Informative unbranded discussion making cloth nappies look as easy as they really are. By two experienced cloth nappy industry insiders.
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Cloth Diapers made easy is an educational podcast all about cloth diapers. Join Jen and Dave Aprea, owners of Spray Pal - the diaper sprayer accessory invented to make cloth diapering easier for everyone - as we talk all things cloth diapers, natural parenting, and more! Cloth diapers are better for your baby, better for the Earth, and better for your savings account. Plus, they're so cute and surprisingly easier than you'd think! We'll make starting your cloth diapering journey super simple ...
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Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting life: sit with us in the blanket fort and join the discussion! We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences and explore how parenting has changed. A topical PodCraft, based in Yorkshire, hand-crafted by parents... Relax, enjoy, and be part of the community.
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Comedian Veronica Milsom is a mum on a mission to reduce her tiny newborn's massive waste footprint. Hoping to ward off the impending environmental apocalypse, Veronica has to find alternatives to using any of the wonderfully convenient disposable products that make modern day parenting possible, like nappies, wet wipes and store-bought baby creams, for the first 3 months of her baby’s life. *Spoiler* This series involves reusing afterbirth, leaky cloth nappies, poo-catching and plenty of sl ...
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NHS Stress | Parents discuss second pregnancy journey
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How do you keep calm during pregnancy when there are complications? A mix of light-hearted fun and an honest look at some realities of parenting struggles and deeper topics that are less commonly discussed. This is the one where Emma and Elliot share their story so far through their second pregnancy, including NHS mess-ups, dad's taking on more res…
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Sore Gums | Parents discuss teething babies and toddlers
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How do you cope when your baby is teething? This is the one where Emma and Elliot moan about the challenges and frustrations of toothy-pegs, first teeth, and painful gums. Biting fingers, symptoms, remedies, and tips (which mostly consists of Calpol). We can't claim this episode will help, but we chat about this relatable topic and the creature com…
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Pregnancy Pals | Collab with Mamalogue Podcast
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A bonus special guest episode chatting about second pregnancies and more - this is the one where Emma and Elliot join parenting podcast host Katie, from the Mamalogue Podcast, to have a relaxed catch-up and conversation. This is a slightly different episode than usual, but great to do this joint recording with Katie! Thanks so much for having us! C…
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Travel Nightmares | Parents discuss going away on holiday
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Surviving with a baby or toddler when you're travelling - abroad and in the UK. Our summer holiday episode. This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about family holidays with little ones and share their travel horror stories. Long car journeys, work trips, Disneyland Paris, and disastrous plane flights to remember! We discuss how holidays have c…
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Second-Time Parents | We discuss preparing to go from one to two
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How are we preparing for our second child? What are our plans to help our toddler adjust to a baby sister? Will we do anything differently this time around? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their hopes, ambitions, and expectations of going from one child to two - and we'll see what it looks like in reality! From expectations and com…
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North and South | Parents discuss their different upbringings
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What influences our parenting decisions? Kicking off the first proper episode of series 3, Emma and Elliot chat about their childhoods and recap some of the differences between them - a reintroduction to them as hosts and the show, but with new stories, fails, and experiences you haven't heard before! Particularly covering Emma's upbringing on a fa…
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New Series Trailer | Don't wake the baby - Yorkshire podcast for parents
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Welcome back to the blanket fort! It's time to unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting, humour, and crafting. All new content, same old us, and a few surprises! Make sure you've got notifications turned on to catch new episodes each Thursday. We can't wait to share it with you all! Here's a taster and a reminder of what we are ab…
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Arts and Crafts | Parents discuss being creative when you have a toddler
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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First Time Parents | Parents discuss the realities of parenthood
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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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The Streaming Generation | Parents discuss children's TV and films
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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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Series 1 trailer & intro - Don't wake the baby!
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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