Cushie Tushies

Pregnany Babies and Childrens Expo at Soutbank

2010-06-11T10:32:00.001+10:00

It’s Expo time again! – The PBC Expo is on at Southbank in Brisbane next Friday the 18th until the 20th of June. The show starts at 10am each day and runs till 4pm on Friday and 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Our 20% off Show Special will be available across our entire range, and if you buy the Full Time pack of 24 nappies, you will also get all your accessories for FREE!

Please note that this discount is exclusive to the show only.

Click here to download your free ticket.

My Child Magazine special offer!

2010-06-02T15:10:00.000+10:00

20% OFF CUSHIE TUSHIES*

Cushie Tushies modern cloth nappies combine the benefits of cloth with the ease of disposables. Designed by an Aussie mum, Cushie Tushies debunk all the myths and misconceptions surrounding cloth nappies. They are simple to use, highly absorbent, gentle on baby’s sensitive skin, kind to the environment and save you loads of money. Plus they come in a huge range of funky designs that are too cute to cover up! Don’t miss this special offer of 20 percent off Cushie Tushies.

Visit cushietushies.com.au.

To receive this special offer, simply enter MYCHILD at the checkout.

*CONDITIONS APPLY Offer valid until June 30 2010.

June Special!!

2010-06-01T13:48:00.004+10:00

Rain, rain, go away, come again another day... It's cold and it's wet, so let's cheer ourselves up with a fabulous new winter-warming special offer!

For the month of June, purchase $70 or more worth of Cushie Tushies products from any of our stockists and receive a free pack of our luxuriously soft new bamboo Flushable Liners. The liners come in a pack of 100 to a roll and retail at $16.

Note - there is 1 pack per customer per order. Available from our stockists only, for the month of June or while stocks last.

Click here for our list of stockist!

Slim Fit Coutures.. running out!

2010-05-26T09:27:00.001+10:00

Well I am very pleased to announce that we are down to just 1/4 of our Slim Fit Couture's left in stock. You can still find the Slim Fits on a Super Special on our website. When you buy 2 or more from the Slim Fit Range you receive them for $12.50 each! You can't find an all in one Minky Cloth Nappy for that price anywhere!

All you need to do is add 2 or more Slim Fit Couture's to your Shopping Cart and the total will automatically adjust to $12.50 each.

Shipping is a flat rate of $8.95 for any number of items so there is no reason not to stock up!

Calling all infants and skinny babies! Take advantage of our recent manufacturing error in producing our most popular Couture prints smaller than our regular design!

This Couture will fit from newborn to approximately 12kg. For the tiny babies and skinny toddlers, this nappy will be a trimmer fit with smaller leg holes. Other than this small size difference, this Couture is the same versatile design from Cushie Tushies:

The Couture by Cushie Tushies is an All-In-One design and does not require a cover. It consists of an outer layer of fashion fabric, a full length layer of waterproof laminated material (polyurethane laminate, or PUL), two layers of absorbent bamboo cotton through the wetzone, and an inner layer of soft microfleece next to baby's bottom.

The Couture comes with one large booster, which is made from two layers of bamboo cotton and topped with microfleece and attached to the top front of the Couture with snaps. It also comes with one separate mini booster, again made with two layers of bamboo cotton and topped with microfleece.

In total, this Couture has six layers of bamboo cotton – eight if you double the large booster over – making it extremely absorbent! Plus, the waterproof PUL layer makes it really leak-proof, for one very reliable nappy.

The Couture’s One-Size-Fits-All design has been tested on boys and girls from newborn to toddler with great success. To fit a newborn to approximately 5kg, simply fold down the front to shorten the rise and decrease the size of the leg-holes, and then fasten as normal.

How to use Cushie Tushie Modern Cloth Nappies!

2010-05-25T08:46:00.002+10:00

We have recently had the pleasure of putting together the first of many in Demonstration DVD's on how to use Cushie Tushies Modern Cloth Nappies. I hope you like it!

See us in Pregnancy and Birth Magazine this Month

2010-05-17T11:24:00.004+10:00

Come and see us at the PBC Expo in Sydney!

