I think I have found the most adorable cloth nappy designs on the planet!! With so many cloth nappies on the mark it’s so hard to find designs for boys! So many brands have amazingly beautiful designs for girls and little boys are left with plain colours or spots!

But I was surprised to find Mielie Moo Designs stock and wide range of nappies including adorable boy prints – Aeroplanes, Jungle Animals, Rockets, Outer Space and more! Not to mention their adorable girl designs including a sweet nappy with ruffles on the bum!

Unlike many other brands that produce their nappies in China, Mielie Moo nappies are designed and handmade in Australia by the owner Leonie to ensure you always receive the highest quality nappy every time!

Each nappy is made from high quality materials including 100% cotton and each design has a limited run to ensure your nappy is not only super cute, but also super exclusive!

Mielie Moo Designs come in 3 sizes -

Small: 3.5-6.5kg

Medium: 6-10kg

Large: 10-17kg

Mielie Moo nappies range from $25 up to $35 for more detailed nappies or you can buy an 8 pack and save!

I think Mielie Moo are possibly the cutest designs on the market! Check them out here http://mieliemoodesigns.blogspot.com/ or their Facebook Group here http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mielie-Moo-Designs/192666201186?ref=ts

Jen xx

We have featured Itti Bitti on Beyond The Baby in the past and I love singing their praises! Click Here to see our previous product review for Itti Bitti.

Itti Bitti are one of the slimmest nappies on the market, they offer a great range of patterns and styles to suit every need and desire!

Along with their fabulous nappies they also have a great range of accessories – Ultimate Wipes, Luxury Wetbags, Babylegs and heaps more!

Be sure to check out www.IttiBitti.com.au

This week is the International Reusable Nappy Week! From April 26th to 2nd May we are going to celebrate everything to do with cloth nappies!

This fits in perfectly with our Eco Month

We added a few awesome articles last week to Beyond The Baby that will beginners out there master the daunting world of cloth nappies!

Ever wondered what all the lingo was? MCN? AIO? SIO? …. wonder no more! Here is a great guide to “nappy speak”

Cloth Nappy Termanology

Now you are educated on “nappy speak” it’s time to figure out what nappy is best for you and your lifestyle. Here is a great guide to help you choose!

Cloth Nappies … Which One?

So you can speak the speak here is a guide to help you not only walk the walk, but walk it in an organised fashion!

How To Set Up A Cloth Nappy System

Last but not least the worst job in the world but one that can never be avoided! Washing!! Here are some great tips on how to wash your beautiful new nappies!

Cloth Nappies – Washing and Care Instructions

Each day this week we will also feature our favourite nappy brands! So be sure to check back here daily and enjoy a week dedicated to fluffy butts!

Jen xx

When I hear the word Christmas I always think of excess – excess amounts of food, presents, exhaustion and fun. The last excess is the worst … WASTE! There is so much wasted food, wrapping and packaging materials. But I am here to tell you a few easy and fun ways to recycle or reuse some of these things we would normally throw in the bin!

Tip #1: Wrapping paper!

This is probably the biggest of them all. Every Christmas we fill garbage bags full of paper after all of the presents are opened. But rather than throwing them in the recycle bin why not try these fun ways of reusing them!

- Save some for next year and make Christmas cards and tags with the kids!

- Send it to your childs daycare centre or school for art projects

- Use it during the year to fill empty spaces in mailing boxes. It look nicer than newspaper!

- Fill pillowcases with balls of scrunched wrapping paper for the kids to have fun pillow fights!

Tip #2: Wrapping paper rolls

- Keep them for next year and make your own bonbons using your left over wrapping paper as well. Buy some of the cracker snaps from a craft supplies store and make your own fun bonbons. Try including a funny story about a member of the table to be read aloud rather than jokes – “remember when …”

- Send them to your local school or daycare for crafts

- Use them for your own art projects with the kids – make suncatchers using cellophane, tap and scissors. Cut the rolls into 3 inch pieces and cut fun shapes in the sides of the roll pieces. Cut a piece of cellophane a little larger than the hole  you cut and slide it inside to cover the hole. Secure it with tape or glue. Strind 4-5 on a coat hanger and you have a fun suncatcher and an awesome school holiday art project!

Tip #3: Platters, Trays, Plastic Plates and Plastic Cutlery

When having a large number of people we all tend to go the plastic route! Easy to dispose of and cheap! But these products are really bad for the environment. If you choose to dispose of them make sure they go in the recycling bin or here are some other options.

- Send them to your local school or daycare for art projects

- Keep them and use them for future parties, picnics etc. Most “disposable” products are built to last a few uses, so use them until they give up!

- Use plates and bowls for paint trays or any other craft uses.

- Most platters from your local supermarket or deli are very durable. So reuse them to make your own platters for large gatherings or use them under plant pots!

The biggest tip on recycling is use your local freecycle www.freecycle.org list any unwanted items including your left over wrapping paper, rolls, plastic wear and packaging materials from toys. Someone may have a use for them!

Giving is the message of Christmas, so give back to the environment and reduce, reuse, recycle or freecycle!

Jen xx