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Need a bigger cloth nappy?

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Bigger cloth nappies are sometimes needed. Perhaps your little one isn’t quite ready to use the toilet but has outgrown their OSFM nappies? Maybe they’re still using nappies at night. Whatever the reason our XL dinky nappies are a great choice. XL Dinky Features Designed to fit approx 15.5-22kg (although it does fit heavier weights with some babies). Deep leg gussets to help prevent leaks. Generous pocket for stuffing. Black inner microfleece lining to prevent stains. Firm elastic at the back of the nappy. Choice of four solid colours. Comes with a thirsty bamboo trifold insert. Buying a bigger cloth nappy Our Dinky XL nappy has been out of stock for a little while now. We’ve got new stock due to arrive any day. Once they arrive they will be listed again on our website. Be one of the first to know that they are back in stock and get an exclusive discount by signing up for our newsletter . For most people 4 or 5 of these larger nappies is enough. As children need changing less often (a

How many reusable menstrual pads do you need?

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Deciding how many reusable menstrual pads you need doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are a few things to consider: How to decide how many reusable pads to buy Will you be using only pads? If you are planning to use a menstrual cup, you might only need two or three pads as a backup at the end of your period. Some people prefer to use pads at night, so then you would only need some larger nighttime pads. How long does your period last? If your period is only a few days long, then you will need fewer pads than someone who has a long one. Most people find that they need five or six pads for the first few days and then have to change less often. The heavier your period, the more pads you are likely to get through. As a rule, washable pads tend to need changing less often than disposable ones. How often are you going to wash, Some people prefer to wait until the end of their period before doing laundry. In that case, you’ll need as many pads as you’ll go through for your whole period. Eve

How to fit OSFM cloth nappies

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Getting a good fit with OSFM cloth nappies doesn’t have to be hard. Just remember some basic tips and you’ll have perfectly fitting cloth nappies before long. Firstly, set the size of the cloth nappy by adjusting the rise snaps on the front. The nappy should fit low and snug; like underwear. Place your baby on the nappy. Pull the nappy up at the front, squeezing it into the underwear line. Smooth the fabric around your baby’s tummy, You want to make sure that none of the inner is sticking out. On the smaller sizes, this can sometimes happen at the top. Push any fabric at the rise snaps upwards. Make sure the nappy is not too tight. There should be enough room to fit two fingers in at the front. It can be tempting to do the nappy up higher, but this can actually cause more leaks. How to use OSFM cloth nappies The nappy should fit low and snug like underwear, but not too tight. Make sure that the leg elastic sits in the underwear line. When you lay your baby on the nappy, pull it up as