Slumber-Roo and Me - A Review of the Beco Carrier*

When I opened the Beco woven carrier I loved it right away. 
The woven purple and white design was beautiful and it felt so soft to touch. 
I couldn’t wait to try it out. 
I absolutely love woven carriers - the material seems to just mould into your little ones body shape a lot comfier than some of your more structured carriers. Depending on the weather and the temperature, I found that the Beco on sunnier days was a godsend because it wasn’t so thick and heavy. 

So let’s talk specifics!
Beco describe this carrier as: 
‘...designed to carry babies from birth to pre-school (7-45lbs) in three comfortable carrying positions - front, back and hip.'

I wouldn’t disagree; I only ever carry inward facing on both my front and back and as a back and front carrier it’s so comfy! I had to get used to the depth of the seat as when I first started using it, I realised on my back especially there was a bit of extra material under her. Once I mastered the position she needed to sit comfortably in she would often fall asleep in the carrier because it was so comfy for her too.

Product Features

• For babies 7-45lbs (Infant Insert included)
• EXCELS from 1-3 years
• Deep, darted seat with padded leg openings
• Adjustable chest strap fitted to easy slider system
• Tri-lock Safety Shoulder Strap Buckles
• Detachable hood which can be stored in pocket
• Crossable shoulder straps offering a personalised fit for all body sizes
• Supportive waist belt 24-54" with zippered pocket
• Perfect fit adjusters to ensure a snug fit for petite wearers 
• Multiple ergonomic positions: front (inward facing), back and hip carry

The best parts about this sling for me are the pocket on the waistband because IT HAS A ZIP GUYS! I can’t tell you how handy that is for loose change! 
I also love the sliding chest strap - especially so for back carrying. Gone are the days where I couldn’t reach over my own head to find the straps to clip. On the Beco, they just slide up to where you need them. So much easier! 

I really like the hood too - as it doesn’t come off it means I’m less likely to lose it which is always a good thing! It could do with being a little wider as my daughter had a habit of laying sideways and it didn’t hold her head as well as it could have done, and it’s also quite thin in comparison to other slings I’ve used.

Cleaning the carrier was also super easy. The instructions as per Beco are to spot clean using mild detergent and air-dry - this will increase the life of your carrier and maintain the depth of colour.

The Beco can also be machine washed on a cool cycle when necessary, again using a mild detergent.  Do not tumble dry or bleach. Store away from natural sunlight.

I found simply putting in the machine on a cool cycle every few months kept it clean and then I’d dry it either on the line if it wasn’t too sunny outside or on a airer next to a radiator. 

The lovely thing again with this carrier from SlumberRoo is that it grows with baby, so above you can see my nephew at 4 months in the carrier followed by my 2 year old. Both as comfy as each other - for both baby and wearer! 

Separation anxiety and how you can help your little one!*

One of the most fascinating and eye-opening areas I ever studied within child psychology was the topic of object permanence, not because in itself is a wow-factor development, but more so because I realised that this stage of development can be linked to all sorts of experiences in a baby’s world, and is still seen far into the toddler years. One of the most common examples of where the development of this skill becomes all too apparent is when baby experiences separation anxiety.

What is separation anxiety?

Separation anxiety is when babies and toddlers often become 'clingy' and get upset when their closest carers leave them, even if for a short time. It usually occurs when your little one starts to gain their independence.

Although it can often feel unsettling, separation anxiety is a normal part of development. Babies under 6-8 months are usually pretty content so long as their needs are being met, but it’s after this time, when bonds have started to form, when babies and toddlers start to prefer specific people (usually, their main caregivers) and will exhibit certain behaviour when separated from them. It usually settles a few months later, but it can last or reoccur up to 18 months and sometimes it can resurface during those early toddler years once little ones become aware of their own independence more and more. Starting nursery for example is one of the most common examples of reoccurring separation anxiety.

What is object permanence?

Babies believe that when they can't see something or someone, that means they've gone away. They also don't understand the concept of time, so they don't know that it will eventually come back, so when that involves Mum or Dad leaving the room, for example, babies get stressed and anxious, and upset very quickly. You might have tried to play the usually-fun game of 'peeka-boo' but perhaps baby hasn't been too happy - that's because they genuinely think you've disappeared!

