I'm a work at home mum. Commonly known as a WAHM.
In my previous life (before I became the mum part of the WAHM) I worked in tax accounting in the public service. Spending a year at home with my first daughter saw me wanting to create an opportunity to work from home, I also had itchy feet. I needed something to keep my mind active. I combined my interest in cloth nappies with my business background and Baby Bare was born.
I get asked a lot what I do, and how I juggle being a work at home mum. The truth is, it's a tough gig. A lot of people think working from home is a luxury, but I've found it to be harder then having an office job. There is no designated time to work, I don't go to the office and get in the mind space of work and I have to fit in the business around my other job - parenting.
A typical day for me sees me doing my emails and social media (read facebook) through out the day whilst doing my 'parenting' job. I don't go into the 'office' until the babies are in bed. So I start work at 8pm at night. Packing orders, sending invoices, sewing samples or repairing nappies, sorting the shelves, emailing suppliers, recording sales and expenses, calling the courier, counting stock, contacting retailers etc. It's tough work, working at night when I'm at my most tired.
Sunday, 1 September 2013
Monday, 26 August 2013
Introducing PUL nappies to Baby Bare
It's been about 18 months since we sold our first Baby Bare nappy. In that time we've received so many lovely emails from our beautiful customers. There have been lots of glowing thanks, and also some requests.
I have tried to answer as many requests as I possibly can, after all our brand is there to meet the needs of our market - delivering great value nappies that are effective and easy to use. One such request was PUL nappies. Many parents simply prefer PUL over minky. We have also had an overwhelming request for patterns. As a pattern lover myself, I totally understand.
We therefore introducing our new Silky Bare range - patterned PUL nappies. Now available on our website here, they are on super sale for $15, and as low as $12 in a bulk pack.
You should hurry if you want some as I only have limited quantities, these have been ordered in as a trial. We'd love feedback from any parents using our new nappies too!
I have tried to answer as many requests as I possibly can, after all our brand is there to meet the needs of our market - delivering great value nappies that are effective and easy to use. One such request was PUL nappies. Many parents simply prefer PUL over minky. We have also had an overwhelming request for patterns. As a pattern lover myself, I totally understand.
We therefore introducing our new Silky Bare range - patterned PUL nappies. Now available on our website here, they are on super sale for $15, and as low as $12 in a bulk pack.
You should hurry if you want some as I only have limited quantities, these have been ordered in as a trial. We'd love feedback from any parents using our new nappies too!
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| Our new farmyard Silky Bare |
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| Little Bee Silky Bare nappy |
Saturday, 17 August 2013
Giveaway - Winner
It seems our blog decided to hide quote a few of our entrants and we have had a few emailed to us because of this (so we had more then the 12 on the blog)!
But we have spent some time going through them all and have decided we liked 'Bare-y Frilly' (sounds like 'very frilly') the best.
Our winner has been notified through email. They have won themselves a $30 voucher to spend in our online store. We have another $30 voucher to give away - more info to come :)
But we have spent some time going through them all and have decided we liked 'Bare-y Frilly' (sounds like 'very frilly') the best.
Our winner has been notified through email. They have won themselves a $30 voucher to spend in our online store. We have another $30 voucher to give away - more info to come :)
Monday, 12 August 2013
The Big Birthday Blog - Cloth Nappy Giveaway
So its a big week. This week I'm celebrating a birthday, and we start two weeks holidays with Daddy Bare home.
In celebration of my birthday we are planning a few sales and giveaways based around the number '30' (this may be an indication of this big birthday!).
Baby Bare is in sale mode as we are also welcoming new stock & trying to clear out some of our existing stock to prepare for a major renovation at Baby Bare HQ.
Our home is undergoing a major reno job in the next few months (at least we hope!) and this means Baby Bare HQ is being displaced. So we need as much help as possible to get our stock levels down to manageable size with Baby Bare being allocated space the size of a shoebox (well, close enough!).
So as part of the celebrations I'm giving away two x $30 gift vouchers. They will be given in two parts. Here's the first giveaway:
How to win a $30 Voucher
You need to comment on the end of this blog with a suggested name for our new frilly nappy range (due in stock sometime in the next week).
Our most favourite name will win the $30 voucher - You must also be a liker of our facebook page: www.facebook.com/babybareclothnappies.
So get commenting. This comp ends on August 15th at 9pm. One entry per person.
In celebration of my birthday we are planning a few sales and giveaways based around the number '30' (this may be an indication of this big birthday!).
Baby Bare is in sale mode as we are also welcoming new stock & trying to clear out some of our existing stock to prepare for a major renovation at Baby Bare HQ.
Our home is undergoing a major reno job in the next few months (at least we hope!) and this means Baby Bare HQ is being displaced. So we need as much help as possible to get our stock levels down to manageable size with Baby Bare being allocated space the size of a shoebox (well, close enough!).
So as part of the celebrations I'm giving away two x $30 gift vouchers. They will be given in two parts. Here's the first giveaway:
How to win a $30 Voucher
You need to comment on the end of this blog with a suggested name for our new frilly nappy range (due in stock sometime in the next week).
