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Is my baby more likely to get nappy rash with reusable nappies?

How does using cotton help the environment?

Do cloth nappies leak?

Cotton nappies are so bulky!

What do you do when your newborn has liquid poo?

Dirty nappies are smelly to leave around

Will my baby be 'dry' quicker as a result of using Real Nappies?

I have heard there are Health Implications from the heat build-up in disposables. Is there any truth in this?

Q: Is my baby more likely to get nappy rash with reusable nappies?
A: Research has shown that baby's wearing cloth nappies are no more susceptible to nappy rash than wearers of disposables. In fact baby's in reusable nappies may be less likely to develop nappy rash as parents are more aware of when to change the cloth nappy and how well to cleanse the entire nappy area.

Q. How does using cotton help the environment?
A: By using cotton you contribute nothing to the landfill problems. Raw sewerage should not be disposed of in household rubbish, by using liners and flushing them down the toilet ensures sewerage stays where it belongs and can be treated properly

Q. Do cloth nappies leak?
A. Real Nappies when put on correctly, follow our tips to get maximum absorbency: - Always use the correct size for your baby. There should be no gaps around the leg holes. Ensure velcro is fastenened so the wrap is snug around your baby. - Use the correct nappy fold . - Ensure all the cloth nappy pad and liner is inside the wrap - Wash your reusable nappies before use as this will fluff up the absorbency - Do not use fabric softener or bleaching agents on the wraps or nappy pads as this damages the waterproofness.

Q. Cotton nappies are so bulky!
A. Cotton nappies are no bulkier than a full disposable. Remember cloth nappies do not grow when they get wet.

Q. What do you do when your newborn has liquid poo?
A. Many newborns, especially breastfed babies have liquid poo. Some parents find it easier not to use a bio-liner through the first few weeks and simply just let the cotton nappy pad absorb the liquid. Try our liquid poo fold. Plus you could try a Snappi Fastener.

Q. Dirty nappies are smelly to leave around.
A. Firstly by using the liners you flush all the solids away down the toilet - no more smelly dustbins! Cloth nappy pads should then be rinsed and left in our bucket with lid secured. By using our Nappy Fresh there is no need for soaking, simply pop the Nappy Pads in the washing machine, run through on rinse cycle and add the nappy fresh to the detergent, when you are ready to wash the nappies.

Q.Will my baby be 'dry' quicker as a result of using Real Nappies?
A. There is a good chance that your baby will be out of nappies sooner through using cotton, cloth nappies, simply because they can feel when they wet

Q.I have heard there are Health Implications from the heat build-up in disposables. Is there any truth in this?
A. . There have been some reports suggesting health issues associated with disposables. If you would like to read more about this please click here.

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