Bambino Mio - Real Nappy Week 2015 - #RNW2015

A few weeks ago I received a rather exciting email from Bambino Mio. They were gearing up to launch their new range of nappies and wanted to send me the new designs to preview before the big unveil. I had not used Bambino Mio's before but had heard so many great things about them and their Miosolo's. I would of been daft to refuse and I literally couldn't wait!

Bambino Mio posted a photo on their Instagram informing myself and a few other lucky bloggers that our extra special deliveries were on their way which just added to the excitement! I have to admit I did open the package as soon as it arrived, they did say we could preview! ;)

When I opened the box and this is what I saw! Big, bold and beautiful patterns that were so eye catching that I couldn't help but be immediately impressed. The four designs from left to right are called; Forest Friends, Cheeky Monkey, Circus Time and Pandamonium. 

I've had a hard time deciding which design is my favourite so I have chosen two! I love the colour of Cheeky Monkey as I haven't seen many in that shade before. I probably prefer Forest Friends on a whole as I not only love the colours on the nappy but each character and image is absolutely adorable. 

After using Miosolo's for the past few weeks I have to say how much I love them. Out of the brands that I have tried so far they are my firm favourite. They not only look gorgeous but are high quality, soft and wash and dry well too.

New to cloth and want to try Bambino Mio for yourself? You can purchase a starter Bambino Mio Miosolo Nappy Kit for just £74.67 which is a bargain for 6 Miosolo's. 

Which is you favourite design?

Baba+Boo - Go Banana's - Real Nappy Week 2015 - #RNW2015

If you tune into the blog regularly you will know that at the end of last year I decided to finally switch to cloth nappies. I so wish we had made the switch sooner but better late than never.

Today I thought I would share one of baba+boo's new prints with you guys. A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be sent two of the new prints from their new range and the Go Banana's was one of them. It's such a bold, bright and eye catching print and very different to other designs that I have seen. I think it look super cute on my monkey's bum and I need to get my hands on more of the new range!  

- I was sent this nappy in the run up to the live launch. I was not asked to review.

Our switch to cloth nappies - Real Nappy Week 2015 - #RNW2015

I have always been fascinated with cloth nappies and always admired the beautiful prints and array of different designs. That being said when I was pregnant with Noah I didn't really look into using them and automatically went with the norm which was disposables. 

As Noah got older I would think "I wish I had of given cloth a go.." and at 13 months old I thought well better late than never! After discussing reusable nappies with my good friend Kelly from More than just a Mummy I finally felt confident enough to make that leap and shortly after bought a dozen "cheapies" to get me started.

I intended to give cloth a try, a trial period sort to speak. I would see how I got on with them and then if I liked it, would buy more. At first I struggled to get the right fit and experienced many leaks but stuck with it and when I learnt to fit them correctly I then had no leaks whatsoever! When you switch from disposable to reusable you don't realise you fit a cloth nappy totally different, you don't know any better. Two months later and we are still using reusable nappies and absolutely love them. 

There are so many pros to using cloth nappies and ditching the disposables, from saving money through to helping the environment but for me, it's even more than that. Call me strange but I get such a good feeling from putting my son into a nice fluffy nappy. Stranger, still I enjoy washing and preparing his nappies and find it very therapeutic. I just so wish I had started earlier on but like they say, better late than never!

I have amassed quite the collection of nappies since we started this year and probably now have around 30. My stash mainly consists of baba+boo, bambino mio, and internet cheapies but I still want to try other brands too. It's true what they say, cloth nappies are an addiction! 

I plan on posting lots of cloth nappy related posts going forward but for now I will share my little introduction to cloth. If you are thinking of making the switch then do, it's never too late! 

Do you use cloth nappies or ever thought about trying them? How about linking up with the brand new #clothnappylove linky with More Than Just A Mummy and The Mummington Post? Hope to see you there!