Rarpz One Size Pocket Nappy Review

Emma from Rarpz Designs was very kind to send me two of her gorgeous nappies and a pack of cotton reusable wipes.  One nappy from their Characters range with snuggly yellow minkee and a very cool "Prince Charming" cotton print panel across the back  and wings.  It also has a light blue inner which is a nice change from white.  The other nappy has smooth fluoro orange PUL - beautifully bright for happy and colourful nappy changes!
One of the best features of these nappies, in my mind, is that they are hand sewn, so you know you are getting quality workmanship, attention to detail and supporting a Mum and her family :)

Features:

Waterproof outer with different fabric and print options
Cuddly microfleece inner

OSFM with 3 snap up size settings (3.5 - 17+kg)

Option of Snaps or Velcro closure

Elasticised back pocket
Insert Stopper

Large square bamboo trifold soaker included
Reinforced tabs for durability

First Impressions:
Upon first inspection, these nappies are beautifully made with high quality materials. I love that there are so many different colour and fabric options, as well as the choice of velcro or snaps. They have an elasticised back pocket to keep the insert in place as well as an "insert stopper": a 2nd row of stitching at the front to keep the insert just below the top of the nappy to avoid leakage on tummy sleepers - ingenious!
The cotton wipes are un-dyed natural cotton with rainbow coloured edging.  They're not too thick, smooth on one side and terry on the other - perfect for sticky messes!

Size/Fit:

These Rarpz nappies are a good length and should fit to a good age.  Cross over snaps mean they will also fit a small bub (down to 3kg).  I was able to easily get a good fit on both my 7 month old and chubby 2 1/2 year old.  They are a trim fit nappy, which is great under all types of clothes.  I love that they come in either snaps or velcro - the velcro is great for getting a snug fit on a wriggly newborn, which snaps are perfect for older children with clever fingers who would prefer to run wild and nappy-free ;)

Absorbency:

The trifold soaker included with the nappy is generously sized and made up of 2 layers of  thirsty bamboo.  I didn't need to boost it for either of my girls, even my heavy wetting ChaCha which was a great bonus for me! 

Washing/Drying Time:
The nappies come apart easily for washing and the shells, like all pockets dry very quickly - the cotton and minkee taking just a little longer than the smooth PUL.  The bamboo boosters also dried quite quickly for a bamboo fabric an arvo in the sun or a day on the clothes horse inside.

Summary:
I've loved using these nappies and wipes on my girls.  They've been very reliable and super cute to boot!  I would definitely recommend them!

Cloth Nappies Explained

New to Cloth Nappies and completely overwhelmed?  I was too!  

The world of cloth nappies can be such a minefield - not only learning about the different types and how they all work, but fabrics, accessories, and caring for it all!  That's why I've decided to compile as much information as possible to help you as you're starting out.  Below is a list of all the topics I'll be covering.  There's already a lot of info on my Store Site Bumpy Buns so a lot of the links will go there to start with, but I'll also be updating and adding to it over the next little while. If I haven't answered your question, leave a comment below and I'll see if I can help you out :)


Getting Started

Why Use Cloth Nappies

Economics of Cloth Nappies - Cloth vs Disposables

Cloth Nappy Anatomy - explaining the different parts of a cloth nappy

Nappy Fabrics

Types of Cloth Nappies

Cloth Nappy-ing Accessories

Which Cloth Nappies For Me? - Choosing a cloth nappy system

Cloth Nappy Reviews

Shopping for Cloth Nappies

Getting Started Checklist


Using Cloth Nappies

Using Cloth Nappies

Laundry Time - Washing Cloth Nappies

Out and about with Cloth Nappies

Cloth Nappies at Night

Cloth Nappies and Daycare

Travelling with Cloth Nappies

Cloth Napies for Dad/grandparents

Avoiding Nappy Rash


Nappy FAQs

Tips & Tricks

Troubleshooting Leaks

Nappy Dictionary

Nappy Directory

I hope this helps you!  If I haven't answered your question, please leave a comment below and I'll get back to you as soon as I can :)
 

Cloth Nappy Anatomy - Definitions and Fabrics

Explaining the parts of a cloth nappy

 

Just started looking into cloth nappies?  It can be overwhelming and confusing.  So many abbreviations, so much lingo!  Well, hopefully this information will help you out a bit.

