Preparing your cloth nappies for first use

We have had so many nappies go out to new homes this week, and plenty of questions about washing them. So many parents are taking advantage of our 20% off sale.

Our washing instructions are on our website. But I have a few little tricks to share here.

1. Always wash nappies before use. This is to remove anything in the nappies that is coating the fabrics (this stops them absorbing as well as the should).

2. My best way to wash is to pop the nappies in warm water overnight to soak. In the morning, wash them with a little bit of detergent, do an extra rinse and dry. They are ready to use. This is more water conservative then washing 6-8 times and does the job just as well. Remember the nappies will probably continue to hold more and more for the first few uses.

3. I've said it many times, but I will again. Get a clothes horse. You can easily move your nappies around to find the sun, or bring inside to finish drying at night You can hang the nappies the night before, then hang out in the sun the next moring (nice and easy once all the kids are awake and you have no time left!).

My last piece of advice for the day comes as Australia faces yet another heat wave and a predicted summer scorching. If it is HOT, dry your nappies in the shade. Your nappies will be damaged by too much heat (sitting in the scorching sun is very very hot). Look at the damage to your outside toys and furniture that sit in the sun for a couple of months. That same sun is eating at your nappies - so take care as it will deteriorate your elastics and waterproofing.

Most of all, enjoy those cute cloth bottoms!

Baby Bare Cloth Nappies 2013

It's been a really great year for Baby Bare. We have entered our second year of operation and we are constantly expanding what we can offer you.

Our cloth nappies now come in PUL or Minky including five new custom prints. We have introduced our new style nappy in the New Bare Cub and new inserts to make our nappies even trimmer. Our wet bag design has been tweaked to make it even more durable and best of all there is so much more to come. We have done our first expo and taken on more retailers who have come to love our nappies too.

So what is Baby Bare Cloth Nappies going to do in 2014?

Next year we want to keep the momentum going. Besides continuing to offer the best value cloth nappies in the country, we want to expand our offerings. First up is the new all in one design. A transformation of the original Bare Cub nappy, these are fast drying, super absorbent and the simplest nappy to use. Even better, they are going to be affordable! We will introduce these with a big BOOM and a great price. Stay tuned.

Next are our training pants. These trainers are AMAZING. They are boostable, absorbent, trim and gorgeous. Here is your first sneak peak!

Pirate Training Pants

Pretty in Pink Trainers

Don't they look amazing! The outer is cotton fabric - these feel and look like undies. They are comfy and soft. No need to use those PUL training pants. These make your little one feel like they are in undies - not a nappy! Stay tuned for more on these. This is just a sneak peak after all!

We will also be introducing a couple more prints to our minky range. We hope you love them as much as you love our current ones.

Beyond that, we will be in Melbourne in April and Sydney in September for the Baby and Toddler Show. So make sure you get in early to Melbourne as we will have limited stock shipped down for the event. I cannot wait to meet lots of past, present and future Baby Bare bubba's.

So, thank you for a fabulous 2013. We appreciate every ounce of support. Whether you liked a post on facebook or bought a full supply of our nappies, we are grateful for the boost you have given us.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - we will be here over the break. Shipping will be halted from the 23rd till New Years Day so I can relax (just a tiny bit!).

Cheers,

Jenny

Our New Cloth Nappies

They are here. Four brand new, exclusive patterns for our nappies.

I am so excited - we now have our nappy in over 20 different option for colours and patterns. This is an amazing achievement for us.

We now have 5 exclusive patterns in our range. Designed by us, for you, our Baby Bare customers. We love seeing pictures of your gorgeous babies in our nappies, and your kind words of feedback. It is urging us on to keep coming up with new and exciting things.

So, back to our patterns. Introducing to you - Cloud, Royal Mint, Giraffe and Zilly Zebra.

These cloth nappies can be bought on our website.

Hurry to get one, they are selling fast and we only have limited numbers.