When a baby develops object permanence, it basically means that they have learnt that objects exist around them, independent of themselves, even when they can’t be seen.
When you leave the room, even just for a moment, do you notice your little one screams as if you’ve dropped off the face of the planet? That’s because they think you have. Babies are egocentric – basically meaning that their world revolves around them, and they don’t yet understand that everything else exists independently of them (think EGOtystical and you’ll remember the connection). That’s why they’re selfish – it’s not because they mean to be, they just haven’t learnt yet that you are separate to them.

So how are the two linked? The science bit. (If you're not into the science, scroll down to how you can help both at home and in your swimming lessons). 

So the sciency bit – object permanence was theorised by a Psychologist named Jean Piaget. He is widely known in the Psychology community as a pioneer of so many different ideas and theories, and his ‘stages of development’ theory is one of the most widely understood theories these days. Although a lot of it has since been…not debunked, but re-established by other Psychologists (his early 20^th century timings are slightly off in our modern-day society), his work is still taught on undergraduate and postgraduate courses today. So Piaget had this theory of development, that it consisted of four stages, which I won’t go hugely into, but I do think it’s nice to know what it is. The four stages are called sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational and formal operational period, and the best way for me to explain these without going all psycho(logy) on you is with a beautiful table.

Stage	Age	What it involves
Sensorimotor	Birth – 2 years	Egocentric; object permanence
Preoperational	2 – 7 years	Symbolism; still highly egocentric
Concrete Operational	7 – 11 years	Beginning of logical thinking; understanding of amount
Formal Operational	11 years +	Understanding abstract concepts; testing own hypothesis

So object permanence is about seeing things, and learning that once we can’t see them anymore, they do still exist, and is in general something that’s starting to take shape around about 5 months of age. Take for example when you leave the room – baby notices and starts to cry. You come back in and comfort them and they are fine. They genuinely believe you’ve gone, and they’re distraught (this does depend on the attachment between caregiver and baby of course – securely attached infants will be highly distraught, compared to less attached children, who may not show as much upset. To read more about Mary Ainsworth’s theory of attachments, see the references). Another example is when baby drops their spoon/bowl/teddy and suddenly starts re-enacting a scene from Walking with Dinosaurs. Whailing, crying, screaming – it’s all because they haven’t quite realised it’s actually only on the floor, or under the sofa, or in Mum’s hair.

But fear not! There are some great games to play with baby to help them learn about object permanence, and have a bit of fun too.

  

How does it affect your Water Babies lesson?

First of all, it’s important to know the signs of separation anxiety, as it’s not just the obvious sign of wanting to stay close to a parent.

        clinging to parents.

        extreme and severe crying.

        refusal to do things that require separation.

        physical illness, such as headaches or vomiting.

        emotional temper tantrums.

        refusal to go to school

        poor school performance

        failure to interact in a healthy manner with other children.

When and if your little one experiences separation anxiety it is really key to continue your Water Babies lessons, as the classes provide so many great bonding opportunities for you both, and that skin to skin contact can really help to reconnect you both. 

What can you do in the pool to help?

Make sure that the person going in the pool is the main carer to whom the child has the separation anxiety from. If the main carer is sat poolside, this can be a huge distraction and cause a lot of upset for the little one. 

The most important thing is to never give up! Swimming with your baby provides so many bonding opportunities, strengthens trust promotes independence, so even if your little one spends the whole time clung to you it’s going to help to stay in the water.

If little one is clung to you, refusing to take part, take a BIG BREATH and accept that you need to stop trying to get them involved. Go and grab some of your teachers toys, or perhaps they just want to practice some jumping in? The more you try to make them join in with things they don’t want to, the more you’re reinforcing their negative association with the pool so take their mind off it by doing something that they’re happy with. A happy swimmer leads to a confident swimmer, so the most important thing is that they’re enjoying themselves no matter what they’re doing. You may just spend 30 minutes bouncing round the pool with a fish, but there’s no rush to learn skills and we’d much rather little one went away having had fun!

Most importantly, don’t let yourself get stressed. Little ones pick up on our emotions and copy us, so stay calm and reassure them that it’s okay. Communication with your toddler is key – if they see others doing a skill and they start to get upset, reassure them that they don’t have to take part. Your teacher will do the same if they spot any little ones looking worried.

What can you can do at home to help?

Peek-a-boo! The classic, age-old game that we play with babies (and dogs, or is that just me?) where we hide behind our hands and then proceed to surprise baby by suddenly ‘appearing’ from behind them, shouting peek-a-boo! This is fantastic for baby, as it’s a nice, gentle way of hiding without really going anywhere. As babies are so closely tuned to faces, hiding our face elicits the same response, and we’re able to get the same reaction from them. Even better is when they start to imitate us, and hide themselves!

