My wife and I had our fist baby almost 10 years ago now, a beautiful baby girl we named Emily.  Back then we had never heard of re-usable cloth diapers, I’m not talking about the Terry Towelling squares that our parents put us in, obviously we’d heard about those, but nobody used those anymore. (more…)

Have you ever tried to change a baby using the old type Terry Towelling cloth squares and safety pins?  I haven’t, but I still have the scars to show from when my Mom changed me! (more…)

Not really sure who said this but I know a couple of facts –

1) I am a dad and

2) I certainly “did diapers”.  In fact not only did I do diapers but I did Real Nappies re-usable diapers! (more…)

Parents can save cash and carbon at the supermarket checkout

New Zealand parents will be amongst the first in the world to have mainstream supermarket access to modern reusable cloth diapers, thanks to New Zealand company Real Nappies and major national supermarket operator Progressive Enterprises.

From next week consumers will be able to use their wallet power to reduce landfill waste by buying reusable cotton diaper packs from major supermarket chains Foodtown, Woolworths and Countdown throughout New Zealand.

This is in response to a groundswell of consumer demand as parents recognize that modern cloth diapers are a mainstream, cost-effective choice which are easier and more convenient than ever to use, as well as having other benefits.

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We’ve put together 12 of the many reasons to choose Real Nappies cloth diapers versus other available cloth diaper systems:

1. Real Nappies is the most comprehensive pack available, it is a serious Birth to Potty Pack!  When checking out competitors make sure to look at actual pack contents, our pack gives enough for 24 newborn changes for example so it means 1 machine wash every 2-3 days per child. 
    
   2. Real Nappies or Pocket diapers?  (more…)

One thing I will suggest with Potty Training is don’t rush!  To be honest at 18 months to potty train is really early and the danger of potty training too early is your little one may revert back to diapers.  Having said that little ones train at different ages so here are a few signs to look out for and then go for it.  It may take a few attempts, but never push and if your littlie starts getting frustrated leave it a couple of weeks and then try again.  Many little ones when they hit the 2 year (or around that stage), they show an instant sign of wanting to potty train – showing an interest when you go to the toilet, or wanting to sit on the toilet or taking their diapers off.  (more…)

Boil Wash – no way!

Cloth diapers – swooshing them around the toilet, boiling the diapers, soaking for days…..  ARRRRGGGHHHH!

Not with Real Nappies!  We have developed our own solution down here in our little green New Zealand that eliminates the problem of needing to soak and totally abolishes the need to hot wash.  (more…)

3 days to dry diapers?  Not with Real Nappies!

Let’s face facts – who wants their diapers to take 3+ days to dry?  Have you got the time to wait this long?  Is your child that considerate with their pooing times that you have enough diapers to last you whilst the others are drying? (more…)

Real Nappies are trendy, funky and look great in the summer under dresses or just on their own!  Real Nappies Cloth Diapers are an essential piece in any vogue babies’ wardrobe.  (more…)

Real Nappies new Diaper Liners are super soft and yet so strong!  Our optional bioliners are made of viscose and their special one-way action helps keep baby even drier.  The liners are 100% biodegradable meaning you can flush them away in the toilet with the solids and because they are fully biodegradable they are even suitable for spectic tanks.  Plus for a real organic lifestyle you can even throw them in the compost! (more…)