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Nappy Leaks

by Andrew Simpson

Informative unbranded discussion making cloth nappies look as easy as they really are. By two experienced cloth nappy industry insiders.

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  1. #90 Night Time Toliet Training

    Is your potty trained child still wetting the bed during the night. Vashti has some tips that will help. Dream Wees, water proof bed scheets and night training paints are some of the tools to help you have keep the bed dry at night.

  2. #089 What you need to toilet train a child

    It is a bit of a relief when your child toilets train and stops warming cloth nappies. Many people have said that when their child stops wearing cloth nappies, they are still washing as much as they were before. Kids are messy, but at least your nappy-changing days are over for this child.

  3. #088 Why Do Cloth Nappy Kids Toilet Train Faster

    Spoiler alert, yes, they do. But you need to know the signs that your child wants toilet training. They can be subtle, but they are there to see. We also talk about why kids toilet trains faster compared to disposable nappies.

  4. #087 Red Marks and Nappy Rash

    Red marks and nappy rash. If you are worried about them, here are some tips and things to look for and what to do if you get red marks or nappy rash. We also talk about nappy creams and Vashti's favourite doughnuts.

  5. #086 How To Fit Cloth Nappies

    This time Vashti and Andrew give you some tips on how to fit cloth nappies. Just a bunch of tips and tricks from years of experience. Even if you have been using cloth nappies for a while, you may learn something new.

  6. #085 Nappy Leaks

    Putting a cloth nappy on is easy and leak-free when you know what to look for. Vashti and Andrew have a deep conversation on what to look for if you have a nappy leak.

  7. #84 The Cloth Nappy Box

    Bubblebubs have a new product. The Cloth Nappy Box has all the nappies you need from birth to toilet training. The box was 1 year in the making. Vashti and Andrew discuss the choices during the development of the product and who is the best person to give it to.

  8. #083 Sustainability

    Cloth Nappy Week. Vashti and Jess talk about how to start with cloth nappies. Just start with one cloth nappy saves 900 nappies going into landfill.

  9. #082 The first year in cloth

    Jess talks about her first year using cloth nappies. The cloth nappies she likes and which ones worked best for her. She has been doing cloth nappies since early 2019 when Henry was about five months old. We started with disposables. I was one of those people that was just a bit overwhelmed by...

  10. #081 Saving Bubblebubs

    Andrew and Vashti are back in front of the microphone after 14 months. Thay talk about what has happened to them both since the 9th of January 2021. Losing a wife and best friend and how things have changed forever for them both.

  11. #80 How to fix ... part 2

    In this second episode in this series How to Fix... we will focus on the long answer to questions people most commonly have on cloth nappies. We will also be joined each time by Jenna, who is looking after her 2nd son in cloth nappies. Jenna will keep us up to date in new things she has…

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  12. #79 Nappy Leaks Live Feb 2021

    Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs’ Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple…

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  13. #78 How to fix... Part 1

    In this first episode in this series How to Fix... we will focus on the long answer to questions people most commonly have on cloth nappies. We will also be joined each time by Jenna, who is looking after her 2nd son in cloth nappies. Jenna will keep us up to date in new things she has discovered...

  14. #77 Nappy Leaks Live Jan 2020

    Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs’ Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple…

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  15. #76 Comparing Cloth Nappies To Cloth Nappies

    With so many brands of cloth nappies on the market, there are a wide range of price points. What differentiates between a high or low price point cloth nappy, how do you compare? Are there some cloth nappies that are just all round great value for money? Or are there cloth nappies that have an...

  16. #75 Nappy Leaks Live Dec 2020

    Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs’ Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple...

  17. #74 Another 5 reasons to Use Newborn Cloth Nappies

    Looking into using newborn cloth nappies? This podcast follows up on the Top 8 reasons to use newborn nappies. In between a good dose of nappy chat, learn: why you should choose newborn cloth nappies over one size fits most nappies (OSFM); how many nappies you'll need for twins; the best style of...

