Cloth Nappies Devon

Real nappy demos, free trial kits, super yummy nappies to look at and buy, 20% discounts, sling advice cake and coffee plus chat with our fabby mummies and daddies. Our friendly group meets regularly so you can pop in once for advice and then find yourself coming back week after week. We will meet on Tuesday 26th March at 1.30-3.30 at the Hub on the Green, 8 Cathedral Close, just down from ASK Pizza on Cathedral Green. The group is part funded by Devon Real Nappy Project but we do ask…

Fancy getting your mitts on one of the fabulous new Frugi/TotsBots nappies?  Pop along to Lilibets on Monday 25th March and I will have some for sale there. Lilibets is the new nursery shop at 62 Fore Street, Heavitree. Jen from Exeter Babies and Arabella from Natural Nursery will be there on Monday from around 10.30 - 2pm with a whole host of nappy goodies to show…

This year Real Nappy Week will run from 15th-21st April and has the theme of 'Real Nappies... Real Change!" to encourage parents to help spread the word about just how fab cloth nappies are. Go Real, the nationwide nappy forum that Natural Nursery is a member of says: "Really Changing Lives Think - Baby and Parental Benefits. Comfortable, dry, cushioned bottoms make a happy baby. Early potty training and overall cost savings make a happy parent! And don't they look great…

Real Nappy Week 2013 takes place Monday 15th April to Sunday 21st April and there will be lots happening, both on the Natural Nursery site and locally in Exeter. This year, there will be a theme for each day: Monday 15th April - Real Choice Tuesday 16th April - Real Fun Wednesday 17th April - Real £hange Thursday 18th April - Real Easy Friday 19th April - Real Future Saturday 20th April - Real Change - The Great Cloth Diaper Change Sunday 21st April - Real Clean More info will…

The Eccobots Fleece nappy cover is for use with reusable nappy systems. Fleece nappy wraps allow a greater airflow than pul based wraps so are ideal for babies with sensitive skin or who are prone to nappy rash. They can be used during the day or night but it is important that your baby moves around whilst wearing a fleece wrap else compression wicking can occur. Benefits: Fabulously fun and funky designs Excellent air flow for a cooler, more comfortable baby Often used as a night…

The Natural Nursery is really excited to be working with the totally fab new shop on Heavitree Fore Street, Lillibets. Arabella has been up and put out a range of washable nappies and slings ready for you to purchase direct from the shop - real nappies and baby carriers in the shops in Exeter, yay! This is a really exciting opportunity for parents as it will allow you to browse and shop at your leisure - you will be able to see and touch and try out the nappies and slings, so you know…

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. It was such a lovely long break this year, I can't quite believe that it is back to school tomorrow. That means my diary is already starting to fill up: Thursday 3rd January I will be at Baby Cafe, St Thomas to demo slings. 10.30-12.30 in the Community Centre behind St Thomas Church Cowick Street. Tuesday 8th January may be the first NCT Coffee Afternoon but I am just waiting for that to be confirmed.  If it is on, it will be…

20 stalls selling great gifts, toys, clothes , books, etc... Sensory room Activities, bouncy castle, face painting, tasters Goodybag and Vouchers for all!! Meet experts and advisors in parenting issues like breastfeeding, real nappies, slings, nutrition and play: informal drop-in and chat/ ask questions to an advisor plus short talks   The Natural Nursery will be there giving free info on washable nappies and baby slings, so pop along for a demo or a try out. ... Info added 10th…

Come and grab a fluffy bargain at 'The Greatest Second Hand Nappy and Sling Sale Ever'!!! Join in at this super friendly morning of cloth nappy and sling, chat and advice. It will be a total haven for the best pre-loved cloth bum bargains ever! I'm committed to helping people find a nappy bargain or two and as it's assisted by the Devon Real Nappy Project this totally ticks the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle box for them too!!! If you're sitting on a nappy stash or holding onto a sling someone…

So totally loving  L's new wool longies from Nikki at Rainedance. Nikki knits these amazing wool nappy covers to exactly the size you want in the wool you want, so you know they are one of a kind. The longies are used over a fitted nappy instead of a wrap and rely on the lanolin in the wool to act as a waterproof layer. As they are breathable, many parents find they are better for children with sensitive skin and they are way funkier than plastic pants. Nikki can be contacted via…

