags so no radical change, but these were a much more convenient / attractive than nappy bags.

Would you continue to buy them?

Probably not for home use as much more expensive than other bags, but I think I would buy them for going away / holidays because of the size, design, and discreetness.

Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?
Yes, especially for when travelling

Any other thoughts?
I didn't really think the 'one hand' feature was necessary / possible but maybe that's just me!

[cathpj1]

How did you find it using the Fablittlebag generally?
Really easy to use once I got the hang of using the loops on the bag.

Where did you use them?
Kept them in my handbag and used when out and about.

Any problems with them?
None

Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?
No always used to bin them in sani bins or scented nappy bags if at home or bins not available!

Would you continue to buy them?
Not every month as a tad expensive but would consider if going on long car journeys/ camping holiday etc.

Would you recommend them to other tampon users?
Yes I would.

[HuggleBear]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
Great. Easy to use and discreet to keep in my bag.

Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
At home, work and out and about. Filled my handy pack from the main pack at home.

Any problems with them?
None

Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?
It made me think about how often I have to dispose of these things and the inconvenience generally. I have actually bought a mooncup after testing these bags!

Would you continue to buy them?
No because I no longer need them.

Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?
Yes, if someone I know wanted an option for disposal.

Any other thoughts?
Thank you for letting me trial these bags.

[xxmissbrightsidexx]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
i found it very easy to use the fablittlebag
Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
at home & when out for dinner
Any problems with them?
no problems with them
Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?
no, its only made disposing of tampons more discreet
Would you continue to buy them?
possibly yes
Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?
i would recommend them yes
Any other thoughts?
no other thoughts

[StrattersDD]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
Very easy to open, easy to dispose due to small size
Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
Used at school, disposed in bin.
Any problems with them?
Not big enough for heavier times
Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?
It's made me more aware of the environmental impacts of tampons when not disposed properly
Would you continue to buy them? No. They are extremely overpriced, could just buy dog poo bags!
Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?
If they could afford them perhaps.
Any other thoughts?
No

[TaperJeanGirl]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?

I found them really convenient especially to use while at friends houses.
Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
As above, I used them while visiting friends houses and also when I stayed in a caravan for a weekend.
Any problems with them?

No real problems though I think the opening could be a bit wider to make it easier to put the tampons in..
Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?

I usually flush, I think these have made me realise it's easy to bag and bin, and I'll try to continue that.
Would you continue to buy them?

I think I'll always keep a pack in my bag for outside, but they're too expensive for me to use throughout my whole period
Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?

Yes definitely

Any other thoughts?

Just as I mentioned above, the opening needs to be a bit wider..

[KateOxford]

I used them to dispose of tampons and pads.
I used them while out and at home and work.
I would prefer them to be a bit larger so that pads can be disposed of more easily in them.
I found them easy to use.
I would probably buy them for going to somewhere I was worried might not have disposal facilities but they are too expensive for me to use every time.
It has made me realise that I should not flush!
If they came with tampons this would make it more attractive.

[xxxkadzxxx]

I found them really easy to use, they are really convenient and hygienic-they are a lot cleaner and less messier than toilet paper! I think they are a fab invention!
I used them at home to begin with and then I kept them in my handbag for when I was out and about, they are very discreet and well hidden. I didn't have any problems with them although I do think they should be a little bit bigger, I don't feel this would make any difference to how discreet they are but it would make them a lot easier and less fiddly to use! They haven't changed now I would usually dispose of them as I have never flushed anyway. I wouldn't buy them due to the price, at the end of the day they are only bags-nice ones though lol! I would recommend them to someone if they mentioned having problems with their current method or if they told me they flush them. No other thoughts-thank you for the task!

[QOD]

Just an update

Just back from a holiday with a box of Tampax and packet of fab ltitle bags. Period decided to be late and start on departure date
neither airport nor plane (odd as modern dreamliner ) had a st disposal bin so I felt happy popping a used tampon in the bin inside a sealed bag
big thumbs up

[pinkunicornsarefluffy]

I would be happy to pay £2 for 20 larger bags that could fit towels and carry the small 5 pack in my handbag for emergencies when I can't dispose of the towel any other way.

As I said before, I think they are a fab idea for when you are out and about, but too expensive to use for every tampon.

[ICantFindAFreeNickName2]

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
me: Ok, but I would prefer something a bit bigger. I have heavy periods so use a super tampon & a liner. Would prefer something that would fit both or at least a super tampon.
dd: Ok but a little fiddly taking the little strip off, when on your fingers. Had to push the tampon down the bag, so would prefer if it was bigger.

Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
me: on holiday & whilst travelling home by plane.
dd: at home.

Any problems with them?
both : only that they could be a little bigger. Also whilst I thought they were pretty bags, I think a darker colour would be more discreet.

Do you think they have changed ihow you dispose of tampons? How?
Only putting them in the bag rather than wrapping in toilet paper. Did not flush before anyway.

Would you continue to buy them?
me:I might get the occasional pack for when travelling, sleepovers etc but not a regular monthly purchase due to the cost.
dd: If we had them in the house she would be happy to use them, but she's not demanding that I buy them for her

Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?
me: not of the age where we normally discuss periods
dd: not something she would discuss when friends.

Any other thoughts?
both: Thanks for letting us take part in the trial

[Mindgone]

I like them, but think they're a bit pricey too.

[kittenloren]

Answering for myself and dd:

How did you find it using the FabLittleBags generally?
Bags were a little bit narrow, discreet packaging/nice and small
Where did you use them? Please describe how you used them
At work/school
Any problems with them?
No, but would prefer dark coloured bags/No problems
Do you think they have changed how you dispose of tampons? How?
Saving on toilet paper to wrap?/Not really
Would you continue to buy them?
If the price point were reasonable, and bigger pack size/Yes (she doesn't buy them anyway!)
Would you recommend them to other women who are tampon users?
If they were slightly wider & a dark colour/Yes
Any other thoughts?
They were handy to have in my bag, would definitely prefer dark coloured bag though/I liked them more than nappy bags

Thanks for including us.