Lizzie's Real Nappies

On such a beautiful day, why not show off those cute cloth bums. They beat disposables for cute factor every time! These are the bright and beautiful Quickdry nappies by . Which are your favorite show-off nappies?

It's holiday time!! Reusable swim nappies by Motherease are a fabulous alternative to disposable swim nappies. Rather than throwing each nappy away after every use, just rinse them through and use again. We also have swimming nappies by Tots Bots, Charlie Banana and Happy Nappy - all with up to 20% off.
Happy Holidays!!
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Nappy Pods by Little Lovebum are an excellent way to keep your reusable nappies together and accessible. Ideal for holidays, day trips or nursery.
The large pod holds around 6-8 cloth nappies (plus washable wipes etc) while the small pod holds around 3-4.
Plus there's 20% off right now!!

Would you like to find an eco alternative to single-use disposable nappies? Reusable nappies will cut down on waste, save you money and they're very cute. They're also much easier than you might think: no pins, no folding, no soaking. They're shaped like disposables, easy to put on and you just wash them at 40 degrees to be used again and again.
If you live in Warrington you can get money off when buying reusables so why not give them a go and see what you think. If you need any advice on how to get started, or which nappies to try, we're here to help.
The scheme, funded by Warrington Borough Council and run by us, gives you £30 off when you spend over £50 on reusable nappies. For more information contact us or your local Warrington nappy library Supportive Sloths North West

I've been recognised as a Plastic Free Champion by . It's an award that recognises our efforts to reduce plastic use within our business. The big one is that we have completely removed plastic from all our packaging, but we've also committed to things like plastc free teabags, using reusable cups, plastic free groceries from local stores, etc.

CHESTER GREEN WEEKEND🌿
We’ll be in the sustainability zone in Grosvenor park this weekend, Saturday and Sunday 10-6! Come down and let’s chat about everything reusable nappies!

Are you pregnant or have a young baby, and are interested in finding out more about reusable nappies as an eco-alternative to single use disposable nappies?

Come down to the at next weekend to find out more.

I'll be in the Sustainability Living area 10am-4pm on Sat 15 and Sun 16 June.

I'll have lots of information plus a few free trial nappies available. We'll have nappies by , , , , , etc. You can also see our range of baby wipes, reusable menstrual products etc.

Hope to see you there!

Are you looking for great quality reusable nappies?
There are lots of cheap nappy options available these days but, in the main, they tend to have limited absorbency, reduced waterproofing, and can struggle to last baby right through to potty training (never mind, last for baby number 2).
If you want a really reliable brand, look no further than Mother-ease Cloth Diapers. The Wizard Uno (all-in-one nappy) and Wizard Duo (all-in-2 nappy) are super-easy to use, while the Motherease Sandy, used with a Motherease Airflow wrap, forms a fabulous 2-part nappy system.
If this all sounds a little confusing and you'd like some advice on how to get started with Motherease nappies (or any other brand), just get in touch. We're happy to talk you through the options as well as the practicalities of using cloth. If you're close to Chester you can make an appointment for a free 1-to-1 consultation where you can ask as many questions as you wish.
Also bear in mind that we're happy to accept reusable nappy vouchers from Real Nappies for London, Flintshire County Council, Denbighshire County Council and Warrington Borough Council.
Lizzie x

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Finding the right brand to suit you, your baby and your lifestyle is really important. There are masses of brands out there and different brands will suit different families.

You'll need to take into account:

- size and shape of baby
- ease of use (important if baby is going to nursery etc)
- budget
- drying facilities
- fabric requirements eg organic

With different brands, sizes, fabrics etc available it's easy to get in a bit of a muddle.

A lot of parents start off by getting advice from friends and family, others will just buy randomly online, however the best way is to get some personalised advice. What suits one person won't always suit another - babies are different shapes, homes may have different drying facilities, some parents may opt for organic fabrics. The best sources of advice will be:

Your local nappy library- here you can talk to parents who are already using cloth. You can discuss brands and go through the everyday practicalities of using real nappies. You may be surprised that they're a lot easier to use than you may think - meeting other parents (in person or online) should give you confidence in giving it a go (particularly if you're not getting much support from family and friends.

A specialist real nappy retailer / advisor - some retailers, like us, have years of experience in using and selling cloth nappies. Assuming they stock (and understand) a range of brands, they should be able to advise you on which brands will suit you best. It helps to meet advisors in person but they can offer advice by phone and email too. Here at Lizzie's Real Nappies we try to narrow things down for you, suggesting a small number of brands which are likely to suit you. We always recommend that parents try a few brands before making any decisions to get a feel for the differences between the nappies in terms of fit, absorbency, containment, drying times etc.

