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Cloth Nappy Library

@nappylibraryire

A non-profit organisation helping parents on their cloth nappy journey. We offer a try before you buy reusable nappy loan service across Ireland.

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🌿 A–Z of Cloth Nappies: G is for Gussets! It's Reusable Nappy Week! Gussets are extra elasticated seams around the legs that help prevent leaks and blowouts. ⠀ Some nappies come with single gussets, while others feature double gussets for extra protection. #ReusableNappyWeek

🌿 A–Z of Cloth Nappies: G is for Gussets!

It's Reusable Nappy Week!

Gussets are extra elasticated seams around the legs that help prevent leaks and blowouts. 
⠀
Some nappies come with single gussets, while others feature double gussets for extra protection.
#ReusableNappyWeek
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🧼 H is for Hemp – The Natural Absorbency Hero! 🌿 It's reusable nappy week! Looking for a powerhouse fabric for heavy wetters? Hemp could be the solution for you. It's one of the most absorbent and eco-friendly materials in the cloth nappy world. 💧 #ReusableNappyWeek #A-Z

🧼 H is for Hemp – The Natural Absorbency Hero! 🌿

It's reusable nappy week!

Looking for a powerhouse fabric for heavy wetters? Hemp could be the solution for you. It's one of the most absorbent and eco-friendly materials in the cloth nappy world. 💧

#ReusableNappyWeek #A-Z
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🧼 I is for Irritation – and how to avoid it! 🌿 It's reusable nappy week! Cloth nappies are gentler and chemical free, but issues can still pop up: The fix? Proper wash routine Changing regularly No microfibre next to the skin A stay-dry fleece liner #ClothNappyCare

🧼 I is for Irritation  – and how to avoid it! 🌿

It's reusable nappy week! 

Cloth nappies are gentler and chemical free, but issues can still pop up:

The fix? 
Proper wash routine
Changing regularly  
No microfibre next to the skin 
A stay-dry fleece liner 

#ClothNappyCare
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J is for... Join the Community! 🧡👶 It's reusable nappy week! Did you know? We run monthly online workshops We attend parenting events throughout the country We have a facebook and whats app group We are a team of volunteers - if you'd like to get involved get in touch

J is for... Join the Community! 🧡👶

It's reusable nappy week!

Did you know?
We run monthly online workshops
We attend parenting events throughout the country
We have a facebook and whats app group 
We are a team of volunteers  - if you'd like to get involved get in touch
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🌱 Do you want to make a positive impact on the environment? 🌱 Do you believe in the power of cloth nappies to reduce waste? 🌱 We’re looking for a postal loan volunteer Email [email protected] for more.

🌱 Do you want to make a positive impact on the environment? 
🌱 Do you believe in the power of cloth nappies to reduce waste? 
🌱 We’re looking for a postal loan volunteer

 Email nappylibraryireland@gmail.com for more.
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Upcoming May events where you can meet our volunteers and find out all about cloth nappies and how the library works. Hope to see you there! Free online workshop book here eventbrite.ie/o/cloth-nappy-… #makelaundrynotlandfill #newparent #ditchthedisposables #choosetoreuse

Upcoming May events where you can meet our volunteers and find out all about cloth nappies and how the library works. Hope to see you there!

Free online workshop book here eventbrite.ie/o/cloth-nappy-… 

#makelaundrynotlandfill #newparent #ditchthedisposables #choosetoreuse
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♻️ Just ONE Cloth Nappy a Day... ♻️ 🌍 Using just ONE cloth nappy per day could stop 365 disposable nappies from ending up in landfill each year. That’s one simple swap, one small change — making a big impact. #ClothNappyJourney #SmallStepsBigImpact #EcoParenting #ClothNappies

♻️ Just ONE Cloth Nappy a Day... ♻️

🌍 Using just ONE cloth nappy per day could stop 365 disposable nappies from ending up in landfill each year. That’s one simple swap, one small change — making a big impact.

