Small Swaps. Real Impact.
Every year on 22 April, the world pauses to think about the planet we share and the choices we make every day that shape it. At Designer Bums, we believe planet-friendly living shouldn't feel hard. It starts with one small swap, made with love.
1.5B
disposable nappies sent to Australian landfill every year
500yrs
estimated time for a single disposable nappy to break down.
4-5k
disposable nappies used per baby before toilet training
EARTH DAY
What Earth Day means to us
It's not about being perfect. It's about choosing differently.
Earth Day isn't a guilt trip. It's an invitation. An invitation to look at the everyday products your family uses, the ones you reach for without thinking and ask: is there a better way?
The truth is, most single-use baby and personal care products are designed for two hours of use, then a lifetime in landfill. Disposable nappies take up to 500 years to break down. When they do, they don't disappear, they break into microplastics that enter our soil and waterways. The same goes for disposable wipes, period products, and plastic bags.
You don't have to overhaul your life to make a difference. You just have to start somewhere.
"Even one cloth nappy replaces hundreds of disposables. That's not a small thing. That's a genuinely meaningful choice." — Elysia, Designer Bums owner
DESIGNER BUMS
Earth Day
8 limited edition prints. Designed for the moments that matter.
This Earth Day, we're celebrating with a limited edition mini capsule — 8 exclusive hand-illustrated prints that bring a little more beauty to the everyday. Because reusable should be beautiful as well as functional.
This collection is a quiet celebration of the natural world we're all here to protect. From the forest floor to the night sky, native wildlife to vast landscapes, each print carries something of the world worth caring for.
And that's really what Earth Day is about for us. Not grand gestures or guilt. Just the everyday choices that compound over time; a cloth nappy instead of a disposable, a wet bag instead of a plastic one, a smock that gets washed and worn again and again.
One small change, repeated, really does add up.
Sustainable swaps
Reuse, but make it beautiful.
These four swaps are the ones that make the biggest difference in a family home. Each one replaces something single-use with something that lasts, and with Designer Bums, each one looks good doing it.
DISPOSABLE NAPPIES
Modern cloth nappies
One Designer Bums nappy replaces hundreds of disposables. Designed to last from newborn through to toddler, and through multiple children. Premium hardware. Exclusive designer prints. The trimmest fit on the market.
PLASTIC BAGS
Reusable wet bags + totes
Waterproof, washable, and genuinely beautiful. Designer Bums wet bags go from nappy bag to beach bag to gym bag without missing a beat. Replace single-use plastic with something you'll actually want to carry.
DISPOSABLE PADS + TAMPONS
Reusable cloth pads
The average person uses 5,000–15,000 disposable pads and tampons in a lifetime. 90% contain plastic. Our GOTS certified organic cotton cloth pads are breathable, washable, and available in four absorbency levels, for every flow, every day.
DISPOSABLE CHANGE MATS
Reusable change mats
Soft, waterproof, and washable. A reusable change mat does everything a disposable one does, without the pile of single-use plastic left behind. Built to handle whatever the day brings, then throw it in the wash and do it again.
GETTING STARTED
Not sure where to start?
You don't have to do it all at once.
The best swap is the one you'll actually stick with. That's why we make it easy to start small, test what works, and build your stash over time, at your own pace, for your own family.
Trial Packs
Not sure about cloth nappies yet? A trial pack is the lowest-pressure way to try our multi-award winning system, no overwhelm, no full commitment, just a genuine feel for the Designer Bums difference.
New Baby Bundle
Ready to begin your cloth journey? Our starter bundle gives you everything you need to get going, thoughtfully curated, designed to last, and built for real family life.
More ways to Save money
Cloth Nappy Rebates in Australia
Many Australian councils offer rebates or incentives to support families choosing reusable products over disposables. These programs vary by location and may help reduce the upfront cost of getting started with cloth. Availability and eligibility depend on your local council.
Check out our list of councils that currently offer rebates. If your local council isn't listed, we recommend reaching out!
Planet-friendly by design. Premium by nature. Built for modern families.
Stat sources: CSIRO (2022) · Clean Up Australia (2021) · Sydney Water