2010-04-19T14:02:00.003+10:00

Come and see us at the PBC Expo in Sydney!

The PBC Expo, Rosehill Gardens, Rosehill NSW,, 30th April til 2nd May 2010.

It’s Expo time again! – The PBC Expo is on at Rosehill Gardens next Friday the 30th of April until the 2nd of May. The show starts at 10am each day and runs till 4pm on Friday and 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Our 20% off Show Special will be available across our entire range, and if you buy the Full Time pack of 24 nappies, you will also get all your accessories for FREE!

Please note that this discount is exclusive to the show only.

Click here to download your free ticket.

My Green Nappy

2010-04-12T14:00:00.001+10:00

My Green Nappy

My Green Nappy: Do YOU have one???

My Green Nappy is a simple environmental initiative encouraging all families to have one green nappy for their baby to wear. Yes, ONE will make a difference! It will prevent 1 disposable nappy from ending up in landfill each time it is worn by your baby. How simple is that?

My Green Nappy is a nappy nexus for parents in Australia and New Zealand: a collective of all shops offering modern cloth nappies and eco disposables- the environmentally friendly, 'green nappy' choices.

As a valued member you will benefit from joining in many ways:

-You'll have guided access to My Green Nappy Guide, a personal online guided tour of your many 'green' nappy options: from reusable baby wipes to AIO's, (the reusable version of the disposable nappy.) From DIY resources to the trendiest ways to save money with your first green nappy! Be sure to read this guide before you buy!

-You'll be able to enter to win a special 'Green Promise Nappy', one of a hundred that will be donated seasonally on behalf of the Earth to reduce nappy waste and promote greener choices.

-You will be offered exclusive special offers and discounts accessed with secret codes only available to members.

-You will be kept 'in the loop' about all things 'green' and 'nappy' as they apply to families down-under.

Pop over and check it out!
My Green Nappy

My Green Nappy is an initiative by Charndra.

Cloth nappies return as a solution to Penrith’s bin troubles.

2010-04-05T13:56:00.003+10:00

Cloth nappies return as a solution to Penrith’s bin troubles.SMELLY, dirty nappies are clogging up residual waste bins throughout the Penrith region.

One Glenmore Park resident wants to know why people don’t just switch to cloth nappies.

Not the cloth nappies of old though - modern cloth nappies.

Shea Rigney said using the cloth nappies with 10-month-old Annabelle was much easier than disposables.

“Of a morning, I put a (nappy) liner in it and put it on her,” she said.

“(When the nappy needs to be changed) I can pull the nappy away. There might be a couple of brown marks, not poop, just marks, and I put it in the nappy bucket, take the liner out and flush it.

“Then I can just pull the nappy apart, put it in the washing, hang it out to dry, then we’re ready to go.”

Mrs Rigney said the nappies, which she bought online, were ultimately cheaper and more environmentally friendly than disposables.

She said it cost about $400 to set up, paid for by the baby bonus, and when compared with buying disposables every week, was much cheaper.

“They’re made out of different materials too - these are bamboo (making them more environmentally friendly than disposables),” she said.

“(They) require less water than cotton. You don’t need to use any bleaches, don’t need to soak them, just wash every second day.”

Mrs Rigney said “everyone was up in arms about cloth nappies” when it was suggested as an alternative to disposables.

“A lot of day-cares are happy to use them. It saves them rubbish, they just put them in a bag and give them back to you,” she said.

“They’re also so cute and you can get trim fit ones.

“I have only ever had one poop explosion. We found (disposables) were always leaking but only once has that happened (with cloth), and it was the world’s biggest poop.”

http://penrith-press.whereilive.com.au/news/story/cloth-nappies-return-as-a-solution-to-penrith-s-bin-troubles/

Mathilda's Markets 27th March Hobart Tas!

2010-03-15T12:20:00.002+10:00

We are getting very excited now about being at our first Mathilda Market in Hobart Tas! Sat 27th March from 9am-1pm.

We will have our Coutures available including – High Tea, Jungle Fever, London Mod Squad, Rocket and Spotty Doggy!!

Plus of course, we’ll have our full range of wet bags and accessories available.

