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How and When You Should Strip Your Reusable Nappies
What Exactly Does Stripping Reusable Nappies Do? Stripping cloth nappies is a process of removing the build-up of oils, creams, and minerals from the fibres of the nappy. The build-up can make your cloth nappies less absorbent and may cause repelling issues...
Top 5 Reusable Products for New Parents and Babies
As a new parent, it can be overwhelming to navigate the world of baby products and figure out what is best for your family. One important decision to make is whether to use reusable or single-use products. While single-use products...
Why You Shouldn't Soak Your Cloth Nappies
Why You Shouldn't Soak Your Cloth Nappies Cloth nappies are a popular and eco-friendly option for parents, but many people make the mistake of soaking them before washing. This practice can actually harm the nappies and decrease their effectiveness. In this post,...
Why You Should Be Cleaning Your Washing Machine
Cleaning Your Washing Machine: Why It's Important and How to Do It If you're like most people, you probably don't give much thought to cleaning your washing machine. After all, it's there to clean your clothes, not the other way...
Cloth Nappy Shopping Guide
When you consider making the switch to using reusable nappies the terminology and research can seem a little bit daunting at first, and you may find yourself unsure with what you need to actually get started. Here at Summer Sweets...
The essential guide for using cloth nappies in childcare
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...
Types and Styles of Cloth Nappies and Accessories Explained
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...
A complete guide to getting started with Reusable Baby Wipes
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...
A list of terms used by the Cloth Nappy Community
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...