The next stage is to hide toys under blankets or towels. Start with them only partially covered, so baby can see the corner and will uncover it, then progress on to covering the whole object. If they show no interest, it’s because they don’t know it’s under there, but soon enough they’ll start pulling back that blanket with a very proud smile! Playing hide and seek yourself with a blanket is also a great idea – stay close, pop the blanket over you and let baby explore and pull it off you.

The next stage is about relating this understanding to humans. When baby cries because he can’t see you, say you’ve left the room for a minute, keep talking to baby! Sing a song, have a conversation, tell them what you’re doing. Your voice is part of you – so it helps baby understand you still exist somewhere and you’ll usually find they are less anxious when they know they have more chance of you coming back.

You can also practice some short separations which will get easier the more you do them. Have a family member or friend that baby recognises come and watch baby for short periods of time. Pop to the shop, have a shower, then start trying longer stints.

Make goodbyes a positive! Instead of dwelling on the fact you’re leaving with a sad association, focus on the excitement of seeing them again. ‘Have fun! Mummy will see you later for a big cuddle! We’ll go to the park!’ etc.

Just remember, it's developmentally normal, it's not personal and it won't last forever 💙. 

xoxo

*In conjunction with Water Babies

Would you know what to do?

Before I had my daughter, I used to laugh when my Mum friends would say they'd watch their baby breathing at night in case they suddenly stopped. I'd read about awful burns on toddlers from pouring cups of tea over themselves and I'd think to myself I'll never be that irresponsible.

Then I became a Mum.

I watched Callie breathing as she slept soundly right next to me where I could hear, see and feel her. When she started weaning, I sat on my hands to stop myself freaking out at every cough, splutter and projectile carrot stick. I can't even carry a knife from one side of the kitchen to the other without doing some sort of ritualistic covering of the sharp bit and tip-toe across for fear of going anywhere near my precious little bundle of stinky joy with it.

 Being a parent makes you a crazy person.

I'd definitely fall into the category of helicopter parent at the park - but that's just me. It's not worth the risk, no matter how small, which is why I knew it was a priority to learn a bit more about what to do if I found myself in one of those dreaded situations.

I have been first aid trained for about 13 years - since I started working in an ice rink aged 18. I haven't ever gone more than a year without refreshing my knowledge, which is really important because as I quickly learnt, things change. Guidelines change. Advice changes. We learn better so we should do better - something I think is important in all aspects of parenting! 

But, as you'll all know, life is hectic as a new parent and your expectations of all the things you'll achieve suddenly seem to evaporate as you find yourself taking longer to do things that were once much easier (e.g. leaving the house - anyone with me?!). Before I knew it, Callie was 2 and I still hadn't put myself on a course...and with the terrible two's come a whole lot of new adventures - sticking jelly beans up our nose and 'Mummy, I'm climbing!' amongst other things.  Parenting just got turned up a notch and I realised how important it was to feel prepared for every eventuality, for her safety. 

I was at visiting Mothercare in Torquay for their Expectant Parent Event one weekend where I was representing Water Babies when I met the lovely Liz from Mini First Aid. We got chatting, as all of us in the baby business tend to do, and after listening to the talk she gave to the 100+ expectant parents in attendance, I just knew that this was the course I needed to go on.

So a few months later there I was, driving up to Paignton with my other half to learn more about toddler first aid. The course was amazing, and we both walked away feeling so prepared. Mini First Aid offer classes at specific venues or, if there are a few of you, they come to your home for private classes. We joined a public class which was lovely as we got to meet lots of other parents all with different first aid related experiences to share! 

The course lasted for 2 hours and only cost £20 each which was really what sold it to me. Kids are expensive enough, but even if this had been twice the cost, I'd have walked away feeling like I got value for money - can you put a price on your child's safety?!

The 2-hour baby and child first aid class covered CPR, choking, bumps, burns, breaks, bleeding, febrile seizures and meningitis. Mini First Aid are also in partnership with the Meningitis Research Foundation which allows for their classes to contain up-to-date meningitis information based on the most recent research. We talked about foods that are dangerous for toddlers - I never realised popcorn wasn't suitable for under 4's, even though some companies make 'kids popcorn' aimed at little ones! 

