Be in the loop for current giveaways!

This is a monthly post that will pop up where you can let others know about current giveaways – as it is nice to share the cloth love around. Karma and all that, if you don’t win, the next best person to win is your friend, and by sharing them around, even more cloth nappy competitions will pop up!

In the comments section below you will see replies about currently open contests, giveaways and lucky draws in which you have the opportunity to WIN a modern cloth nappy!

Visit the site for all the entry details, and good luck!

Here at My Green Nappy, we support modern cloth nappy retailers by a couple of regular giveaways – the 100 Green Promise Nappies Initiative (a seasonal giveaway starting this winter) and by the Green Nappy Kits – a giveaway that relates to participation around My Green Nappy – most posts have a question – answer it, you may be qualifying for a new cloth nappy at the same time!

A pocket nappy – the goal of this article is to clarify for you what the term ‘pocket’ nappy means, and to introduce you to some of the cloth nappy shops who offer these adjustable and quick drying pocket nappies.

These nappy retailers and nappy makers have been asked to describe the pocket nappy for you in their own way, depending on the time thay had available to contribute when I asked; you’ll see quick, concise definitions as well as detailed explanations that reveal more about the composition of the nappy fabrics, materials and designs. I am certain you will discover everything you need to know about them in their brief or detailed descriptions – I did! Once you know, pop over and look at their pocket nappies with your enhanced understanding of the features and benefits of the pocket nappy.

Your Nappy Doula’s explain Pocket Nappies for you in a variety of ways…

Kyra from Bubbalooba:

Pocket nappies have a removable absorbent insert, which helps the nappy dry a lot faster! They do require a tiny bit of extra work, as you need to stuff the nappies after every wash, and remove the insert before washing, but these are my preferred nappy just for the quick drying time.

Rebecca from Bean Sprout Bubba:

An outer waterproof shell sewn to an inner stay-dry liner, with an opening (pocket!) in the front or back of the nappy to slip in some absorbent fabric (insert)

Lara from Extremely Nappies:

Pocket nappies are the best: they tick all the boxes. I won’t use anything else! All I make at Extremely Nappies is pocket nappies. They go on as easy as disposables, as they are the same shape and they fasten with top quality velcro. They have a staydry inner that goes against baby’s bum, so fluids pass through into the middle. In the pocket there are removable absorbent inserts which come out for washing and therefore dry much, much faster than if they were sewn in. On the outside is a layer of breathable, waterproof material, to keep baby’s clothes dry. It’s covered with a funky cotton print so they look good!

I use 2 types of material for absorbent boosters (or inserts): microfiber and bamboo (or hemp). This is a popular combination, here’s why: microfiber soaks up fast, like a sponge, holding 7 times its weight in water, but just as if you sat on a sponge, the water would squeeze out. So it needs another material to hold that water, to lock it in, so to speak. Hemp and bamboo absorb 3 times their weight in water, and don’t release it under compression. They are much trimmer than cotton, so baby’s nappy isn’t too bulky, and they’re environmentally friendly crops, grown without chemicals. They are also anti bacterial and anti fungal. How cool is that?

The legs are elasticised to contain any mess, yet covered with soft microfleece or suedecloth to protect baby’s skin. The velcro ensures the nappies go easy on, easy off, and Extremely Nappies have laundering tabs that let you fold the velcro securely shut, so it won’t snag in the wash. They are also double sided, meaning the velcro tabs can cross over, to fit really tiny waists. The pocket is simply an opening at the back, where you insert the boosters into the shell (stuff the nappy). This is a major design advantage, because you can choose how much absorbency to use. For overnight or older toddlers with big bladders, you can add an extra booster (or any soaking material you like). The great thing about removable boosters is that the nappy dries in 3 parts, which takes several hours, instead of several days.

Extremely Nappies are also One Size Fits All, because if you invest in nappies they should fit to toilet training, without you having to buy bigger ones later. Some pocket nappies have snaps to change adjust “rise” – I found snaps an annoyance on other nappies, so always left them undone (on the biggest setting) and they worked just fine on a newborn. So I designed these without snaps, and they fit from 3.5 kg to 15 kgs- they’ll just look a bit bigger on a tiny baby than a toddler.

Nicole from Krap Katchers:

Pocket Nappies are just that, pockets! You can truly customize the nappy to suit your baby’s needs by stuffing the pocket with however many absorbent inserts desired. Pocket Nappies are also extremely quick drying as you can pull them completely apart and have them ready to go again in no time!