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| Our new nappies, perfect for your littlest princess |
Our most favourite name will win the $30 voucher - You must also be a liker of our facebook page: www.facebook.com/babybareclothnappies.
So get commenting. This comp ends on August 15th at 9pm. One entry per person.
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
New Cloth Nappies coming to Baby Bare
I'm really excited.
Finally, after months of working on some new products for our Baby Bare customers, we are about to receive our shipment. So what does this mean for Baby Bare?
New style nappies:
We are trialling a change to our design. Our new nappies in teal, white and yellow will have a higher pocket in the nappy to allow for easier changes. They will have an extra hip snap to stop snaps digging in when babies are on the largest setting.
They will also no longer come with a built in microfibre pad. You will have the choice of a microfibre or bamboo booster insert to supplement your snap in insert. Why? Well, we've had many parents want to achieve the following:
1. A fully bamboo nappy - some parents do not like microfibre. Our nappies can now be fully bamboo with the use of our bamboo only inserts.
2. Faster drying shell - The shells will be able to be used almost straight after washing as none of the materials will be absorbent.
3. Reuse the same shell and change the absorbent layers. You will be able to fully remove the inserts, and reuse a shell. This will make for less washing, a need for less shells and also less to carry with you when going out.
Frillies
I love a cloth bottom covered in frills. As a mum of two girls I cannot wait to get some frills on them for summer. Our nappies will have 3 rows of gathered frills along the bottom - all made in luxuriously soft minky.
PUL Nappies
We are trialling PUL nappies for our Baby Bare design. Many parents have asked us for this change and we are very happy to say it will be on offer.
New Inserts
New style boosters and night inserts will be available to make your Baby Bare nappies even more absorbent, yet still beautifully trim.
On the Horizon for Baby Bare
We have many more exciting things in the pipeline. New wet bags, velcro closures, wipes cases, custom fabrics, more new colours - and lots of products I don't want to mention yet (still surprising myself). So stay tuned.
Finally, after months of working on some new products for our Baby Bare customers, we are about to receive our shipment. So what does this mean for Baby Bare?
New style nappies:
We are trialling a change to our design. Our new nappies in teal, white and yellow will have a higher pocket in the nappy to allow for easier changes. They will have an extra hip snap to stop snaps digging in when babies are on the largest setting.
They will also no longer come with a built in microfibre pad. You will have the choice of a microfibre or bamboo booster insert to supplement your snap in insert. Why? Well, we've had many parents want to achieve the following:
1. A fully bamboo nappy - some parents do not like microfibre. Our nappies can now be fully bamboo with the use of our bamboo only inserts.
2. Faster drying shell - The shells will be able to be used almost straight after washing as none of the materials will be absorbent.
3. Reuse the same shell and change the absorbent layers. You will be able to fully remove the inserts, and reuse a shell. This will make for less washing, a need for less shells and also less to carry with you when going out.
Frillies
I love a cloth bottom covered in frills. As a mum of two girls I cannot wait to get some frills on them for summer. Our nappies will have 3 rows of gathered frills along the bottom - all made in luxuriously soft minky.
PUL Nappies
We are trialling PUL nappies for our Baby Bare design. Many parents have asked us for this change and we are very happy to say it will be on offer.
New Inserts
New style boosters and night inserts will be available to make your Baby Bare nappies even more absorbent, yet still beautifully trim.
On the Horizon for Baby Bare
We have many more exciting things in the pipeline. New wet bags, velcro closures, wipes cases, custom fabrics, more new colours - and lots of products I don't want to mention yet (still surprising myself). So stay tuned.
Saturday, 20 July 2013
What do you want to know about cloth nappies
Ever since taking up using and then selling cloth nappies, I've seen parents asking the same questions over and over. From how do I prepare my nappies for use, to how to combat smells, leaks or stains.
It seems Australia is in desperate need of a database of information relating to all the tips, tricks and answers to cloth nappies.
We at Baby Bare, are so excited to be working on the very project that will deliver to you everything you could possibly want to know about nappies. Our new website www.clothnappies.com.au is the home of cloth in Australia. We have named our page 'Nappies Central' to reflect that it is the main hub for everything you want to know, and that it is a community meeting place for cloth lovers.
The site is divided into two main sections - New to Cloth Nappies & Nappy Help. The first section is based on the assumption that readers know very little about nappies and need lots of information on styles, how to chose a nappy and how they can get the right nappy for their child.
The second section is designed around parents already using nappies. Lots of answers to your questions plus plenty of interesting articles about anything relating to cloth nappies. We hope to get lots of guest articles up and on the site to provide different perspectives, information from experts and more detail on what we have already brought to you in our help sections.
We are looking to develop another area on the site to hep you purchase nappies, listing what is available on the market in different categories, price ranges etc.
The site is designed to be simple. The information is succinct and easy to navigate through. Our special articles will aim to deal with issues in greater detail for parents looking for more.
Whilst we at Baby Bare know how great our products are, we know many parents product wants/needs fall outside of what we offer. So our site is comprehensive and considers offerings from other brands and retailers. We want you to succeed with cloth nappies, be informed in your choices and enjoy using cloth nappies. We hope you really enjoy Nappies Central.