Having done first aid for a long time, I'm that person that cringes as soon as the CPR doll comes out, thinking God, I don't want to be put on the spot in front of everyone, but the entire course was so laid-back and Liz was a wonderful first aider making everyone feel so comfortable, that we had a really good time getting hands on (for those who wanted a go) and putting our knowledge into practice. 

I can't thank Liz enough for the course and I will absolutely recommend it to everyone - not just new or expectant parents but to Grandparents, Aunties and Uncles, babysitters, people who work with children, and anyone who has any responsibility for spending time around little ones. 

The most beneficial course I have been on since having my daughter. What better gift to give to her than a parent who is prepared for any situation.

xo

2 years of breastfeeding

I just scrolled past a post on Facebook that told me this week sees the start of 2019’s National Breastfeeding Week in the UK. I didn’t know it was coming up, and it seems pretty ironic that this is the week I chose to end our breastfeeding journey. 

I always knew I wanted to breastfeed Callie. I had done all the research to make sure I was prepared for all eventualities. For me, formula wasn’t an option. 

When Callie was born, I found it tough - no one tells you just how much your nipples hurt as they get used to being damp and warm constantly. It often felt like they were covered in papercuts, then I got mastitis twice, thrush once, and told myself if I made it to 6 weeks feeding I’d be happy.

Well 6 weeks came and went, and before I knew it we had managed to get through the worst to a point where it worked for us - no bottles to make up, no measuring formula - I fed on demand through cluster feeding, was able to comfort feed her whenever she needed it and once we mastered feeding laying down, I was able to get a lot more sleep as was she. It soon became the most natural and easy option. I especially loved being able to feed her as soon as I saw her hunger cues. I was able to feed her in the sling, in the pool during her Water Babies lessons...anywhere really! 

Fast forward to 18 months and my sweet little babe had been having solids since we started babyled weaning at 6 months...the time had come to drop daytime feeds. She was ready, but I had been putting it off out of sheer laziness because honestly, having food on tap is hard to deny when your child is hungry and just needs a feed or won’t settle and you know a comfort feed would help. But after only one day of confusion and constantly having to explain to her that milkies was just for night time, she warned herself and boom, no more day feeds. 

My boobs took a week or so to adjust to needing to produce less milk and I just expressed off the engorgement each day if it got uncomfortable. 

Then she turned 2. At this point I had been experiencing nursing aversion for quite a while but knowing all the benefits of breastfeeding (having trained as a breastfeeding peer supporter when Callie was about 9 months old) I kept persevering. Callie still fed to sleep every night, and woke around 2-5 times a night to feed, and would then feed in the morning as she slowly woke up. But once she turned 2, being blessed with a toddler who has a fantastic appetite and tries anything and everything (and is especially fond of spicy food thanks to my cooking-mad other half!) I made the decision one Saturday evening that I was done. It was stressing me out that she had been cluster feeding, wasn’t drinking much in the daytime, and it had become more of a comfort than a necessity by now. 

I had tried about 5 months previously to stop feeding at night but didn’t commit. Going through a divorce, house move, starting nursery etc..it was the wrong time - all we both needed was that bonding time. So I waited, and then I just felt like it was the right time. That first time, I bought all sorts of milks, a new bottle, I basically overthought it. I got cabbage leaves for my boobs too as there’s a hormone in them that helps prevent milk production. The second time, I just went straight to offering water instead of milk and that was it. The first evening she cried each time I told her that her boobies were finished and there was no more milk, but it helped that her baby cousin had just been born. I explained that now her Auntie has all the milk for him. She thought about it for a moment then looked at me, said ‘okay mummy’ and hugged my chest. 

And that was that. 3 days ago, we stopped breastfeeding at night. The subsequent nights she has fallen asleep with just a cuddle, not asked once for milk but has instead just asked for a cuddle, and has been absolutely fine. 

Was it hard? Surprisingly not! Do I miss it? Absolutely. But it was time to stop, for my sanity and her independence. Now, I know she will be able to have sleepovers with her cousins and Grandparents. My other half is able to comfort her more than before because she doesn’t ask for boobies. It’s been bittersweet but I feel such a sense of pride that she’s taken it totally in her stride. 

So this national breastfeeding week, be proud for however long you fed for, for however many women you empowered to try breastfeeding, and for however many women you have supported in their BF journey! 

Whether you BF or not, thank you for accepting it, thank you for normalising it and thank you for understanding that by talking about breastfeeding we aren’t shaming people who choose not to. 