  18. #73 Nappy Leaks Live Nov 2020

    Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs' Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple...

  19. #72 How to Strip and Sanitize Cloth Nappies

    One of the most useful tools you that you can have in your cloth nappy skill toolbox is how to strip and sanitise or S&S for short (and no, it’s got nothing to do with a stretch and sweep!). A strip and sanitise is a straightforward process of deep cleaning nappies that you can use on secondhand...

  20. #71 Nappy Leaks Live Oct 2020

    Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs' Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple...

  21. #70 What detergents to use on cloth nappies

    You've done your research and purchased cloth nappies and now you are ready to wash them. As you walk into the supermarket a whole aisle of boxes and bottles of laundry detergent close in around you, "Which is the most economical, what will clean the best, where are the environmentally friendly...

  22. #69 Nappy Leaks Live Sep 2020

    Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs' Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple...

  23. #68 First 13 weeks of hands on newborn cloth nappy knowledge

    Expecting a baby soon and trying to work out where to start with cloth nappies? This week Jenna joins Vicki and Vashti to discuss what it's like to use cloth nappies on a newborn. Jenna is freshly armed with 13 weeks of hands on newborn cloth nappy knowledge, courtesy of her gorgeous baby son!…

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  24. #067 Nappy Leaks Live Aug 2020

    Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs' Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple...

  25. #066 Why Fitteds Are Awesome

    Vicki and Vashti talk about their favourite type of cloth nappy, fitted. The all-round nappy with so many applications.

  26. #65 Cloth Nappies in Germany

    This week we head abroad again on another nappy holiday! Sit back and take a tour of the nappy landscape in Germany with Michelle Kasper from Stoffy Welt. Michelle first discovered and fell in love with cloth nappies on a trip back to her homeland, New Zealand. After that trip, she knew this was...

  27. #64 Q&A July 2020

    This week we head abroad again on another nappy holiday! Sit back and take a tour of the nappy landscape in Germany with Michelle Kasper from Stoffy Welt. Michelle first discovered and fell in love with cloth nappies on a trip back to her homeland, New Zealand. After that trip, she knew this was...

  28. #63 Nappy Leaks Live June 2020

    Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs' Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple...

  29. #062 Cloth Nappies in the UK

    Has Covid-19 got you sitting in isolation dreaming of a holiday? Well, Nappy Leaks has got your back! Not only will Vashti and Vicki take you to the UK from the comfort of your home, but it’s a mini-break all about nappies! Chatting to Wendy Richards from The Nappy Lady UK your holiday will…

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  30. #061 Nappy Leaks Live May 2020

    Due to Covid-19 Nappy Leaks was unable to have our usual live audience, so we have a special guest, Keryn. She is Bubblebubs' Cloth Nappy Support Specialist and comes across all sorts of questions from families starting out with cloth nappies through to those who have used it across multiple...

  31. #060 Nappy Styles

    This time we talk about Cloth Nappy styles. When I say, cloth nappy styles do you think of types of nappies or how they look. Lucky we cover both subjects.

  32. #059 State of the cloth nappy industry

    Vicki and Vashti give an in-depth overview of how the cloth nappy industry is fairing in the current climate in Australia.

  33. #57 Nappy Leaks Live March 2020

    Following on from the success of our previous Live Podcast, we decided to do another one! We have a very special guest this week, Amy White from Clean Cloth Nappy Hire. She is a nappy cleaning guru and Andrew has a few questions for her! He asks where do you start with cleaning your nappies? What...

  34. #56 Traveling with cloth nappies

    An untimely topic, today the ladies are talking about traveling with cloth nappies. They discuss a few different styles of "travel" starting with a quick trip to the shops. They both suggest having an emergency car kit and talk about what should be in it, how many nappies to take to the store and...

  35. #55 Nappy Leaks Live February 2020

    This Nappy Leaks episode is recorded in front of a live studio audience... and by "live studio audience" we mean in the Bubblebubs warehouse with an audience that was 50% babies! But we all had a great time and it was good to be able to pick Vashti and Vicki's brains in person.

