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Cloth nappies can seem to be quite big and bulky compared to disposable nappies. Some parents worry that this may impact on their babies physical development. Do cloth nappies slow down walking? Cloth nappies and movement There is no denying that cloth nappies are generally bigger and bulkier than disposable nappies. They tend to hold legs and hips in a different position. Many parents are concerned that this may delay movement. Some children seem to roll around more when they have their nappies taken off, for some nappy free time. Does this mean that the nappies are delaying things though? Generally speaking cloth nappies will not slow down your child’s development. Don’t forget that man parents have used them for many many years and children have all learned to walk. The increased movement probably comes from the difference of having a nappy on to not having one on, rather than the movement having been restricted before. It is also worth considering that children who have problems wi

When it comes to going back to work, many parents worry that they will need to switch to disposables while their little one is away from them. But using cloth nappies at daycare, or while being looked after by a family member needn’t be difficult. There’s no need to stop using cloth. Our tips for using cloth nappies at daycare Stick to one type; having different varieties makes things too confusing. Keep it simple; too many snaps and fastenings can be awkward. Send more than you think they’ll need. If you’re pad folding, have the nappies ready folded. Go through the nappies that you use and how they work with your child’s main caregiver. Have a named wetbag or bucket to collect dirty nappies in. Provide all of the things that they will need; covers, wipes, inserts. We can provide an extra instruction leaflet for your daycare on request. Speak to the day care about cloth nappies that they have used on other children so that you know how much experience they already have. Explain that on

The first time that I ever heard the term pocket nappy, I assumed that it meant a small nappy that you could keep in your pocket. I soon discovered that this wasn’t the case. What is a pocket nappy? Here’s our guide to what makes a cloth nappy a pocket nappy. Cloth nappy types You might be forgiven for thinking that there are disposable nappies and there are cloth nappies and that’s it. But when it comes to cloth nappies, there are actually lots and lots of different types. I’m not going to go into a full explanation of them here. If you want to know more about some of the different cloth nappies out there, then check out our guide here . Although most cloth nappies work in more or less the same way, there are subtle differences in the way that you use them, put them on or the way that they work. Choosing the right cloth nappy means that you need to decide which type you think will work best for you. What is a pocket nappy? To put it simply, a pocket nappy is nappy with a pocket in the

At one time, nearly all parents were using flat cotton nappies on their babies. These days, parents tend to choose disposable nappies or the more complicated fitted reusable nappies. Lots of people still ask though, can I use flat nappies? Are flat nappies any good? How do I go about using flat nappies on my baby? Flat nappies are actually a great choice, either old fashioned ones that you pick up second hand or our new birdseye nappies . Here are our top tips for using flat nappies. Using flat cotton nappies Flat nappies are really flexible. There are lots of ways to use them. Folded they can be fastened around your baby with pins or a snappi . If you pad fold them, they can just be placed in your cover. Flat nappies make great inserts for pocket nappies. Flat nappies are quick drying and pretty much bomb proof. Newer fabrics have taken over as nappy fabrics, but cotton is still great; absorbent, hard wearing and quick drying. Flat nappies can be doubled or even trebled to make them l

If you took part in the great NZ cloth nappy hunt earlier in the year, then I have some good news for you. The hunt has just started again. There are lots of great prizes to be won and lots of great websites to search around. If the hunt is something that you haven’t heard about before, then read on to find out more. Fun cloth nappy hunt The NZ cloth nappy hunt is an online scavenger hunt. On lots of different cloth nappy websites, there is an icon hidden. To take part, you need to hunt around and find them and then go in a draw to win. There are lots of great prizes on offer. This time, we are offering a modern cloth nappy trial pack. If you’re looking to try cloth nappies for the first time, want to give our brands a try or just want to boost your stash, then this is a great choice. Get involved The hunt is a lot of fun and you might find some new products and businesses as you go around. If you want to take part, then the first place to check out is the hunt facebook page. You can f

Back in May we took part in the first NZ cloth nappy hunt. Now it’s time for the second hunt and we are taking part again. Are you going to join in? Want to know more? Then read on. The Great NZ cloth nappy hunt The Great NZ cloth nappy hunt is a twice yearly event, where you get the chance to find your way around lots of different New Zealand based businesses. Each of them will be hiding a small icon for you to find. Then, once you’ve tracked them down you can enter to draw to win one of the great prizes on offer. Sound like fun? Well is should do, because it really is. Great prizes There are lots of great prizes on offer, so there should be something to tempt you. This time Ecobots is giving away a fantastic starter pack. Six cotton prefold nappies, two of our great nappy covers and two snappi nappy fasteners. Available in the size of your choice (newborn, small, medium, large or extra large). A great way to give Ecobots a go if you haven’t tried them before, or to add to your stash