Slumber-Roo and Me - A Review of the Boba X Carrier*

A few months ago I told you all I was very kindly given three beautiful slings from Slumber-Roo to review. You'll remember the gorgeous Neko carrier - it's gorgeous yellow, pink and orange tones often got complimented by passers by! You can read that review here. 

So just like that, we're onto the next review and this time it's the oh-so-comfy Boba X carrier. I reviewed the Boba X in a print named 'madamoiselle' - the print is a beautiful turquoise blue with orange floral decals, and the ease of the carrier soon had me absolutely converted. 

I really loved the Neko and found it hard to tear myself away from it and make the switch to the Boba but after that first use, I was hooked.

Boba X - Carrier specifications

Slumber-Roo.co.uk

Slumber-Roo advertise this carrier as a versatile baby carrier that effortlessly transforms into a practical and generously sized toddler carrier - I wouldn't disagree with this statement whatsoever. They describe the carrier as delivering a supportive, secure carry for baby and a snug fit for it's wearer. Again, I would absolutely agree.

The sling itself is suitable for babies from 7lbs and didn't require any inserts. I did have to adjust the seat as Callie was 18 months going into it and needed a wider setting. This, I found, was just a really simple case of reaching under the fabric and pulling the sides of the panel as close to the center of the panel as needed and then attaching it to the velcro. 

Adjustable seat

One of the important things to remember when carrying your baby in a sling or carrier is that their knees are higher than their bottom and are correctly supported. Boba had this covered with attachable toddler extensions which you simply zip onto either side of the seat to extend the support on their legs. These extensions are heavily padded and allow for a more comfortable and supportive carry. 

Toddler extensions

Something else the Boba X has that I was really impressed with is double-sided 'perfect fit adjusters'. It's this aspect that I think accounts for the really comfy, snug fit that the Boba X carrier sports. These perfect fit adjusters mean that by simply pulling on the strap at the bottom of the buckle, you can change the height of the back panel and also how adjust how close the panel comes to the strap padding. Again, another really important aspect of baby-wearing is to ensure that the back panel reaches the back of baby's neck so having this panel adjustable means you can always make sure this is done. 

The sling itself comes in a multitude of adorable prints and the waist belt adjusts all the way from 64cm to 147cm so it's advertised as being suitable for petite to larger users. 

slumber-roo.co.uk

Added extras that have got me feeling a bit spoiled are the strap holders - a simple yet handy feature that means no bags falling off your shoulder! It also sports three pockets in the carrier design which Boba say are perfect for keys, phones, snacks or toys. I'd definitely not put my phone in the sling that close to baby, but for my keys and her snacks, the pockets have been super handy! 

My experience

My sister and 3 month old nephew

Learning from my previous mistake of not reading the manual first, I started by downloading the e-manual. This is such a handy option and I recommend you save it to your smartphone for reference on the go! You can find the handy manual courtesy of Slumber-Roo here. Once I understood the different parts of the sling, I was able to adjust it to fit Callie and myself perfectly. And when I say perfectly, it's literally like being HUGGED by a carrier. 

I'm not exaggerating - I have never worn a sling so comfy before! I would describe it as being a carrier that is practically mouldable to your body shape. What that means for you as the carrier is that not only does baby feel totally supported, there is very little weight on your joints, and with the whole sling being padded in just the right places, it's easy to forget you're carrying a small human around! 

On the go back carrying

The toddler extensions were super easy to quickly zip on, and I found Callie has a comfier seat once that was in place. As I have a now-two-year-old, you can imagine she doesn't always want to be in the sling - she would much rather be causing havoc on the floor! So something I always want is a sling that is either wearable without little one in it whilst not getting in the way, and a sling that folds up easily and for me, this sling does both.

I recommend this carrier to anyone and everyone who will listen. It's used daily and hasn't started to feel any less than 100% supportive and comfy. I have managed 6 hours of walking with Callie on both my front and back and other than the usual aches and pains associated with exercise, the sling itself did the job of supporting her the entire time! (Including when she falls asleep, which as you'll know, feels like carrying a dead-weight around!) For optimal weight distribution, I'd make sure your waist band is nice and tight, to the carrier holds baby's weight across your waist as well as shoulders. 

All in all, I am super impressed with this carrier and I will be sad to hang her up to move onto the exciting next review! Before that, however, I will be posting a link to my first ever video review! I will show you the different aspects of the sling, talk you through how to use it and show you all the features it boasts. As always, any questions, please message me on instagram or email me on sairanaomi@live.com! 