Now you know exactly what a pocket nappy is and the best features and benefits of this style of modern nappies.

To summarise this series of articles about the meaning of the various nappy styles, Amy of WeePantz clarifies the main components of modern nappies, to reassure you that it is actually easy to choose the nappy style that suits your lifestyle, baby and budget:

Essentially, all nappies are comprised of similar components, remembering this helps us to not get confused when looking at new brands or styles of nappies.

The main components of a nappy are:

1. Absorbency (whether it be sewn in on an AIO, Stuffed in a pocket or the entire nappy in a fitted or a flat or a prefold)

2. Waterproofing (covers, PUL layers, woollen soakers etc)

3. Stay Dry Layer (flushable or washable liners, or the microfleece/suedecloth layer in a nappy)

4. Fastening (Velcro, snappis and snaps)

When we remember that, I think its easy to figure out what a nappy needs to have in it, and how we want our nappy system to work. For example if you want it all in one you get an AIO, if you don’t mind attaching stuff, then you can look into other options like pockets, AI2’s, fitteds etc. A parent can decide what is right for them rather than being confused by all the options available.

Thank you to My Green Nappy’s Sponsoring Partners:

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If you are just visiting for the first time today, and have found something new in this article, be sure to register & receive My Green Nappy Guide, you’ll be both relieved and excited at the things you will discover!

A question to you about pocket nappies:

Which brands of pocket nappies do you have in your stash?

What do you prefer about pocket nappies?

Does your tot get frustrated about communicating? Tanties beginning? Perhaps you want to help them to communicate as soon as possible so you can feed that growing mind? Make a connection; feel that thrill of non verbal communication… What if you had simple signs and gestures for safety situations?

Hot! Stop! Gentle!

The Toddler Interpreter is a resource you can explore:

Click to find out more about the Toddler Interpreter resources...

Baby Sign Language

Simple Baby Sign Language can help your baby tell you what they want and when they want it.

Baby Sign Language provides a way for your baby to communicate instead of crying…

Baby Sign Language helps to reduce the frustration of those pre-verbal years – for both you and your baby…

Download your Free Baby Sign Language Chart and get started today!

No prior experience with Sign Language required.

Toddler Interpreter® Baby Sign Language is specifically for 6 to 30 month old babies.

]]> http://www.mygreennappy.org/2010/08/have-you-heard-about-the-toddler-interpreter/feed/ 0 http://www.mygreennappy.org/2010/08/cloth-nappy-information-session-in-frankston-victoria/ http://www.mygreennappy.org/2010/08/cloth-nappy-information-session-in-frankston-victoria/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:05:43 +0000 Charndra http://www.mygreennappy.org/?p=8151 Darlings Downunder hold regular Cloth Nappy Info Sessions around Melbourne to help people learn a little bit more about cloth, feel more confident in their decisions and grab some bargains too!

Info sessions are FREE and absolutely casual – turn up when it suits you, ask all the questions you like, and then explore, touch and see a huge range of cloth nappies in real life!

The next session is on Saturday 25 September between 10am – 1pm in FRANKSTON at Southern Lights Church Hall, 20 McCormicks Rd, Skye, Frankston.

For further information visit www.darlingsdownunder.com.au or email Fiona and Catherine at admin@darlingsdownunder.com.au.

Nighttime Nappies – the goal of this article is to clarify for you what you need to know about night time nappies, without any doubt, and to introduce you to some of the cloth nappy shops who offer reusable cloth night nappies.

Your Nappy Doula’s explain Reusable Night Nappies for you in a variety of ways…

Rebecca from Bean Sprout Bubba:

A specialised super-absorbent nappy designed for night time use, mainly for babies who sleep through the night, or for big wetters where regular nappies would not have enough absorbency to last the night. These are usually in the fitted nappy style which requires a separate cover (usually wool or fleece) over it, but there are a few nappy makers who make them as all in ones or as pocket nappies.

Lara from Extremely Nappies:

Night Nappies are nappies that can hold 13 hours of wetness. Extremely Nappies are pocket nappies with a waterproof outer shell, so you can customise the absorbency for day or night. They don’t require a cover. As nighttime nappies, they are sold in plain colours with 3 inserts. I use 3 types of material for absorbent boosters (or inserts): microfiber and bamboo (or hemp). This is a popular combination because microfiber soaks up fast, like a sponge, holding 7 times its weight in water, but just as if you sat on a sponge, the water would squeeze out. So it needs another material to hold that water, to lock it in, so to speak. Hemp and bamboo absorb 3 times their weight in water, and don’t release it under compression. Put them together with microfiber, and you have a very absorbent nappy that holds in the fluid despite the pressure of a sleeping child. Hemp and bamboo are also much trimmer than cotton, so baby’s nappy isn’t too bulky, and they’re environmentally friendly crops, grown without chemicals. They are also anti bacterial and anti fungal.

