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More and more women are trying and using reusable menstrual products, there’s a reusable revolution going on. But what’s so great about washable sanitary pads and menstrual cups? Should you consider giving them a go? What’s all the fuss about? Washable sanitary pads Before disposable pads became available, women used rags to absorb their menstrual flow. Our modern washable sanitary pads fall somewhere between the old fashioned rags and disposable pads. Unlike scraps of cloth, these new pads are designed to be used during your period. They are usually shaped in a similar way to disposable pads, sewn into an oblong or oval shape that fits the knickers, with wings that clip around to hold them in place. Unlike disposable pads, they do not have a sticky strip on the underside, but with firm fitting knickers, they don’t tend to move or slip around, making them a reliable choice. Pads such as these come in a range of different fabrics, most of which are fairly easy to launder and look after.

When it comes to cloth nappies, one of the questions that comes up time and time again is what are the best cloth nappies for newborns. You may think that all cloth nappies are equal and that all babies, no matter what their age, will suit the same type of cloth nappies, but this isn’t necessarily true. So what should you look for in a cloth nappy for a newborn baby and what type is the best? What to look for in newborn cloth nappies What do you need to look for in a newborn nappy? A good fit; newborns usually have very liquid motions, which can cause nappy leaks, so a nappy that fits really well is essential. Easy to care for; nobody wants to deal with something that needs complicated laundering techniques when they are busy with a tiny baby. Easy to use; having a tiny baby often means lack of sleep, a nappy that is easy to use certainly makes life easier. Quick drying; newborns need changing often, a cloth nappy that dries quickly means that you don’t have to have hundreds to hand. N