Keeping Cloth Nappies Soft

When it is cold and wet a lot of people rely on radiators to dry their real nappies. If you live in a hard water area this could mean that your nappies go a bit hard. Some nappies are better than others for hard water areas: The Flip Nappies from bumGenius are good for hard water areas, and they dry relatively quickly too. They are one size nappies, easy to use, you need a cover and an insert that can be disposable or washable, if you want to learn more please visit our Quick Guide to Flip Nappy System One of the other reusable nappies we recommend at the Natural Nursery for hard water areas is the bumGenius. This is a birth to potty pocket nappy and it is also a relatively quick dryer.  

1) Use a fleece liner to reduce the amount of hard nappy touching your babies skin.

Fleece liners are cheap, colourful and they can be washed and re-used hundreds of times. They are soft against your baby’s skin and help to wick the wet away from the bottom, meaning a more comfortable baby.

2) Scrunch the nappy up and rub it hard between your hands after it has dried.

The idea here is to physically fluff up the fibres of the nappy. It is mostly the movement in a tumble dryer that helps to keep a nappy soft so anything you can do to replicate that helps.

3) Hang the nappy out on the line if possible

Grab every opportunity to give your cloth nappies a bit of line drying time as they will be softer than if they are dried on a radiator. If you really have to radiator dry try to keep the nappies away from the radiator a little - either by using an airer that hooks over the radiator or by drying on chair backs next to the radiator.

4) Tumble dry nappies now and again if possible.

A once a month tumble dry will give your nappies a boost, I used to take mine to my mum's for a nappy spa day, or I'd use a launderette once in a while.

5) Reduce the amount of washing powder you use.

Washing powders can build up on fabric, stiffening it and making it less asorbent. Once in a while try just running the nappies through on a hot wash with no powder to strip them of anything that might be making them hard.

6) Put a small cupful of white distilled vinegar into the wash.

White vinegar is great for neutralising smells and for softening hard water. You just put it in the conditioner drawer. I have used ordinary vinegar in desperation and it works just as well, just smells more vinegary than the distilled stuff.

7) Do an extra fast spin at the end of the wash.

The logic here is to remove as much water from the nappies as possible so they need less time to dry.

8) Add bicarbonate of soda to the washing powder.

This helps to soften the water, you can use it with white distilled vinegar as well to remove stains. Half a tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda is more than enough. If you have any other tips to help keep your real nappies soft please let us know.

Caring for your cloth nappies

You will need to wash your new nappies a few times before you use them to ensure they are fully absorbent. We suggest that you just wash and use a few nappies first to make sure they suit your baby as you will not be able to return any used or washed nappies. When you need to change your baby, flush the disposable liner down the loo and pop the soiled nappy into your nappy bucket, ready for washing. If you are using a 2-part nappy system, you can wipe the wrap out ready to be used again, unless it is very soiled. Please refer to individual manufacturers’ guides for specific instructions - you will find more information on our website at www.naturalnursery.co.uk/reusable-nappies-advice.html

To wash your nappies:

• Flip any solids off the nappy and into the loo before you put them in your nappy bucket
• There is no need to soak your nappies - dry pailing (without water) is much easier
• Wash at 60 degrees (or lower if you like)
• Use only 1/3 of the amount of detergent normally used
• Make sure you use a non-bio detergent that does not have perfumes, dyes, whiteners, brighteners or enzymes
• Do NOT add fabric conditioner, baking soda, bleach or vinegar
• Where possible, line dry your nappies but many can be tumble dried on low if necessary

         

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

Eccobots Nappy Wrap is a "Lovely fleece wrap"

Fleece nappy wraps allow a greater airflow than pul based wraps so are ideal for babies with sensitive skin or who are prone to nappy rash.
They can be used during the day or night but it is important that your baby moves around whilst wearing a fleece wrap else compression wicking can occur.
Benefits:

• Fabulously fun and funky designs
• Excellent air flow for a cooler, more comfortable baby
• Often used as a night time wrap
• Elasticated waist and legs for a great fit
• Adjust using Velcro tabs to the waist
• Only 2 sizes to take your baby from 7lb to 35lb
• Made in Devon, just a few miles from The Natural Nursery 

Natural Nursery customer Nina gave the Eccobots fleece wrap 5 out of 5 and said "Really big, soft, fleece wrap.  Fits over size 3 LL nappies great and is perfect for nighttime..."