Carrying a 2 year old was never easier!

*All opinions are my own and no financial gain was involved. Sling provided for review by Slumber-Roo. 

Swimming - Ditch the Disposables!

When my sister first showed me my nephews reusable nappies, I couldn’t get my head round it. Flips and wraps and all sorts of popper and Velcro attachments – my head was a whirl. But I soon found myself offering to change his nappy because I got to sift through all these gorgeous designs!

I tried using cloth nappies myself when I had Callie, and for the most part they worked. But I never had my sister’s commitment, so I did 50/50 between reusable nappies and the more eco-friendly disposables by Naty or Kit & Kin disposable nappies. That was, until I learnt that unless they're disposed of by the correct means (i.e. composting), by putting them into my usual waste bin, I wasn't actually being any better towards the environment than using normal disposables.

Disposable nappies after all are classed as a single-use plastic and according to research done by TotsBots, 25% of a disposable nappy is plastic with a further 4% being adhesive. This equated to 9.57g of plastic per nappy! I didn’t realise until later when I read TotsBots research that these so-called more eco-friendly nappies still have the same impact in production and use the same amount of raw materials per child as the standard product - the majority of the product still ends up in the regular domestic waste stream. So if we parents really do want to reduce our environmental impact, then reusable nappies are the only alternative. 

But it’s not just about being better for the environment – using a reusable nappy can also make life tons easier!

Swimming

One place that we always use reusable nappies is at our swimming lesson, for no other reason than I am washing one nappy after her lesson, so why not wash two and save myself however much money a week on disposable swim nappies?

Using a double-nappy system

You don’t need to take much swimming – just your usual bits and pieces for you and a towel swim nappies for baby. 

Babies need wear a double nappy system in the water which means a paper swim nappy (disposable or reusable) with an approved neoprene nappy over the top. This might seem a little extreme, but babies poo whenever they need to, and even happily toilet trained toddlers can ignore the warning signs when they’re having loads of fun, or perhaps a jippy tummy comes on with no warning. Avoiding accidents escaping into the pool helps to prevent the spread of  all sorts of bugs, so it’s really important that your little one is wearing a suitable swim nappy. If an accident happens and escapes onto the pool, it generally mean the pool will have to be closed for the next few hours, and could result in ending your class and cancelling the ones following.

Two nappies means that there are two barriers to keep accidents contained long enough for you to notice and hop out of the pool.

Inner Layer

It’s important to remember that the inner nappy that goes on first is not designed to absorb anything, more so just to contain things that may escape. They can’t be absorbant otherwise they’d fill up with pool water – the reason why you can’t pop baby in the water in a normal disposable which is full of chemicals to absorb liquids. This inner nappy can be your generic supermarket and named brand ‘swim nappy’ OR you can save yourself money and save the environment in the process and grab a reusable alternative. This is where you have the choice to ditch the disposables for good when it comes to swimming! 

Outer Layer

On top goes a neoprene nappy, which Water Babies like to call a Happy Nappy (probably because it keeps the pools happy with no accidents!). The snug bands on the waist and legs provide a seal so no solids are able to escape. They must fit totally over the inner nappy so you can’t see any gaps for leaks. 

Going 'reusable'

There are a few different reusable swim nappies – at Water Babies we sell an entire reusable swim nappy kit from SplashAbout, however personally I use various adorable inner nappies from Bambino Mio.

Other than Bambino Mio, there are swim nappies in gorgeous prints by Tots Bots, Pop In, Close Pop In, GroVia, Charlie Banana, Thirsties, and more companies! 

Check out the full choice of inner nappies here from 

our friends at Fill Your Pants!

What I love about using these is that they’re much comfier on her bottom than disposables, and I wrap both nappies into her towel at the end and bung them into the wash altogether. It saves me money, plus I feel like I’m doing something for the planet. Also, almost all Water Babies pools  require you to take both nappies away with you and dispose of your disposables outside the building – some people forget and our poor teachers end up taking them home to put in their own bins – yuck! So for their benefit, it helps prevent a stinky car ride home!

Also, because the double nappy system is applicable to all our swimmers up to school-age, this often includes potty trained children - the Bambino Mio pants are awesome for this because they look more like pants than a nappy but still do the same important job! 

Any questions about reusable swim nappies, speak to your local Water Babies franchise or local Cloth Nappy library!

Saira 

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Check out our competition over on our Water Babies page this Real Nappy Week later this month!