Any nappy consists of 3 layers and each layer is made from a fabric designed to perform a particular function.

Innermost Layer - Nappy Liner
Middle Layer - Absorbent Material
Outside Layer - Waterproof Material

NAPPY LINER
A liner is the layer in the nappy that sits closest to your baby's skin. It can be made of a washable fabric such as microfleece, polar fleece or suedecloth or a paper-like disposable material. It performs 2 functions in the nappy:

1. It makes cleaning up a breeze. A flushable liner 'catches' any solid matter that can then be simply dropped in the toilet. A washable liner is usually made of either polar fleece or micro fleece, both of which allow most solid waste to just roll off the fabric into the loo.

2. It keeps bub's bottom dry. Washable nappy liners are particularly good at wicking moisture away from your baby into the absorbent layers. They are also very soft, breathable and dry against your baby's skin. A nappy liner is a helpful but optional addition to your cupboard.

Note that fabric softener should not be used on washable liners as this clogs up the liner so that moisture will not pass through it.

Here are some instructions on how to make your own nappy liners.

THE ABSORBENT LAYER

Absorbers (Inserts)

The absorbent layer is the part of the nappy that absorbs liquid. It can either be:

• a fitted absorbent  layer, which is sewn into shape, such as the fitted nappy shown above
• an insert, sliding between the liner and waterproof layer, as in a pocket nappy
• or it can be a 'lay in' absorbent layer. This means that you simply lay the absorbent layer, usually a pad or folded square, inside a waterproof cover

Fabric softener should not be used on an absorbent layer.

The following materials are those that are most commonly used:

• Cotton Flannelette: This material makes a trim, cost effective nappy. It is the least absorbent of the materials used.
• Cotton Terry Toweling: This is the traditional material used for nappies. It is more absorbent than flannelette but does make a bulkier nappy. It can make a cost effective nappy depending on whether the cotton is organic or not.
• Hemp: Hemp is very absorbent and also very trim.
• Microfibre: Microfibre is an exceptionally absorbent material. Since it is so absorbent, it is questionable whether or not it should be directly against your baby's skin. It is therefore recommended to cover the microfibre with a liner. Microfibre is also very light, trim and quick drying. It is not a natural fibre.
• Bamboo: Bamboo is also an exceptionally absorbent and trim material . It also stays super soft after being washed and dried.

Boosters (Doublers, Extenders)
A booster is used to 'boost' the absorbency of a nappy and hence the length of time the nappy can be worn. It is a piece of material designed to sit snugly inside the nappy. A booster is especially useful for nighttime use and for use when you know that your baby's nappy can't be changed for a long time, on a long drive, for example.
Again fabric softener should not be used on boosters as they are an absorbent layer in the nappy.

THE WATERPROOF LAYER
Covers (Soakers)

The waterproof layer can either be sewn into the nappy, or can be purchased separately and used over the nappy - a cover. It is important to choose a waterproof layer that allows your baby's skin to breathe. The most common breathable waterproof fabrics are as follows:

1. Polarfleece or Microfleece or Acrylic. These fabrics are water resistent but not waterproof.They are useful as daytime covers when the baby is moving around and the nappy is changed frequently. If compressed (for example in a baby pouch), they may leak.

2. PUL (Polyurethane Laminate). Laminated and coated fabrics are very popular for use as a waterproof layer in a nappy. Regular fabrics are literally laminated which results in a fabric which is completely waterproof yet breathable.
PUL cannot be soaked in sanitizing solution as this affects the waterproof properties of the fabric. Exposure to vinegar or bleach has the same affect. PUL can be tumble dried on low for short periods of time, however it is a very quick drying fabric and  so it is usually unneccesary to tumble dry.

