Grow your own Veggies

Birds Eye Grow your own Campaign.

Now we are new to gardening (our garden consists of a deck and a small corner of bark). We are by no means considered green fingered, we do however enjoy vegetables and salads and with the recent rises in food prices we have been keen to grow our own.
As luck would have it Birds Eye are currently running a 'Grow your own' campaign to conincide with celebrating 65 years or growing vegetables.
The lovely chaps over at Birds Eye sent us some seeds, trays a trowel and watering can to get us started. I have given these to Molly and purchased a few brightly coloured troughs for her to grow her own little vegetable patch.
I highly recommend you joining in the campaign with us by clicking here https://www.facebook.com/birdseye?sk=app_167705676678807 and claiming your own free seeds with a code from special packs of Birds Eye veg.

The chaps at Birds Eye have also provided tutorials

1. http://youtu.be/sRoRpjvQxUw

2. http://youtu.be/6t58wRrjLik

for you to watch which will help answer any questions.

Get in touch and let me know how your own grow own campaign is getting on this summer!

Real Nappy Week - guess what we were wearing

Now is this ironic? It was Real Nappy Week last week and I write a cloth nappy blog, so why was my baby girl in disposables all week?

Well sadly she had a nasty skin infection and nasty eczema which meant 3 lots of creams applies all day every day which were not going to be kind to cloth.

I have felt like a big fraud this week and it has been the hardest week.

Reasons I don't like disposable nappies

1) They smell. When they have a wee or poo in them there is a nasty smell. its not the wee or the poop its the reaction with the chemical. This smell varies slightly depending on brand but its always there. Changing the first nappy of the day is the hardest nastiest smell ever.... fact.

2) They leak. My Elsie is purely breastfed still and so has the runniest of poops. It leaks out the side of the nappies every time. I can not believe how rubbish these nappies are. I have touched more poop last week then I ever would with cloth.

3) Even once removed what are you to do with them. I had to carry around poopy nappies in plastic bags (and poopy clothes) most days last week. Even when I had managed to change Elsie in a baby changing room I didn't want to touch the dirty bins to stuff yet another nappy into it. The room was stinking enough.

4) Our rubbish bin has become rather full much quicker than usual.

5) Instead of a nappy wash I am doing daily poopy clothes washes because of all the leaks.

6) My baby has no big squidgy bum anymore.

7) They are so expensive. They last a couple of hours and then are binned.

8) They are so hard and dry.

9) They look really ugly.


My poor little girls skin is much better and today and soon she will be back in her cloth.

Day 2 of Real Nappy Week

So its day 2 of Real Nappy Week and what have I bought? Nothing. Not a single nappy, wrap, wipe or wet bag. I know I can't believe it either. Its not for the want of trying either. I am desperately looking for night time nappies and wraps again as Elsie seems to have chunked out considerably and our current wraps dig into her thighs.


I think there is an abundance of nappy offers and codes I just can not decide on what to order and from where. I have searched the web and various cloth nappy groups for codes and discounts.  When in fact any of these offers on there own would please me immensely just a few days ago because its RNW I just cant stop from searching out 'better' offers. I am at risk at getting to the end of RNW and there being nothing left to buy!


So if you spot any wraps or fitted nappies at exceptional value please comment or tweet me @fluffydumplings so I don't miss out.

Real Nappy Week offers

Real Nappy Week offers we have found on the web and cloth groups!
If you have any offers or codes that you want adding please let me know.


GO GO GO.....


BABA and BOO
15% off this week if you use code RNW12 at the checkout..and you will only receive a free shopping bag if you spend over £30.

If you spend over £80, you'll get a free pair of shoes of your choice from their newly stocked range.

www.babaandboo.com

BABY BUM BOUTIQUE
10% off ALL Peachy Green products
15% off Zookies Wraps
15% off Snuggy Baby Wetbags - available in three sizes,20% off ALL Bum Cheeks Nappies (including already reduced ones)Spend over £100 and get a FREE Hippybottomus Bamboo Charcoal Nappy - please place colour choice in order notes at checkout.Prices already reduced in store - www.babybumboutique.co.uk 




BABY MOO'SRockin'my fluff printed tee's - Only for RNW £7 & FREE P&PFirst 6 custom cross back dress orders in promo album fabric £12.99 & FREE P&POnly at www.facebook.com/babymoos - offers not available on website

