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.
These days, everything that is remotely considered green, sustainable or eco-friendly is labeled as ‘alternative’. When you think about it, the way our parents and grandparents lived can be described as what today would be considered ‘alternative’. But should these ways of living really be the alternative?
We’re still buzzing following the reception modern cloth nappies got from loads of parents and parents-to-be at the Mother, Baby & Child Fair last month! We got all sorts of questions from those visiting. Here you will find some of the questions we got asked the most.
These days, modern washing machines work wonders and they will do the majority of the work with regards to keeping your cloth nappies clean. However, every now and again, some stains do remain. So how can I keep my cloth nappies looking bright and white?
These days, thanks to modern technology, reusable cloth nappies are worn just like disposables, keep your baby protected and wash and dry really well. Simonne Pace meets Brenda Grech, mother and founder of The Cloth Nappy Company, who says cloth nappies are better for wallet, baby and planet.
Modern cloth nappies make perfect gifts for babies for a lot of reasons. First of all, they are healthy for babies as they do not contain harsh chemicals. Secondly, they are novel gifts. Most of the gifts given and received come in the form of clothes that you will only manage to use once or twice before your baby grows out of them. Most cloth nappies are adjustable and can grow with the baby until they are potty trained. Thirdly, the designs of modern cloth nappies are really gorgeous and there’s a lot to choose from. You will find a colour or design to suit every taste!
We are cloth nappy users ourselves and we totally understand that starting out can be overwhelming especially with the barrage of information that can be found online. Our aim is to make it simple for you to start out. After all, all you need is one cloth nappy. In addition, our monthly Cloth Nappies 101 are a great opportunity for all of you who are pondering how, what or if you should start.
