Best Cloth Nappies Podcasts (2024)

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Arts and Crafts | Parents discuss being creative when you have a toddler 44:42

3M ago44:42

44:42

In this bonus episode, Emma and Elliot chat about the crafts they've done during series 2 and about the creative activities they do with their 2-year-old daughter. Are you a creative parent, do you enjoy arts or crafts? What activities do you do with your baby or toddler? Do you have any suggestions for future crafts you'd like to see on 'Don't wak…

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Tangents | Extra parenting stories and outtakes from series two (Bonus) 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

More baby and toddler stories and experiences - Join us in the editing room of the PodCraft for a bonus, mega-episode, full of all the bits and bobs that got cut out during series two. Plus interesting tangents and conversation from Emma, Elliot and some of our special guests that we couldn't fit into the main episodes. And all the silly humour and…

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Cloth Nappies | Parents discuss being environmentally conscious (with special guest Fran) 49:58

4M ago49:58

49:58

How to be more eco-friendly when you have babies or toddlers? This is the one where Emma chats with special guest Fran (eco enthusiast and mum of three) about sustainability and trying to be environmentally conscious as a parent. With lots of great tips for reducing our carbon footprint, but also an encouragement not to feel guilty - you're probabl…

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Childbirth | Parents share their story of induction and C-section 1:07:37

4M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Emma's experience of being induced, labour, and having an emergency cesarean. This is the one where Emma and Elliot finally chat about the birth story of their firstborn - their naive assumptions, frustrations with the NHS, the dad-to-be perspective, and how they found giving birth during a pandemic. This is a special extended episode that's longer…

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Potty Training for Babies | Parents discuss Elimination Communication 54:04

5M ago54:04

54:04

Toilet Training at six months? Out of nappies by one? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their journey and the challenges with Elimination Communication - how it differs from potty training toddlers and their encouragement to give it a go at any age! This isn't to show off, but to share a different parenting experience. We'd love to h…

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All the Fandoms | Parents discuss introducing kids to our interests 46:49

5M ago46:49

46:49

What geeky interests have you introduced to your children? Films, TV shows, books, video games, board games, theatre or musicals? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about Star Wars, Harry Potter, Anime, Pixar, Disney, Lord of the Rings, Pokemon, and so much more! What are you looking forward to doing with your toddler? Or send us a photo if…

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Creative Play | Parents discuss Montessori and Waldorf 49:08

5M ago49:08

49:08

Is Montessori more than having wooden toys? What is Waldorf? And how do they apply to babies and toddlers? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about: education styles, imagination, sensory trays, being inspired by Bluey, avoiding plastic toys and electronics, how nurseries have changed, and our childhood experiences (and hopes) of school and…

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Leaving the house | Parenting milestones (with special guest Anna) 44:25

5M ago44:25

44:25

Being honest about parenting challenges. This is the one where Emma and Elliot, along with the amazing Anna, discuss parenting milestones with babies and toddlers. What moments have been the most meaningful for you as a parent? Leaving the house for the first time. Having a day or night away from your baby for the first time. Returning to work. Suc…

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Consumerism | Parents discuss the pressure to buy 46:29

6M ago46:29

46:29

Does society exploit parents? Push us to buy unnecessary stuff? What do you find frustrating about materialism with a toddler or baby... This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss being guilted to buy new and expensive items for your child, the scam of baby products, buying presents at birthdays and Christmas, and all the useless things that are…

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New Year Bonus Content | Parenting podcast outtakes, stories and extras 37:31

6M ago37:31

37:31

Join us in the editing room of the Podcraft for a mid-series special, extra, bonus, mega-episode, full of all the bits and bobs that got cut out. "Don't wake the baby!" bloopers, outtakes and even more parenting stories and interesting tangents that we physically couldn't fit in the first half of series 2. Looking forward to loads of new content in…

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Christmas Special | Parents discuss babies and toddlers (with guest Vicki) 47:01

6M ago47:01

47:01

What are the challenges at Christmas with a baby or toddler? This is the one where Emma and Elliot are joined by special guest Vicki to discuss everything from presents, Elf on the Shelf, Father Christmas, traditions, Church and more. How did you find your first Christmas with a baby? (or what are you concerned about?) What are the biggest challeng…

