We are not yet sure whether we will be able to enjoy this summer in the way we are used to. But whether it’s on the beach, in an inflatable at home or even in the bath, the benefits of water play for little ones are countless. Make sure you've got the best swim nappies for your baby!
Have you noticed that your nappies have a strong smell when they are wet? The reason for this is very likely to be down to detergent build-up. Detergent and mineral build-up can trap bacteria, causing stink and rashes and might also be affecting the absorbency of your inserts. The issue might become apparent when your baby is teething and their wee starts smelling stronger especially at nighttime when they are in the same nappy for longer. In these cases, we recommend that you do a strip wash.
Wet wipes are widely used not just by parents with young kids but also by many others for lots of reasons including removing make up and wiping dirty hands. Disposable wet wipes have a huge impact on our environment and are the source of lots of problems including sewer blockages. So why not swap for something that's a little bit greener?
A lot of different materials are used in the absorbency layers of modern cloth nappies. A quick search might end up making you feel even more confused than when you started researching. We always say that all the information you can find online might make it sound all too technical but using cloth nappies is no rocket science!
This material guide below will talk you through the basics of the most common materials used for nappy absorbency and will help you decide what’s best for you and your baby!
Heavy wetter or not, I strongly believe that one of the fundamental factors for success with cloth nappies is making sure you have the right absorbency. Of course, with a heavy wetter, this is even more important to ensure that your baby stays dry.
When cared for properly, cloth nappies have a long lifespan and can be used for your second and even third child. Any period of time over 6 months is considered long-term storage so make sure you follow these simple steps to keep your nappies in the best possible condition!
Potty training a baby can be pretty daunting! For the lucky few, the transition to underwear is quick and painless, but for most of us it can be quite an adventure! This is why you need something that’s reliable, straightforward and not going to break the bank!
Deciding at what age you should start using cloth nappies for your baby can be tricky especially if you haven’t used cloth nappies before! The truth is that there is no right or wrong answer to the question. It depends entirely on your situation and what you feel comfortable with.
One of the many benefits of using cloth nappies is that you shouldn’t be dealing with nappy rash very often. However, due to other factors such as sensitive skin, diet and teething, most parents will have to deal with this at some stage. Here are a few tips on how best to keep nappy rash at bay (and hopefully avoid it completely!).
Liners are simply thin pieces of fabric that are laid on top of the cloth nappy to make it easier to get rid of solid poo. Have a read to learn more about liners types, uses, advantages and disposal.
When my wife first mentioned cloth nappies, I honestly didn’t know there was an alternative to disposables! It just goes to show how much the marketing of mainstream brands impacts our decisions about the products we buy.
