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Reusable Nappy Week 2023

Cloth nappies and where to start! Freebies, offers, support and advice. Hire a kit, try before you buy or purchase in our non profit eco store.

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Cloth Wipe Comparison

Cloth Wipe Comparison

Which wipes are the best? What is the difference? Here we have a comparison of six popular wipes including grovia, tots bots, cheeky wipes and more…

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How to start Cloth Nappies

How to start Cloth Nappies

Wondering where to start with cloth nappies? Tried Google? As a newbie to cloth, it can be very overwhelming. Here I shall try and help break it down. There are essentially two main parts to cloth: something waterproof and…

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Cloth Nappy Hospital Bag

Cloth Nappy Hospital Bag

Cloth nappies in hospital…

If you are planning a hospital birth and are wanting to cloth nappy, here is some information you may find useful. Firstly, don’t panic…

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How do I wash cloth nappies?

How do I wash cloth nappies?

Had a browse, hung out in groups and seen a dozen different recommendations?

We know the feeling! So, why is that? Well, the short story is that there are no fixed washing instructions because no single machine behaves…

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Lockdown stole my Baby

Lockdown stole my Baby

I was pregnant and nobody saw. I had a baby and nobody knew. The quickest time that will ever pass, the moments that will never come back, the memories that cannot be replaced. I am not grateful. I am sad. I am anxious. I am depressed. I am alone.

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Cloth Nappy Hospital Bag

Cloth Nappy Hospital Bag

Cloth nappies in hospital…

If you are planning a hospital birth and are wanting to cloth nappy, here is some information you may find useful. Firstly, don’t panic…

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Passionately P’d Off

Passionately P’d Off

Language warning! I wanted to run a business that supports parents with evidence based research to offer in a way that empowers you to make an informed choice…

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What is a Pelvic Tilt?

What is a Pelvic Tilt?

A pelvic tilt is important, and also a bit of a holy grail in the world of babywearing! Read here about hip health, safe babywearing and how to…

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When can I back carry?

When can I back carry?

The simple and not simple answer is: it depends. Are you new to babywearing? If so, as a consultant, I would err on the side of caution and recommend waiting until your child can sit unaided. Why not 6 months, that’s what social media says?

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Slings & Caesarean’s

Slings & Caesarean’s

We are asked a lot about carrying after having a caesarean section and there is no fixed answer. Some women feel ready to be on their feet within days, others take much longer. The most important thing is to not rush your body.

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Babywearing in Winter

Babywearing in Winter

Top tips for babywearing in winter is a common request in temperatures like these. It’s currently -2 where we are! Slings are like layers of clothing…

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