In Malta alone 32 million disposable sanitary products are thrown away every single year. Beyond the fact that they are so comfortable and leak-proof, period pants are gaining popularity as being the sustainable and economical choice. Gone are the days when you have to frantically get out of the house to buy last minute disposable sanitary products!
If you are a cloth nappy user or have told people you are considering switching to cloth nappies, the likelihood is that you have been met with a little or a lot of opposition. Read on so you can be prepared next time you are challenged with some unfounded statements!
Whether you use cloth or disposable nappies for your child, you won't be able to resist this collection. The fact that the clothes are made from 100% organic and fairtrade cotton is just one of the many reasons why we are thrilled to welcome Little Green Radicals on board!
Physiotherapist Anna and mum to gorgeous Willow talks about the importance of a well-fitted nappy for the baby's well-being and physical development as well as her experience of using second hand cloth diapers. Here's what she had to say :)
Parents using cloth nappies know that it’s easy. But what about explaining the process to others? Sometimes caregivers can be a little overwhelmed at the idea of having to use cloth nappies – be that a childcare centre, a babysitter or even grandparents. But that initial fear can be overcome with a little guidance.
In the times of COVID-19, it’s easy to forget that fever is a normal part of childhood and a sign of a healthy immune system. Dr Joseph Mizzi is giving a few pointers to help keep worry under control and understand better when to act.
Constant reports of COVID-19 outbreaks might give you just a tiny bit of anxiety. The good news is that there is much more you can do to protect yourself and your family than just hoarding hand sanitiser and toilet paper (aka #panicbuying).
On our blog today, Carlotta is sharing her personal experience of using cloth nappies for their little girl. Carlotta came across modern cloth nappies when she was still pregnant and she loved them at first sight!
Not everyone will need medicated pain relief during birth but it is definitely important to be informed and ready for any eventuality during labour. Dr Juanita Galea, an experienced anaesthetist and mum to 3 boys, writes about the most common options used for normal deliveries in Malta.
Most of the cloth diapers that we stock at The Cloth Nappy Company are one size diapers, meaning they contain snaps or velcro and/or adjustable elastic around the thighs to enable you to adjust them according to your baby’s size. These type of diapers will fit a baby for almost their entire time in diapers. The weight range is roughly around 4kg to 16kg. But what does this really mean in reality? Can I use one size nappies from birth for my baby?
