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The Truth About "Eco-Friendly" Claims: How to Spot Greenwashing

4 days ago

Walk through any baby product aisle and you will find the same words everywhere: natural, sustainable, eco-friendly, better for the planet. But how often do those claims actually mean something? Here is what to look for, and what genuine sustainability actually looks like.

A Canadian hospital put our nappies to the ultimate test

9 days ago

Last year, a midwife from Canada asked if our cloth nappies could survive a hospital laundry. Here's what happened - and what it means for the future of cloth in the NICU.

Does Winter Make Cloth Nappying Harder? Here's the Honest Answer

June 4, 2026

Natural fibres are better for your baby's skin, but the drying time can be longer. Discover the two practical fixes that make your routine manageable all year round.

What is a Wet Bag and why do you need another one?

July 1, 2023

Wet Bags have traditionally been the best kept secret of Reusable Nappy parents but are increasingly hitting the mainstream parenting scene. For those who have never heard of them before, the concept of a ‘Wet Bag’ may be confusing. Read our latest blog post and find out why they are a cloth nappy parenting essential!

What is dry pailing and how do I do it?

April 26, 2023

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

April 19, 2023

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.

A Beginners Guide to Reusable Cloth Nappies

September 5, 2022

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.

New to cloth or thinking about converting?

April 21, 2022

Read some common reusable nappy questions answered by our cloth nappy experts and feel confident about starting your cloth nappy journey today!

Using your Designer Bums Modern Cloth Nappies when travelling

December 18, 2019

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.