Extremely Nappies have enough room inside the pocket to stuff A LOT of absorbent material, so you can always add more if the need arises. You could buy extra boosters (at $4 each), or stuff the nappies with anything else you like (old hand towels, for instance). The boosters in Extremely Nappies are made for optimal absorbency and faster drying: the thirsty microfiber folds to a pad of 4 layers (and unfolds for fast drying). The bamboo boosters are thick 420gsm fleece in 2 layers, sized to fit the wet zone. The hemp boosters are longer than bamboo, folding to 4 layers, unfolding for fast drying. Using all 3, your cloth night nappy would have a total of 10 layers of absorbent material, working together to suck up wetness and lock it in behind the waterproof PUL. The versatility of a pocket nappy means you can use these night nappies in the day with just 2 boosters, and they’ll be trim fitting.

The legs are elasticised to contain any mess, yet covered with soft microfleece or suedecloth to protect baby’s skin. The velcro ensures the nappies go easy on, easy off, and Extremely Nappies have laundering tabs that let you fold the velcro securely shut, so it won’t snag in the wash. They are also double sided, meaning the velcro tabs can cross over, to fit really tiny waists. Extremely Nappies are also One Size Fits All, because if you invest in nappies they should fit to toilet training, without you having to buy bigger ones later. They fit from 3.5 kg to 15 kgs- they’ll just look a bit bigger on a tiny baby than a toddler.

Nicole of Krap Katchers:

Nighttime nappies designed especially to cater for the longer wear time and to avoid compression leaks that sleep time brings. They also prevent you from having to wash your babies sheets everyday as night nappies last the whole night, not just a couple of hours!

Now you know exactly what a cloth nighttime nappy is and the best features and benefits of this style of modern nappies.

To summarise this series of articles about the meaning of the various nappy styles, Amy of WeePantz clarifies the main components of modern nappies, to reassure you that it is actually easy to choose the nappy style that suits your lifestyle, baby and budget:

Essentially, all nappies are comprised of similar components, remembering this helps us to not get confused when looking at new brands or styles of nappies.

The main components of a nappy are:

1. Absorbency (whether it be sewn in on an AIO, Stuffed in a pocket or the entire nappy in a fitted or a flat or a prefold)

2. Waterproofing (covers, PUL layers, woollen soakers etc)

3. Stay Dry Layer (flushable or washable liners, or the microfleece/suedecloth layer in a nappy)

4. Fastening (Velcro, snappis and snaps)

When we remember that, I think its easy to figure out what a nappy needs to have in it, and how we want our nappy system to work. For example if you want it all in one you get an AIO, if you don’t mind attaching stuff, then you can look into other options like pockets, AI2’s, fitteds etc. A parent can decide what is right for them rather than being confused by all the options available.

Thank you to My Green Nappy’s Sponsoring Partners:

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If you are just visiting for the first time today, and have found something new in this article, be sure to register & receive My Green Nappy Guide, you’ll be both relieved and excited at the things you will discover!

A question to you about your search for the best Nighty Nite Nappy:

Which brands of nighttime nappies are the BEST cloth night nappies?

What features or materials do you prefer in cloth night nappies?

I’ve been collecting nappy cake images for a while now to show you a wide range of nappy cake styles and makers. These are popular gifts for baby showers and new arrival gifts. They combine cloth or (often) disposable nappies with other useful or pretty baby items as an attractive and eye-catching gift idea.

You’ll find nappy cakes come in ‘tiers’ of one, two, three or four, all presented prettily, even made personal with baby’s name.

Let’s have a look at a range of baby cakes; the images will take you to the online shop where they or a similar nappy cake is available.

 

- MODERN CLOTH MINI TRENDS -
What’s popular, fashionable and trending in the world of modern cloth? Modern Cloth Mini Trends regularly explores a different area. You’ll see One-Of-A-Kind (IOAK) ‘Show off’ nappies, workhorse and stash filler nappies. Plus you’ll see other types of modern cloth – for a visual overview of Aussie and Kiwi WAHM’s.
See More Modern Cloth Mini Trends…

A question for you about these Beautiful Nappy Cakes:

What would you like to receive in a nappy cake?