Conni pads for kids and grownups are affordable, durable, and contain no PVC, latex, or formaldehyde.

 Passion and the pursuit of excellence are what drive Glenys Drayton - passion for continence management, her products and the environment all rolled up in dogged determination to be the best.

After a thriving career spanning 15 years in textile manufacturing for Australian giants like Quiksilver and Rip Curl, Glenys established her own manufacturing facility in Geelong West, Victoria, Australia. The company had around 50 staff and became a leading surfwear contractor.

During this time, British medical company Vernon-Carus approached Glenys, asking her to manufacture a range of highly absorbent reusable continence products for Australian distribution.

Conni

When the contract ended, Glenys saw an opportunity to develop even better products using the latest fibre technology. She wanted products that were reasonably priced for consumers, yet friendly to the environment.

The Conni brand was launched in Australia in 2003. Popularity grew, with Conni becoming a leading brand in Australia for reusable continence products.

Glenys says Conni bed pads are the only ones on the Australian market with global Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Accreditation.

Excellence Awards
Conni bed pads 

Tough testing to meet this standard means those who use Conni bed pads can be sure they are safe, especially for those with allergies and elderly people who are susceptible to skin irritations.

To add to the company's success, Glenys and her team have just won the 2009 Best Manufacturer and/or Exporter award at this year's Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Value, innovation

Glenys says the win was unexpected, as Conni's competitors are large multinational companies.

Glenys believes innovation and cost-effective products can restore dignity and quality of life to people who experience incontinence.

Loss of bladder and bowel control affects men and women at all stages of life. It can be managed effectively and discreetly with the use of aids like those produced by Conni.

The most important step toward managing continence is seeking professional help.

The National Continence Helpline (0800) 650 659 is a free and confidential service available to anyone living in New Zealand. Calls are answered by a continence nurse, who can provide helpful information and organise a referral for a continence assessment.

Children's range!

Incontinence in children is generally related to toilet training and developmental changes.

For all children, including those with disabilities, the recommended age to start toilet training is around two years old, with night and day toilet training starting at the same time.

Good habits

Once begun, consistency and developing good habits is the key - going to the toilet before bed, using praise and positive reinforcement, and not being put off by accidents.

Of particular interest for those embarking on (or in the midst of) toilet training is Conni's range of fun products for children, which are designed to make toilet training easier.

Conni's toilet training kit is free with the purchase of a Conni Kids Bed Pad and includes a poster, stickers, Conni Achievement Certificate, advice, and tips for parents and caregivers.

Eco friendly

Glenys says consumers are doing plenty of research to seek out the best products to meet their needs, especially ones that do not contain PVC as a waterproof barrier.

Conni's manufacturing processes are free of PVC, latex and formaldehyde, and the company proudly supports a ‘no plastic packaging' policy, with all products supplied in reusable bags.

Currently Glenys and her team are working with pharmacies to distribute their products throughout Australia and New Zealand, with the hope of increasing access to products for existing and new customers.

To learn about Conni and its products, visit http://conni.co.nz/