66. A Beginners Guide To Cloth Nappies & Wipes With @hereandafter.eco

If you're curious about using cloth nappies and wipes with your little one/s - i'm so excited for you!

In this chat, Mel the founder of Here and After Eco joins me to discuss the benefits and misconceptions surrounding cloth nappies and wipes.

The conversation covers common myths, environmental impacts, cost savings, and practical tips for cleaning and maintaining cloth products. I totally get that using cloth can feel intimidating and overwhelming and we hope that this episodes helps to ease you in to your cloth journey.

About Mel:

With over 15 years of experience in the natural health space including studying Naturopathy and a Bachelor of Natural Science, Melanie combined her knowledge, parenting, love of low tox living and sustainability to create her business - Here & After - a company that was created to bring easy to use eco products to the market.

Key takeaways:

• Cloth nappies reduce the amount of waste in landfill
• Many misconceptions about cloth nappies stem from fear of mess (and touching poo!)
• Using cloth can lead to fewer instances of nappy rash.
• The environmental impact of disposables is significant.
• Cost savings with cloth nappies can be substantial over time.
• Temperature of the wash significantly affects hygiene and cleanliness.
• Having clear washing instructions can help everyone involved in laundry.

Mentions:

• Shop Here and After Eco (use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off)
• Strucket for dry pail and soaking
• Clean cloth nappies resources

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