It seems Australia is in desperate need of a database of information relating to all the tips, tricks and answers to cloth nappies.
We at Baby Bare, are so excited to be working on the very project that will deliver to you everything you could possibly want to know about nappies. Our new website www.clothnappies.com.au is the home of cloth in Australia. We have named our page 'Nappies Central' to reflect that it is the main hub for everything you want to know, and that it is a community meeting place for cloth lovers.
The site is divided into two main sections - New to Cloth Nappies & Nappy Help. The first section is based on the assumption that readers know very little about nappies and need lots of information on styles, how to chose a nappy and how they can get the right nappy for their child.
The second section is designed around parents already using nappies. Lots of answers to your questions plus plenty of interesting articles about anything relating to cloth nappies. We hope to get lots of guest articles up and on the site to provide different perspectives, information from experts and more detail on what we have already brought to you in our help sections.
We are looking to develop another area on the site to hep you purchase nappies, listing what is available on the market in different categories, price ranges etc.
The site is designed to be simple. The information is succinct and easy to navigate through. Our special articles will aim to deal with issues in greater detail for parents looking for more.
Whilst we at Baby Bare know how great our products are, we know many parents product wants/needs fall outside of what we offer. So our site is comprehensive and considers offerings from other brands and retailers. We want you to succeed with cloth nappies, be informed in your choices and enjoy using cloth nappies. We hope you really enjoy Nappies Central.
Friday, 19 July 2013
Cloth Nappies for newborns
I often get asked if our nappies will fit a new baby. This question is much like being asked if a pair of jeans will fit a random stranger. I have no idea what they look like, weigh, etc
Newborns can weigh anywhere from a couple of kilograms (assuming they are not very premature), to four, five or even six kilograms on the very upper end.
That is a large spectrum to fit a child into. Like me, parents face the same dilemma. How large will your child be when they are born? Obviously, we really have no idea. Even final sizing scans can be way off (they told me I was having a big 4.2kg baby, two weeks later she was only 3.8kg!)
Some parents buy a full stash of newborn nappies only to have a baby big enough to comfortably fit into a OSFM - so they could have saved themselves a lot of money. Most mum's like to get their nappies bought and ready before their babies arrival, so it often rules out waiting.
In my experience, not all OSFM nappies are a good fit on a newborn. Some nappies with a high rise, and that are generally bulkier, will swim on a newborn. Other nappies that are generally trimmer, with a lower rise, are generally a bit of a better fit on a newborn.
Our Baby Bare nappies will generally fit your baby from about 3.5kg. A very skinny waist or skinny little thighs may have an effect on this. The smallest I've heard of in our nappies is 3.2kg.
Many parents choose to use disposables for a few weeks while they get life under control with their new addition, but depending on your baby's size, they may fit straight into their nappies. You could also consider hiring a newborn pack of nappies from a nappy library.
When fitting a nappy onto a newborn, be sure you have a good seal around the legs and waist. If the waist is a bit loose, try and do up the first snap to secure the fit around the legs, then skip 2 snaps, and snap down the third one (so you have missed two snaps on the front of the nappy, and skipped one snap on the waist tabs). This will give you a tighter fit in the waist and help keep the wetness in.
If you do want to invest in newborn nappies, look for a prefold system as you can reuse the prefolds as boosters later on as your baby grows.
For more information on newborn nappy options, check out Nappies Central.
Newborns can weigh anywhere from a couple of kilograms (assuming they are not very premature), to four, five or even six kilograms on the very upper end.
That is a large spectrum to fit a child into. Like me, parents face the same dilemma. How large will your child be when they are born? Obviously, we really have no idea. Even final sizing scans can be way off (they told me I was having a big 4.2kg baby, two weeks later she was only 3.8kg!)
Some parents buy a full stash of newborn nappies only to have a baby big enough to comfortably fit into a OSFM - so they could have saved themselves a lot of money. Most mum's like to get their nappies bought and ready before their babies arrival, so it often rules out waiting.
In my experience, not all OSFM nappies are a good fit on a newborn. Some nappies with a high rise, and that are generally bulkier, will swim on a newborn. Other nappies that are generally trimmer, with a lower rise, are generally a bit of a better fit on a newborn.
Our Baby Bare nappies will generally fit your baby from about 3.5kg. A very skinny waist or skinny little thighs may have an effect on this. The smallest I've heard of in our nappies is 3.2kg.
Many parents choose to use disposables for a few weeks while they get life under control with their new addition, but depending on your baby's size, they may fit straight into their nappies. You could also consider hiring a newborn pack of nappies from a nappy library.
When fitting a nappy onto a newborn, be sure you have a good seal around the legs and waist. If the waist is a bit loose, try and do up the first snap to secure the fit around the legs, then skip 2 snaps, and snap down the third one (so you have missed two snaps on the front of the nappy, and skipped one snap on the waist tabs). This will give you a tighter fit in the waist and help keep the wetness in.
If you do want to invest in newborn nappies, look for a prefold system as you can reuse the prefolds as boosters later on as your baby grows.
For more information on newborn nappy options, check out Nappies Central.
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