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1. Mother Nature Nappy
2. Mother Nature Bio-Degradable and Flushable Nappy Liners
3. Mother Nature Nappy Booster Pads
4. Mother Nature Day/Night White Nappy Covers
5. Mother Nature Day/Night Beige Nappy Covers
6. Mother Nature Day/Night Blue Nappy Covers
7. Mother Nature All In One Bamboo Nappy (One Size Nappy Cover + 1 Bamboo Insert)
8. Mother Nature Day/Night Pink Nappy Covers
9. Mother Nature Nappy Fleece Cover
10. Mother Nature Part Time Pack

Mother Nature Nappy
Mother Nature Nappy

White or Beige
Proudly South African
Vegan
Price R115.00
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It is made from 100% natural bamboo-cotton towelling which is not only more eco-friendly to manufacture but it is 4 times more absorbent than cotton, it has a natural antibacterial quality and it feels like cashmere. It is made with an elasticised waist and legs which gives the nappy a snug and leak-proof fit. It has also been shaped to create an unbulky nappy. Plastic poppers are used to fasten the nappy. These snap on easily and are very strong and durable so there is no need for pins! The nappy has also been designed to allow more air flowing between layers whilst the nappy is in use. It can be Adjusted to fit from birth to potty training. (Instructions come with the nappy.) On hot days, the nappy can be worn on it's own without the use of a nappy cover when baby is just in a T-shirt and nappy. This will create a cool and airy nappy area which will also help to prevent heat nappy rash. The nappy comes in white and beige.

Either a bio-degradable, flushable liner or a non flushable reusable liner is used inside the nappy. The liners allow urine to pass through thus keeping delicate bottoms drier for longer as well as protecting the nappy from becoming heavily soiled. The solids are then disposed by flushing down the toilet, either with the bio liner or by shaking off the solids then putting the liner in the bin.

Directions for Use
  • Place the Nature Nappy on top of the Nappy Cover with the T-side upwards.
  • Place under your baby and fasten with the poppers on the nappy, then the Velcro straps on the nappy cover.
  • Check that the cover covers the whole nappy all the way around in order to prevent leaks.
  • A booster pad/s may be used under the inner pad for heavy wetters' or overnight.
  • Always use a nappy liner on top of the Nature Nappy.

Washing Tips
  • Wash the nappies once before use to increase the absorbency.
  • Once used, keep wet nappies in a dry, lidded bucket until washed.
  • Rinse off all solid matter very well.
  • Place rinsed nappy in the dry bucket.
  • Only pre-soak badly soiled nappies in non-chlorine based products. Try 5 drops of tea-tree oil to a bucket of water as a soak solution or a tablespoon of ordinary sodium bicarbonate.
  • During periods of frequent soiling (e.g. weaning phase) it is suggested that you use a 2-bucket system, one for soaking soiled nappies and the other being a dry bucket for wet only nappies.
  • Fasten the Velcro tabs before washing to prevent lint build-up.
  • Do not use softener as this reduces the absorbency of the nappies.
  • ALWAYS ensure that the washing powder/cleaning agents used are safe on your baby's skin to avoid irritations.
  • Wash nappies at 50 - 60 °c. Consistent hot washing and high tumble-drying causes hardness and some shrinkage.

Drying Tips
  • Line dry and/or tumble-dry on low.
  • In winter use a local laundrette for drying only as this is often cheaper than wash & dry.
  • Try a second spin cycle to squeeze out the excess water.
  • Do not iron or dry-clean (nappies or covers).

Why Use Non-disposable Diapers
 Disposable nappies contain paper pulp, plastic, absorbent gels, chemical additives and perfumes. All these materials impact on the health of your child as well as the environment. The absorbing gel in nappies (sodium polyacrylate) has not been tested for long term effects on reproductive organs from 24-hour exposure. This chemical has been banned in the use of tampons because of a link to toxic shock syndrome. Studies at the University of Kiel in Germany have raised concerns about the rise in male infertility, which they link to the use of disposable nappies. Disposable nappies have been found to maintain testicles at higher temperatures, a potential cause of lower sperm counts. There is a misconception that disposables reduce nappy rash. In fact, research studies at Bristol University, Britain, indicate that the type of nappy has no bearing on nappy rash. Frequency of change and length of exposure to ammonia in urine especially when mixed with faeces are the factors affecting nappy rash. Allergies to the chemicals used in disposables have been identified in some babies. Using natural cloth nappies alleviates some of the symptoms.

One baby uses approximately 5000 nappies in a 2.5 year period. Due to the plastic content, disposable nappies are not biodegradable. Biodegradable disposable nappies which replace the plastic content with a biodegradable film are 70% degradable but tend to be expensive to produce and still need to be disposed of. In Britain: 8 million disposables are used every day. 7 million trees are felled and 14 thousand tons of plastic are produced every year to supply these nappies. As the practice of landfill disposal is becoming less acceptable and costly, many local municipal authorities in Britain are now considering offering families various incentives for using cloth nappies instead of disposables. Cape Town is currently facing a major landfill airspace crisis. Two years ago 6 landfills were operational, and a few months from now we will have only 3 operational. Of the 3 landfills, Bellville will close in approximately 2013, Coastal Park approximately 2022 and Vissershok in about 2017. Household waste is increasing by a rate 4 - 5% higher than the growing population rate in the Cape. The more affluent an area becomes the greater the amount of waste disposed. Affluent areas generally use more disposable nappies and our supermarkets are reporting record sales in disposables. There are some smaller municipalities in the Western Cape with even bigger problems than Cape Town. Some will be closing in approximately 6 months time with no alternative solution. The Johannesburg City area also has a crisis at hand.

No old-fashioned pre-soaking or boiling is required. Just rinse well and wash the nappies at 50-60 °c in a washing machine.

Lastly, the fact that babies in cloth nappies tend to potty train roughly 6 months earlier can only be of benefit to their careers!

You can save almost R7000 over a 2.5 year period!



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Customer feedback
"Was so keen to use non-disposable nappies, great for the evironment and easier on the piggy bank! Was given some and tried them out when my baby was about two weeks, the nappies were so big and baby was so small and really just didn't feel right at the time, but at 8 weeks I tried them again, and they really worked well, my baby is more comfortable with them, they easy to use. I would really recommend these non-disposable nappies, they adjustable so your baby doesn't grow out of them and absorbent. I will most certainly carry on using them and recommend them." Kim
"These nappies are fabulous but they do take a while to get the hang of so persevere! It's so rewarding washing my own nappies and they don't leak like disposables do." Bec
"These are just great nappies. Could not believe how absorbent they are! Definitely Recommend!!!" Petro
"I adore these! I used normal terry squares for a while, but the folding got the better of me after a while. Did the disposable thing as the bambino Mio nappies didn't catch my attention for needing to buy three different sizes... Then I found these and I have not looked back since! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them!!! Especially the beige colour, and if I could pick again, I would start with these, but this time just in beige and not mixed!" Sands
"My baby is out of nappies now, but I really loved them and he preferred them over disposables. It's not always easy to get them dry and after two years, mine was getting quite hard and worn (had to repair them). It is still worth it. The Moltex nappies are great for travelling if you won't be able to wash." Louise
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