3. Wool.There are 2 types of woolen covers. A woven or felted wool fabric is used to make wrap style cover. Regular wool is used to make handknitted pull up covers (soakers).
Wool covers are most popular for night use. This is because it is a breathable, natural fibre. Since they neutralize odours and are usually used once a day, they can often be used for quite a few days (even a couple of weeks) before requiring a wash. As with fleece, they may leak if they are compressed.
Wool works best if it is lanolized. This is a very simple procedure that requires dissolving a small amount of wool fat (such as Lansinoh) in water, allowing it to cool to lukewarm, and then soaking the wool cover in the water for about half an hour. This is usually done after washing. Wool covers perform best with lanolizing but should still work without lanolizing.
Woven fabrics can usually be machine washed on a wool cycle. Handknitted soakers usually require handwashing. Wool should not be put in the clothes dryer.
You can get a free wool soaker pattern from:  Daisy Head Creations

PURCHASING NAPPY FABRICS/MATERIALS
Here are some great places to purchase fabric for cloth nappies.

Baby Beehinds Magicall All in One Cloth Nappy Review

About time for another nappy review, I think :) And next in line according to the votes is the Baby Beehinds All In One.  First up, I've got to say that these are one of my go to nappies when we go out and I want something cute and reliable. They're easy, trim, and I know that apart from the worst poo-plosions I don't have to worry about leaks.
Ok, so into the review.

Purple: small on 5mth old ~ Red: medium on 2yr old

Features:
PUL outer in smooth or minkee

Inner and pocket - excuse the bad lighting - it's not that stained! ;)

Micro suede inner
2 layers of microfibre sewn in with a pocket behind
 Bamboo booster included
Leg gussets
Velcro or snap closure
Sized S, M, L

First impressions: 
Great quality, as all Baby Beehinds products are.  Good thick PUL, strong elastic, soft minkee.  Gotta love 'em!  You don't see many nappies with leg gussets like these ones.  The leg elastic is in a little from the edge of the leg hole fabric creating a flared effect, like a flower around bub's leg.  That may sound a little strange, but it's saved my girls' clothes from escaping poop numerous times! ;)

Size/ Fit:
The best thing about sized nappies is the trim fit and lack of tummy bulk and these are no exception.  They're not the trimmest nappy around, but for the sake of reliability, I'll take the extra height and leg gussets any day!  The overlapping snaps allow for good tummy adjustment on a newborn, but I did find that the leg holes on the small took a little growing into, but that does also mean that my chubby 2 year old still squeezes into her mediums :) 

Absorbency:
The 4 layers of microfibre sewn into the nappy were enough for Cha Cha for the first couple of months, but now that she's almost 6 months she needs the included bamboo booster in her smalls.  She wets through almost anything, though, so I'm getting the feeling she might be a heavy wetter.  Lou Lou, on the other hand still only needs the included booster in her mediums even though she's now 2.  The mediums have a larger section of microfibre and a larger booster pad, but I'm wondering if Cha Cha might need more than that.


Washing/ Drying:
I love that there are only 2 pieces to wash and dry.  I turn mine inside out so that the sewn in microfibre gets a good wash and sees some sun, and hang them sideways or in the middle to save the leg elastic.  Because there are 4 layers sewn in they do take a little longer to dry, but not much longer than a bamboo trifold.

 Summary:
These really are one of my favourite nappies.  I got mine second hand and they're still going strong and wearing really well.  Most of mine are minkee with snaps, but I do sometimes wish they were velcro when bub's wriggling round on the table :)

Nappying my Newborn - Prefolds, Fitteds & Covers

Intro:
In my stash of Newborn Nappies, the majority (and the ones that I use the most) are 2 piece systems - prefolds or fitteds with a separate cover. I prefer these for a couple of reasons:

• They're cheap,
• Interchangeable
• More realiable (2 layers of leak protection)
• Good fit / less bulky
• Less to wash when the cover doesn't need changing
• Prefolds can be re-used as boosters in larger nappies

There are also a few cons though:

• They can be fiddly - hard to get both pieces on properly when bub is wriggling
• Disposing of the soggy nappy
 