Tuesday is rolling round again and once more I will be at the Hub on the Green, this week for Babyccino. This is  friendly group that meets for nappy natter and coffee from 1.30-3.30. Arabella will be there to demo cloth nappies and answer any questions you may have and lots of other mums will be available to tell their cloth nappy stories too. There will also be a range of slings on display too, so feel free to come along and play! This group is open to all, whether you use…

The Natural Nursery is delighted to announce that it will be holding regular pop-up shops in McCoys Arcade, Fore Street, Exeter. Selling a range of cloth nappies, baby slings and other natural parenting products, the pop-up shop will give Exeter parents a much-needed opportunity to see, try and handle goods before purchasing or ordering. Arabella Greatorex, partner of The Natural Nursery, says "We are thrilled to be able to offer this to Exeter parents.  Since closing our retail shop in…

I have been testing the Littlelamb nappy wraps on my dd (14 months ) for about 6 weeks now and I have to say that I am very impressed. They may not be the most beautiful wraps in the world, but they are certainly now my workhorse nappy cover.  They tick all my washable nappy wrap boxes: Soft and pliable, no stiff or scratchy bits Bombproof and believe me with the amount of teething that has been going on, we have had some very nasty nappies to deal with Deep leg gussets - I…

The Devon Real Nappy Project has donated 2 Mama Packs to our raffle in aid of PANDAS Foundation - a non- profit organisation supporting families across the U.K suffering from pre (antenatal) and postnatal depression.  The Devon Real Nappy Project operates across the whole County, helping parents to make an informed choice about their baby's nappies.  The Project supports parents by offering free and impartial advice through a team of volunteers, a FREE 1 month nappy trial so parents…

Janette, the Exeter Lazy Daisy teacher, has kindly donated a term's Daisy Birthing classes to our raffle in aid of PANDAS Foundation for pre and post natal depression. If you are a mum-to-be who likes the idea of pregnancy yoga but worry you are not stretchy enough;  if you are drawn to hypnosis for birth but want to remain mobile during your labour;  if you love the idea of an active birth but have never squatted in your life, then Lazy Daisy® and our unique Daisy Birthing method could…

Do you love your washable nappies?  Would you like to help spread the love? Could you offer a couple of hours of your time over the weekend of 2nd/3rd June to help promote washable nappies in Exeter? The Devon Real Nappy Project has been offered the chance to promote cloth nappies at this year's Respect Festival and would love a couple more volunteers to help out on each day. The Nappy Project will be manning a "Green Nappy Change" area - one that will be open to all parents, no…

Just taken delivery of one of the brand new TotsBots wraps which we are testing out before deciding whether or not to stock. First impressions:  lovely bright pattern - (the Turnip one in orange). feels a little flimsy/lightweight?  Could just be that I am now so used to the heavier wraps.  The thinness could be an advantage though. Cross over tabs at the waist, so good for sizing. Fit is bigger than the Motherease. Have popped it on over an Eccobots nappy so will report back…

In the interests of the Exeter cloth bots, we have be testing out lots of new nappies since Christmas and have found a new fav that we will be stocking from now on. The new generation Close Pop-in nappy is just lovely.  DH loves it as he says it is a real dad's nappy: easy to use, funky design, soft to the touch, easy to adjust, washing tabs that even he can do up, no need for a seperate liner (DH HATES the feel of normal microfibre), slim fitting yet…

Real Nappy Week Freebies! The 2013 Real Nappy Week info is - http://www.exeterbabyactivities.co.uk/real-nappy-week-2013-2/ The Devon Real Nappy Project have generously provided Mama Packs for everyone attending our Real Nappy Week events this week. The contents of the Mama Packs do vary, so here is a photo of the contents of one of the RNW Mama Packs. We also have a number of extra items for you to collect too: Your free New Parent Pack full of info about being a parent in…

Mothercare is holding another round of Baby and Me events and Arabella will be attending the Exeter one to talk to new and expectant parents about BabyCalm classes and cloth nappies. This free and informal event takes place in the Exeter branch of Mothercare on 26th April, 6-8pm and is open to all. Mothercare staff will be on hand to: Car safety and car seat fitting Pushchair and pram choices Essential nursery furniture, cot mattresses and the latest sleep safety advice Toys,…

The Natural Nursery - a family run Exeter business have a whole month of real nappy prizes to win on their blog www.naturalnurseryblog.co.uk. The competitions start with a whopping £25 voucher to spend at the Natural Nursery for your tips to make using real nappies easier. Each week  in April 2012 a new competition will be added. Do you want to try out reusable nappies but don't know which ones will suit your baby? Do you live in Exeter?   If so, you can borrow a full set of washable…