Our 20% off Show Special will be available across our entire range, and if you buy the Full Time pack of 24 nappies, you will also get all your accessories for FREE!

Stacey our Tassie Rep will be there to help you every step of the way so please say Hi!

Come and see us at the PBC Expo in Adelaide!

2010-03-10T15:26:00.002+10:00

The PBC Expo, Adelaide Showgrounds Wayville, 19th-21st March

It’s Expo time again! – The PBC Expo is on at Adelaide Showgrounds next Friday 19th to Sunday 21st March. The show starts at 10am each day and runs till 4pm on Friday and 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Our 20% off Show Special will be available across our entire range, and if you buy the Full Time pack of 24 nappies, you will also get all your accessories for FREE!

Please note that this discount is exclusive to the show only.

Click here to download your free ticket.

The Baby Show is coming to Melbourne!

2010-02-24T15:14:00.007+10:00

The Baby Show, Royal Exhibition building Melbourne, 5th – 7th March 2010
We are getting very excited now about The Baby Show, which opens for the very first time in Melbourne! The show starts at 9:30am each day and runs till 4:30pm. If you need a Free Ticket valued at $20 please email us at cath@cushietushies.com.au with your postal address for us to send you your free pass!

We will have lots of our Coutures available including – High Tea, Jungle Fever, London Mod Squad, Rocket and Spotty Doggy! As well as all of our hardy Basix!

Plus of course, we’ll have our full range of wet bags and accessories available.

Our 20% off Show Special will be available across our entire range, and if you buy the Full Time pack of 24 nappies, you will also get all your accessories for FREE!

My Mum and I will be manning our stand, so if you live in Melbourne please come in and say hi! You’ll find us on stand number 209.

GDUNH is back for March 2010

2010-02-20T15:07:00.001+10:00

It’s that time again! We are proud to announce Hunter registrations are open for the semi-annual Great Down Under Nappy Hunt™! How does the GDUNH work? It’s simple! You register here now. Then you visit all the participating sponsor sites and hunt for the Diaper Decisions™ nappy, to earn entries to the random prize drawings, including Three Grand Prizes! Prices are worth in excess of $4000.

For more details about this great event, please visit the Rules and FAQ pages. See you at the hunt!

If you get stuck whilst hunting, please visit the official Hint Forum and ask for help. Sponsors will not be giving out hints however in the first few days of the hunt. Remember it is a competition. Posting of hints and help on other forums will be construed as cheating, and you may be banned from this and further hunts.

Cushie Tushies will be at REED Gift Fair in Sydney!

2010-02-17T15:24:00.001+10:00

Sydney February 2010

Sydney's Premier Gift & Homewares Event

Sydney’s number one gift and homewares event, where new products are launched, ‘best-sellers’ discovered and the entire industry comes together to start the new season. The most exciting and important event in the retail calendar provides inspiration, ideas and expert advice on increasing sales. Source and buy from the largest choice of new season’s products meet the best suppliers, and stay one step ahead of all the new seasons’ trends.

Register to Attend

(Trade Only)

If you already have a GIC (Gift Industry Card) you are automatically registered to attend all Reed Gift Fairs. Simply bring your GIC card and scan it in the registration area to print your badge.

Opening Times

Dates			Times
Saturday	27	February	9am - 6pm
Sunday	28	February	9am - 6pm
Monday	01	March	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	02	March	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	03	March	9am - 3pm

Please note: Registration closes at 12noon on the final day

Prizes and fun this Thursday in Brisbane!

2010-02-01T09:25:00.001+10:00

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that we will be at Adorable Babies and Toddlers in Sandgate Brisbane this Thursday the 4th of Feb from 10am until 12pm.

We will have lucky door prizes and morning tea so if you have any questions and wanted a face to face chat this is your chance!

You can also join the event of Facebook to confirm your spot!
Thanks
Shell

Bamboo - the MUST have nappy fabric! Here's why...

2010-01-29T12:07:00.000+10:00

Bamboo Nappies are one of the most popular natural diapering options available right now. Why are bamboo nappies so popular? Bamboo has a lot going for it. Bamboo is naturally antibacterial, soft, absorbent, easy to care for and better for the environment than synthetics or conventionally grown cotton.

