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How to fold your menstrual cup

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How you fold your menstrual cup can have a big impact on how well your cup works for you. Using different methods can make it easier or harder for the cup to open. Like many things, the best way varies from person to person. Here we have a run down of some of our favourite cup methods. Basic cup folds C S 7 Curl Punch down These basic folds are fairly easy to copy. The general idea is to bend the cup so that it is easy to insert. It should then open easily inside you. Many of these depend on how firm your cup is and how strong your muscles are. All of these different types are easy to do with a little practice. Try bending and twisting your cup before you try to insert. This will give you chance to try out the different ways before hand. Personally I prefer the punch down, as the cup pops open easily. Other tips and tricks When it comes to using a cup, there are a few other things that can help. It’s not just all about how you fold your menstrual cup. Sometimes, the fit just doesn...

Brand rep search - cloth nappy lovers wanted

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Brand rep search for Nappyneedz 2021. We are on the lookout for a number of brand reps for our cloth nappies. If you love cloth nappies, take good photos and would be willing to share your photos on a regular basis on social media in return for free and discounted products, then read on. Searching for a brand rep Although we have used brand reps for one-off features in the past, this time we are doing something different. We are looking for people who would be looking to work with us for a longer period of time. But what is a brand rep? We are looking for someone who posts regularly on social media and who takes great photos. At this stage, it’s our cloth nappies that we are looking at promoting. You will need to have a baby who is in nappies or be about to have one. We understand that not everyone wants to share photos of their children online. We don’t need you to show faces if you prefer not to. There are plenty of great ways to show off our products without showing your ...

The best way to try cloth nappies

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Want to try cloth nappies for your baby? Not really sure where to start or what to get? Our trial pack options might be the perfect solution to help you give cloth a go. Find out what works for your family. Starting out with cloth When it comes to using cloth nappies, there are a huge range of options on the market. I could just tell you what I like, or what worked for my babies. You could listen to what your friends have used. Or you might pick a nappy that you like the colour or print of. That might not be the best way to work out what works for you and your baby. If you haven’t used cloth before, then trying a couple of different styles will give you a better idea of what might be your ideal system. We have a number of different trial packs . All designed to help you try cloth nappies, without having to spend a fortune on a full set. Once you’ve given them a go, you can come back and purchase more of the ones that you like. Giving cloth nappies a try If you’re goin...

The perfect Fit prem to extra Large nappy covers

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Extra large nappy covers down to tiny premature size, with everything in between. When it comes to cloth nappy outers, here at Nappyneedz we’ve got you covered. Ideal for use over our prefolds and flat nappies, they also work well over fitted nappies that need a cover. Click here to purchase, or read on to learn more. A Nappy Cover that Fits There are lots of one size fits most options on the market when it comes to cloth nappies. While there are lots of advantages to these, there are good reasons to think about sizes covers. Sized covers give a better fit, they are designed to fit a particular weight range, rather than all sizes. This means that they will always fit better. There’s no excess fabric or bulk that you can get with OSFM. They’re good for very small babies. Our premature size covers fit from just 2 lbs. Different sizes have different needs. For example, our newborn and prem sized covers have a notch at the waist to stop the cover from rubbing the umbilical...