Isle of Wight Real Nappy Network Trial Kit

The IOW Real Nappy Network was originally set up in 2002, and is currently run by Niki Broadsmith. Its aims are:

• to spread the word across the Island about the fantastic benefits of reusable (a.k.a. washable or cloth) nappies, and
• to make choosing and buying nappies easy and enjoyable.

We offer impartial information and advice on reusable nappies to any parent, regardless of location.

However, looking at pictures on the Internet is no substitute for trying the nappies "for real"! So, parents on the Isle of Wight also have the advantage of using the IW Real Nappy Network's NAPPY SERVICES : choose from reasonably-priced newborn nappy hire, or parents can have a two-week-free-hire nappy trial which is best suited to babies from around 10lbs in weight up to one year old. Due to rising petrol costs, both these services incur a combined delivery/pick-up charge of £4.95 and a refundable deposit of £15 is also required to cover any accidental damage to or necessary replacement of any of the nappies.

Reusablenappies are constantly changing and evolving to meet the needs of today's busy parent. The IW Real Nappy Network stocks many of the reusable nappy products and accessories currently available in the UK, and offers a personal delivery service anywhere on the Isle of Wight:. All the products featured in the nappy trial kits have been tried and tested by local parents, and you will be offered independent advice based on our wealth of experience of nappy products from a whole range of different suppliers.

You do not have to order your nappies from the IW Real Nappy Network to benefit from its advice. We will answer any query about reusable nappies because we like them! However, purchasing products through the Network - either in person or through the online shop - allows the free-hire two-week nappy trial service for Island parents to continue.

The Network has informative display boards and leaflets - as well as factsheets on this site - covering all aspects of nappy use: regular visits and nappy demonstrations occur in a number of areas across the Island. Contact your local Children's Centre, antenatal class, or your local baby or toddler group to find out if the IW Real Nappy Network already visits there: if not, why not ask your group organiser to contact IW Real Nappy Network on the number below? We are always happy to visit nurseries, childminders, antenatal classes, and other interested groups to show off a variety of reusable nappies and accessories, reusable swim nappies and potty training aids!

To see and handle the nappies for yourself simply click HERE to email, or call 07833 371144 to arrange a visit.

For more information and advice about cloth nappies, including tips on keeping nappies soft and washing them please visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk

Air Flow Wrap Nappy Cover, Motherease Review - Reliable, attractive wraps

Liz sent this review of the Motherease Air Flow Nappy Wrap to the http://www.naturalnursery.co.ukNatural Nursery:

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.

Cloth or Disposable Nappies?

This article is from the Californian website Guam but the argument translates worldwide! It is worth reading for the quote at the very end which sums up the reasons to use cloth nappies very well:

"The biggest thing for me is that my children's children's children won't have to deal with the mess I left them,"

Cloth or disposable. Many first-time parents considering what kind of diapers to put their infant in must often wade through seemingly endless facts and figures on top of conflicting recommendations from acquaintances, doctors and health blogs. Other issues aside, the argument often breaks down to a question of convenience vs. economics.
Before disposable diapers were invented in the 1940s, cloth was the standard. However, the convenience of being able to simply wrap up the waste and toss it in the trash led to a surge in popularity for disposables, which have replaced their cloth predecessors as the preferred diaper in America. For many parents with busy lives, the idea of doing extra (and smelly) laundry is unappealing.
Nonetheless, environmental and health concerns have led to an increased usage of cloth diapers, which no longer require the use of safety pins. These reusable nappies have evolved since the 1940s, coming in all shapes and sizes, in various designs and materials.
Parents on Guam must evaluate the advantages and drawbacks of choosing disposable or cloth, and which best fits their lifestyle.