What is so cool about bamboo?

Bamboo grows very, very quickly. Up to one foot a day! It does not require pesticides or chemical fertilizers, making it much more environmentally friendly than conventionally grown crops such as cotton. Because it grows so quickly, bamboo is a sustainable resource. Bamboo also helps prevent soil erosion and can absorb up to 40 percent more carbon dioxide than a similar growth of trees.

Bamboo is naturally antibacterial. Studies in Japan show that even after 50 washes, bamboo fabric retains it's antibacterial properties. When scientists attempted to grow bacteria on bamboo fabric, they found that 70 percent of the bacteria did not grow.

Bamboo is highly absorbent - about 60 percent more than cotton. Bamboo is able to absorb about 3 times it's own weight in water.

Bamboo is very breathable, making it a good choice for use against sensitive skin.

Does processing bamboo hurt the environment?

All fabrics impact the environment in some way. The only way to completely avoid environmental impact is to go naked. We feel that the impact of bamboo is worth the benefits it provides, although we are supportive of efforts to reduce the impact of all fabrics on the environment.

Because bamboo is grown so sustainably, it starts out as a much "greener" crop than most textiles. Processing the bamboo into fabric does require the use of chemicals. One of these chemicals is sodium hydroxide (lye). Sodium hydroxide is also used in making real soap. It is created naturally when water is run through wood ash, as our great, great grandparents did to create homemade soap. While you don't want sodium hydroxide on your skin in it's pure form, it is less dangerous than many other chemicals used to create textiles. Further, the factory that turns bamboo into usable fiber uses a closed loop system that retains the sodium hydroxide for reuse.

While creating bamboo fabric is not perfectly environmentally friendly, we feel that it is still a sustainable fabric that is better for the environment than synthetics made from petroleum or conventionally grown cotton. Until a perfect textile is found, we are very happy with the benefits and sustainability of bamboo.

Tell me more about bamboo nappies!

Bamboo nappies are now available from several top nappy makers. In addition to our own luxurious bamboo velour Wipes, we carry bamboo nappies in the form of our Couture and Basix range!

***Info copied and modified to suit Australian terms from http://www.littlefornow.com/pages/bamboo.php***

The Benefits and Advantages of using wool

2010-01-27T10:39:00.004+10:00

Sounds too hot next to the skin? Think washing and caring for wool is too complicated?

Wool is very comfortable and is the only fiber that can absorb up to 1/3 of its weight in moisture without feeling wet or clammy as the moisture immediately starts to evaporate into the air.

Wool is an amazing insulator - when the weather is hot, wool can keep the body cool and the heat out, yet when the weather is cold, wool will keep the body warm and the cold out!

Other benefits of wool include resilience, as well as easy care. Wool maintains its shape virtually forever, and it’s very easy to clean -as long as you know the basic rules for cleaning wool.

Advantages to wool: It’s a natural fiber so it’s very breathable, it has good leak control (especially good at night time!).

Disadvantages: Needs little bit extra care, can be bulky under clothing, some people are allergic to wool.

If you want to have a go at trying wool nappy covers there are few rules to follow:

- Get a cover with high wool content - it’ll perform better. Cushie Tushies Woolen Soakers are made with 8py 100% Australian wool. Anything under 8ply will not be suitable for night time use.

- The nappy underneath has to be absorbent enough otherwise the wool will let moisture through if the nappy becomes saturated. A Cushie Tushies Couture with an extra Bamboo Night booster is perfect for nights where as I would advise leaving your Basix for day time use.

- The wool nappy cover may smell a bit after use but you can just air it and the smell will go.

Remember: wool is NOT waterproof, rather it is water-repellent when treated with lanolin.

Lanolin? That surely sounds complicated…

Initially I too was put off by the treating with lanolin thing, but it is not at all complicated, and actually quite quick.

Before you first use your wool nappy cover, it needs treating with lanolin few times before it becomes properly water-repellent. (Lanolin is the wax produced by sheep to keep their fleece in good weatherproof condition).