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Illness Central | Parents discuss nursery and childcare 50:33

7M ago50:33

50:33

Do you have the grandparents help with childcare? Do you have a nanny, childminder, babysitter or au pair? Sickness, colds, starting nursery and childcare emergencies! This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss how they manage and share their experience of nursery and illness. Apologies for the change in audio quality halfway through. Watch alon…

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Sweet Potato | Parents discuss baby-led weaning 41:19

7M ago41:19

41:19

What was your child's first food? Did you do baby food, spoon feeding or baby-led weaning? This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss all about first foods, the mess, the experience of weaning and much more. Send us your Parenting Stories or comments to feature! www.instagram.com/dontwakethebaby_podcast/ Connect and discuss with other parents ov…

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Stretch Marks | Parents discuss first pregnancy 50:44

7M ago50:44

50:44

Did you glow during your pregnancy? How did you find your first pregnancy? Join Emma and Elliot for the first episode of series two! As usual, we had too much to fit in! - but it's the one where we discuss everything from multivitamins, finding out you're pregnant, to being a dad-to-be, names, genders and more. Join in the conversation. You don't h…

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Series two trailer | New series of Don't wake the baby! 2:52

7M ago2:52

2:52

A brand new series of our PodCraft for parents will start next week (1st December) with new weekly episodes... We can't wait to share it with you all! x Unwind with us on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting, humour, and crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and buil…

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BEST OF SERIES ONE | New series of "Don't wake the baby" coming soon! 3:19

8M ago3:19

3:19

A little trailer just to remind you that we're still here! Emma and Elliot will be back soon for the second series of "Don't wake the baby!" Join in the conversation and contribute to series two... Watch or comment on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Share your Parenting Stories to feature: www.instagram.com/dontwakethebaby…

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Bonus Content | Parenting podcast outtakes from series one 45:57

10M ago45:57

45:57

Bloopers, outtakes and more parenting stories - Join us in the editing room of the Podcraft for a special, extra, bonus, mega-episode, full of all the bits and bobs that got cut out. Plus interesting tangents that we physically couldn't fit into the main series. Thank you so much to all our listeners and those who've joined us during the pilot seri…

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Newborns | Parents discuss surviving the first week with a baby 45:19

10M ago45:19

45:19

Is the first week with a new baby the hardest? This is the one where Emma and Elliot ask: Can you survive on chocolate, or did you prep meals? What was the best gift you received? Should you allow guests in the first week? When's the best time to announce the birth? And how have things changed since the 90s when we were young? - a mega-packed and s…

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French Parenting | Parents discuss UK differences (with special guest Becky) 49:41

10M ago49:41

49:41

Is the system in France better for parents? In this exciting special episode, we are joined by Emma's sister Rebecca to discuss the differences between France and the UK - covering childbirth, gender roles, childcare, food, primary school, parenting and much more! France vs UK - what's your experience? Share your thoughts with us! Has anything surp…

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Multi Births | Parents discuss being a quadruplet vs an only child 52:03

11M ago52:03

52:03

What's it like growing up as an identical quadruplet? Do you have twins, triplets, or siblings? This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss the differences in experience between being a quadruplet and being an only child - and how it affects our parenting today. Watch along with the craft on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Send …

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Lockdown Babies | Parents discuss having a child during Covid 42:47

11M ago42:47

42:47

We had a baby during the pandemic... How did you find parenting in lockdown? Did it have some positives for toddlers and parents? This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss pregnancy during COVID-19 and how it affected those with pre-school-age children. Watch along with the craft on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Send us your…

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Full Time Job | Parents discuss work-life balance 44:55

11M ago44:55

44:55

Do you manage to work from home with children? How did you find returning to work at the office? The one where Emma and Elliot discuss maternity and paternity leave, fitting in work around a baby, and failing at having a healthy work-life balance. What is it like for you? Do you work full-time? Part-time? Or a stay-at-home parent? How do you find t…

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Beige Food | Parents discuss kids eating habits 43:41