'Time saver'

Like many parents on Guam, Sally Malay used disposable diapers with each of her three sons, who are now ages 3, 4 and 6 -- and potty trained. When she had her eldest son Luca, she was running a business from home. When her second son was 6 months old, she began working full-time, like her husband.
"Honestly, cloth diapers didn't even cross my mind," says Malay, whose mother used cloth for her as a baby. "I thought (disposables) would be convenient -- a time saver."
One type of disposable Malay found particularly convenient were overnight diapers, which -- while bigger and more expensive -- are intended to last a child through the night.
"Because I was working full-time, whenever my sons became old enough to sleep through the night, it meant so much not having them crying because their diaper was feeling saturated," Malay says. "It was a huge help for me to get that extra bit of sleep."
For Malay and her husband, the costliness of disposables was not a huge problem.
"While it wasn't really expensive, when we stopped using diapers, we definitely noticed a difference in terms of having extra cash," Malay says. "But we just considered it an expense of having a baby."
Jennifer Aguon, like Malay, chose disposables for her three children. While the eldest two are 4 and 2 years old, her youngest, Aurora, was born just three months ago. Aguon also selected disposable diapers for the immediate convenience.
"When I was potty training one, the other was still in diapers," Aguon says. "And it's not fun to wash loads of dirty underwear and dirty diapers."
While Aguon says she considered cloth, she ultimately chose disposables, partly because she had to work and often had to turn to daycares and sitters for childcare. She says she didn't want to burden any caretakers with having to do more dirty work than necessary when changing diapers.
"Whenever you leave your child with someone else, you want to make it as easy as possible for them," Aguon says.
Because Malay's children went to day care rather young -- her eldest was around 8 months old -- she says disposables were the better choice.
"I thought that disposables might be more sanitary and that cloth would make more work for the carer," Malay says.

'In the long run'

Amanda Wooley is one Guam mom who used cloth diapers for her son, Toma, now almost 4 years old. Wooley says her older sister set an example by using cloth diapers on all four of her children.
"I thought there was no reason why I wouldn't use them," Wooley says. "For my sister, it was an environmental thing, but after I read more about the chemicals in disposable diapers, I thought to myself, 'How can I even consider putting him in this stuff?'"
Disposable diapers contain dyes, fragrances and two chemicals commonly cited by cloth diaper proponents as particularly dangerous: sodium polyacrylate and dioxin.
Sodium polyacrylate is a gel used inside the diaper for absorption; it has been linked to toxic shock syndrome, cancer and allergic reactions. While dioxin is not intentionally added to disposable diapers, it is a by-product of the paper bleaching process and is associated with damage to the central nervous system, kidneys and liver, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Wooley says the initial cost of getting started with cloth diapers is relatively high compared to disposable diapers, which can often turn parents off the idea from the beginning. While the diapers are reusable, each costs about $15 to $25. According to Wooley, an infant uses a minimum of 10 diapers a day, so parents thinking of using cloth will need to consider how often they will need to wash the diapers as well as how often they are able to wash.
The dirty cloth diapers need to be washed separately from regular laundry, Wooley says. Parents also need to be aware of what chemical products come into contact with the diapers and use perfume- and dye-free detergents. All of these are, of course, issues that parents using disposable diapers do not have to contend with. For Wooley, these inconveniences are worth the savings.
"It is definitely much cheaper in the long run to go with cloth diapers," Wooley says.
Michelle Pier was drawn to the financial savings cloth diapers offered. Because she and her husband received disposable diapers as gifts for their first child, they started out using both and gradually transitioned to cloth.
"I was really broke at the time, so whenever I had extra money, I bought a few here and there and gradually worked my way up," Pier says.
While extra laundry may be daunting for many parents, for Pier it was simply part of the parenting deal.
"You'd be surprised how much laundry (babies) have, whether cloth diapers or not," Pier says. "At the time, another load of laundry didn't faze me."
While Pier says there was an initial learning curve to cloth diapering, she eventually found a system that worked for her -- she only had to do laundry once or twice a week. The more diapers parents have, Pier says, the fewer laundry days per week are required. She'd just quickly clean the used diaper before throwing it into the big wash.

