Hi, my name is Lisa and you might know me from www.lactivist.co.uk. I'm now the mum of an 8 year old but I clearly remember the nappy days and my reasons for choosing cloth rather than disposable.
When I was pregnant I planned and was lucky to get a natural homebirth, breastfeeding was a given (I'd lived in Asia and seen the very dodgy marketing of Infant formula over there, and having spent almost 9 months growing this baby I didn't want to put anything in it that I hadn't made myself) so cloth nappies seemed to fit in with the whole crunchy parent thing.
I was really lucky to win a months free nappy service which meant I didn't have to think about buying anything at all for a while, then I started to cut down the amount of nappies I got from the service and I bought my own wraps and nappies - I found that my son went through phases of heavy wetting that the services' prefolds (layers of cloth sewn up to make them more absorbable that you put inside a waterproof cover) just couldn't cope with.
I have to admit I became very nerdy about nappies, I still know that a motherase nappy can hold almost a pint of liquid and I became literate in nappy speak - aplix, poppers, gusseted legs....... Buying nappies was fun although today the range of funky nappy wraps is much wider than it was back in my day.
When my son was about 9 months old I bought some eco friendly disposables for a camping trip and I found them so much hassle, I was always looking for bins, with the cloth nappies I got into a really easy habit of carrying just what I needed to go out, a couple of nappies ready folded, with liners, in wraps, a wet bag, a couple of cloths for washing and some bum cream. When I changed him I just popped the dirty stuff in the wet bag, job done until I got home and it went in the bucket or in the machine if there was a full load. Being horribly competitive I used to race disposable mums in changing rooms, I always won, I was quicker at popping a real nappy on my wiggly son than they were with disposables.
I think people are sometimes put off by the choices of real nappies and the idea that they are a hassle - the choices are fun because you can get exactly what you want for your child, and they are definatly not a hassle!
If you are just starting out on a cloth nappy adventure, have fun, I can't say I'd like to do it again but I do have nostalgic thoughts of happy times.
Lisa
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Sunday, 3 June 2012
Why I chose to use real nappies
Hi, my name is Lisa and you might know me from www.lactivist.co.uk. I'm now the mum of an 8 year old but I clearly remember the nappy days and my reasons for choosing cloth rather than disposable.
When I was pregnant I planned and was lucky to get a natural homebirth, breastfeeding was a given (I'd lived in Asia and seen the very dodgy marketing of Infant formula over there, and having spent almost 9 months growing this baby I didn't want to put anything in it that I hadn't made myself) so cloth nappies seemed to fit in with the whole crunchy parent thing.
I was really lucky to win a months free nappy service which meant I didn't have to think about buying anything at all for a while, then I started to cut down the amount of nappies I got from the service and I bought my own wraps and nappies - I found that my son went through phases of heavy wetting that the services' prefolds (layers of cloth sewn up to make them more absorbable that you put inside a waterproof cover) just couldn't cope with.
I have to admit I became very nerdy about nappies, I still know that a motherase nappy can hold almost a pint of liquid and I became literate in nappy speak - aplix, poppers, gusseted legs....... Buying nappies was fun although today the range of funky nappy wraps is much wider than it was back in my day.
When my son was about 9 months old I bought some eco friendly disposables for a camping trip and I found them so much hassle, I was always looking for bins, with the cloth nappies I got into a really easy habit of carrying just what I needed to go out, a couple of nappies ready folded, with liners, in wraps, a wet bag, a couple of cloths for washing and some bum cream. When I changed him I just popped the dirty stuff in the wet bag, job done until I got home and it went in the bucket or in the machine if there was a full load. Being horribly competitive I used to race disposable mums in changing rooms, I always won, I was quicker at popping a real nappy on my wiggly son than they were with disposables.
I think people are sometimes put off by the choices of real nappies and the idea that they are a hassle - the choices are fun because you can get exactly what you want for your child, and they are definatly not a hassle!
If you are just starting out on a cloth nappy adventure, have fun, I can't say I'd like to do it again but I do have nostalgic thoughts of happy times.
Lisa
Friday, 11 November 2011
Motherease Air Flow Wrap - " Water tight and very cute"
The Motherease Air Flow Nappy Wrap is a very popular waterproof nappy wrap nappy cover that fastens with poppers for a comfortable, leakproof fit. It can be used with the Motherease onesize nappy or other cloth nappies.
Mother-ease Air Flow nappy covers are made from a polyester knit and gently laminated to create a soft, easy to care for, waterproof wrap.
A Natural Nursery customer rated them 5 out of 5 and said:
"Our toddler has been in washable nappies since she was born. A few months ago we started to have problems with leaks during naps as she started sleeping in a different position. Since we brought this wrap the problem has disappeared. As a bonus the wrap looks really cute on."
For more information about cloth nappies, help with choosing the best nappy for your family or to see if there is a local nappy incentive scheme near you that could give you money off real nappies please visit www..naturalnursery.co.uk.
Friday, 9 September 2011
Air Flow Wrap Nappy Cover, Motherease Review - Reliable, attractive wraps
Great quality wrap, roomy enough to cover real terry nappies with no leaks. Poppers are great to allow size adjustment, and prevent little fingers from undoing wraps (unlike velcro). I was given some newborn size motherease wraps, and was impressed so I decided to buy the same in the large version even though they seem a bit pricey.
Worth the money for wraps that stay put and don't leak.
5/5
For more information about cloth nappies and to see a wide variety of different nappies for sale please visit the Natural Nursery.
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Motherease Washable Nappy Kit Review - "Great Value"
We are so sure that you will love the Motherease one size nappy that we have put together this special priced sample pack so you can see just how easy and simple cloth nappies are to use.
One size real nappy trial kit containing:
1 x Mother Ease one size nappy in your choice of fabric
1 x Mother Ease birth to potty snap in liner in matching fabric
1 x Mother Ease Air Flow waterproof nappy wrap, in eco-theme
1 x sample of flushable liners
1 x discount voucher for 10% off your next Motherease nappy order with us
1 x Mother Ease birth to potty snap in liner in matching fabric
1 x Mother Ease Air Flow waterproof nappy wrap, in eco-theme
1 x sample of flushable liners
1 x discount voucher for 10% off your next Motherease nappy order with us
Natural Nursery customer Eilis said
"This kit is great value. I was very happy with the fit of the nappy and went on to purchase the starter pack. Only note is that the booster is recommended for heavy wetters or night time. I wouldn't have considered DD a heavy wetter but find that I need the boosters fitted in every nappy....
03/06/2011
4/5"
For more information about the Motherease nappy and the other types of washable nappies available please visit the Natural Nursery.
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