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How Do I Prep My Bamboo Inserts?

3/25/2014

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How Do I Prep My Bamboo Inserts?

Our Bamboo inserts (five layers - three microfibre and two bamboo) also known as Blend Inserts, are inserts that have two types of fabric. 
Typically - and in our case, this is bamboo on the outside and microfibre on the inside.

 We sell FIVE-layer Bamboo Blend inserts & Five-layer Charcoal Bamboo Blend inserts. 

For the best results, pre-prep all of our Charcoal Bamboo Blends. 
The Five layer Bamboo Blends will need to be prepped by following EITHER set of these directions.
TRY THIS:
  1. Depending on how many inserts you are prepping, fill your washing machine with the hottest water setting you have, add all of your blend inserts (if you have 3-layer bamboo or any hemp inserts you've purchased elsewhere and need to prep, you can add them too!) and run it through a wash cycle. If your washing machine has an extra rinse/spin cycle, set it for that. You need to rinse/spin on HOT for at least four to five rinse/spin cycles. Dry in the dryer and they are ready to use. 

    OR TRY THIS:
  2. Fill your washing machine to it's highest setting full of HOT water. Add a packet of Nappy RLR Laundry Detergent - you can buy it on Ebay from the US. (or 1/2 packet for front loaders) and all inserts you'd like to prep. Soak for 30 minutes, run a full cycle on your washer and then add 2 rinse/spin cycles. Dry in the dryer and they are ready to use.

  3. Both Bamboo and Hemp will become more absorbent with each use until about the 10th wash, where it reaches it's maximum absorbency.

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How to Make Homemade Baby Wipes

10/31/2013

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Baby wipes are expensive. And babies require a lot of diaper changes (some of which, take a half a dozen wet wipes to clean up after!) Most of the time, they're small so it takes several to get a job done. Sometimes they're too harsh for the face or even the bottom. A few ingredients and some good paper towel can help you make wipes that are customised for scent / skin sensitivity issues and can save you a lot of money as well. The wet wipes you can make from the directions in this hub are soft, smell great, save you money, and stay wet for a long time if left sealed.


Read on for a basic baby wipes recipe that you can customize and that you'll probably use until your baby is in kindergarten for wiping hands, faces, and bottoms.

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Baby Wipes Recipe
The ingredients you'll need for homemade wipes are:
  • Bounty Paper Towel
  • A container with a lid
  • A sharp knife
  • Hot water
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baby oil
  • Baby wash
  • Baby lotion
Prep the baby wipes
Use one measured cup of boiling (or very hot) water and add:
  • about an eighth of baby oil and the same amount of: 
  • your favourite baby lotion, 
  • and liquid baby soap/ baby wash
Mix well.
  1. Cut Bounty paper towel roll in 1/2 and remove cardboard roll from the centre.
  2. Insert paper towel roll into your container and pour the mixed liquid.
  3. Seal with a lid and leave about 24 hours (otherwise it's too oily and wipes will be too hot)
These baby wipes are great for frugal parenting. They're large and can be used on the face and hands and work great for cleaning your own hands after a diaper change.


 

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The Many Uses for Baby Oil

10/31/2013

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Well not quite 101 but there are many uses for baby oil, inexpensive and versatile product:

It’s cheap and contains very few additives and some brands come enhanced with extra vitamins or aloe.

  • If you put a few drops in your ears, you can remove wax-build up without prodding your ear canal.
  • Warm it up if you’ve got really waxy, plugged up ears.
  • Put a little on a cotton ball to help remove eye make-up.
  • Put some in your bath to soften yours or your babies skin . Mixing it with a touch of your favorite bubble bath will create a lovely bathwash.
  • Use after shaving your legs to soften your skin and prevent razor burn
  • Use on your babies scalp to treat and prevent cradle cap
  • Use on cracked or dry heals and put socks on to hold in the moisture
  • Smooth on a pregnant tummy to reduce the chances of stretch marks
  • Use in homemade baby wipes (2 tbsps of baby oil, 2tbsps of baby lotion, 1 tbsp of bathwash and 3/4 cup of hot water poured over Bounty paper towels and put in a sealed container) Get the homemade baby wipes recipe here.
  • Use a small amount to bring out the sheen in your wooden furniture
  • Massage a little on your cuticles before your manicure or pedicure
  • Using before going in the sun can increase your likelihood of sunburn or suntan (beware of uva/uvb rays. This is not endorsed behaviour!)
  • Some say baby oil makes a good personal lubricant but others disagree (it can damage prophylactics)
  • Great and inexpensive massage oil
  • Great lubricant for noisy door hinges!
  • Gets rid of temporary tattoos in a snap.

