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What is Oz Cloth Nappies?

Ozclothnappies: everything you need to know about modern cloth nappies in Australia and New Zealand. Oz Cloth Nappies is an established community site, offering comprehensive information, support and advocacy for parents, work-at-home nappy business owners, and others. We are looking forward to our fifth birthday, in March 2008.

Ozclothnappies is run and supported purely by volunteers, with zero budget and no paid advertising, and no commercial affiliation.

We are thrilled to have witnessed and fostered the growth of the reusable nappies community Down Under, and to have been there at the birth of the New Zealand Nappy Network, and now Australia's national non-profit cloth nappy advocacy organisation, the Australian Nappy Network(tm). We plan to work closely with the Australian Nappy Network(tm) into the future, promoting informed, easy, economical and environmentally friendly choices for all parents.

The Oz Cloth Nappies site includes:

A detailed cloth nappies FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions guide) to get you started on the right track
Links to information, advocacy, sewing and knitting patterns, and for-sale sites
A list of stores, demonstrators and markets where you can see and buy reusable nappies in "in real life". Whether you're in the north, south, east or west, find a shop, market or demonstrator near you!
Face-to-face gatherings, information sessions, and workshops in many cities and regional centres: for parents, grandparents, carers and kids.
A gallery of babies in modern cloth nappies
Twice weekly live chats.
And...

The heart of the group is our busy email list where you can meet and chat with like-minded parents. Ask all the questions you have about washable nappies, encompassing the full range of washable nappies from modern cloth nappies and traditional flat nappies and prefolds. Confused about how to start? How to get into a routine? Puzzled by nappy jargon? Setting up cloth at daycare? Specific questions about particular reusable nappies? Need some myths debunked? Or just a bit of support in the face of family and friends who haven't heard of modern cloth yet? Want to know what's the latest in nappy fashion right now? Join up and ask away!

Come and join in the fun!

Latest News: OzClothBlog!

For the latest news, check out the OzClothBlog!

After four years of Ozclothnappiesy goodness, we've realised that the news stories and media links are piling up a bit on the front page. We have therefore started this blog to keep you up to date with announcements, media snippets, and cloth news. Come over and check it out, subscribe, comment!

Drop us a line if you spot a news article or item that you think would be suitable for the blog.

Cloth Nappy FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about cloth nappies? Just the FAQs...

What are modern cloth nappies and how are they different from traditional cloth nappies?
Why do nappies have pockets?
Why do prefolds need folding?
What are fitted nappies and how are they different from all-in-one nappies?
Where can I buy cloth nappies in Australia and New Zealand?
What does "lanolise" mean?
What's a "Little Squirt"?
What colours of Snappis work best?
How do wool soakers and fleece covers prevent leaks?
What does "lanolise" mean?
What is PUL?

Check out our comprehensive cloth nappy FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for everything you need to know about both traditional and modern cloth nappies. Written by Australian and New Zealand parents and based on hundreds of years of experience between us!

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