What Is a Swim Nappy?
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A swim nappy is a specialised nappy worn by babies and toddlers who are not yet toilet trained when they go swimming at a pool, beach, or river. It’s an essential item for parents who want to ensure their little ones can enjoy water activities while waste is contained and the surrounding environment clean.
Celebrate an Eco-Friendly Halloween with Designer Bums
Designer Bums new Charmed collection is designed to bring joy to your little ghouls and goblins while staying true to our commitment to sustainability. With four new artworks and three new moon phase prints, you’ll love dressing up your little ones and yourself for Halloween 2024
Top 5 Reasons to Use Cloth Nappies
When it comes to dressing our babies, we often think about style, comfort, and practicality. But what about their nappies? With the growing awareness around sustainability and the impact of our choices on the environment, more parents are leaning towards modern cloth nappies. And, as it turns out, this choice doesn’t just benefit the planet—it’s also great for your baby, your wallet, and your sense of style.
Do Cloth Nappies Save You Money?
When weighing their options for baby care, one of the big questions that pops up for new and expecting parents is whether to use disposable or cloth nappies. It's not just a choice between what's easy and what's eco-friendly; it's also a significant financial decision. Let's dive into the cloth nappy vs disposable nappy debate and uncover the real savings behind the sustainable choice.
How Designer Bums’ Award-Winning Reusable Nappies Are Changing the Game
What a year it's been for us already, and it’s all thanks to you! We’re bursting with excitement (and a little bit of pride) to share some fantastic news. Once again, your favourite Modern Cloth Nappies (and more!) have caught the eyes and hearts of families across Australia, winning big at the My Child Excellence Awards 2023.
Island Dreaming - Artist Spotlight - Grace Vuetaki
Recently, we released our Island Dreaming capsule, a collection of island inspired designs by Fijian Australian artist Grace Vuetaki. Grace’s beautiful artwork has featured in many of our previous ranged and we were delighted to be able to exclusively spotlight her prints in our Island Dreaming collection.
Easy ways to reduce single use products as a parent
The Designer Bums Team can help you to start with some small achievable changes to reduce single use products in your Nursery and Household. Take our Sustainability Scavenger Hunt to see how many reusable items you already have in your Nursery and House and get some inspiration for things that you can add.
What is dry pailing and how do I do it?
When you first considered cloth nappies you might have imagined you would be soaking them in big buckets of water and bleach or closing them into a nice airtight bucket. If you happen to have heard about a ‘dry pail’ you may still have some questions about what it is and why we do it.
How to care for your Night Nappies
You might have heard that Night Nappies require a little more care than those used during the day. Don’t let this put you off trying Nappies overnight. Many families find that Night Nappies hold more than disposable options, and are gentler on their little ones skin. Our Large Nappies are a popular option for night time use and there is no additional cover necessary. Nappies used overnight do need to be washed slightly differently, and we are here to talk you through it.
Do you need to use a Newborn Nappy?
Newborn Nappies are the perfect way to start out your reusable cloth nappy journey. They suit Newborns, Preemie’s, and Multiple birth babies. Less fiddly than their one size fits most counterparts, they are designed to fit from birth until around 5kg and therefore need less customisation for body changes. Not having to fiddle around with customizing your nappies in those early days will give you confidence and take the stress out of each nappy change, especially at a time when you are occupied with all of the other changes happening in your family.
Save Money By Choosing Reusable Nappies
When we talk about savings it has often been in relation to the Environmental impact. But what we don’t talk about enough are the cost savings that you will also make when you switch to reusable products. Investing in good quality reusable products will add up to long term savings when you don’t need to regularly replenish these products in your weekly shop. You also cut back on the stress of worrying that you will run out.
A Beginners Guide to Reusable Cloth Nappies
You may be an expectant parent looking into cloth nappies for the first time, a new parent looking to reduce costs, or a caregiver moving to reusables due to allergies to disposable nappies. No matter who you are, when you share this with others, you have probably been told that you will spend all your time in the laundry washing and that cloth nappies are hard work. Many people are surprised to learn that this is not the case.
Get money back on your reusable products!
There are a number of ways that councils support families to transition from single-use disposable products to reusable products and reduce associated landfill and costs. An increasing number of councils are choosing to offer a cloth nappy rebate as well as education programs to new parents.
How families can reduce their waste and save money with Designer Bums
Many families want to reduce their reliance on single use products but are unsure where to start. The good news is that this is not an all or nothing approach, and there are many small changes that you can make that will have an immediate impact on how many single use items are going into landfill. You might find that you need to make a larger initial financial outlay when purchasing reusable products, but this pays off in the long run as these products can be re-used and upcycled reducing the need to make any ongoing purchases.
New to cloth or thinking about converting?
Read some common reusable nappy questions answered by our cloth nappy experts and feel confident about starting your cloth nappy journey today!
A Mindful Gift Giving Guide
Something they want, Something they need, Something to wear, Something to read!
If you are looking for a little inspiration for the holiday season this is a great rule of thumb for gift giving. Following the philosophy of want, need, wear and read for choosing the best gift for children and babies will help you to choose meaningful gifts that don’t go to waste.
Why Choose Cloth Nappies?
With so many different aspects to consider, you might be wondering why you should choose reusable Designer Bums Modern Cloth Nappies, when there is such a huge range of widely available disposable nappies on supermarket shelves. We have put together 5 great reasons why Designer Bums Premium Reusable Nappies could be the perfect choice for your family.
Plastic Free July with Designer Bums
Plastic Free July is here! This global initiative aimed at reducing the consumption of single use plastics, is the perfect chance for all of us to rethink the part we play in the preservation of our environment and beautiful planet Earth.
Using your Designer Bums Modern Cloth Nappies when travelling
For some, the decision and subsequent transition to using cloth nappies on your children was a fairly easy road once you discovered the style that suited you and got some good quality information about washing them. However, being faced with the need to utilise cloth nappies away from home may be significantly more daunting. At Designer Bums, we know how much you like showing off those cute cloth nappies, so we have some advice on how to share the cloth love when you are out of your comfort zone. You will be pleased to know that just like the fact that you aren’t the only family using cloth nappies, you also aren’t the only ones who have contemplated travelling with cloth.
Reducing household waste with Designer Bums
Waste. At Designer Bums Modern Cloth nappies, we have your back while you work out whether waste is an unavoidable part of modern life, or completely avoidable by changing our mindset and actions. You can definitely live at either end of this continuum, or start a journey changing one element at a time until you find a balance that works for your family.
How To Get The Perfect Fit With A Designer Bums Nappy
At Designer Bums, we think that the most important detail when using modern cloth nappies (MCN) is to get the right fit. This will ensure that your nappy gives you good performance, your inserts will do their job effectively and the nappy is comfortable for your child. Cloth nappies have a reputation for being very bulky but compared with other brands, Designer Bums ART POP All in 2 nappies are very trim and sit just like regular underwear.