Cloth Nappy Week 2012 is upon us and I am about to embark on a journey, pink cape and all, around the country to promote the use of…
Cloth nappies are fabulous. They look super cute, come in amazing designs and are soooo much better for the environment. I’ve used them with both of my girls…
This Baby article covers basic bathing and changing techniques that are tried and tested by midwives and mothers for bathing and changing your baby.
There seems to be a bewildering array of nappies or diapers available in NZ to choose from nowadays, so we’ve prepared a simple table for you that summarises…
Nappy rash is common in babies in New Zealand – find out about nappy rash, the causes, signs and symptoms. Plus advice on available treatment, remedies, and prevention…
There are many accessories that go with nappies. Check out this handy guide to nappy accessories to see what will be useful. Whether you are using disposables or…
Going natural with nappies in NZ reviews your options for natural nappies, natural wipes, wipes and natural washing powders. When it comes to choosing nappies (and all the…
Modern cloth nappies (re-usables) are convenient, cost effective and kind on the environment. We review the pros and cons of modern cloth nappies here. Re-usable, pre-shaped cloth nappies…
It will come as a surprise, but most parents have no idea that they should be scooping out the poop from their baby’s nappy and flushing it down…
Disposable nappies are the most convenient and popular with parents. We review disposable nappies, including their cost and impact on the environment.
The pros and cons of traditional square flat cloth nappies are reviewed in this article. Flat cloth nappies have been used successfully for centuries…they are cheap, gentle on the…
For a new parent choosing a nappy can be overwhelming, so we help you choose between traditional flat cloth nappies, disposable nappies, modern cloth nappies and natural nappies…
With all of the activity surrounding Real Nappy Week, it has caused me to think back to our “nappy days”, and all of the trauma and expense they…