  36. #54 You don't need everything perfect to do cloth nappies

    Today the ladies discuss obstacles to using cloth nappies and how to overcome them including what if you don't have a dryer or trying to get onto a schedule as a working or stay at home parent. Another hot topic in Australia currently is water conservation and how to survive on tank water so…

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  37. #53 Nappy Leaks Live January 2020

    Following on from the success of our previous Live Podcast, we decided to do another one! Our special guest this week is Sonia; a Nest Nappies employee and mum of two boys, Nolan and Hyler. Sonia, Vicki and Vashti all brainstorm ideas to deal with Hyler's huge output of urine using both reusable...

  38. #52 Quick Start Cloth Nappies

    This podcast is a quick outline of how to start cloth nappies and what you need. We cover all the essential topics one getting into cloth nappies. Types of cloth nappies, what they are made. This is a great place to start if you are considering what nappy to use and when.

  39. #51 Nappy Leaks Live December 2019

    This Nappy Leaks episode is recorded in front of a live studio audience... and by "live studio audience" we mean in the Bubblebubs warehouse with an audience that was 50% babies! But we all had a great time and it was good to be able to pick Vashti and Vicki's brains in person. Megan had some...

  40. #50 What to give to new parents at Christmas

    This week the ladies discuss eco-conscious gift ideas. They have some great ideas including cloth doll nappies, newborn nappies for Christmas babies, re-usable cutlery sets, breastpads for mum and hand-made thoughtful teachers gifts. Swim nappies are also a great idea especially in Australia and...

  41. #49 Nappy Leaks Live Nov2019

    Following on from the success of our previous Live Podcast, we decided to do another one! Genevieve is our special guest for this month's Q+A. Genevieve is mum to Felicity, she is a gorgeous 10-month-old. She asks Vashti and Vicki about the rising popularity of hemp cloth nappies, their pros and...

  42. #48 Vicki and Vashti go to Germany

    We've got something a bit special this week! It's a little bit travel show and a little bit cloth nappy show. Vicki and Vashti are back from their trip to Germany! They went to Kind + Jugend, the biggest trade show for baby products in the world. Vicki went to find new retailers and Vashti went…

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  43. #47 Nappy Leaks Live October 2019

    Following on from the success of our previous Live Podcast, we decided to do another one! Caitlyn is our special guest for this month's Q+A. Caitlyn is mum to Hugo, he is a gorgeous energetic 14-month-old who has starred in several Bubblebubs videos. She asks Vashti and Vicki about encouraging...

  44. 046 How to switch to cloth nappies late.

    Today the ladies talk about switching to cloth "later" and if it's worth it. Hint: it is ;) Vashti and Vicki discuss the adjustments that need to be made to switching later. A lot of parents who switch later and pregnant with another child and want to start with the toddler to dip their toes…

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  45. #45 Nappy Leaks Live Sep2019

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  46. #44 Troubleshooting Cloth Nappy Leaks

    This week the ladies started by discussing heavy wetters but the discussion veers into leaks. Leaks can be caused by a variety of things and the ladies go into a few of those ways and how to fix them. Most children go through stages of heavy wetting at various times through their development but...

  47. #43 Nappy Leaks Live August 2019

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  48. #42 Another 8 Reasons People Give Up Cloth Nappies

    We do another 8 reasons people give up cloth nappies. We talk about nappy rash and how it happens, kids not sleeping through the night, my husband demanding to use disposables. Jenna also joined us and you all know what happens, we record for 90 minute and I can only use 50 minutes of it.

  49. #41 Live Q&A July 2019

    Nappy Leaks is recorded in front of a live studio audience. I always wanted to say that, but I do have a few corrections. We were not in a studio we were in the office of Bubblebubs and the studio audience was 12 and 50% of those were babies. But it was fun doing this series of live show were the...

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Informative unbranded discussion making cloth nappies look as easy as they really are. By two experienced cloth nappy industry insiders.

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