BABYKIND50% off selected items and 10% off everything else.http://www.babykind.co.uk/specialoffers.htm

BABYBOTS.CO.UK: Offers on throughout RNW check out the fb page and site.https://www.facebook.com/Babybots.co.ukhttp://www.babybots.co.uk/

BABY PEACH
www.facebook.com/babypeachukwww.babypeach.co.uk 
20% off Bumgenius V420% off Flips and stay dry inserts20% off Monkey Foot Wetbags20% off Pat-a-Cake Baby20% off Frugi breastfeeding tops and baby clothes20% off Blueberry20% off itti bitti (discounts applied automatically)10% off: GroVia, Close, Pumpkin Pants, Green Carbon Living, Charlie Banana and Happy Heinys (discounts applied automatically)BOGOF on Bumgenius Newborns (pastel colours) - order in multiples of 2 and enter the code BOGOF at checkout 


BIRTH 2 POTTYReal nappy week offers are being loaded onto the site this weekend, we have bumgenius v4 , flip and freetime at 20% off and the fantastic offer of newborn bumgenius ails at 20% off AND buy on get one free..that's just £7.99 for 2 http://www.Birth2Potty.co.uk

BUM DEAL NAPPIES: 20% off nappies and some accessories. Code: RNW12 Valid during RNW.www.bumdealnappies.co.uk

FILL YOUR PANTS
20% off the following.....Smartipants singles, 3 packs, 12 packs and 24 packsSmart Fit WrapsFuzziBunz One Size ElitePop in + BambooPop in + MinkeeLittle Lamb Bamboo fittedsTots Bots Easyfit V3 Rainbow (Hook and Loop ONLY)Cheeky Wipes Kits + mini kitsGEN-Y ClassicsBest Sellers Mini KitBirth to Potty nappy KitComplete Nappy KitB-Sensible Sheets and Duvet protectors See your local Guru for any local offers they may also have for you and FYP Facebook page for giveaways.http://www.fill-your-pants.com/



FRUGI - clothes cut 4 cloth bums code:ANGELA gives 15% off and free p and p www.welovefrugi.com 


FLUFF HEAVEN (BABA ME)20% off everything, site wide. buy 1 get 1 free on bumGenius Newborns, bumGenius inserts, bumGenius diaper doublers and bumGenius flannel wipes. Free shipping with all orders over £30, a free Planet Wise snack bag with orders over £50 OR a free Planet Wise small wetbag with orders over £100. And you get fluff points on it all. http://www.fluffheaven.com/index.php/ 


GREENPANDANAPPIES: 15% off, use the code REAL12http://greenpandanappies.co.uk/ 


GREEN JELLY: 20% off all in stock products until midnight on 22nd Aprilhttp://www.greenjellyshop.co.uk

KITTYKINS - real nappies discounted by up to 20% until the end of April.http://www.kittykins.co.uk

KINGDOM OF FLUFF BOGOF on Bumgenius newborns (xs only): priced at 50% off, must be purchased in multiples of 20% off Bumgenius Onesize Pocket Nappies, Freetime, Flip and Econobum15% off Tots Bots (discount code RNW-TOTS)15% off Bambooty15% off Real Easy Minkee All-in-ones10% off Guerilla Fluff10% off Blueberry5% off Rumparooz/Kangacare/Lil Joey(prices for all these offers (except Tots Bots) have the discount already deducted in the store price) 


LITTLE ONE LANE: Offers on all week throughout RNW, check out FB and site.http://www.facebook.com/littleonelanehttp://www.littleonelane.com/

LIZZES REAL NAPPIES
Have the following offers.
Buy 1 get 1 free on BumGenius Newborn Nappies
20% OFF Tots Bots Easyfits (older designs only - while stock last). New designs £16.99
10% OFF Smartipants
20% OFF BumGenius Freetime
20% OFF BumGenius V4
15% OFF Tots Bots Teenyfit (while stocks last)
10% OFF Itti Bitti Tutto birth to potty nappies
20% OFF Tots Bots Bamboozle Stretch. Size 1: £8.79, size 2: £9.59
10% Off all single Little Lamb nappies (bamboo, microfibre or organic)
Free stay-dry insert with every FLIP day-pack ordered
Lizzes Real Nappies 




MILLIE'S NAPPIES - discounts of up to 20% across the store, more lines will be added during RNW. Also a few little give aways going on! http://www.milliesnappies.co.uk