It's also worth talking to your local council to see if they offer any real nappy incentives. Some offer cashback or vouchers.

Remember you can just start out small, with a few trial nappies. This will allow you to compare the options and see how you get on.

Feel free to get in touch

Lizzie x

Fancy giving reusable nappies a go? They're cute, cut down on a heap of waste, and save you money.
The scheme, funded by and run by us, gives you £30 off when you spend over £50 on reusable nappies. They're easier than you think!! For more information contact us or your local nappy library

When considering cloth nappies, parents have a good number of concerns. Here are a few:

1. I don't like the idea of a stinky wet nappy bucket
Washable nappies no longer need to be soaked. They are perfectly fine stored in a dry, lidded, nappy bucket.

2. Don't you need boil wash?
Absolutely not. Real nappies are fine washed at 40 degrees.

3. I don't have a tumble dryer.
Most washable nappies these days can be dried without a tumble dryer. Bamboo and organic cotton is slower drying but parents find heated airers and dehumidifiers to be useful when you can't get them on the line.

4. Won't baby get nappy rash?
This is normally as a result of teething (or a change in diet, a reaction to baby wipes etc). It is very unlikely to be the result of moving to cloth nappies.

5. None of my friends use them and they think I'm mad.
We often hear this. People who haven't looked into modern cloth nappies tend to think of terry squares, pins, plastic pants, soaking, and boiling on the hob - no wonder they think you're crazy! Things have, however, changed.
I, personally, was encouraged to use real nappies by a friend. I have to say it was a bit scary at first and many people did think I was crazy. It's a lot of money to pay upfront when you really don't know if they'll work for you. The best thing you can do is to get some advice. Here, at Lizzie's Real Nappies, we can advise you on which brands are most likely to suit you. We then recommend you get a few trial nappies to see the differences in terms of fit, absorbency, containment, drying times etc. This will put you in a far better position to let you know what real nappies are all about.

6. My friend bought some and hated them.
There are a lot of brands on the market. Some are very good while others are pretty poor, so do your research and talk to somone who can offer you personalised advice. You'll need to consider: size and shape of baby, drying facilities, ease of use, budget etc.

7. Won't they leak?
Yes, like disposables, they can, but once you've learned how to put them on correctly they should be fine. Get in touch if you have concerns - it's normally easy to rectify.

See our BLOG for more...

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Wizard Uno ORGANIC nappies by Mother-ease Cloth Diapers
This is the last of our stock of Organic Unos and we have 20% OFF all that's left: Beekind, Pine and Flight. We also have a few newborn organic Unos left too...but be quick!!
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It's Reusable Nappy Week Day 1 and I though it would be great to start off by discussing parents main reasons for switching to cloth.

My own reason was simply the size of my bin. Babies use an average of 6-7 nappies a day, that's around 45 a week and so, for most of us, with fortnightly bin collections, that's around 90 nappies in your bin at each collection. Most nappies are still simply dumped in the ground and forgotten about, taking, it's estimated, around 500 years to break down! The UK throws away around 3 billion single-use nappies annually. That really is quite a number!!

What were your reasons? Environment, saving money, chemicals against baby's skin, or just how amazingly cute they are???

I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Lizzie xx

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Want to find out more about reusable cloth nappies? I'll be at the Neston Earth Festival (Wirral) this Sunday (12-4pm), followed by Storyhouse, Chester on Thursday (9.30-12). Pop in for a chat.

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Little Lamb Onesize nappies are back in stock!

Want to learn more about reusable nappies as an alternative to disposables?

We'll be at Storyhouse, Chester StoryhouseLive, between 9.30 and 12 on Thursday 25th April to celebrate Reusable Nappy Week.
Come along and have a chat about reusables: how they work, day-to-day practicalities, what you'll need to get started etc.

We'll also have some free trial nappies and information on reusable nappy incentive schemes run by Flintshire County Council and Warrington Borough Council.

The event will run in the Storyhouse Kitchen alongside Rhymetime so grab a coffee and come over for a chat.

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Book a one-to-one reusable nappy demo.

If you’re in the Chester, Cheshire, Wirral, North Wales area you can book an appointment for a free one-to-one real nappy consultation.

What will we discuss?
- The different types of nappies (all-in-one, pocket, 2-part, terry squares etc)
- Differences between the brands (Motherease, Tots Bots, Baba & Boo, Little Lovebum etc)
- The pros and cons of reusable nappies
- The practicalities of using cloth nappies (washing, drying, taking them out and about, specific night times nappies etc)
- How many nappies you’ll need and which accessories (buckets, nappy liners, waterproof bags, washable baby wipes, plus breast pads, swim nappies etc)
- Costs

Just get in touch for further information. Link in bio.

