By Amy, The Nappy Camper
So you think about using cloth nappies, give a quick Google and throw your phone/device at the wall. I get it, it’s overwhelming. How many different types are there? How many do I need? How much am I going to need to spend on them? What if they don’t suit my baby? Are they really that much better for the environment than disposables nappies if I have to keep washing them over and over again? From the wise words of Luna Petunia; “Stop. Breathe. And Believe.” Here is your Need-To-Know Guide to making the right choice for you, your baby and the environment.
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Welcoming a new baby into your family is such an exciting time, so many firsts, new feelings and possibilities are waiting for you! However, there is also an entirely new market you need to navigate: the baby product market, which is larger than it ever was before! Getting ready for your newborn can be quite confusing and expensive, especially if you are trying to embrace a zero waste/less waste philosophy and you’ll realise you probably won’t need half the products that are marketed as essentials.
Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with a list of all eco newborn bits and bobs that aren’t just helpful in those days of early parenthood but are also much kinder to our planet!
With thanks to our friends at Stasher
Stasher Cleaning Do's and Don'ts to Keep Your Bags Healthy (And Smelling Fresh)
One of the best and most important features of Stasher is that it's endlessly reusable! The very first Stasher bags ever made are still going strong, keeping food fresh, making life easier and preventing plastic pollution every day. Your Stasher bags can last for decades as long as you treat them right.
So how to you extend the life of your Stashers? With simple, safe cleaning.
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Keeping newborn babies and young infants warm seems to be trickier than it sounds. As parents we want our little ones to be comfortable. Trying to figure out if they are too warm or too cold can be hard, especially since they can’t tell us!
In addition to the question of how many layers to put on them, we are often wondering what materials are actually safe for their delicate skin. It seems that many centuries ago dressing babies and children was a lot simpler! Clothes were made from wool and babies were wrapped in lamb or sheepskin.
Both natural materials are not just free from chemicals but have many other benefits. This is why products made from natural fibres such as lambswool are making a come back in modern eco-conscious homes, and not just for the winter. Read on to find out why!
By Amy, The Nappy Camper
If you have been thinking about using cloth nappies and have some concerns over the cost, environment, work involved etc then this is the post for you. I’m myth busting to help put your mind at ease. Here are 7 of the many thoughts I had before I used cloth nappies and also some arguments and facts to relate back to the “concerns” your family/friends/colleagues or even strangers might have too. Let’s face it, people still think of a terry square soaking in a bucket of Napisan after being boiled on the stove when you tell them you’re thinking of using cloth. I just want to take this opportunity to shout from the rooftops.. “IT’S NOT LIKE THAT ANY MORE!!”Phew! What a load off!
Christmas is a time that is best spent with the people we love. It is also a time of love, appreciation, gratitude, and giving. However, the latter can sometimes be quite challenging. Finding a meaningful gift for friends and family is not always an easy task, especially, if you are looking for a present that is useful, will be cherished for a long time and has a low impact on our environment.
To help you spend less time looking for gifts and instead spend more time in the company of the people who matter most to you, we have selected our favourite eco-friendly gifts (not just) for Christmas!