#ClothNappyJourney #SmallStepsBigImpact #EcoParenting #ClothNappies
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Updated upcoming May events where you can meet our volunteers and find out all about cloth nappies and how the library works. 🌱 Thanks to @TheBabyMarketIreland. Link to book free online workshop here eventbrite.ie/e/cloth-nappy-…. #newparent #ditchthedisposables #choosetoreuse

Updated upcoming May events where you can meet our volunteers and find out all about cloth nappies and how the library works. 

🌱 Thanks to @TheBabyMarketIreland.

Link to book free online workshop here eventbrite.ie/e/cloth-nappy-….

 #newparent #ditchthedisposables #choosetoreuse
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K is for… Kits! 🧺✨ Starting your cloth nappy journey? A kit from Cloth Nappy Library Ireland can make it so much easier! clothnappylibrary.ie/loan-kits/ 💚 Why go for a kit? ✅ Takes out the guesswork ✅ Great value ✅ Great way to try different styles/brands #ChooseToReuse

K is for… Kits! 🧺✨

Starting your cloth nappy journey? A kit from Cloth Nappy Library Ireland can make it so much easier! clothnappylibrary.ie/loan-kits/ 

💚 Why go for a kit?
✅ Takes out the guesswork
✅ Great value 
✅ Great way to try different styles/brands

#ChooseToReuse
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📚 A–Z of Cloth Nappies: L is for Liners! 💧 There are two main types of liners: 🧻 Disposable Liners – Simply lift and toss! ♻️ Reusable Liners – Made from fleece or bamboo, they protect your nappy and help keep baby’s bum dry. #ClothNappies #ClothNappyLove #ReusableNappies

📚 A–Z of Cloth Nappies: L is for Liners! 💧

There are two main types of liners:
🧻 Disposable Liners –  Simply lift and toss!
♻️ Reusable Liners – Made from fleece or bamboo, they protect your nappy and help keep baby’s bum dry.

#ClothNappies #ClothNappyLove #ReusableNappies
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👶 We spoke to one of our cloth mums and volunteer - Franca. 🤰 After our baby arrived, my husband was shocked by the mountain of waste disposable nappies created daily. We decided to give cloth nappies a try through a cloth nappy library loan, and it was a game-changer for us!

👶 We spoke to one of our cloth mums and volunteer - Franca.

🤰 After our baby arrived, my husband was shocked by the mountain of waste disposable nappies created daily. We decided to give cloth nappies a try through a cloth nappy library loan, and it was a game-changer for us!
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🍼 A–Z of Cloth Nappies M is for Microfiber 🌟 ✨ Pros: ✔️ Fast-drying ✔️ Affordable ✔️ Easy to find 🛑 Cons: ❌ Can compress leading to leaks (not for naps or car journeys) ❌ Not skin-safe on its own #ClothNappies #EcoParenting #SustainableParenting #ClothNappyTips

🍼 A–Z of Cloth Nappies
M is for Microfiber 🌟

✨ Pros:
✔️ Fast-drying
✔️ Affordable
✔️ Easy to find

🛑 Cons:
❌ Can compress leading to leaks (not for naps or car journeys)
❌ Not skin-safe on its own

#ClothNappies #EcoParenting  #SustainableParenting #ClothNappyTips
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A–Z of Cloth Nappies: O is for… OVERNIGHT! 🌙 Popular combos: –Fitted nappy + PUL or wool cover –Pocket nappy with extra hemp + bamboo inserts 💦 CNLI has a night time loan and a bed-wetting loan (for older children) available to let you try the different options #NightNappy

A–Z of Cloth Nappies: O is for… OVERNIGHT! 🌙

Popular combos:
–Fitted nappy + PUL or wool cover
–Pocket nappy with extra hemp + bamboo inserts

💦 CNLI has a night time loan and a bed-wetting loan (for older children) available to let you try the different options