MY LITTLE PATCHEverything on the website 20% off to support Real Nappy Week - Enter rnw2012 at checkout .. code ends midnight 22nd Aprilhttp://www.mylittlepatch.co.uk


NAPPY GO LUCKY 20% offBum Genius, Blueberry, Ones&twos, Little Lamb15% offElla's House, Monkey Foot Designs Wetbags, Gen Y wraps10% offRumparooz, Snuggleblanks, Pumpkin Pants, Totsbotshttp://www.nappygolucky.co.uk/

 NAPPY GEEK Everything 10%off with RNW2012www.nappygeek.co.uk
NATURAL BABY SHOWER - 10% off an a free nappy cream if yoou spend over £20. All of april. 


RNW2012http://www.naturalbabyshower.co.uk



PEAS & LOVEMore than 20% off all itti bitti products10% off Charlie Banana, LittleLamb, rufflewraps, Preston's PantsCJ's body spray reduced to £3.99. And more! http://peas-and-love.co.uk/special-offers/


PLUSH PANTS: for 15% off *works on new tots bots prints* see website for discount codehttp://www.plushpants.co.uk/info/RealNappyWeek.php


 STRATFORD NAPPIES - everything discounted by a further 10% until the end of April (many items already discounted by a lot!) - RNW12.http://www.stratfordnappies.co.uk


SNUGGLEBLANKSwww.facebook.com/snuggleblanksbyvicky12% off custom made soakers and flongies 


TINY NIPPERS20% off Snap Ins and Bandana Bibs10% off Little Comfort range, liners & wipesAll other deals will be released on Monday 16th. Check out our Facebook page.Competitions will be held over the week.No discount codes will be needed, everything will be reduced on the 
**UPDATE**
20% off Snap Ins
20% off Bandana Bibs
15% off Little Comfort Wraps
10% off the rest of the Little comfort range
10%off liners and wipes
10% off namboo boosters and hemp inserts
10% off flongies, soakers and shorts
10% off leg warmers
10% off Tabbies and Applix nappies
ALl pocket nappies are down to £3.50 (excluding Tabbles and Applix)
‎Free gift in each order and entry into a competition to win a large wet bag, an applix or a tabbie of tiny nippers choosing!

site.www.facebook.com/tinynipperswww.tinynippers.co.uk



THE CLEAN GREEN NAPPY MACHINE: 20% off most things.http://www.cleangreennappy.co.uk/



TERRY NAPPIES - up to 15% off most nappies, discounts are on the site no code required.http://www.terrynappies.co.uk


THE CLEAN GREEN NAPPY MACHINE: 20% off most things.http://www.cleangreennappy.co.uk/  

THE NAPPY LADY20% off Bumgenius V4 and Freetimes including Multibuy sets20% off Rainbow Single Easyfits. Velcro only.20% off Flip disposable insert packs20% off Flip Trainer Pants. VERY VERY VERY LIMITED STOCK20% Off Flip Organic Birth to Potty Pack. VERY LIMITED STOCK20% Off Flip Trial Packs10% discount code under the nappy lady facebook page OFFERS tab (takes a further 10% off above offers too!)http://www.thenappylady.co.uk/index.asp

Totsbots 20% off with code FRNW0412
http://www.TotsBots.com

  TWINKLE ON THE WEB - 20% off all new TB easyfits/Teenyfits if buying >6 singles, includes new prints. As this will be more than £60 P&P will also be free. http://www.twinkleontheweb.co.uk/acatalog/Stock_Reductions.html Also V2 EasyFit reduced to £12.50 & Teenyfit V2 prints to 9.99, and buy 10 or more any combination  of V2 Teeny/EasyFit get an extra 5% offAlso 10% off Itti Bitti D'Lish/Tutto when buying 2 or more25% off any Fuzzi Bunz Perfect Size20% off all Nature Babies Diddy Diapers/Bamboo Loveables10% off when buying any 2 or more Disana pull on wool 


WEENOTIONS: 10% off all orders RNW2012 code.http://weenotions.co.uk/

Cleaning the Washing Machine

Now whether you use cloth nappies or not you should still be cleaning your washing machine on a regular basis. However for those of you like me who may not have done it before here's what I now do.


A table spoon of bicarbonate of soda in the drawer on a hot wash. 

Yes just ordinary Bicarbonate of Soda! I was a little sceptical myself of putting something from the bakery aisle in my machine but I took the plunge and I am glad I did.


