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Fabric Softeners and Cloth Nappies

 One of the big ‘no-no’s about washing cloth nappies is using fabric softeners, which seems a shame, since a soft nappy sounds like a good thing…   How fabric softeners work There...

Thirsties Natural One Size AIO Nappy Demonstration

Thirsties is one of our favourite brands at Darlings Downunder. Not only do they have great products and a well earned reputation for quality, but they are really serious about being...

How much does it cost to wash cloth nappies?

Can you help us? We want YOU to let us know how much washing cloth nappies costs YOUR family. The extra costs associated with cloth nappies can be a sticking...

My disposable nappies are leaking - will a clot...

This might surprise you, but this is a really common question we're asked - usually by parents who exclusively use disposable nappies, but have a baby or toddler who is...

Old Fashioned Cloth Nappies Are Boring!

Traditional cloth nappies like flats (terry squares) and prefolds contrast to more recent styles not only in their design, but in their look. Modern cloth nappies come in every colour and...

The truth about flats and prefolds - traditiona...

Did you wear cotton terry square nappies as a baby? We both did :) And we both used terry flats for our eldest children over 10 years ago. Since then,...