Waste Free with Kate Blog

Now this is an interesting topic.  Most people I start this conversation with are initially grossed out by the word’s reusable and menstrual being used in the same sentence. 

The funny thing is that it has only been since the late 1800’s  that a disposable version of a menstrual pad has been available.  But before then women had to deal with is in many different ways, which I am not going to get into to much detail.

The information I provide below is general advice that is from brands and care instructions but if you need more there are places you can find more info listed at the bottom of the article or visit the Clean Cloth Nappies Website

Many of us would become green if we had time but most people view sustainable living as an alternative way of life so it could be quite time consuming to live like that... Whatever!!!!

What Is Bedwetting And How To Treat It

Bedwetting (or nocturnal enuresis) happens when urine is passed unintentionally during sleep. In kids, wetting the bed occurs because of several reasons:

The average age for a child to be fully toilet trained in New Zealand is the highest it's ever been at around three years. But, for those who have the time and inclination, it can be done much earlier. Whether you're using cloth or disposable nappies; earlier toilet training will help reduce your impact on the environment.

Buying cloth nappies can be daunting and confusing, there isn't one nappy that suits every baby and family and it's a big investment. For this reason, hiring nappies is becoming more and more popular.

Today cloth nappies look exactly like a disposable but the only difference is that you throw them in the washing machine instead of the rubbish bin.

What will you need?

Newborns are generally changed 7-10 times per day but as the baby gets older, the changes will become less frequent so you will need less nappies.

The best place to start is getting a few trial packs from different brands. Once you know what you like, you can add to it.

Confused about all of the accessories and products available for cloth nappies?  This is a great place to get an overview of what you do and don't need and what it all means.

The obvious advantage of birth-to-potty sized nappies is that parent’s only need to buy one set of nappies. There is no doubt that this makes them extremely convenient.

Not sure where to start and how to decide which nappies are best for your baby?

No Nappies is the thing! This concept is all about meeting the toileting needs of our tiny babies and accessing their ability to communicate and meeting their toileting needs in the present moment.