May 31st, 2011: You can even “sun” your cloth nappies on a rainy day – as the UV will work to bleach your nappies even if the sun is hiding.

 

June 3rd, 2011: Get rid of all of your disposables in your house, so you’re not tempted to bypass your cloth nappies for the “easier” option…..is it really that much easier anyway?

 

June 7th, 2011: Don’t jam too many cloth nappies in the washing machine – make sure there’s enough space to wash them thoroughly.

 

June 10th, 2011:When you change your babies cloth nappy take the opportunity to give them a baby massage and stimulate their little muscles ...they’ll love it and you will too. You can even add a little massage oil.

 

June 14th, 2011: Give your baby a bit of nappy free time each day…..you can do this in the backyard, at the beach, or inside (if you don’t have carpet)…it’s great for your babies skin to give it a bit of air.

 

June 19th, 2011: Be persistent – whether you’re using cloth nappies or disposables you will more than likely experience a leak here and there. So don't use this as an excuse to give up on cloth nappies … the good news is that there are many possible reasons for leaking and always a solution!!

 

June 25th, 2011: It has been estimated that a disposable nappy can take anywhere between 200-500 years to decompose.

 

June 28th, 2011: Some great natural stain removers for your cloth nappies are lemon juice, bicarb soda, or white toothpaste (read the ingredients list carefully first).

 

July 11th, 2011: Even though vinegar is a great natural cleaner it is best not to use it on cloth nappies with PUL, as it may decrease their longevity.

 

July 26th, 2011: Wash your cloth nappies at 60°C once every month to help remove any bacteria.

 

August 7th, 2011: One of the huge environmental impacts of disposables is the contamination of the ground water in landfills, as a result of faeces being left on the nappy.

 

August 11th, 2011: Make your cloth nappy changes interesting so that your baby isn’t as fidgety – sing, laugh, tickle, read, use toys, let your baby sit or stand up.

 

August 24th, 2011: When travelling take quick-dry cloth nappies and always take more than you think you might need.

 

September 1st, 2011: It takes one full cup of crude oil to make the plastic for EACH ‘disposable’ nappy.

 

September 20th, 2011: Sun, sun, sun – there is nothing better for your cloth nappies than a bit of natural heat and light….especially for those stubborn stains.

 

September 26th, 2011: Research has shown that many disposable nappies contain an extremely toxic chemical called tributyl tin (TBT) and the levels that babies would be exposed to if wearing such nappies is 3.6 times the WHO’s estimated tolerable daily intake.  The effects of this chemical on marine shellfish have shown that it interferes with their hormones and immunity.

 

October 13th, 2011: If your baby is getting nappy rash check that they are not allergic to the washing liquid you are using on your cloth nappies.

 

October 18th, 2011: Separate your cloth nappy insert from the shell before you place them in your nappy bucket, so that when you empty the contents into your washing machine it is a fast process and you only get a brief wiff of the contents.

 

October 26th, 2011: There is no difference in the occurrence of nappy rash between cloth nappies and disposable nappies  - the biggest determinant is the frequency of changes.

 

October 31st, 2011: Spread the word….if each cloth nappy user converts 2 of their friends/family to use cloth then 1 cloth user will turn into 3. If those 3 each tell 2 friends it will turn into 9….and then 27, 81, 243, 729, 2187, 6561, 19683, 59049……that’s almost 60000 users.

 

November 4th, 2011: Over 1 billion disposable nappies are used annually in Australia and New Zealand!!

 

November 7th, 2011: Instead of using creams on your babies bottom, if they experience nappy rash use a non-talc powder. Creams can leave a film on your cloth nappies and lead to leakage.

 

November 25th, 2011: Give your cloth nappy a quick rinse as soon as you take it off your baby, before you place it in your nappy bucket, to extend the life of your nappy.

 

November 28th, 2011: Approximately 50% of household waste is disposable nappies in a family with one baby using them full-time.

 

December 15th, 2011: Cloth nappies can breathe more easily and create less heat than disposables, which is especially significant for the little boys (1 degree cooler).

 

January 9th, 2012: Take your baby to the potty right from newborn, so that you don’t have as many cloth nappies to wash and your baby will be toilet trained much earlier.

 

February 17th, 2012: If your baby soils their cloth nappy, immediately give the nappy a rinse, a quick scrub and it will come up almost clean.

 

February 19th, 2012: There are  over 100 intestinal viruses that leach from the faeces left in disposable nappies in landfills.