Inspired by the TAPP Water mission to eliminate 10 billion plastic bottles by 2026, Phil Richards founded TAPP Water Malta with a mission to enable 10,000 households to stop using plastic bottles, thereby eliminating 10 million plastic bottles from our environment.
First of all, well done for making the switch to reusable sanitary pads! The planet will thank you as will your wallet! The best place to start using your new products is at home. Give yourself a few trial runs so that you feel more confident when you use your reusable pads when out and about.
Wool is an amazing natural fibre that provides a natural softness which makes it a joy to wrap your babies with. Wool has built-in climate control as its fibres do not conduct heat allowing the body to regulate its own temperature as required. The small pockets of air within the material will provide not only insulation but breathability as well meaning that your baby will keep warm in winter and cool in summer.
The reusable cloth nappy scene in Malta has come on in leaps and bounds in the past few months! There is now even a nappy hire service called Patatini that allows you try out lots of different brands and styles through their nappy hire kits!
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.
