Cloth Nappy Blog: How I became a Fluffy Mummy

Jennifer is a mum of two who started using cloth with her second baby. Here she tells you why she loves being a fluffy mummy!

It was when I was pregnant with my eldest that I first looked into the idea of washable nappies, I’ve always been environmentally conscious and using cloth on my baby’s bottom really appealed to me, as well as the idea of saving some pennies! However money was very tight at the time and with all the other baby equipment we needed to buy there just wasn’t the spare cash to spend in one go, so it got put on a back burner and we started buying packs of eco friendly disposables with our weekly shop.

When I found out I was pregnant for the second time, there was a lot less we needed to buy as we already had most things from our then 3 year old. This time I was determined to use cloth on my baby’s bottom and do my bit to reduce the nappy mountains! I managed to convince hubby by tempting him with the thought of how much money we would save in the long term!

I have to admit though, I wasn’t really sure where to begin, so I started by looking at the cost options and found that ‘pre folds’ ( use a folded square nappy with a waterproof wrap) seemed to be the cheapest. I couldn’t believe my luck when at the supermarket one day I saw a ‘starter pack’ from a well know brand of pre folds at a bargain price, reduced to clear!

At first we used disposables at night and when out and about but when Elizabeth was a few months old we decided that if we were going to do this we should do go the whole hog!

So I started looking into other types of washable nappies and attended a Nappuchino event at a local café. Here I was fascinated not just by the choice of different styles available but by how pretty some of them were! The choice was immense and I have to say at first I was a little overwhelmed! But after chatting to some of the fluffy Mummies, I knew that I had to find a style of nappy that fitted in with us! I bought some ‘pre loved’ nappies to see what worked best for us and after just a few weeks I was sure that ‘pockets’ were the way to go! Easy to use, quick drying, available in some really funky designs and really simple to add more absorbency if required! I was really pleased to discover Baba + Boo and their range of pretty patterned pocket nappies at fantastically low prices!

I started to build up my collection of Fluff after this, buying some pre loved, some new and even being lucky enough to win some! I am now proud to be able to say that Elizabeth has not worn a single disposable nappy in over 3 months! Just think of the amount of disposables we have saved going to landfills!

Do be warned Mummies, Cloth Nappies can be addictive! I now have over 50 nappies (It’s recommend you have at least 20, I’ve more than doubled that!) And every time I see a funky new design I want more…

Win with Minene!

Win a gorgeous Layla Changing Bag from Minene to look as fab as your cloth bums do!

We are pleased that Minene are working with Baba + Boo to give one of our fans a lovely change bag to store your gorgeous nappies in when out and about!

Minene's revolutionary changing bags are creating quite a buzz. With a growing celebrity following their multi-functional changing bags are a must-have for all new mums. "As mums ourselves we understand that one changing bag isn't always going to cut it, so we came up with a range of changing bags that would suit all mums different needs. They even come with multi-wear straps so they can be worn as a traditional shoulder bag or as a backpack and even attach on to your pushchair" says Sharon Levy, one of the mums behind Minene.

Without looking like your conventional changing bag, the attractive Layla changing bag accommodates all your baby essentials whilst providing you with both style and comfort. The bag contains 2 large compartments divided by a large zipped pocket in addition to a generous sized detachable pouch which can be used to store all personal belongings. The pouch can also be used separately by attaching it straight to your pushchair for those days when you choose to travel light. There are 3 external thermal pockets, a stylish matching padded changing mat and insulated thermal bottle holder. The innovative design of the bag enables it to be worn in 3 different styles to suit your needs; it can be carried as a backpack, a shoulder bag or attached to any pushchair using the straps provided.

The Layla changing bag is now available from Babies R Us in black and sand for £65

Minene (my child) was established in Israel in 2005 by three mothers with a vision to create practical yet stylish products for the new generation of parents, babies and toddlers. Their range of products include: changing bags, cot bedding, activity mats, bibs, pushchair accessories, towels, muslins, baby clothing & more. All products have been meticulously designed with clever features to make parents lives as easy as possible.

Visit their website www.minene.co.uk to view the whole range.

To be in with a chance of winning a Layla Changing Bag simply fill out the entry form exclusive to Baba + Boo here .

Competition ends on Midnight Friday 16th September and a winner will be chosen shortly after.