These little beauties were sent out to someone using their voucher.
Does your council offer a reusable nappy incentive scheme? Have you made use of it? What did you think?

We have 30% OFF BumGenius reusable nappies right now with our Black Friday offers. The discount is available on Bumgenius Freetime and BumGenius Original V5, in all colours, so it's a great time to buy.

Check out our Bulk Buy discounts on our top-selling reusable cloth nappies including Motherease Wizard Unos and Duos, Baba&Boo, Little Lovebum, Bumgenius, Easy Peasy Bimbles etc

Finding your way around the subject of reusable nappies can be a little confusing. Looking at websites alone can make things appear much more complicated than they really are. As a Chester business we can offer free, personalised, one-to-on advice, from our premises in Hoole, Chester, to parents in the Chester / Cheshire / Wirral / North Wales area. This can help you understand the practicalities of using real nappies, the pros and cons, and also help you understand which brands and nappy types are most likely to suit you and your baby. If this is of interest to you just get in touch and we can organise an appointment.
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Motherease Wizard Uno (one of our absolute best-selling cloth nappies) is on promotion. Buy-5-get-1-FREE. These offers are rare so grab yourself a little bundle before 31 Oct. Flight, Beekind and Foxy only.

Motherease Airflow wraps are our absolute bestselling nappy covers. They provide a waterproof outer layer to pretty much, any 2-part nappy - Motherease Sandy's, Tots Bots Bamboozle, Easypeasy Bumble etc. produce great quality products which last and last. The Airflow are fastened with poppers and come in various sizes for a great fit.

Just having a practice-run for tomorrow's Sustainable Cheshire Fest being organised by . If you'd like some information on reusable nappies, baby wipes, sanitary products, etc, pop over for a chat.
There's lots going on with stalls, workshops, music and even a silent disco. Hope to see you tomorrow.

Tomorrow's the day! Have a stroll down to Chester's Grosvenor Park to meet like-minded people at Sustainable Cheshire Fest 2023! Have a look on my page for more details... see you there!

Fancy finding out more about reusable cloth nappies as an alternative to single-use disposables? I'll be at the Sustainable Cheshire Fest at Grosvenor Park, Chester on 23rd September. Pop down for a chat!

Motherease Bedwetter Pants are back in stock.

Although a lot of toddlers are potty trained during the day by around 2.5 years, many continue to be wet at night for a number of years beyond this.

It's a tricky time because they want to be grown up, wearing big girl/boy pants, but they need a lot of absorbency to get them through the night without wetting the bed.

Washable Bedwetter Pants by Mother-ease Cloth Diapers act as pull-up pants but can be washed and used again, massively cutting down on the waste produced by single use, disposable pull-up pants. They have no poppers or velcro which makes them easy for your child to use on their own, but this means that it's difficult to adjust the sizing. If they fit well, they'll be fabulous, but if the sizing isn't quite right for your child, you're likely to get leakage. For this reason we always recommend checking the size chart on the website (helpfully it gives leg, waist and weight measurements). If you then choose to buy some, we suggest trying them on your child (over a pair of pants) to make sure they fit well. If they're too tight, they'll dig in; if they're too loose, they'll leak. They should fit snugly at the waist and legs.
In addition to this, in order to provide sufficient absorbency, they are quite chunky looking. Some children are fine with this, while other children will refuse to wear them. Again, it's definitely worth trying them on, checking the fit, and checking your child's reaction to them, before using or washing them.
As always, if you have any questions just get in touch x
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Baba & Boo washable menstrual pads are a great alternative to single-use disposable sanitary pads. They come in 3 sizes, so cover spotting through to over-night use. Just use, rinse out, wash in your macine, and use again. I wing popper hold tge pad in place.

3 for 2 on Newborn Nappies by Motherease Wizard Uno and Baba & Boo
If you're looking for tiny, easy to use, reusable nappies for your newborn, look no further than the Motherease Wizard Uno Newborn and the Baba & Boo Newborn. Both are all-in-one (so the absorbent part and the waterproof part are all sewn in together). They fit from around 6lbs through to 12lbs (for the Motherease) and 18lbs (for the Baba&Boo). They're ideal for those who are keen to use reusable nappies from birth, cutting out disposable nappies completely. Once baby gets to 10-12lbs you can then start using 'Onesize' nappies which will fit through to potty training.

We currently have a 3 for 2 offer on the Motherease Uno Newborn and the Baba and Boo Newborn nappies. This offer is a mix and match offer, with the cheapest nappy coming free. Just add all 3 nappies (or 6, or 9 etc) to your basket to get the 3rd free.