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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 reusable options that are per

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 want to use a

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 Week and Australian cloth nappy week. Tha

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 you will b