Buying locally

Using cloth does not have to be expensive, according to Amanda Young, founder of Gaia Eco-Solutions, one of two companies on Guam that sell cloth diapers.
Young says parents can actually make their own out of old T-shirts, or even buy secondhand diapers. Young herself traded old items around the house for her first stash of cloth diapers through an online diaper trading forum. One example is www.diaperswappers.com.
While some parents, like Wooley, use special polyurethane laminate "wet bags" to store dirty diapers in on the go, Young says plastic bags can work just fine.
"I think parents who use disposable diapers would probably opt for cloth more if they knew how much easier it actually is," Young says.
She says there is a stigma surrounding cloth diapers for parents thinking about switching -- that cloth diapering is an all-or-nothing practice. However, she says parents can slowly bring cloth into their routine and that small changes can have big financial impacts -- 150 uses with one cloth diaper can save a family about $52.
The biggest factor for Young is the environmental consequences of using cloth. According to EPA numbers, disposables make up about 60 percent of a family's waste output and can take up to 500 years to decompose in a landfill, sometimes longer.
"The biggest thing for me is that my children's children's children won't have to deal with the mess I left them," Young said.


For more information about how easy cloth nappies can be, a list of UK nappy incentives that could get you money off reusable nappies and to see the fabulous range of colourful cloth nappies in stock please visit the Natural Nursery.

Natural Nursery Nappy Bucket Review - "Proper job"

"Good old fashioned sturdy nappy bucket...perfect for intended purpose and much more reasonably priced than high street baby store"

06/06/2011
Caroline
5/5

This nappy bucket is a great way to store cloth nappies until wash day.
Benefits:

• It has a wide opening, making it easy to pop your nappies in.
• It holds 14 litres, so can comfortably hold 2-3 days' nappies.

You may find it easier to use a mesh nappy bag inside the bucket, so that you can lift the nappies straight into to the washing machine.  If you buy the bucket and the mesh bag together from the Natural Nursery you save £1.
For more help and information about cloth nappies please visit the Natural Nursery.

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

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.

Myth 3: Cloth Nappies Leak

Still саn’t сhοοѕе whether tο υѕе cloth nappies? Thіѕ article wіll hеlр tο explode ѕοmе οf those nagging doubts аnd myths thаt саn surround thе uѕе οf re-usable nappies. Forewarned іѕ forearmed, ѕο whеn уου come асrοѕѕ those uninformed cloth nappy sceptics уου wіll hаνе аll thе аnѕwеrѕ аt уουr disposal! Many public аrе turning tο cloth nappies instead οf thе expensive, wasteful disposables. If уου′re considering іt, read οn tο find out ѕοmе common myths associated wіth cloth nappies.



To see the rest of this article bу Geoff Tomkins originally published here click - http://babiesare.com/nappy-rash/nappy-rash-common-myths-associated-with-babies-cloth-nappies

Myth 3: Cloth nappies leak.
A ехсеllеnt fitting cloth nappy іѕ probably less lіkеlу tο leak thаn a disposable. Cloth nappies come wіth аn outer water-resistant οr water strong cover. Thе advantage οf bу cloth nappies іѕ thаt уου саn tailor thе type οf nappy tο hοw much οf a “heavy wetter” уουr baby іѕ wіth boosters. Many mums, wіth very heavy wetters, wіll υѕе hemp nappies, аѕ thеу аrе even more absorbent thаn cotton. Obviously thе lаrgеѕt source οf leakage wіth both disposables аnd re-useables іѕ nοt changing thе nappy regularly enough!


For more advice and help about the range of cloth nappies available visit the Natural Nursery

Myth 2: Disposables аrе better аt preventing nappy rash.

