The Joy of
Reusable Nappies
A book to help parents thrive on their cloth nappy journey
Written by Laura Tweedale
Foreword from Guy Schanschieff MBE, chair of The Nappy Alliance
Where to buy
The Joy of Reusable Nappies is available to buy as a paperback from any good bookstore across the world simply by giving them the author name (Laura Tweedale), title (The Joy of Reusable Nappies) or the ISBN 978-1-5272-6803-6. Alternatively, you can order online at:
UK, Australia and New Zealand
USA and Canada:
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Less waste, more joy,
with every single nappy change.
Look inside…
About the book
THERE IS NOTHING QUITE AS SOOTHING FOR THE SOUL AS FOLDING NAPPIES.
The Joy of Reusable Nappies answers the ten biggest questions parents consider when they choose to reuse, including - How do I fit a reusable nappy? Are they suitable for newborns? And importantly - Where does the poo go?
‘Cloth nappy, real nappy, reusable nappy, natural nappy or washable nappy - there are lots of different terms out there but they all mean the same thing: a nappy you put on your baby that can be used again and again and not sent straight to landfill after a single use. And they are absolutely marvellous.’
Pocket or All-in-one, Fitted Nappies or Terry Squares, this book walks you through the landscape of cloth nappies, revealing a simple way to reduce your impact on the environment as you discover a greener path to parenthood.
This gentle guide on using and caring for reusable nappies is shared under a supportive voice of experience, filled with positive encouragement for all. It includes a researched approach to the debate of Reusable Nappies and the Environment advocating their benefits through calm, down-to-earth advice.
Learn how to thrive on your reusable nappy journey - oh how joyful it will be.
Praise for
The Joy of Reusable Nappies
“Relaxed, accessible writing - an inspirational read for new parents concerned for the future of the planet.”
“Taking a stance against disposable nappy choices that dominate the market, The Joy of Reusable Nappies proves it is possible to parent and stay true to your values.”
“The book I wish I’d had when my first baby was born. ”
“The Joy of Reusable Nappies is helping get cloth nappies finally, and rightly so, back in the spotlight - better for the planet and your wallet too. What’s not to love?”
Reviews
“This is a fantastic little book! Laura clearly sets out the issues we face and questions we ask when we start out on our cloth nappy journey.”
“This book is such a handy guide to new users that I would have tried to buy off the nappy library lady if I’d got it in my starter kit so I didn’t have to part with it. It keeps it simple and honest, two of my favourite things.It shows that actually you don’t need to get caught up in brands and fancy prints, unless you want to. And it takes away the conflicting voices of (likely well meaning) people telling you how best to do cloth when you join a Facebook group to ask what you thought was a straightforward question about a booster. It hands the experience over to the reader to enjoy and make their own. The considerate tone is, to me, perfect for how a cloth nappy experience should be.”
“What a fantastic book! I’ve been using cloth for 15 weeks now, lots of trial and error and doing my own research. I would have loved to have read this book before starting. This book is perfect for people who want to start their cloth nappy journey. I will be passing this book on to another mama to help them on their cloth nappy journey.”
“This is the book I wish I’d had when I started out with cloth nappies and the book I’ll be recommending to all the new parents in my life.”
“This book is a must for all cloth parents wherever you may be on your cloth journey.”
Contents
Welcome
What is a reusable nappy?
What are inserts, boosters and liners?
How do I fit a reusable nappy?
Where do I store dirty nappies?
How do I wash reusable nappies?
Can I use cloth nappies outside of the house?
Can I use cloth nappies at night?
Are reusable nappies suitable for a newborn?
How many reusable nappies do I really need?
Can I buy preloved nappies?
Reusable nappies and the environment
Be proud of yourself
A simple checklist for your cloth nappy journey
A - Z of reusable nappy brands
A - Z of UK-based reusable nappy retailers
#clothmadesimple
Laura’s acknowledgments
Glossary
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A beginner’s pocketbook to reusable nappies
I’m offering you my Beginner’s Pocketbook to Reusable Nappies for free if you sign up to my Little Postcards mailing list. Following the publication of my book, The Joy of Reusable Nappies in October 2020, I updated the pocketbook to include excerpts taken from its pages, ready to get you started on your cloth nappy journey.