I switched the machine to a hot wash (90) and switched it on whilst empty.  

Now this is where I was beginning to get excited. A little sad I know but I was eager to see if it worked. Its important to look after your washing machine especially when using cloth nappies.

                                          Look at my sparkly drum. 


I couldn't wait to do my first wash and see if there was any difference!
So what do I wash the nappies or husbands football kit? Well i didn't want to risk the nappies so the football kit was in within seconds.  


It came out smelling lovely, as it always does. I have no idea if the machine has improved now its clean, but I think its one of those jobs you just have to do as a grown up. If I didn't do it perhaps i would notice?

Discount Codes for Cloth Nappies

Current active discount codes for cloth nappies are listed below. If you know of any more please spread the nappy love and comment on the post below


Tiny nippers, free 2nd class postage on orders over £10 until Friday 6th April 8pm
Tiny Nippers






Plush pants  15% off with SSEG034

Plush Pants

Fill Your Pants Free p&p with any order
Fill Your Pants


CleanGreenNappy 20% off pretty much everything for the whole of April 
Clean Green Nappy

Night time nappies

A little fluffydumplings guide to night time nappies. 


There are fewer nappies that are suitable for night time then day time use. These nappies need to last the average baby 12 -13 hours approximately unless you are changing baby in the night. (who wants to do that?)


We have found several 'night time' nappies that work well for us. 


Pocket Nappies
Nappies that you stuff with inserts that absorb the wee. The inserts are generally micro fibre which absorbs quickly or bamboo which can hold more but absorbs at a slower pace. The bamboo works better underneath the microfibre insert (furthest away from baby's bottom).  Hemp and charcoal are also used and have some excellent recommendations on many cloth forums. We have yet to try these!


BumGenius pocket nappies with the 2 inserts last Elsie a good 12 hours. I only have 2 of these nappies though and really prefer to use them during the day as they are so reliable and easy to use particularly if Elsie has a long day time nap.


Baba and Boo pocket with 2 microfibre inserts and a bamboo booster also last Elsie a good 12 hours. Similar to the BumGenius though we do prefer to have these nappies available for use during the day. 


I recommend, experimenting with the pockets you have and adding bamboo boosters to see how they last. Perhaps put a fleece blanket down underneath your little one so if it does leak you may be able to get away without changing the whole bed - very useful if you co-sleep.


AIO All in ones.
All in ones are nappies that have inserts already attached to the outer shell of the nappy. They tend to be a slimmer fit but do take longer to dry.


Bambooty nights last us approximately 9 hours so if we pop her in one of these at the last feed before I go to bed this works well. The only downside is I am at risk of getting her too awake and having to wait a while before she is ready to go back to sleep.


Fitted and Wraps
Fitted nappies need a wrap of some sort to make them absorbent.  They do tend to be bulkier nappies but the advantage is you can often reuse the wrap (perhaps wipe down the inside between changes). 


Motherease onelife with a motherease airflow wrap.  They have served us well although recently with the extra boosting they have become a bit tight on the leg and we are considering alternative wraps as making the poppered leg fastening bigger leaves too big a gap around the leg which allows the fitted nappy underneath to leak down the legs.


Motherease onelife with a little lamb. This works really well for us and as its applix we can get a better fit around the legs. 

Night time nappies can be bulky but sweet. 

We have spoken to our fluffdumpling friends too and here is what they had to say!


Hayley uses Monkeysnuggles with a wool wrap and her little one is dry after an amazing 13 - 14 hours!

Monkeysnuggles are a fitted cloth nappy that need a wrap of some sort. Wool is particularly good as it allows any excess dampness from the fitted to evaporate.

It works better if your baby moves about in their sleep as this doesn't allow any moisture to gather and pool.
You can also use fleece as a wrap too. You can use a fleece sleepsuit or buy fleece wraps.

Kerri uses a Totsbots Bamboozle on N at night time.

The above shows the fitted nappy on its own. Its a cotton nappy which would leak without a wrap. N, wears it with a Motherease wrap as shown below, or a little lamb wrap.

If you currently use disposables at night have a play around with the nappies you have or visit the pre loved boards to see if there are alternatives that suit you. If you have any questions please let me know, I can always find an answer from someone I know!


I would also like to know what works for you if you are already using cloth at night. Let me know by commenting below so I can pass it on. Thank you!

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