#NightNappy
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🍼 A–Z of Cloth Nappies: N is for Nappy Cream 🧴 Look for cloth-safe nappy creams—these are usually: ✅ Zinc-free or low-zinc ✅ Free from petroleum/mineral oils ✅ Made with natural, breathable ingredients (like shea butter, coconut oil, calendula) #ClothNappyAtoZ #Clothnappy

🍼 A–Z of Cloth Nappies: N is for Nappy Cream 🧴

Look for cloth-safe nappy creams—these are usually:
✅ Zinc-free or low-zinc
✅ Free from petroleum/mineral oils
✅ Made with natural, breathable ingredients (like shea butter, coconut oil, calendula)

#ClothNappyAtoZ #Clothnappy
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A–Z of Cloth Nappies: P is for Pocket Nappies! Pocket nappies are one of the most popular cloth nappy styles. These clever nappies have a pocket between the waterproof outer layer and a soft stay-dry inner lining, where you stuff absorbent inserts. #ClothNappies #PocketNappies

A–Z of Cloth Nappies: P is for Pocket Nappies!

Pocket nappies are one of the most popular cloth nappy styles. These clever nappies have a pocket between the waterproof outer layer and a soft stay-dry inner lining, where you stuff absorbent inserts. 

#ClothNappies #PocketNappies
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Q is for… Quicker than you think! ☀️💨 What dries quickly? Microfibre Flat nappies & prefolds All-in-two systems Shells without absorbent layers Tips for faster drying Dry in sunlight for natural antibacterial & stain removal power ☀️ Separate inserts #ClothNappies

Q is for… Quicker than you think! ☀️💨

What dries quickly?

Microfibre 
Flat nappies & prefolds
All-in-two systems 
Shells without absorbent layers

Tips for faster drying

Dry in sunlight for natural antibacterial & stain removal power ☀️

Separate inserts 

#ClothNappies
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🍼 A–Z of Cloth Nappies: R is for… RISE! 🌱 🔹 Usually found on birth to potty nappies 🔹 Adjusting the snaps changes the length of the nappy to fit different ages 🔹 Helps get a better fit around the legs to prevent leaks 🔹 Saves you €€ because nappy can grow with your baby

🍼 A–Z of Cloth Nappies: R is for… RISE! 🌱

🔹 Usually found on birth to potty nappies
🔹 Adjusting the snaps changes the length of the nappy to fit different ages
🔹 Helps get a better fit around the legs to prevent leaks
🔹 Saves you €€ because nappy can grow with your baby
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🌿 A–Z of Cloth Nappies: S is for… SNAPS! 🍼 Snaps are the trusty little fasteners that keep your baby's nappy snug and secure. Unlike Velcro, they’re durable, toddler-proof, and won’t lose stick over time! #ClothNappies #ReusableNappies #ModernClothNappies #PlasticFreeJuly

🌿 A–Z of Cloth Nappies: S is for… SNAPS! 🍼

Snaps are the trusty little fasteners that keep your baby's nappy snug and secure. Unlike Velcro, they’re durable, toddler-proof, and won’t lose stick over time!

#ClothNappies #ReusableNappies #ModernClothNappies #PlasticFreeJuly
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T is for Training Pants ⠀ Training pants are the perfect in-between! Designed for little ones learning the ropes, they offer a bit of absorbency just in case — while still giving that "big kid" underwear feel. 👏 buff.ly/kDZnPDN ⠀ #PlasticFreeJuly

T is for Training Pants
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Training pants are the perfect in-between! Designed for little ones learning the ropes, they offer a bit of absorbency just in case — while still giving that "big kid" underwear feel. 👏 buff.ly/kDZnPDN ⠀

#PlasticFreeJuly
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Join Us in Spreading the Word About Cloth Nappies! We’re looking for a postal loan volunteer. What does this involve? Washing and organising your kit(s) Sending it to the customer What do CNLI provide? Volunteer training & handbook Expenses [email protected]