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nappy care

nappy care storing nappies and wrapsI recommend ‘dry pailing’, in other words storing your used nappies dry, without soaking. You simply place the used nappy in the lidded bucket or a large drawstring bag after you have flushed any poo down the toilet.  The nappy doesn’t need to be perfectly clean.  During warm periods, the…

why cloth nappies

Also known as washable nappies, recyclable nappies, reusable nappies, real nappies, cotton nappies, natural nappies and non-disposable nappies! I will refer to them as cloth nappies on this site. What is in a nappydisposable nappy70% core containing fluff pulp and absorbent chemicals (sodium polyacrylate)10% polypropylene lining13% polyethylene cover7% other (tapes, elastics, adhesives) typical cloth nappy80%…

Cloth Nappy FAQs

1. What are the benefits of using Real Nappies? a) Cost On average a baby will use around 5,000 nappies (based on an average use of 50 nappies per week for a newborn and 35 per week for an older baby – this calculation is based on a 2 ½ year period many take longer to potty…

Cost of Cloth Nappies

On average a baby will use around 5,000 nappies (based on an average use of 50 nappies per week for a newborn and 35 per week for an older baby – this calculation is based on a 2 ½ year period) For a 2 ½ year period disposable nappies will cost around £800* There are…

Laundering Cloth Nappies

Real Nappies are easy to use. Gone are the days of soaking and boiling. With the use of modern washing machines and flushable, or washable liners you simply dispose of the baby’s solid matter* down the toilet – which is where it should go! The nappies themselves are quite clean so can be washed along…

Nappy Guide

Modern real nappies are stylish, cost effective, absorbent and reduce your waste. There are many patterns, materials and colours to choose from which can seem quite confusing. To help you decide which ones are best for you they fall under 4 main styles: Two-part Flat Nappy These types of nappies are quick drying as they…