Features:
Prefolds
I've been using Hemp Babies Little Weeds and the Peapods Bamboo trifold boosters as my prefolds, which I fold into a triangle and put in the cover. (see pictures). I also have some proper cotton prefolds (with the thicker middle third, but find them more bulky and less absorbent)

Hemp Babies Prefold & Weehuggers Cover

To get a nice fit around the legs and create a bit of a poo-pocket, I roll the sides in a bit at the arrows.  Since Cha Cha is still quite small, I can fastened them at the front with a snappi. I like doing it this way because they are trimmer and fit more snugly around the legs, leaving less room for leaks onto the cover, but I often find that as I go to put the cover on, she wriggles and it all comes apart, so I sometimes end up just wrapping it around her and putting the cover on as tight as I can to hold it in place :s

 I've found that already at 8 weeks, I'm needing to boost my Hemp Babies, but the Peapods are still lasting the distance.  I'm boosting them with the bamboo boosters from the small Baby Beehinds Magicalls (All In Ones)  and Pikapu microfibre boosters.

Fitteds:

Geobels

I managed to find some Geobels Fitteds second hand on Used Nappies and I really like them. They are bamboo terry fabric and come with a little booster. The wings are quite long and overlap across the front and I use a snappi to keep them in place and then the front of the nappy folds down over the top, to give a great adjustable fit. They are a little bulkier than a (snappi-ed) prefold and take a bit longer to dry but are very absorbent, rarely leak and aren't as fiddly to put on.

Bum Cheeks make a newborn prefold that I also love - bamboo fleece, with a snap in booster and snap closure - they fit really nicely and hold quite a lot - haven't had any leaks yet.

Thirsties Fab Fitted

While I'm here, let me quickly tell you about the Thirsties Fab Fitteds as well. They're made of microfibre wich and extra layer sewn in the centre and fasten with velcro - I have the small size and they're still a little big for Cha Cha, but I loved them on Lou Lou and almost ditched the rest of my stash and bought a whole set. The thing I love about microfibre on little bubs is that it's so lovey and squishy even when it's wet - not solid like bamboo - it seems so much more comfy :) 
UPDATE:  At 9 weeks they're fitting quite well and I still love them!

I also have a 2 tots Bots but they're still a bit big... more on those later


Covers:

Thirsties X Small (and gussets), Thirsties Size 1, Baby Beehinds, Imse Vimse, Pikapu, Weehuggers

I have so many - all PUL some velcro and some snaps

Thirsties Size XSmall and Size 1 - lovely thin stretchy PUL and soft elastic. Velcro closure. Double Gussets. The Size 1 has sizing snaps and the other doesn't, cute colours and prints.

Baby Beehinds Newborn - PUL sandwiched between 2 layers of polyester to protect the PUL coating (good quality!) and wide leg elastic, Strong velcro closure. Cute colours, prints and minkee! Although this one doesn't have double gussets, the wider ealastic makes a good, comfy fit around the legs.

Imse Vimse Organic Cotton Premmie - PUL with organic cotton outer (the PUL side of the polyester is sandwiched between the layers so the PUL isn't exposed.  Lovely and gentle, with wide wings, elasticised waist and velcro closure.  Great fit right from the beginning. Double Gussets

Pikapu Newborn & Blueberry Mini Coverall - These 2 are very similar, the Blueberry is slightly bigger.  They are the same style as the Thirsties with sizing snaps, but not quite as thin and stretchy -  stretchy PUL, velcro closure, sizing snaps, double gusset.

Weehuggers - snap closure, double gussets, gorgeous prints! This one has an inner flap at the front and back to tuck the prefold into, which keeps it nicely in place, however, if used with a fitted it gets soggy.

Bum Cheeks Newborn - PUL with snap closure. A little bigger leg holes, was too big over my prefolds at 5wks, but fits better now (8wks)  3 snaps on each wing to combat wing droop.

I like and use them all, but prefer the softer , stretchier ones - they seem more comfy. Generally, the thinner the cover the stretchier it is and therefore it's easier to fit and seem more comfy, but if the laminate layer is exposed, it could potentially deteriorate quicker. Although, because these are only used for a few months, that shouldn't be too much of a problem.

