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When your first period arrives, you might feel a little overwhelmed by the different options there are. Choosing reusable products doesn’t need to be difficult. We have a great selection to help you create a reusable period pack. Reusable options for your first period Often, when you first start menstruating, pads are the easiest thing to use. Inserting a cup or tampon can take a little bit of practice. It’s often best to get used to your period first, before adding anything more difficult or complicated. Pads are easy to use and take care of. They are also easy to keep in your bag until they are needed. Should your period arrive unexpectedly, you can simply add one to your current underwear. There’s no need to change or carry bulky period underwear with you just in case. For the first few years of your period, it’s unlikely that you will need a large pad. Smaller pads also seem to fit much better at this stage. For this reason, we have a number of smaller reusab...

The best nappy liners really depend on what you need them for. While they aren’t essential for successful cloth nappy use, they can be really helpful. Here’s our guide to the various types and what you can use them for. Why you need nappy liners There are two basic functions when it comes to nappy liners. They are designed to catch solids and create a barrier between the inner of the nappy and your babies bottom. Using a liner to catch solids means that you can make change time easy. The liner is easier to clean and remove solid waste. Solids should always be flushed down the toilet. This is the case with disposable nappies too (it even says that on the packet). Using a liner in a cloth nappy makes this much easier. You can simply stretch the liner over the toilet to remove the poo. You can then wash reusable liners. Compost or throw away biodegradable liners. Using liners as an extra barrier Using liners to clean up solid mess a bit easier makes sense, but why might you wan...

Cloth Nappy Week 2021 is going to be a fantastic celebration of all things cloth nappy. Whether you’re new to cloth nappies, or you’ve been using them, there’s bound to be something for you. Returning this year It’s been some years since the last cloth nappy week was held. Nappyneedz, along with some other cloth nappy businesses and enthusiasts have decided to bring it back in 2021. We took part in the last event and previous ones . It’s been a shame that it’s not been run for a little while, so now is the perfect chance to relaunch. At the moment we are just in the planning stage. If you think that you might like to get involved, then we would love to hear from you. Check out the Cloth Nappy Week website here . You can help out by helping with behind the scenes planning, hosting your own cloth nappy week event, or by just taking part at the time. April 2021 We’ve set the date for the last week in April, to coincide with the British Real Nappy ...

Looking for the best cloth nappy info? Over the years here at Nappyneedz, we’ve shared a lot of blog posts. These are packed full of tips and info. I thought that I might share a round-up of some of our most helpful blog posts. It’s a good way to start the New Year. There will be more to come over the next year, but in the mean time, this is a great place to start. Some of our best cloth nappy information Ten reasons for choosing cloth nappies Not sure if cloth nappies are a good idea? This blog post will give you ten good reasons for using them. Using cloth nappies on a newborn Want to use cloth nappies on your newborn baby? For an easy way to get started then look no further than this guide. Tips for older babies If your baby is a little older, then our guide to starting cloth nappies on an older baby is very helpful. Not sure how to wash your nappies? These ten tips are sure to point you in the right direction. How many cloth nappies do I need? It all depends on how often...

When it comes to last-minute eco Christmas gift ideas, a cloth nappy company might not be the first place you think of. You might be surprised. We’ve got a some great products that are perfect for stocking fillers. Nappyneedz will be shipping right up to Christmas. As most of our packages are delivered within a day or two, there’s time to buy just what you need. Eco-friendly Christmas Gift Ideas Washable make-up pads. These are a perfect Christmas gift. Super soft and so handy. They are a great way to be a little bit greener. Use in place of disposable, single-use cotton wool. Made from Bamboo and organic cotton, beautifully soft. Mini wet bag These mini wet bags are so handy. Use them for wipes, menstrual pads, breast pads. They also make great mini toiletry bags. Keep medication or other essentials in them when out and about or going away. Wet bag These handy bags are not just for wet and dirty nappies. Ideal for pre-schoolers or younger kids for wet and dirty clothes. Use...

Light incontinence or bladder leakage can be annoying. When you reach a certain age or after having children, most women find that sneezing or laughing can become slightly dangerous. But have you thought about using washable pads to deal with the problem? Reusable pads for bladder leakage As most of us know, as we get older our bladders can become less reliable. Suddenly you can find that wetting yourself with laughter can become a very real possibility rather than something to joke about. Then there are the dreaded sneeze wees. How many times have you been caught by a sneezing fit and had to almost tie your legs in knots to keep anything from escaping? As for going trampolining? Forget it! Buying disposable pads can be expensive and they aren’t always the most comfortable option. But they are not the only thing that you can use, have you considered washable pads? What types of pads are best for light incontinence? Will any washable pads work for light bladder leakage? Yes, as a g...

This is our Final Week of tenth Birthday Celebrations. There’s still chance to get involved in the last few days with a treasure hunt competition and discount code valid until the end of the month. Birthday Discount For the whole of this month, we’ve been offering a 15% discount off everything on our website. There’s still time to take advantage of this for the last few days of our celebrations. Simply enter the code ywzff2yt at the checkout and the discount will be applied to our total. If you’re outside of New Zealand, then there’s even more incentive to take advantage of this, as we’re now shipping via DHL which means that you get your order much quicker. Treasure Hunt Our final big event for this special month is a treasure hunt on our website. We have two fantastic prize packages up for grabs. One is a cloth nappy pack. The other a reusable menstrual set. You can choose which one you would prefer when you enter. All of the answers are easy to fin...