Prepping your cloth nappies is easy. Here is the short sweet version in our Apikali Nappy Knowledge. Prepping cloth nappies is easy. There I said it again. The less you over-complicate it, the better. Just like your washing routine. At Apikali we recommend the following steps. 1. Separate covers and absorbent inserts. 2. Place absorbent […]
Join the Cloth Nappy Doctor for February Ask Me Anything as she shares all the knowledge for flats and prefolds. Check out the comprehensive topics below. Time 0.57 Welcome to flats and prefolds 2.49 What are flats? 3.24 What are prefolds? 5.01 Folds 6.37 Covers for flats and prefolds 9.33 Use flats and prefolds in […]
The Funky Fluff stay dry cloth nappy is also available in bamboo. Funky Fluff is a huge Canadian brand that has arrived in Australia. Are you ready for it to have prime location your nappy stash! Check out the Cloth Nappy Doctors review here. What we love about the Funky Fluff stay dry cloth nappy: […]
The Funky Fluff bamboo cloth nappy is also available in bamboo. Funky Fluff is a huge Canadian brand that has arrived in Australia. Are you ready for it to have prime location your nappy stash! Check out the Cloth Nappy Doctors review here. What we love about the Funky Fluff stay dry cloth nappy: Slim […]
Velcro, its gets such a bad rap. Its really not that bad. Here are the most common complaints or myths that we hear at Apikali. 1) It doesn’t last long: It dosen’t last long if you don’t look after it. Just like snaps that can break if you use excessive force. Velcro will not last […]
Funky Fluff released a new product in the form of a newborn cloth nappy. The Funky Fluff newborn cloth nappy is a smaller version of their one size cloth nappy, but suitable for smaller babes providing a trimmer fit. What we love about the Funky Fluff newborn cloth nappy: Umbilical snap down to accommodate babies […]
The below was posted on Facebook 6 July 2013. It had a huge response from Apikali Parents liking the post, commenting that they wish they had know about it and suggesting it to their friends. {IMAGINE it being easier} Imagine being new to cloth nappies. Imagine typing ‘cloth nappy’ into Google and seeing the pages and pages […]
Breastfeeding mummas from our Cloth Nappy Doctor Community took the time to share their experience with the Breastvest nursing singlet. Hannah Taylor shares her story… Hi I’m Hannah and mum to a beautiful almost 1 year old boy (gosh doesn’t the time fly) we live in rural SA I was given the chance to own […]
Coming home. #365CareAbbey I’ve been home about a week. I’ve had the privilege of completely changing my surroundings and going on an adventure. My brain and body received the rest and excitement they needed. Coming home though, has been an adventure in itself. So many events have occurred this week. – An unwell Abbey without any […]
Join me for a series of blog posts on why Prefolds and Flat Cloth Nappies may be the perfect style for your stash. Click on each link below to learn all about Prefolds and Flat Cloth Nappies. And if you have any questions, pop us an email to ask@clothnappydoctor.com.au All in Two cloth nappy ecourse […]
It was so exciting to provide a Breastvest review. I have breastfed 4 babies and used all kinds of accessories and shirts to make the job easier. From front opening shirts, to double singlets and shirts that have a hidden opening. I never had success with these. I like to lift my top to access […]
Join me for a series of blog posts on why Prefolds and Flat Cloth Nappies may be the perfect style for your stash. Click on each link below to learn all about Prefolds and Flat Cloth Nappies. And if you have any questions, pop us an email to ask@clothnappydoctor.com.au Prefolds and flat cloth nappies: Part […]
I recently saw a beautiful post from Hannah on our Facebook page sharing her love of the Funky Fluff cloth nappy. I have to share the beautiful fit of the Funky Fluff cloth nappy with you too on her gorgeous little boy. Do you have a […]
My new life started 12 years ago. I was on my planned career path as a university researcher. Then the arc of my whole future changed in a single moment. Abbey, my daughter, had her first recognisable seizure at 8 months old. In the intervening time, I finished a PhD and trialled a range of […]
In your stash of cloth nappies, do you have some that are no longer used, don’t quite fit or are just ready for the next stage of their life? Is it time to donate cloth nappies? Here is a list of things you can do with your no longer used cloth nappies, depending upon their […]
The time from using nappies to toilet training can seem like a very long journey for any parent; more so a special needs parent. As a mum of a special needs child, Abbey, who is still in nappies after 12 years, I am not sure if she will ever develop the skills needed to become […]
Seedling Baby is an Aussie brand of cloth nappy and practical parenting products. At Apikali we include this brand due to its unique cloth nappy features and one of the very rare to find One Size Swim Nappies, Paddle Pants. Paddle Pants by Seedling Baby are a cute, one size, swim nappy for babies from […]
Breastfeeding mums from our Cloth Nappy Doctor Community to review the Breastvest nursing singlet. Catherine Szacsvay shares her experience with the Breastvest nursing single. Well into my fourth year in a row of breastfeeding, I have been through a wide range of wardrobe options while trying to dress comfortably, practically and with a view to […]
How to wash your cloth nappies. Cleaning your nappies. Its easy and simple. Keep it easy and simple. Extra tips: – You can rinse your nappies before storing them in your chosen system. Just be aware that if you rinse your nappies by hand and store in a wetbag, it may leak if the nappies […]
There are less than 10 sleeps until I travel to the USA. I’m preparing for the journey, asking for advice on travelling alone and ensuring that my home and family will be ok without me for an extended period of time. Of course some fears and anxieties are starting to come up as I get […]
Earlier this year I downsized the expanse of Apikali in the cloth nappy market. Why? It was time. It had grown to one of the biggest retail stores in the cloth nappy market in Australia and there was no where for us to go. Our team were assisting our customer base very well, we had […]
Have you been wondering how to correctly size a one size cloth nappy? Especially the front snapping cloth nappies. Does the fold go up or down? Should you snap up or down? There have been some big discussions between partners in some households. We have a very indepth conversation in the Cloth Nappy Doctor Chats […]
The reason for a change table is to make changing a nappy easy, safe and enjoyable. Lets chat setting up your changetable. Be prepared for a very dynamic area of your home. The change table set up will change as your child develops AND grows up. Watch our video on how we manage this very […]
Reposted and updated. This article had me thinking about the future of cloth nappies in Australia. In the short time Apikali has been operating, we have seen at least 5 brands shut down or roll back their plans due to the issues mentioned in this article. We have seen some big players lose market share, […]
The time from using nappies to toilet training can seem like a very long journey for any parent; more so a special needs parent. As a mum of a special needs child, Abbey, who is still in nappies after 12 years, I am not sure if she will ever develop the skills needed to become […]
During July the Cloth Nappy Doctor shared her big news and celebration details. In August Apikali turned 5 years old. What started as a hobby, as a way to discover a new source of income and occupation for me, as turned into one of the most amazing adventures. Now its time to spread our wings […]