Comparing our modern cloth nappy styles

We have two nappy styles at Baby Bare. Our all in one & our all in two. Below we have written a guide to help you select the nappy that is best for you.

	All in One	All in Two
Requires Assembly	No	Yes
Absorbency	Microfibre & Bamboo	Bamboo Only
Number of pieces	1	3 (Cover, Snap in & booster)
Pocket for extra Boosters	No (secure boosters under the flap)	Yes
Drying	Fold out flap	Disassemble all pieces and dry separately
Fit	OSFM	OSFM
Sizing	approx 3.5kg - 16kg	approx 3.5kg - 16kg
Stay dry lining (microsuede)	Yes	Yes

If you'd like to try one of each, we recommend out trial pack which comes with both styles for you to try.

At present, the all in one is only available with a minky outer. The Silky Bare Nappy is identical to the All in two Bare Cub, just with a PUL outer.

 All in Two Best suits:

• Parents who like to change the inserts and reuse covers/shells.
• Parents who do not mind assembling nappies
• Parents who like pockets, these nappies can double as a pocket nappy, or have extra boosting in the pocket.
• Parents who prefer all bamboo absorbency.

All in one best suits

• Parents who change the entire nappy with each change (as opposed to reusing shells and clean boosters)
• Daycare, grandparents and others looking for a super easy to use nappy.
• Busy parents who don't have time to assemble their nappies (simply wash, dry and use).
• Parents who like a mixture of bamboo and microfibre in their nappies. 

Introducing our all in one cloth nappy

Do you love cloth nappies but are not a fan of assembling all the pieces?

Are you after a fast drying all in one nappy? 

Do you love the original Baby Bare Cub nappy and are looking for something just as great?

Well we are so happy to introduce our new All in One Nappy. Another exclusive Baby Bare design, it is a transformation of our original nappy design - but even easier and more absorbent.

This new nappy:

• Is all one piece. There is a pad of thirsty microfibre sewn in, and the previous snap in booster is sewn into the nappy for ease of use. 
• Is fast drying. The microfibre in the shell is a fast drying fabric. The sewn in insert can be flipped away from the shell for easy drying.
• Is super absorbent. An extra large pad of microfibre teamed with three layers of bamboo makes for a brilliant day time nappy. 
• Is OSFM design for babies from soon after birth till toilet training.
• Has 10 waist snap adjustments for even greater fit and larger sizing.
• Is wonderfully trim and built on the same trim cut of our other nappies. 
• Has a small section of fabric to hold your 'flap' in place and any other boosters you need to secure into the nappy. 
• Requires no assembly.
• Is soft, gorgeous and comes in all the new colours and patterns available in our New Bare Cub Design. 

Who will this nappy suit:

• Parents who change the entire nappy with each change (as opposed to reusing shells and clean boosters)
• Daycare, grandparents and others looking for a super easy to use nappy.
• Busy parents who don't have time to assemble their nappies (simply wash, dry and use).
• A new baby from about 3.5kg - child of approximately 16kg.

Modern Cloth Nappy Terms - What Do they mean?

Do you feel like learning about modern cloth nappies, is like learning a new language?

So many terms, brand names, fabrics, styles, washing lingo, fabrics - the list keeps going.

Imagine the scene - someone is telling you all about their AIO, OSFM, snap down, that wicks, but uses the best bamboo fabric with suede cloth lining. They only wash it with eco detergent. They use an MCN safe nappy cream to stop the fabric from repelling water. At night they use a prefold booster.

So here is a list of terms to get you started in the cloth nappy language.

AIO (all in one) - A nappy that is just one piece. That is, all the absorbency is built into the nappy and it should have a waterproof outer (does not require a cover)

AI2 (all in two) - A nappy that has a shell with no built in absorbency and boosters/inserts that are put into the nappy as separate pieces.

Pocket Nappy - A cloth nappy with access to a section (usually the lining) so you can put the absorbency into the pocket area and it holds it in place.