I find the velcro is heaps easier to fasten on a small and wriggly bub, but it can sometimes rub on their tummy, which must be unpleasant.

The sizing snaps are handy and make the cover use-able for longer, but add bulk and warp the leg holes a bit.

Double gussets are ingenious and fit so beautifully snug around the legs!  A definite must for keeping in newborn poo-plosions!

Summary:
So, as you can probably tell, I'm having a hard time picking my favourites, I love the trimness of the hemp prefolds with the Imse Vimse cover, but the asorbency and fit of the Geobels with the soft thirsties covers is great for longer periods.

As I mentioned before they can be fiddly, which is annoying especially in the middle of the night, and I've also found it slightly more tricky to dispose of the soggy nappy. I use mainly pockets on my 21mth old, Lou Lou, and when I change her, I just roll them up and fasten the wings together, so I have a nice parcel to put to the side (or on the floor!) while I dress her. But with these, when I re-use the cover, I have a soggy prefold to deal with. I have been hanging a wet bag off the corner of my change table and putting them in there, but an icecream bucket would be another option. Or I could use a clean cover for each change, and then after I take the nappy to the laundry, I could bring the cover back and load it with another prefold, ready for the next change. This would give the cover time to air and would make the next change easier... I like this idea - I'm going to have to try it :)

So they're my thoughts on my collection of prefolds, fitted nappies and covers. Let me know if you have any questions :) Or leave a comment and let me know how you nappy your newborn. Which nappies are your favourites?

Camping with Cloth Nappies - Eco–Disposable Pads

I haven't done heaps of camping, but enough to know that a garbage bag full of dirty nappies, sitting in the sun stinks! This time we're camping with 2 in nappies, one a newborn, so with the number of nappies doubled, if not tripled, it was time to try out cloth!

Since we were camping in a national park rather than a caravan park, I opted for Eco-disposables as we wouldn't have any washing facilities close by. I took a collection of nappy covers and pocket nappies to use as All In Twos (AI2s) and a packet each of small and medium Eenee Flushable Pads.
The beauty of these pads is they're completely biodegradable as well as compost-able and flushable, so no matter where you are there is a way to get rid of them. In our camp area there was a composting toilet and the parks and wildlife guys who came to clean them were happy for me to put the used pads in there when I told them they were biodegradable. (They were really pleased that I checked with them too.) And when we went out for the day, I was able to flush them in the toilet or, if we were somewhere that didn't have a toilet at all, I could dig a hole & buried them (usually when I did my own business) or take them back to camp & put them in the toilet there. I guess I could have probably put them in the fire too, but would probably like to do a little more research before making it a habit. It couldn't be any worse than burning plastic or disposable nappies, though - which I've seen done before!
NOTE: The Eenee instructions say to rip them half length ways before disposing. My guess is, this makes them easy to flush (less likely to block the loo) & exposes the inside for quicker biodegrading.

I found this system worked well and I felt good about the lack of waste (& stink) I was making :) I had a plastic grocery bag that kept the used pads in between trips to the loo & kept that in a wet bag to keep the stinkies at bay. If I'd thought of it before i left, i could also have used the Eenee biodegradable disposable nappy bags. I was surprised how well the pads worked inside the covers. I expected the covers to get messy quicker, especially, with my newborn, but they were very absorbent & contained the mess well.

The main disadvantages I found were having to deal with the soggy pads and then dirty hands and soiled covers. Since I normally use pocket nappies, I'm used to being able to roll them up & carry them to the laundry without getting my hands too dirty, although, since I started using some All In Twos, as well as prefolds/fitteds & covers on my newborn, I've had to deal with soggy boosters more & it's not really the end of the world. We usually had a bucket of dish washing water handy or I'd use my hand sanitizer.
With the dirty covers, since we were only there a few days, I just kept them in a double layered (Baby Beehinds) wet bag until we got home, but if we were there longer I could easily have rinsed and dried them & either used them again or taken them home for a proper wash.
The other thing to take into consideration is the cost. The pads are around 60c each for a small and 80c for the mediums, so a little more than a good quality disposable, but for the sake of the environment and my sanity, I think it's worth it. If we were staying longer or at a caravan park, I'd probably choose pocket nappies with microfibre boosters and use the laundry facilities or a nearby laundromat, just to save my purse that little bit more.
But all up, in a similar situation, I'd definitely use the Eenee Eco-disposable nappy pads again, in fact, I think I will... This coming weekend :)

Have you taken your cloth nappies camping before? I'd love to hear what you used & how you found it!

