When I look back on my journey into motherhood, one of the most unexpected changes was the way nappies shaped so much of our daily lives. Not just the changing, but the choices we made, and the impact those choices had on my baby, my bank account, and even the planet!
It all started with a friend! She would talk about how cute they looked, how easy they were, and how much money she was saving. Honestly, I was always curious, but I never quite felt brave enough to take the leap. Disposables seemed easier, more convenient - why fix something that wasn’t broken? That all changed with my second child, and I realised how that wasn’t always true.
My daughter had incredibly sensitive skin. No matter what brand of disposable I tried (and believe me, I tried them all), she would end up sore. I lost count of the number of packs I bought, hoping this one would finally be the solution. It wasn’t just exhausting, it was expensive. I felt like I was throwing money away, pack after pack, and still not finding what worked for her.
That’s when my friend suggested I just try cloth nappies.
I ordered a single tester cloth nappy, more out of desperation than anything else. And to my surprise, it worked. No rashes, no soreness, and a much happier Elle!
That “one-off test” quickly spiralled into a full supply of 30 Modern Cloth Nappies, and before I knew it, we were full-time cloth users. What surprised me most wasn’t just how easy they were, but how natural it felt to use them. It became part of our rhythm, part of our family’s story. We even took them with us on holiday abroad, and honestly, it was easier than I ever imagined.
At first, it was all about her skin. I wanted something gentle, something that didn’t make her sore. But as the weeks turned into months, I realised this wasn’t just about nappies, it was about a shift in my motherhood journey.
Cloth nappies stopped me from wasting money on endless “trial and error.” They gave me peace of mind knowing I was protecting my daughter’s skin. And, most unexpectedly, they opened the door to a more eco-conscious way of living. Every cloth nappy I used felt like a small, tangible way of caring not just for my baby, but for the world she’s growing up in.
Motherhood is full of choices, and often it feels like we’re just doing our best to get through the day. For me, choosing cloth nappies started as a necessity, but it became so much more. It became an investment in my daughter’s wellbeing, in our family’s finances, and in the planet.
Curious about starting your own cloth nappy journey? Take it from me: that starter bundle could be the beginning of something bigger.