11M ago43:41

43:41

What's your little ones' favourite food? Have you given in to sugar? Are you a sweet or a savoury person? This is the one where Emma and Elliot talk all things tasty! Yum yum... Watch along with the craft on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcast Send us your Parenting Tips or Craft Projects to feature! https://www.instagram.com/dont…

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Gender Roles | Parents discuss modern day dads 42:51

11M ago42:51

42:51

Does society want fathers to be involved in parenting? This is the one where Emma and Elliot talk about involved dads and bucking the gender stereotypes - Do you follow typical gender roles? How do you experience being a father in modern society? Is it harder for women now than it was in the 90s? Another jam-packed episode! Watch along on YouTube: …

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The Streaming Generation | Parents discuss children's TV and films 43:41

11M ago43:41

43:41

Was kid's TV better in the 90s? What shows do your little ones watch? This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss all things films and tv shows - do you watch Disney+ and Netflix? Let us know - there's so much to talk about in this one! What were your favourite shows? What shows would you recommend? What films or shows are you sick of? Watch alon…

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First Time Parents | Parents discuss the realities of parenthood 40:43

11M ago40:43

40:43

Were your expectations of parenting accurate? Join us, Emma and Elliot, for the first episode of the Don't Wake The Baby podcast - the one where we discuss the realities of parenthood! Spoiler alert: it's hard work! Do you remember a time before you had children? It feels like years... Join in the conversation. You don't have to agree with us - sha…

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Series 1 trailer & intro - Don't wake the baby! 3:07

11M ago3:07

3:07

Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting, humour, and crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennia…

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Hallucinations | Parents discuss having a lack of sleep 25:00

11M ago25:00

25:00

Will you ever sleep again? How much sleep do you get with your baby, toddler or child? Join Emma and Elliot in the one where parents discuss the lack of sleep you get accustomed to when you have a child. Do you have a sleep-deprived story? Join in the conversation - you don't have to agree with us, or have the same experiences! Let's grumble togeth…

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#90 Night Time Toliet Training 22:50

1+ y ago22:50

22:50

Is your potty trained child still wetting the bed during the night. Vashti has some tips that will help. Dream Wees, water proof bed scheets and night training paints are some of the tools to help you have keep the bed dry at night.By Andrew Simpson

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#089 What you need to toilet train a child 19:47

1+ y ago19:47

19:47

It is a bit of a relief when your child toilets train and stops warming cloth nappies. Many people have said that when their child stops wearing cloth nappies, they are still washing as much as they were before. Kids are messy, but at least your nappy-changing days are over for this child.By Andrew Simpson

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#088 Why Do Cloth Nappy Kids Toilet Train Faster 16:07

1+ y ago16:07

16:07

Spoiler alert, yes, they do. But you need to know the signs that your child wants toilet training. They can be subtle, but they are there to see. We also talk about why kids toilet trains faster compared to disposable nappies.By Andrew Simpson

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#087 Red Marks and Nappy Rash 24:55

1+ y ago24:55

24:55

Red marks and nappy rash. If you are worried about them, here are some tips and things to look for and what to do if you get red marks or nappy rash. We also talk about nappy creams and Vashti's favourite doughnuts.By Andrew Simpson

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#086 How To Fit Cloth Nappies 24:11

1+ y ago24:11

24:11

This time Vashti and Andrew give you some tips on how to fit cloth nappies. Just a bunch of tips and tricks from years of experience. Even if you have been using cloth nappies for a while, you may learn something new.By Andrew Simpson

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#085 Nappy Leaks 18:38

1+ y ago18:38

18:38

Putting a cloth nappy on is easy and leak-free when you know what to look for. Vashti and Andrew have a deep conversation on what to look for if you have a nappy leak.By Andrew Simpson

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#84 The Cloth Nappy Box 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

23:37

Bubblebubs have a new product. The Cloth Nappy Box has all the nappies you need from birth to toilet training. The box was 1 year in the making. Vashti and Andrew discuss the choices during the development of the product and who is the best person to give it to.By Andrew Simpson

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#083 Sustainability 40:54

2y ago40:54

40:54

Cloth Nappy Week. Vashti and Jess talk about how to start with cloth nappies. Just start with one cloth nappy saves 900 nappies going into landfill.By Andrew Simpson

