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• Platinum Baby Beehinds Retailer!
• COVID19 Stage 4 Restrictions at the Shop
• Antibacterial Laundry Rinses & Cloth Nappies
• Why you should consider the fitted nappy style (even though it needs a separate cover)
• How to stuff a pocket cloth nappy
• How to replace the elastic on a fitted nappy
• Local Councils with Cloth Nappy Programs
• Happy Birthday Baby Beehinds Giveaway!
• Cloth Nappy Week 2020 Giveaway!
• Updated Shop Hours
• The best backup nappy to have in your stash
• Is the shop open? COVID-19 Update
• How to make an emergency cloth nappy
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• Cloth Nappy Fabrics: Minky v Smooth PUL
• Adjusting a reusable nappy with a snap down rise
• How bulky is a One Size Fits Most nappy on a newborn?
• Cloth Nappy Fabrics: Microfibre V Microfleece
• Christmas & New Year Hours 2019
• Cloth Nappies and the impact of Microplastics

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Platinum Baby Beehinds Retailer!

We were very excited to be advised by Baby BeeHinds this month that we have been awarded Platinum Retailer status! Their assessment was based on our level of expertise when it comes to Baby BeeHinds products, great customer service, and stocking an extensive range of Baby BeeHinds. We must be one of the oldest continuous stockists of Baby Beehinds products in the world. When we started stocking Baby BeeHinds waaaayyyy back in 2005, they were the first Australian cloth nappy we stocked (we had ... READ MORE

COVID19 Stage 4 Restrictions at the Shop

Stage 4 Restrictions have been introduced in Melbourne, so while some things will stay the same, there will be one big change... What stays the same: ???? We'll still be packing and sending website orders every day (maintaining those additional precautions we already had in place). www.darlingsdownunder.com.au ???? Contactless pick up remains available for those customers who can't wait for the post and need to pick up an order - just get in touch to arrange. ???? Online (Zoom or Sk... READ MORE

Antibacterial Laundry Rinses & Cloth Nappies

Is it a good idea to use an antibacterial laundry rinse - like Canestan or Dettol - when washing your cloth nappies? FAQ Friday at Darlings Downunder, Melbourne’s modern cloth nappy shop: ... READ MORE

Why you should consider the fitted nappy style (even though it needs a separate cover)

So many times people have said to me that they think the 'fitted' style of modern cloth nappy (which needs a separate cover over the top) would be less convenient than a cloth nappy that has the waterproof layer built in. But fitted nappies are awesome due to their superior containment and the ability to boost the absorbency by a LOT: ... READ MORE

How to stuff a pocket cloth nappy

Pocket nappies are awesome - the absorbent insert can be separated from the waterproof shell for faster drying, they're easy to boost with extra absorbency, and once assembled are really easy for people who aren't family with modern cloth nappies to use, as everything is cleanly tucked away inside the nappy. But, fairly regularly, I meet parents who have crossed the pocket nappy style off their list of potential options because it seems like getting those inserts inside the pocket might be a bit... READ MORE

How to replace the elastic on a fitted nappy

You don't have to be an amazing sewer to replace elastic on a nappy. In fact, for a nappy with encased elastic, you don't need to be able to sew more than a few stitches by hand! For a fitted nappy with sewn in elastic, though, while you will need a sewing machine, it's really not hard at all. Here, Vicki from Bubblebubs demonstrates how to replace the sewn in elastic in a fitted nappy like the Bubblebubs Bamboo Delight or Bam Bam fitted nappies. This will work for the Baby Beehinds fitted nappi... READ MORE

Local Councils with Cloth Nappy Programs

Does your local council provide cloth nappy education or support? Many local councils across Australia offer cloth nappy services such as nappy hire libraries, rebates, demonstration kits, and workshops. Here's a list of councils that in 2019/20 have a cloth nappy program: Rebates & Subsidies Albury City Council, NSW (trial 1 May – 20 June 2020) Brisbane City Council, Queensland Cardinia Shire Council, Victoria City of Augusta Margaret River, WA City of Casey, Victoria Shire of Federat... READ MORE

Happy Birthday Baby Beehinds Giveaway!

Baby Beehinds have been celebrating their 16th birthday this month and we're getting on board with a giveaway! Baby Beehinds is officially the longest continuous brand that we've had in our lineup at Darlings Downunder and were the first Australian cloth nappy brand we stocked. They came on board with us in June 2005 (with their Hemp Honey Fitted nappy - a handmade/WAHM nappy sewed by Davina at her own table) and we've stocked Baby Beehinds nappies ever since! To celebrate Baby Beehinds' birthda... READ MORE

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