Still саn’t сhοοѕе whether tο υѕе cloth nappies? Thіѕ article wіll hеlр tο explode ѕοmе οf those nagging doubts аnd myths thаt саn surround thе uѕе οf re-usable nappies. Forewarned іѕ forearmed, ѕο whеn уου come асrοѕѕ those uninformed cloth nappy sceptics уου wіll hаνе аll thе аnѕwеrѕ аt уουr disposal!
Many public аrе turning tο cloth nappies instead οf thе expensive, wasteful disposables. If уου′re considering іt, read οn tο find out ѕοmе common myths associated wіth cloth nappies.

Myth 2: Disposables аrе better аt preventing nappy rash.
Nappy rash іѕ caused bу thе germs frοm stools mixing wіth urine. Thіѕ іѕ best avoided wіth аnу nappy bу changing уουr babies nappy frequently аnd especially аѕ soon аѕ thеу hаνе “done a poo”! Thеrе аrе many scientific studies thаt hаνе shown thаt babies іn real nappies аrе nο more οr less lіkеlу tο gеt nappy rash thаn those іn disposables.

To see the rest of this article bу Geoff Tomkins originally published here click - http://babiesare.com/nappy-rash/nappy-rash-common-myths-associated-with-babies-cloth-nappies


For more advice and help about the range of cloth nappies available visit the Natural Nursery

Real nappy roadshow in Bridport

NEW parents discovered the benefits of ditching disposable nappies and using the real thing when the Dorset Waste Partnership visited Bridport last week.


To celebrate Real Nappy Week recycling officers took their roadshow to Bridport, on Wednesday morning, to raise awareness of how parents can save money and help the environment by swapping to machine washable nappies.
Modern reusable nappies are shaped, have biodegradable liners, use modern fasteners and are easier to use than the old style nappies.
Dorset mum, Clare Angus, has been using real nappies with her four-month-old daughter, Isabella, since she was a few days old.
Clare said: “I’ve been really pleased with the washable nappies, and would definitely use them if I have another child. I’d also recommend other mums and dads give them a try.
“I started using washable nappies to save money as they work out cheaper than disposable ones in the long run.
“I was also keen to minimise our impact on the environment and reusable nappies mean throwing less rubbish away, so we are helping to prevent waste ending up in landfill sites.
“Isabella is very happy and comfortable wearing real nappies.
“Plus we always have the option of switching to using a combination of washable and disposable nappies when needed - for example when away on holiday.”
It is estimated that disposable nappies cost around £1,000 per child from baby to toddler, using real nappies instead can help parents cut this cost by over half – making them an attractive, environmentally-friendly and a practical alternative.
Parents living in the Dorset County Council area can apply for a £30 voucher to spend with a listed retailer, or apply for a £30 refund for a purchase of real nappies already bought.
“If preferred, they can also use this voucher towards the cost of using a local nappy laundry service.
Dorset Waste Partnership director Steve Burdis said: “The real nappy incentive scheme has been successfully running for the last three years and has helped more than 564 parents try washable nappies.
“We hope more parents-to-be and new mums and dads will visit our information roadshows for a friendly, informal chat about the daily realities and practical advantages of reusable nappies.”
Read the full story here - http://www.viewfrompublishing.co.uk/news_view/11238/7/1/bridport-nappy-roadshow-in-bridport


For more information about cloth nappies please visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk. There is a large range of nappies and accessories for sale and expert advice to help you choose the best nappy for your baby.

The Wonder of Wonderoos! Fab and Funky Cloth Nappies

The original one-size pocket nappy has become a popular choice around the world for good reason. It is very comfy and highly adjustable, fitting babies from birth to potty.  In a 2007 consumer trial Wonderoos outperformed all other reusable nappies tested and as well as 78% of disposable nappies!
And now it's even better...
...introducing the new Wonderoo V2 !
Now better than ever before, we have tried to think of everything in the upgraded Wonderoo V2!
* with a trimmer, sleeker shape to give improved fit across the agespan

* new three-stage microterry/bamboo insert

* improved leg gussets and antiwicking technology

* choice of supersoft PUL or cuddly minky outers

Special Offer at the Natural Nursery: buy 5 for the price of 4! Choose boy, girl or unisex and receive a selection of colours.  If you have a preference, please say in the comments box when checking out and we will do our best.

