I often get asked about dealing with stains on cloth menstrual pads. Due to the nature of washable pads, it’s highly likely that you are going to have some stains to deal with from time to time. But, with a few little tricks up your sleeve, it shouldn’t be a big problem. Washing hints for […]
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One of the questions I am often asked is can I use cloth nappies on a newborn baby? There’s no reason why you can’t use cloth right from birth, in fact in many ways it’s the best choice. Here’s our guide to using cloth from day one. Using cloth from birth Starting out with cloth […]
I’m often asked what the essential cloth nappy accessories are, or what I would recommend for people starting out with cloth nappies. The short answer is that other than a baby and the nappies themselves, you don’t actually need anything else. There are a few things that might make your life with cloth a little […]
What are OSFM nappies? You have probably come across this term when looking into cloth nappies, but what does it actually mean? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of nappy? What are OSFM nappies? OSFM stands for one size fits most. This means that these types of cloth nappies will fit most […]
When is the best time to start cloth nappies? Is a question that I am often asked. It’s fair to say that there is no hard or fast rule about the best time to start using cloth. There are some things to consider to help you decide when the time is right for you and […]
Green packaging or eco-packaging is something that we have been working hard on at Nappyneedz. Being an online business, we need to think about our product packaging and what we send it all out in. We haven’t got it all right but wanted to tell you about what we are trying to do. Product packaging […]
Reusable menstrual pad sizes can be confusing. How do you know which one will work best for you? Here is our guide to the different sizes that our washable pads come in. Washable liners Liners are great for everyday freshness. They do not need to be very absorbent as they are not designed for use during […]
Wet bags for daycare are something we get asked about a lot. Finding an alternative to single-use products is always a good idea. Using a washable, reusable wet bag is a great way to cut down on the amount of plastic carrier bags you use. Cutting down on plastic bags There has been a lot in […]
5 things you might not know about cloth nappies is a good place to start when you are first thinking about reusable nappies for your baby. Cloth nappies are easy People often assume that cloth nappies are complicated and hard work. Having a new baby is hard enough as it is, without adding an extra […]
Sterilising your menstrual cup is essential. Recent research has found that TSS and other bacteria can grow on the silicone of your cup. Sterilising will stop these from growing and keep your cup clean and healthy. There are a number of easy ways that you can do this. Keep it clean When I first began […]