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As we all head back to childcare, for a lot of parents who use cloth nappies on their children, the idea of their childcare provider using cloth nappies too can cause worry. However, with a growing understanding that reusables are...

Pre-washing your cloth nappies is an essential first step when you receive your cloth nappies from us. If you don't prewash them, they will lack the absorbency required to properly retain sufficient moisture thus increasing the chance that they will...

Many parents assume making the switch to using reusable nappies on a full time basis is time consuming, and we're here to show you that it need not be this way.

We are often asked how best to wash cloth nappies and what washing instructions to follow. This often a contentious topic, but we will try to answer as clearly and accurately as we can. Should I use hot water? Should I cold rinse? Should I use a rinse cycle? Should I pre rinse? Should I pre wash? Allow us to guide you.

Cloth nappies explained: Getting started with reusable nappies can be daunting, and learning the cloth nappy lingo will only help you so much. But which nappy does what? When should I use one type of cloth nappy over another? Why are there...

Why should I choose to use reusable menstrual pads? Is it difficult to wash and care for them? How much money will I really save if I switch to cloth sanitary pads? Below we give you the answers to the...

How to prevent nappy leaks This is one of the most common queries we receive at Summer Sweets Baby. How do I prevent a nappy leak? What have I done wrong? What can I do different next time? Was I...

Why use a Cloth Nappy? Every parent or guardian has a different motivation for using cloth nappies. Your rationale for wanting to use cloth nappies may be purely for environmental and sustainability reasons, however for many parents, the main reason...

What are washable wipes? What are cloth wipes? The term reusable wipes, washable wipes, reusable baby wipes, cloth baby wipes, and cloth wipes are completely interchangeable. Reusable baby wipes are simply cloths and fabrics you can use on your baby...

Sustainable living is a simple and practical philosophy that aims to reduce personal and societal excess waste by making positive changes, also known as eco-swaps, which help to counteract climate change and other negative environmental concerns. What is a sustainable...

Product Info for Alva Nappies Alva Baby are amongst the most popular and easy to use reusables available today. Despite being incredibly easy to use with strong poppers offering great adjustments and fits, they are also incredibly durable and economical....

HOW YOU SHOULD WASH AND DRY YOUR CLOTH NAPPIES Step 1 – How to wash cloth nappies Taking good care of your cloth nappies to ensure they last from birth to potty training with your baby, and indeed any more...

Cloth Nappies – Let’s discuss some misconceptions and myths. There are so many misconceptions and myths circulating about reusable cloth nappies, so we asked our customers for the ones they’ve heard most often. "They always leak so they have to...

Using Cloth Nappies at Night: How to get through the night with your little one while using night time nappies Every week our loyal customers ask us for advice and guidance, and one question really stands out amongst all other:...

A list of terms used by the Cloth Nappy Community We appreciate that the first foray into using cloth nappies on your little one is often confusing and in some cases simply overwhelming, but we have compiled a list of...

Why should I choose cloth nappies? Cloth v Disposable Nappies Each year in Ireland, 96 million disposable nappies will be dumped in landfills where they'll stay intact for centuries as they decompose. The very first disposable nappy which was introduced...

Why Should I Choose Cloth Nappies? Cloth nappies will save you a lot of money. This is an undisputed fact. Allow us to explain. Every parent or guardian has a different motivation for using cloth nappies. Your rationale for wanting...