Treating - You can buy pure lanolin or lanolin treatment (wool cure) -both work the same way. If you use wool cure, the instructions are on the bottle - just add enough hot water to cover the cover, wait for it to cool down and put the soaker in overnight, then squeeze out excess water very carefully (you can wrap the wool wrap in a towel to do this), lay out to dry -it’s done!

If you use pure lanolin (cheaper in the long run), it needs to be emulsified in the water as it has a thick wax consistency. You need to add a small amount of wool wash to very hot water and add a teaspoon of lanolin. The lanolin will melt and the soap emulsifies it into the water. When the water has cooled down, treat it the same way as with the wool cure.

I have also come across Spray on Lanolin on the www which sounds like an even easier process so something to look into.

Washing: Wool nappy covers only need washing about every 2-4 weeks (unless it’s soiled) as long as it’s aired after use as wool cleans itself with oxygen. If it smells after airing, it needs a wash. Natural soap such as wool shampoo or washing detergent for delicate items are good.

It’s advisable to hand-wash wool nappy covers, especially the ones that are 100% wool as hot water and agitation in the washing machine can cause felting (wool fibers shrinking -you’ll end up having a wrap half it’s original size!). Most washing machines do have a wool or hand wash cycle so you could try it out if you’re brave enough! Felted wraps can be washed in the washing machine. You will need a very small amount of soap -just enough to clean the wrap without stripping too much of the lanolin out of the wool. Lanolin treatment needs to be done every 2 to 3 washes.

Drying - Knitted Nappy Soakers (that are non-felted) should be dried flat to prevent them losing their shape. You can roll them up loosely in a towel to soak up drips and put them on the airier.

***Source - http://www.babiesnappies.co.uk/2009/05/31/the-benefits-and-advantages-of-using-wool/**

Mums of London put the Secretary of State in his place!

2009-12-08T07:03:00.000+10:00

Poor Ed Miliband. He should have known better than to air his nappy knowledge with the Mumsnet matriarchs last week.

What they don't know about compostable baby wipes you could write on the back of a Jaffa Cake (his favourite biscuit).

The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change got into deep doo-doo by admitting to using disposable nappies to swaddle the bottom of his six-month-old son Daniel, saying: "An Environment Agency report from 2005 said that when you take into account the use of energy in washing and drying nappies, it evens out."

Well, four years is a long time in the evolution of the diaper, Ed.

Real nappies are now not only markedly greener but a whole lot more desirable than in 2005.

In fact, mothers are now buying washables as a fashion statement - earning eco-points comes a poor second to the style status of baby's bottom.

There's a whole menu of nappies to choose from, with melt-in-the-mouth names like Cushie Tushies, which is launching a bumblebee-striped one in January, Swaddlebees, Lollipop Pop'*'gro and Bumgenius.

How do they measure up, convenience-wise, to their disposable counterparts? Forget all notions of scratchy towelling and big pins.

Today's real nappy is a cuddly, quick drying, all-in-one with popper fastening that you can sling in the washing machine without even soaking.

"They are as close as you can get to a disposable nappy while still being reusable," says Tom Scrambler of the Itti Bitti, which doesn't require outer plastic pants.

"They are slimmer than ordinary washable nappies and easier to fit under normal clothing. The pull-apart design makes them quick drying, but they're easy to reassemble, even for dads, as the poppers are colour-coded." Mr Miliband take note.

Find out about real nappy grants, laundry services, nappy demos and suppliers at www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/fashion/article-23780656-mums-cant-get-enough-of-coloured-eco-diapers.do

It’s Christmas Gift Time at Cushie Tushies!

2009-11-25T10:05:00.000+10:00

The year is fast approaching its end and the festive season is almost upon is! It’s incredible how fast this year has flown by – what an amazing, huge year it has been here at Cushie Tushies. We have enjoyed every moment of it and want thank all our wonderful customers with a Christmas Gift offer that gives and receives at the same time!

Buy a Dude, Help a Dude, receive a free 50ml foaming wipes wash!

Our Dude Couture, with its cute little Dude faces in orange and bright blue stars, holds a very dear place in our heart. Cushie Tushies is proud to donate 50% of the profits from each Dude to the Working Wonders Foundation to help research into childhood illnesses and to brighten the lives of sick kids and their families.