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How popular are modern cloth nappies?

10/8/2013

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Choice Australia surveyed hundreds of online parents in late 2012 to find out their thoughts on, and experiences with, different types of nappies.  Here's what they found:  


Of those it surveyed, 18% said they currently use MCNs: 16% in combination with disposable nappies (including eco disposables), and around 2% use MCNs exclusively (and a few in combination with traditional terry cloth nappies).


“I used disposables for the first few weeks with my newborn (legs too skinny for MCNs to fit without leaking). Now I use MCNs at home, and disposables at daycare, on holidays and occasionally as spare nappies (e.g. if the MCNs aren't dry.)” 

The main perceived benefits of cloth nappies are their lower environmental impact, the long-term cost savings, their appearance and the fact that they are gentle on babies’ skin. For many, there’s also an evangelical joy in using them.

“Besides all the other benefits – easy to use, no chemicals against baby's skin, easy to wash, better for the environment – cloth is just fun! I love my nappy stash, I love the way it looks on bubs, and I have so much fun with it!” 

“With my third baby using the same set of modern cloth nappies, I now delight in how much money I have saved in nappy purchasing after that initial outlay for the cloth nappies.”
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Cost comparison – MCNs versus disposable 
There are a number of variables involved in costing cloth nappies against disposables.

DisposablesIf you estimate a baby using about 6500 nappies from birth to toilet training (based on six nappies a day for three years), Huggies, the most popular brand of disposable in our survey, will cost around $3000 (when bought in bulk packages). A cheaper disposable, like Aldi’s Mamia, the second most popular brand in our survey, will cost you around $1900 all up.

MCNs
Cloth nappies cost about $30 each - but at KindyNews eco-shop- they cost $16 for a top quality nappy! on average, plus boosters and liners. You’ll need about 20-24 to get started, which will allow you to wash every two days and still have a set to use on laundry day. However, the number required will vary depending on washing and drying habits, climate, season etc. That’s an upfront cost of around $600-$700.

Costs of laundering have to be factored in as well, and these will depend on your particular washing machine, whether you use warm, hot or cold water, your brand of detergent, and whether they’re tumble-dried. Still, with one set of nappies, cool water washing and line drying, you’ll be up for less than half the cost of disposables.

It's worth to note that if you buy sized nappies rather than one-size-fits-most, you’ll have to buy another set or two later on, which will add to the expense. But consider also that if you can use your MCNs on more than one child, your cost savings will add up.

Which brand?There are many, many brands of nappy out there – respondents reported using a total of 248 different brands. Most people use more than one brand, with 3.7 brands used on average and one-third of people using five or more brands. Many brands are supplied by small cottage industry enterprises, or WAHM (work at home mums), creating their own distinctive and/or custom designs and selling them online. However, of the top 12 most popular brands, very few strictly qualify as WAHM – apart from the out-and-out large-scale commercial companies, a more typical scenario is that a WAHM operation became a small family enterprise and then further expanded to become a full-blown business operation.
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Royal Baby Meets the World

7/23/2013

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Republicans reach for your anti-nausea pills. The world has at last seen the royal baby and simultaneously exclaimed “Nawwwwww”.
It's such a special time. I think any parent will know what this feeling feels like. After a day of family visits (and a first nappy change, performed by Prince William), the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerged from St Mary’s Hospital in a blaze of camera flashes to display the third in line to the throne (name as yet unannounced).
They had a brief chat to the cameras, then William got behind the wheel of their Range Rover with Kate and the baby in a seat in the back and they drove off.
The couple agreed they were “very emotional” but disagreed over who the baby most resembled, William saying “he’s got her looks, thankfully” but Kate saying “no I’m not sure of that”. William added that the baby had way more hair than him.

“It’s such a special time, I think any parent will know what this feeling feels like,” said Kate, just over a day after giving birth but with the benefit of a day’s rest, a gleaming smile, a designer dress and the attendance of the household hairdresser to prepare for the public reveal.