Peapods One Size (OSFM) Pocket Cloth Nappy Review

Peapods OSFM (One-Size-Fits-Most) Pocket / AI2 (All-In-Two)

Features:
PUL outer, stay-dry microfleece inner.
Bamboo tri-fold insert topped with microfleece for use as a snap in (All-In-Two) booster
Unique slide on leg elastic for size adjustment with 4 marked sizes.
2 rows of snaps for separate leg and waist adjustment.
Comes in a range of colours, and one print (swirl).
Very reasonably priced!

First Impressions:
At first glance this nappy looks identical to the original Sized Peapods Pocket Nappy, but once you open it up, you see that it's different.  I love the idea of the adjustable leg elastic - it takes away the bulk from the front of the nappy - and along with being able to use it as a pocket or AI2 makes this one of the most customisable nappies I've come across.  I'm just wondering if the slide will move in the wash - I don't want to have to re-adjust it every time.
UPDATE: The slides stay put just fine :)

Design:
So let me explain the design in more detail.  It starts out as a normal pocket nappy with a trifold bamboo booster.  There is an opening in both the front and back to make for easy insertion (pic 1).  The bamboo booster is topped with microfleece (just the top 1/3 when folded) and equipped with snaps so it can also be snapped into place at the front of the nappy for use as an AI2 (pic 3).  When not used as an AI2, a layer of microfleece covers the snaps, so they don't irritate bub (pic 2).
Right near the snaps there is also a slide on the leg elastic which can be pulled up or down to tighten or loosen the leg elastic and at the same time the rise of the nappy.  XS,S,M, L are marked on the elastic so you can easily make both sides the same (pic 4). 

Size/ Fit: 
With 4 size settings, and separate leg and waist adjustment, you should be able to get this nappy to fit most bubs.  I reckon on an older/taller child it might become a little hipster though - it doesn't seem as long in the rise as some of my others.
It fits my 18mth old very nicely on Medium so she's got a bit of growing room yet. She's a little chubby, but there's still plenty of room.


Absorbency:
The tri-fold absorber is 2 thick layers of bamboo - lovely and soft but holds a lot of wee :)

Washing/ Drying Time:
Easy to pull apart and wash.  The covers dry in no time at all and the boosters take a full day in the sun (not that we get a full day of sun that often here :))  I guess that's the bonus about AI2 and pocket systems - you can buy extra boosters and re-use the covers while the others are drying.

Other Comments:
I'm looking forward to seeing how this fits on my newborn - only 6 weeks to go! - I reckon it'll be one of the earlier fitting One-Size nappies.  The quality of material seems good, although I think I personally prefer micro-suede to microfleece as an inner layer - my micro-suede nappies don't seem to have stained as easily, but that might be coincidence :)

UPDATE: I had this nappy on Cha Cha at 5wks and 4kgs. It fit her nicely on the XS setting both around her legs & tummy. The trifold bamboo insert seemed like overkill at that stage, a Peapods night booster would probably have been enough, but the nappy still wasn't too bulky for an OSFM. There was a bit of excess material at the front, but it didn't affect how well it worked. It was nice to be able to make the legs fit exactly right and still be able to snap the tummy to fit right too.

Summary: 
 I really like this nappy so far!   I love how customisable it is and it's very practical for Tassie weather.  The price is also very reasonable! I'd definitely recommend it!

The Beginnings of Bumpy Buns...

The Beginnings of Bumpy Buns ...

 Cloth Nappies in Australia.

My name is Sharon and I am in the depths of cloth nappies where ever I look. Managing 4 cloth nappy websites, doing cloth nappy parties as well as answering cloth nappy emails and telephone calls with advice and ideas.


