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Local Councils with Cloth Nappy Programs
Added on 24 April 2020 in Australian Nappy Association, Darlings Downunder, General Info & Advice, Out & About | 0 commentsDoes 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
Earth Day - Cloth Nappy Flash Mob
Added on 21 April 2019 in Darlings Downunder, Out & About | 0 commentsApril 22 is Earth Day and we're going to flashmob social media with lots of nappy photos! Take a photo - actually take LOTS of photos! - of cloth bums at your place today, and post them everywhere you can with the tags #earthday #clothnappies #darlingsdownunder. Post on your own social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, blogs - whatever social media you use), and share with all your fave cloth nappy pages! Search those tags, and share, retweet, and like them. Apologise to your non-... READ MORE
Our shop is now open on Saturdays!
Added on 05 January 2019 in Darlings Downunder, General Info & Advice, Out & About | 0 comments...well, Saturday mornings anyway. That's right, our Melbourne Cloth Nappy Shop at 42C Wantirna Rd, Ringwood, is now open on Saturdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm! So come and say hi! ... READ MORE
Our article in Nurture Parenting Magazine
Added on 02 February 2017 in Darlings Downunder, Out & About | 0 commentsHave you seen the article we wrote for the Australian Nappy Association in the summer edition of Nurture Parenting Magazine? It addresses the main myths surrounding cloth nappies and let's hope it inspires some parents to give reusable nappies a second look. Grab your copy and let us know your thoughts... ... READ MORE
Great Cloth Diaper Change 2014
Added on 28 April 2014 in Darlings Downunder, Great Cloth Diaper Change, Out & About | 0 commentsOn Saturday 26 April, parents from all over Melbourne (and further afield!) gathered at Bayswater West Primary School to take part in the annual Great Cloth Diaper Change. The Great Cloth Diaper Change is a non-profit official World Record attempt involving thousands of babies being changed into cloth nappies in over 300 locations across 20 countries on the same day. It's a way to raise awareness of cloth nappies. connect with other cloth nappy users, and have some fun at the same time. There ... READ MORE
Earth Day - Cloth Nappy Social Media Flash Mob!
Added on 21 April 2014 in Darlings Downunder, Out & About | 0 commentsApril 22 is Earth Day and we're going to flashmob social media with lots of nappy photos! Take a photo - actually take LOTS of photos! - of cloth bums at your place today, and post them everywhere you can with the tags #earthday #clothnappies #mcn. Post on your own social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, blogs - whatever social media you use), and share with all your fave cloth nappy pages! Search those tags, and share, retweet, like and plus them. Apologise to your non... READ MORE
Green Lifestyle Awards 2013
Added on 11 October 2013 in Darlings Downunder, Out & About | 0 commentsWe are so pleased & proud that Darlings Downunder has been Highly Commended in the Kids' Company category of the Green Lifestyle? Awards! We came runner up to the EMMY Award-winning 'dirtgirlworld' brand, which is pretty amazing!The Green Lifestyle Awards are a great opportunity to wade through the greenwash to come up with a list of the very best in innovation and change in the green industry. Run by the Green Lifestyle Magazine, the Awards strive to recognise the people who are taking the ... READ MORE
Guinness World Record Cloth Nappy Changing Event - the Great Cloth Diaper Change!
Added on 25 March 2013 in Darlings Downunder, Great Cloth Diaper Change, Out & About | 0 commentsInvites youto the 3rd AnnualGreat Cloth Diaper Change Record Breaking ChallengeWould you like to be part of a Guinness World Record? Then come join us for the international Great Cloth Diaper Change! There will be goody bags, awesome door prizes and lots of cool cloth nappy users.Darlings Downunder is hosting this event to bring awareness to the many benefits of using modern cloth nappies, as well as gather cloth nappy lovers from around Melbourne to ta... READ MORE
