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The countdown to cloth nappy week 2022 is on. It’s not long now until the annual celebrations of all things cloth kicks off. If you haven’t heard of it before, or this is your first one, then you’re in for a treat. What is cloth nappy week? Cloth nappy week is held every year to promote and celebrate cloth nappies. It’s a great way to find out more about using cloth nappies and introduce new families to them. When is cloth nappy week 2022 This year it will be held 25th April – 1st May. How can I take part in cloth nappy week? There will be lots of events, both in-person and online during the week. Keep an eye out for those advertised locally. Have a look at the website for more information closer too. If you’re coming late to this and have missed this years event, then never fear, it will be back next year. We also always have heaps of articles in our blog to help you learn more about using cloth. Learning more about cloth If you’re new to cloth then this is a great time to

Daycares using cloth nappies can be a great way to help the environment and cut down on your waste. Lots of ECC have made the switch and giving parents the options can be a great drawcard. Here are our top tips for making the switch. If you are looking for tips for using your own nappies at daycare, then check out our post here . Tips for daycares making the switch to cloth nappies Talk to parents; if you have lot of families already using cloth, then speak to them about the types they prefer. Stick to one style. Nappies such as pocket nappies are easy to use. When using nappies on a number of children, prefolds are a good choice. Using liners can stop creams from damaging the nappies, if you need to use them. Separate out nappies that are just wet and those that have soilds on them. Rinse the nappies with solids first. Boil wash (90 degrees) the inserts or prefold nappies in order to sanitise them. You can try giving each child a different colour or print, if parents are not keen on