How did it all begin? Well let me tell you........



I had one child who was completely in disposable nappies. Something inside me told me that it wasn't right but at that point in time it was all I could manage and besides, every body else was using them!


When I had my second baby I started out putting her in disposables too. But then I began to go through a real 'green' time when she was about 8months old. I was trying to reduce my waste amongst other things in my lifestyle. I kept carrying this bag of disposable nappies out to the bin each day and I knew there must be a better way. I decided to give cloth a try. I already had some terry squares and a few pilchers that a few good natured people had given to me. I put them on my baby and after she did her first poo, I think my words were,


"You have GOT to be joking!"


I lasted only a few days with traditional terry squares and that idea was done with.


Shortly afterwards I was wandering through Target when I saw some Eenee flushable disposable nappy pads and some Eenee pants to put them in. I was amazed that I hadn't heard of them before. I bought them and I was sold. I took them to my playgroup and held them up at 'messages time' to show everyone else what I had found.


Target was a bit inconvenient to me, I wanted to buy them from Woolworths or Coles or something. I was sure one supermarket must have them. I called Kuver Designs (the makers of Eenees) and asked them where I could get their pads.


"Do you live near Atarmon?" they said.

"No" I said.


Apparently Target were no longer stocking them and Atarmon was my next closest supplier (about half an hour away). So much for a supermarket having them!


It was then that I decided I would stock their products so that other people in the area would be able to get them too. I suddenly became aware of the cloth nappy world that was in existence.


I continued to use Eenees (both disposable and cloth) and then I registered my business Bumpy Buns when my 3rd child was born. I started with a bag of used Fluffies nappies on her that I picked up at a garage sale for $20. I then continued to try lots of nappy products, finally deciding on a product range for Bumpy Buns of those I thought were the best and I believed that the company was in a secure position to continually supply them. I opened an ebay store and a website.

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Bumpy-Buns

http://www.bumpybuns.com.au/







And I began doing nappy parties in Sydney.


However, of all the nappy systems I tried, nothing suited me completely. From previously knowing nothing at all I had now become quite the coniseur of cloth nappies. I wanted something that I could put on both of my girls (newborn and 2 year old), that could support cloth pads most of the time but could also support Weenees Flushable Pads when I needed disposables. I wanted them to look cute and be easy to use. With these ideas and the help of my sister-in-law, AllStar Wraps were born.

These were perfect for me (and my sister-in-law). We were SO happy with them we thought that other people might be happy with them too. And so far it seems that they are! I wanted them to have a seperate identity to Bumpy Buns and so I created a website for them alone.


http://www.allstarwraps.com/

Here's my newborn when she was a bit older wearing her AllStar Wrap.


That's 3 websites now. You'd think I'd be done. But not yet!


Ebay stopped allowing the selling of used nappies. Yet I had started my third child on used nappies and was grateful for that opportunity. I now had customers contacting me asking where they might be able to sell the cloth nappies they had bought from me earlier as their children were now toilet trained. I started searching for them but I couldn't find anything totally suitable. So I decided that this was another way I could help out and support the cloth nappy world!


So, just recently Used Nappies .com.au was created. A free service for the selling and giving away of cloth nappies and cloth nappying related products.





The response to this new site has been overwhelming. It seems that there really was a hole that needed to be filled and this site has helped to fill it.




And this is where we are up to now. I just received an email to list another nappy on Used Nappies .com.au while I've been writing this blog. I've just taken a couple of orders from my Bumpy Buns website just prior to writing this blog and I've been creating listings on Ebay today.
And even earlier today I was sewing some AllStar Wraps for stock.



I love cloth nappies. I feel good about myself when I put them on my children and see how comfortable and good they look. I feel great about the money I'm saving. And I feel like I'm contributing to a healtheir world. Not only that, but I'm helping other parents to have these same positive feelings in their life. I've never known anyone to love their disposable nappies, but I never run out of people who have a passion for their cloth nappies.





And now my new business venture is Earthy Girls - Cloth Menstrual Pads!