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It is a bit of a relief when your child toilets train and stops warming cloth nappies. Many people have said that when their child stops wearing cloth nappies, they are still washing as much as they were before. Kids are messy, but at least your nappy-changing days are over for this child.

Spoiler alert, yes, they do. But you need to know the signs that your child wants toilet training. They can be subtle, but they are there to see. We also talk about why kids toilet trains faster compared to disposable nappies.

Red marks and nappy rash. If you are worried about them, here are some tips and things to look for and what to do if you get red marks or nappy rash. We also talk about nappy creams and Vashti's favourite doughnuts.

This time Vashti and Andrew give you some tips on how to fit cloth nappies. Just a bunch of tips and tricks from years of experience. Even if you have been using cloth nappies for a while, you may learn something new.

Putting a cloth nappy on is easy and leak-free when you know what to look for. Vashti and Andrew have a deep conversation on what to look for if you have a nappy leak.

Bubblebubs have a new product. The Cloth Nappy Box has all the nappies you need from birth to toilet training. The box was 1 year in the making. Vashti and Andrew discuss the choices during the development of the product and who is the best person to give it to.

Cloth Nappy Week. Vashti and Jess talk about how to start with cloth nappies. Just start with one cloth nappy saves 900 nappies going into landfill.

Jess talks about her first year using cloth nappies. The cloth nappies she likes and which ones worked best for her. She has been doing cloth nappies since early 2019 when Henry was about five months old. We started with disposables. I was one of those people that was just a bit overwhelmed by cloth to begin with, but Henry used to love to do his poo in the car on the way to places, so I got sick of cleaning poo out of things and decided if I was going to clean poo out of things, it might as well be a cloth nappy house.

Andrew and Vashti are back in front of the microphone after 14 months. Thay talk about what has happened to them both since the 9th of January 2021. Losing a wife and best friend and how things have changed forever for them both.

In this second episode in this series How to Fix... we will focus on the long answer to questions people most commonly have on cloth nappies. We will also be joined each time by Jenna, who is looking after her 2nd son in cloth nappies. Jenna will keep us up to date in new things she has discovered during her second cloth nappy journey. In this show, we explore the following questions. How to fix fit on cloth nappies How to fix nappies that the elastic is stretched How to fix people who hate cloth nappies How to fix not enough nappies How to fix feeling overwhelmed/not knowing where to start.

Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs’ Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple children. She calls in to join Vicki and Vashti, discussing with the ladies the top 3 questions she gets enquiries. I have slack elastics, are my nappies able to be fixed? What are the inserts made from? I’m not expecting a tiny bub but wondering whether to invest in the newborn nappies or go with prefolds and flats instead. I have a bunch of OSFM from my last baby but how soon can I start using them?

In this first episode in this series How to Fix... we will focus on the long answer to questions people most commonly have on cloth nappies. We will also be joined each time by Jenna, who is looking after her 2nd son in cloth nappies. Jenna will keep us up to date in new things she has discovered during her second cloth nappy journey. In this show, we explore the following questions. How to fix stains How to fix Nappy Rash How to fix Nappies that have mold How to fix people telling you how to do everything

Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs’ Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple children. She calls in to join Vicki and Vashti, discussing with the ladies the top 3 questions she gets enquiries. I am just curious what the advantage of Minky vs PUL is? Is it just that it’s nice and soft? And PUL is better at holding the liquid? What are Snappis? With the microfleece liners which way do they need to be placed in the nappy?

With so many brands of cloth nappies on the market, there are a wide range of price points. What differentiates between a high or low price point cloth nappy, how do you compare? Are there some cloth nappies that are just all round great value for money? Or are there cloth nappies that have an inflated price for their quality? Whether you are considering cloth nappies from Work at Home Makers (or Mums) (WAHMs), commercial brands, or China Cheapies; the Vashti and Vicki will give you tips to look for on websites, questions to ask the manufactures or retailers, what you need to feel and look for when you physically have a nappy, and how to judge a company on their products and service via review websites. With this comprehensive list, you will have a the tools to compare cloth nappies with cloth nappies, making your next purchase, so much easier!

Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs’ Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple children. She calls in to join Vicki and Vashti, discussing with the ladies the top 3 questions she gets enquiries for. Is there such thing as a night nappy? I've heard some people talk about them but I don't know if there's anything specifically different about them or just a different way for bubs to wear them. What is the best nappy for babies 4 months old? One of the snaps has fallen off my nappy, what can I do?

Looking into using newborn cloth nappies? This podcast follows up on the Top 8 reasons to use newborn nappies. In between a good dose of nappy chat, learn: why you should choose newborn cloth nappies over one size fits most nappies (OSFM); how many nappies you'll need for twins; the best style of newborn cloth nappy to keep those leaks at bay; and ways to bring down the cost of a newborn cloth nappy stash. Vashti and Vicki have been wrapping newborn bums in cloth for over 3 decades combined, with their passion and experience you'll soon not need any reasons to justify using cloth nappies because it will be instant love!

Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs' Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple children. She calls in to join Vicki and Vashti, discussing with the ladies the top 3 questions she gets enquiries for. 1. How many nappies for full time use? 2. How many night nappies do you need? 3. Are there any detergents I need to stay away from?

One of the most useful tools you that you can have in your cloth nappy skill toolbox is how to strip and sanitise or S&S for short (and no, it’s got nothing to do with a stretch and sweep!). A strip and sanitise is a straightforward process of deep cleaning nappies that you can use on secondhand nappies or resolve a prior insufficient wash routine that was causing issues with your nappies. This big, deep clean resets nappies to being spotless and fresh again. One of the most useful tools you that you can have in your cloth nappy skill toolbox is how to strip and sanitise or S&S for short (and no, it’s got nothing to do with a stretch and sweep!). A strip and sanitise is a straightforward process of deep cleaning nappies that you can use on secondhand nappies or resolve a prior insufficient wash routine that was causing issues with your nappies. This big, deep clean resets nappies to being spotless and fresh again. Amy, Vashti and Vicki also discuss how easy it is to wash nappies and troubleshoot some frequently asked questions, such as: how to identify unexplained damage on nappies out of the wash, how to stop nappies feeling crunchy and is vinegar or bleach safe to use? It’s hard not to feed off Amy’s excitement to do the laundry after listening to this episode! So sit back and listen and have that laundry, detergent and washing machine at the ready!

Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs' Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple children. She calls in to join Vicki and Vashti, discussing with the ladies the top 3 questions she gets enquiries for. My 5 month old (etc) is on the secondhand snap - will these nappies continue to fit until toilet training? The nappies are leaking but only the front of the insert is just wet, help! Why is my nappy leaking out the stitching - is it faulty?

You've done your research and purchased cloth nappies and now you are ready to wash them. As you walk into the supermarket a whole aisle of boxes and bottles of laundry detergent close in around you, "Which is the most economical, what will clean the best, where are the environmentally friendly ones, how much do I use"? To help guide you to finding the best detergent to tick all of your needs, Vashti and Vicki discuss exactly what to look for and be aware of with Amy White. Amy is an environmental scientist who loves laundry and researching the science of how we clean. She has combined these passions to run a successful nappy hire business, Cloth Nappy Hire Australia https://clothnappyhire.com.au. Her business helps new parents with choosing nappies and how to launder them. She also runs a free website: Cloth Nappy Help https://www.clothnappyhelp.com.au; and Facebook groups: #getintocloth Australia https://www.facebook.com/groups/getintocloth and MCN Tips & Tricks https://www.facebook.com/groups/224894171341634/. She's tested almost every detergent on the market and is a wealth of knowledge with curly laundry topics such as: plant vs mainstream detergent; what temperature to wash at; and how to navigate hard or soft water, including how to find out what your water is. After learning from Amy's knowledge, your next trip to the laundry aisle will give you the confidence to make the right choice for your washing and family.