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Maternity in Style - The Royal Pregnancy

7/22/2013

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We look at our much-loved Duchess of Cambridge's best maternity style moments!

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Kate Wait - Duchess of Cambridge goes into labour 

7/22/2013

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LONDON—The Duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton, has gone into labor and been taken to St. Mary's Hospital, where the world's media have been camped out, Kensington Palace officials said Monday, signaling the pending zenith of a building frenzy over the arrival of a new British royal.

The palace said she was taken by car to the hospital's Lindo Wing shortly before 6 a.m. accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge.
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Although the royal baby’s exact due date has never been confirmed, it is widely believed that the Duchess is now several days overdue.
Sources who have had their children at the private Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, where she is expected to give birth, said its general policy was to wait no longer than a week before inducing labour.
One said: “She will be given a choice of dates so she can choose when is most convenient but the longest they would wait would be a week.”
The Duchess is being closely monitored by gynaecologists, Marcus Setchell and Alan Farthing, who will have discussed with her how long they are prepared to wait.

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Helpful Tips on Nappies

6/18/2013

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So, changing nappies can't be too complicated, right? But if you're new to the whole nappy-changing-department it can seem a bit terrifying! Never fear though as we've composed a list of the necessary items that you'll need to change your baby's nappy and some common do's and don'ts. 
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Necessary Items for Changing Nappies: 

Here is a list of items you will need for changing your child's nappy, so make sure they are within reach before you start! 

· A clean, damp washcloth/baby wipes (to clean your 
   baby)

· A dry towel or washcloth (to dry your baby)

· A clean cloth to place under your baby

· Any ointments you may use (these aren't necessary, 
   but can be helpful in treating any diaper rashes. 

· And last but not least, a clean nappy!
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The DO'S of Changing Nappies: 

· DO make sure you change your child regularly – no one likes to sit around with a wet bum all day.

· DO pick a safe spot to change your baby. Check to see that your baby won’t roll off of get hurt.

· DO notice if there are any marks around your baby’s waist or legs as this can mean their nappy is too tight and needs to be adjusted.

 


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The DON'TS of Changing Nappies: 

· DON’T ever leave your baby alone when changing – make sure you have everything you require before you start.

· DON’T wipe from back to front, as this can spread bacteria.

· DON’T forget to pack your nappy changing pack, even if going on a short trip. The last thing you need is a nappy explosion! For a day out, you’ll probably need several nappies, clean cloths/towels 
and don't forget to take a spare plastic bag to put the dirty diapers in! 




If you're feeling lost, here's a video to help guide you through the nappy changing process, after all, who said it wasn't complicated? 


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News for Officeworks

6/16/2013

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A Fun Day for the Family

To celebrate the opening of their 150th store, Officeworks is holding a Family Fun Day at your local store on Saturday the 22nd of June from 10am to 2pm. 

The morning will be a great way to entertain your kids with a petting zoo, jumping castle, face painting stall, live music and a lego competition for all those lego lovers. 
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KindyNews is also holding our own sausage sizzle and cupcake stall at the Officeworks located on Gympie Road in Aspley. We would love for you to drop in! 

All money raised from the festivities by Officeworks will go towards the local charities in your community. 




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Please note: All Officeworks stores located in the CBD will be holding their celebrations on Monday, the 24th of June. 

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What Is The Difference Between a Microfibre and Bamboo Insert?

6/14/2013

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The primary qualities of Microfibre and Bamboo inserts are detailed below:

Microfibre

  • Plush and bulkier insert
  • Absorbs faster
  • Dries faster
  • Holds less liquid
  • Can cause compression leaks if full
  • Little to no first time prep required
  • OK to put against baby's skin, but not recommended - may cause dryness or skin reactions in sensitive babies
  • Synthetic material that may hold smells if not cleaned thoroughly



Three -layer Bamboo 

  • All natural fibres, doesn't hold smells
  • Safe to put next to baby's skin if needed
  • Thinner insert to reduce bulk
  • Absorbs slower
  • Dries slower
  • Holds more liquid
  • Requires a first time prep before washing or using


We prefer (and so do many of our customers) to use a microfibre insert on top to absorb and wick away the liquid fast, then underneath, a three -layer bamboo insert to increase absorbency without adding the bulk of a second microfibre insert. As an alternative, you can also use the FIVE-layer BLENDED INSERT (Microfibre and Bamboo)



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