Fitted - A cloth nappy that is usually made of fully absorbent materials and requires a cover.

OSFM - One Size Fits Most, a nappy that should go from birth (or soon after) to toilet training.

MCN - Modern Cloth Nappy (the kind that is generally shaped like a disposable when put on the baby as opposed to the old fashioned squares that you fold up).

Prefold - A square/rectangle of fabric with a thicker section down the middle. These are quite like the older style nappies as you fold them up and secure them with a pin or Snappi, or a cover that can hold it in place.

Booster - An extra piece of fabric that helps the nappy to hold more liquid. Usually used in addition to the main insert.

Trifold - A square or rectangle that is usually folded into three, and placed in the nappy. Designed to unfold so it can dry easily.

Snaps - They are like plastic press studs.

Minky - A fluffy fabric much like you find on stuffed animals (with the shorter pile).

PUL - Sometimes known as TPU, a polyester, waterproof and breathable fabric used to waterproof nappies.

Cloth Nappy Experiments - A good warning

So you've bought a stash of beautiful cloth nappies and you are planning for the next six babies that will us them. You've bought wonderful eco detergents, you don't soak them, you've rid the house of Sudocream and banned anyone else from washing them. You are on a mission to protect them. But you've forgotten one thing…

In my experience, the biggest enemy of the cloth nappy is 'Wee'.  'Wee' is attracted to your nappies like nothing else. He instantly invades as soon as a clean nappy is applied. He wakes your child in the night, causes horrible rashes on their soft bottoms and worst of all, he is eating your cloth nappies. 

This horrible enemy is very hard to deter, for he is the main reason you are using nappies in the first place. Though I have heard of mothers using disposables under their gorgeous cloth nappies to protect them from this ghastly creature, I have another solution.

Rinse & Wash Regularly. Do not leave your nappies soaking with 'Wee'. He likes nothing more than this opportunity for a great feast. He will mainly take great joy in eating into your elastics–- the most delicate part of your cloth nappies. 

We recently had a bad experience with 'Wee'. After a trip to the grandparents, one of our beautiful nappies was left behind. Secured in a plastic bag to hold back the terrible odour of this foul perpetrator, the nappy was forgotten. Two weeks later the nappy was returned home. The smell was ghastly, and I did everything I could to save our poor little nappy. 

I have taken some pictures of the nappy. Little Blue was seriously injured in this incident and I warn you, these pictures may be disturbing to some. 

Below is Little Blue, with his sister Pinky. She has been well cared for and is the same age, having joined us at the same time. Both nappies are just about 18 months old; they joined our family in August 2012 (these are our Classic Bare Cubs).

You can see in this picture that the elastic along the back is still ok. This is because this part of the nappy was not fully soaked with 'Wee' and this has helped preserve the elastics in this area. Many will notice that the elastics on the legs goes long before the back. This is because of the damage wee can do over time to nappies.

Nappy on the top has dead elastics. Compare with nappy of the same age underneath.

Below the inside of the nappy. You can see the elastic is totally gone on the lower side. This is a perfect example of 'dead elastics'. Whether this occurs from age, bleaches, overexposure to sunlight or 'Wee', the outcome always looks the same. 

The bottom side of this nappy has no stretch left in the elastic. 

Little Blue shows some scars from his ordeal. The wee has actually scolded and discoloured the PUL and the elastics.

The elastic has been discoloured by the urine damage. 

Now, this may be worrying to some of you. I know you worry about 'Wee'. After all, it is unavoidable that he will make his way into your nappies. What this article is meant to explain is the importance of regular washing of your nappies. Wash regularly, not more than about 48 hours between washes. If you suspect your child has particularly strong wee (or you want to be extra careful) you should rinse the nappies with some water before putting them in a dry pail (it is not recommended to put them in a wet pail). The 'Wee' here was very strong and this is quite an exaggerated outcome. But it demonstrates the potential damage wee can do as it is an acidic fluid. 

So wash regularly and take care of your little cubs!

Our website has plenty more information on washing your cloth nappies. 

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.