Yesterday was a busy old day for Lamb and me. We spent the first part of the morning hanging out at home and playing together. Her current favourite game is “reading” books - we spend hours with her sitting on my lap, turning one or two pages in a board book, looking very intently at the pictures. She talks to the pictures quite a lot and does seem to be listening to me when I point to parts of the page and describe what is happening. However what she seems most interested in is…

I know I have shared this blog before but it always makes me laugh.  We definately suffer from the pooping just as the washing machine goes on - how about you? You can read the whole of Amber's blog here -…

Babyccino today was full of lovely mummies and babies/children, all playing happily together while the grown ups drank coffee and ate biscuits. My kind of afternoon. A successful afternoon on the real nappy front too - a pregnant mummy came along with lots of questions and was able to touch and see a whole range of nappies. As well as a nappy demo from me, she was able to chat to other cloth nappy users about their experiences of real nappies and just how easy they are to use. Also…

This year, Real Nappy Week is 16-22 April - get it in your diaries now as this year is going to be bigger and better than ever! A full list of events happening in and around Exeter will follow soon but here is a taste of what you can expect: Babyccino with some added fun Competitions with fabby reusable nappy prizes Demos Baby/nappy photo competition/fashion show Nappy swap/amnesty The Great Diaper Challenge (international attempt to beat the world record for the most nappies…

Time always seems to be the most precious commodity when you are a parent but I do love to make the effort to spread the word about how easy cloth nappies are to use. Tomorrow, I will be at Health Foods Unlimited on Exe Bridges/Cowick Street demonstrating a whole range of reusable nappies and answering any questions people may have. I will also be giving out information about the Devon Real Nappy Project and how local residents can borrow a trial kit FREE for a month. When: Friday 6th…

The lovely people at Recycle Devon have done a fab new job on the Devon Real Nappy website.  It is much easier to find your way around, the are some great resources there such as videos and how tos and and event lister so you can find all the local green and sustainable events, including our very own…

  Come along to a fantastic 'disposable wet wipes are rubbish!' workshop at The Hub on the Green on 20th January 2012. Supported by the Devon Real Nappy Project and enabled by Transition Exeter, you can make your own wet bag and set of washable wipes for FREE. Washable wipes are fantastic whether you are using cloth or disposable nappies - this workshop is open to all Exeter parents. Families with young children can spend hundreds of pounds on wet wipes, which can contain…

Starting on Tuesday 24th January at The Hub on the Green, this exciting new baby group will be a mixture of a nappy natter, a baby group and a place for new (and old) parents to meet, share expereinces and chat. Arabella will be there with lots of nappies for you to handle, details of the Devon Real Nappy free trial, plus a range of slings for you to try on. Joey will be serving her scrummy real coffee (£1 per cup), talking about the beautiful ceiling and generally being…

I found these online and they look amazing - they are on the US Etsy site and hand made by a lovely mummy called Julia in Lynchburg, VA. They're used to help speed your drying time and soften your laundry (no chemical dryer sheets needed!) Julia suggests four balls in an average sized dryer, though you can use up to six. Apparently, they really, really speed up the drying time for cloth nappies, so could be great if we are really in for the cold.wet winter predicted. Depending on the…

Do you have bags of baby clothes, toys or equipment that your little one has outgrown?  Are you not sure where to sell it?  It's the perfect excuse to clean out those cupboards and earn some extra cash. Or are you looking for goods for your baby or child but want to view it before buying?  Then, it's the perfect place to stock up on excellent quality gently used clothing, toys, books, nursery furniture, nursery accessories/linen, buggies, cots, car seats, strollers, high chairs,…

Do you want to try out reusable nappies but don’t know which ones will suit your baby? Come along to a free cloth nappy demo and find out: How you can save hundreds of £s by making the switch How easy real nappies are to use and wash How much landfill you will be saving How to get a FREE one month trial of washable nappies Arabella will be at Healthfoods Unlimited, Cowick Street, Exe Bridges on the First Friday of every month, from 11am to 1pm to answer all your…

Do you want to try out reusable nappies but don’t know which ones will suit your baby?   Do you live in Exeter? If so, you can borrow a full set of washable nappies, including some of the most popular brands in the UK, for a whole month, absolutely FREE! Just drop Arabella an email at info@naturalnursery.co.uk including your name, address, telephone number and age/weight of your baby and she will be in touch to arrange your free trial.You will be able to test out lots of nappies, and…