Free Real Nappy Trial Kit in Bradford

If you live in the Bradford Metropolitan District Council area, the Council have got together with Bradford Real Nappy Project to provide a free nappy starter kit – a selection of reusable nappies for you to try at home.
This offer is available if you are expecting or have a baby who is under 6 months old.

• Todayʼs real nappies are funky, fun and easy to use
• Modern real or washable nappies are comfortable
• Easy to use - fitted with poppers or velcro.
• They are easy to wash at 40 or 60°C.
• Can now be made from funky fabrics for trendy babies.
• No more difficult folds, sharp pins or boil washes.

Best for you
Save more than £600. Disposables can cost you over £1000 but a full set of real nappies can cost you £200 or less.

Best for your baby
Real nappies are a healthy natural choice for your baby’s young delicate skin. Why take the risk of exposure to absorbent chemical gels in disposable nappies when there is an easy alternative. Real nappies are effective, and keep your baby comfortable and hygienic. Nappy rash is no more likely in washable nappies.

Best for everyone
A massive 8,000,000 nappies are thrown away in Britain every day, that’s right, 8 million every day.
They take 100’s of years to decompose, most end up on landfill sites. Bradford’s nappies cost Bradford Council around £800,000 a year to dispose of. Money that could be better spent. Every time you use a cotton nappy you are preserving your baby’s future. At last here is an important environmental issue where
your choices make a real impact.

You can read more about the Bradford Real Nappy Project on their Leaflet and here is where you can download the application form.
www.bradford.gov.uk

For more information about the range of cloth nappies available and loads of help and information visit the Natural Nursery who are experts in resuable nappies!

Trafford Real Nappy Incentive Scheme

Using Real Nappies is an alternative to disposable nappies and as an incentive to new parents to try this, Trafford Council offer a one month free trial to a Nappy Laundry Service, with a company called Cottontails (limited number of free trials available).
Freshly laundered pure cotton nappies are delivered each week and the soiled ones taken away.
To take up the free one month trail you can:

• Visit the Cottontails website
• Send an email to nappies@cottontails.co.uk
• Telephone: 0151 355 9914

Alternatively, new mums can request a free Real Nappy Home Laundry Starter Kit and try out washing real nappies at home (limited number of Starter Kits available).
To order the free Real Nappy Home Laundry Starter Kit, call The Real Nappy Advisor on 01663 766192 or 07941 332 221.

For more information about the different types of cloth nappies available and help choosing which ones are best for your baby please visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk

Mum tries a week of real nappies and converts!

The mum behind the Mothers Always Right Blog - took up a Real Nappy Challenge and swapped a disposable for a reusable every day for a week, It went so well that she is going to switch completely.
"I know they’re better for the environment and all that, but that’s not my main motivation for ditching the disposables. Call me selfish, but my main reason is the fact I’m going to save heaps of cash. Oh, and they’re very pretty. Not to mention the fact Frog hasn’t worked out how to take them off (unlike the disposable version) so I haven’t had to clean poo off the carpet this week."
You can read the full article here - http://mothersalwaysright.wordpress.com/2011/05/21/we-survived/
and she wrote about the money she saved here - http://www.playpennies.com/switch-cloth-save-hundreds-guest-column/
For more information about switching to cloth nappies visit the Natural Nursery. There is a large range of beautiful reusable nappies to buy and reams of information about the different types of cloth nappies available.

GEN-Y Sputnik Wrap Review - "Even cuter than the picture"

At the Natural Nursery we have a wide range of re-usable nappies and one of the most popular wraps is the GEN-Y. This is what a customer had to say about the wrap.

I got this GEN-Y Sputnik Wrap to go over the imse vimse one-size (with a nippa). Had to swap the medium for the large for my 8 month old but I think the imse vimse terry nappies are pretty bulky compared to others. It's even cuter than it looks in the picture and now I want to collect the lot!

5/.5 JH May 2011