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#082 The first year in cloth 47:57

2y ago47:57

47:57

Jess talks about her first year using cloth nappies. The cloth nappies she likes and which ones worked best for her. She has been doing cloth nappies since early 2019 when Henry was about five months old. We started with disposables. I was one of those people that was just a bit overwhelmed by cloth to begin with, but Henry used to love to do his p…

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#081 Saving Bubblebubs 36:07

2y ago36:07

36:07

Andrew and Vashti are back in front of the microphone after 14 months. Thay talk about what has happened to them both since the 9th of January 2021. Losing a wife and best friend and how things have changed forever for them both.By Andrew Simpson

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#80 How to fix ... part 2 48:39

2+ y ago48:39

48:39

In this second episode in this series How to Fix... we will focus on the long answer to questions people most commonly have on cloth nappies. We will also be joined each time by Jenna, who is looking after her 2nd son in cloth nappies. Jenna will keep us up to date in new things she has discovered during her second cloth nappy journey. In this show…

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#79 Nappy Leaks Live Feb 2021 21:25

3y ago21:25

21:25

Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs’ Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple children. She calls in to join Vicki and Vashti, discussing w…

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#78 How to fix... Part 1 37:00

3y ago37:00

37:00

In this first episode in this series How to Fix... we will focus on the long answer to questions people most commonly have on cloth nappies. We will also be joined each time by Jenna, who is looking after her 2nd son in cloth nappies. Jenna will keep us up to date in new things she has discovered during her second cloth nappy journey. In this show,…

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#77 Nappy Leaks Live Jan 2020 15:33

3y ago15:33

15:33

Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs’ Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple children. She calls in to join Vicki and Vashti, discussing w…

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#76 Comparing Cloth Nappies To Cloth Nappies 46:27

3y ago46:27

46:27

With so many brands of cloth nappies on the market, there are a wide range of price points. What differentiates between a high or low price point cloth nappy, how do you compare? Are there some cloth nappies that are just all round great value for money? Or are there cloth nappies that have an inflated price for their quality? Whether you are consi…

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#75 Nappy Leaks Live Dec 2020 17:11

3+ y ago17:11

17:11

Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs’ Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple children. She calls in to join Vicki and Vashti, discussi…

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#74 Another 5 reasons to Use Newborn Cloth Nappies 45:29

3+ y ago45:29

45:29

Looking into using newborn cloth nappies? This podcast follows up on the Top 8 reasons to use newborn nappies. In between a good dose of nappy chat, learn: why you should choose newborn cloth nappies over one size fits most nappies (OSFM); how many nappies you'll need for twins; the best style of newborn cloth nappy to keep those leaks at bay; and …

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#73 Nappy Leaks Live Nov 2020 15:12

3+ y ago15:12

15:12

Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs' Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple children. She calls in to join Vicki and Vashti, discussi…

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8. Zero Future Babies? 17:54

3+ y ago17:54

17:54

Is no baby at all better than having a ‘zero waste baby’? As she reaches the end of her eco-mum experiment, Veronica Milsom considers the impacts overpopulation is having on the environment. Speaking to Dr Doug Stein, from the American documentary ‘The Vasectomist’, about why he believes giving out vasectomies is the ultimate waste saving measure, …

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#72 How to Strip and Sanitize Cloth Nappies 31:27

3+ y ago31:27

31:27

One of the most useful tools you that you can have in your cloth nappy skill toolbox is how to strip and sanitise or S&S for short (and no, it’s got nothing to do with a stretch and sweep!). A strip and sanitise is a straightforward process of deep cleaning nappies that you can use on secondhand nappies or resolve a prior insufficient wash routine …

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7. Food baby 23:51

3+ y ago23:51

23:51

Would you breastfeed your baby until primary school if it meant avoiding a heap of plastic going into landfill? This is the question comedian Veronica Milsom is legitimately pondering as she tries to feed her baby using zero waste. Veronica is attempting to find the simplest ways to avoid the unnecessary packaging that comes with food… like those a…

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#71 Nappy Leaks Live Oct 2020 14:25

3+ y ago14:25

14:25

Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs' Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple children. She calls in to join Vicki and Vashti, discussi…

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