For one month, buy a Dude Couture, $35, and receive a free 50ml foaming wipes wash, worth $9, as our gift to you*, PLUS your purchase will also give the gift of hope to those Aussie families involved with the Working Wonders Foundation!

Order through your nearest Cushie Tushies Consultant and receive free delivery!

Simply enter the code XMASDUDE into the comments field in our checkout to redeem this offer.

*One bottle of wipes wash per order, with the purchase of a Dude Working Wonders Couture. Offer does not apply to any other print. Offer available from 25th November to 24th December, or while stocks last. Offer is non-refundable.

Cheers,
Shell & Cath

CUSHIE TUSHIES DRUMMING UP SUPPORT FOR QUEENSLAND’S ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

2009-11-25T09:59:00.000+10:00

CUSHIE TUSHIES is proud to provide ongoing support to the WORKING WONDERS FOUNDATION with 50% of profits from their Dude range of couture nappies and wetbags donated to charity. The WORKING WONDERS FOUNDATION helps Queensland’s Royal Children’s Hospital conduct life saving research into childhood illnesses while brightening the lives of sick kids and their families.

Owned and operated by Aussie mums Michelle Fowler and Cath Langman, CUSHIE TUSHIES popular one-size, all-in-one modern cloth nappies are simple to use, highly absorbent and come in a range of divine and beautiful designer fabrics.

Debunking all the myths and misconceptions surrounding cloth nappies, CUSHIE TUSHIES are a premium product, while still providing incredible value for money. Customers love CUSHIE TUSHIES because they are an investment – their super absorbency – lasting anywhere between 6-12 hours between changes – saves time and money, plus is kind to the environment. Not to mention how fashionable and funky they are – the range of colours and prints is huge, so there is a style to suit all tastes!

CUSHIE TUSHIES are designed to be easily adjustable and fit various sizes and shapes of baby from newborn to toddlers. The superior designer fabrics are comfortable and gentle on baby’s sensitive skin and the clever design includes strong but comfy elastic to contain any leaks and explosions, a waterproof cover and absorbent inner that are easy to wash, use and store.

Modern cloth nappies have become a huge hit with mums and even Hollywood celebrities have taken on the trend too. The celebrity babies of Maggie Gyllenhaal, Tori Spelling, Matthew McConaughey, Jaime Pressly, Julia Roberts, Brooke Shields and Marcia Cross have all used cloth nappies.

CUSHIE TUSHIES’ modern cloth nappies, matching wetbags, wipes wallets and bulk packs are available in a number of designs from www.cushietushies.com.au For further information about WORKING WONDERS please log on to www.workingwonders.com.au

Cushie Tushies at the PBC Expo in Melbourne!

2009-10-06T18:25:00.000+10:00

The PBC Expo, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank, 16th – 18th October

It’s now October – time to squeeze in one more exhibition before we get stuck into the silly season for another year... The PBC Expo is on at Southbank next Friday 16th to Sunday 18th October. The show starts at 10am each day and runs till 4pm on Friday and 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Our 20% off Show Special will be available across our entire range, and if you buy the Full Time pack of 24 nappies, you will also get all your accessories for FREE!

Please note that this discount is exclusive to the show only.

Click here to download your free ticket.

Want free nappies instead? Calling all Melbourne-based Cushie Tushies fans – if you’re free during the day on Friday 16th or Saturday 17th and would like to help us demonstrate our products at the PBC, please let us know! We are looking for some helping hands between 11am-3pm both days. Payment will be in nappies! If you’re interested, please email me at shell@cushietushies.com.au.

New stock available on our website now!
For those of you who don’t live in Melbourne – all our lovely new stock, both Coutures and Basix, are now available on our website and via our Consultants and stockists.

New retailers
We also have two new retailers stocking the Cushie Tushies range. Nest Nappies in Brisbane and Balaklava Chemplus Chemist in Balaklava, South Australia. Both these retailers have an introductory offer of a free wet bag as a gift with every purchase of $100 of Cushie Tushies.

If your local baby shop, nappy specialist or pharmacy does not yet stock Cushie Tushies and you really think they should, why not ask them to? Let’s make Cushie Tushies as widely available as disposables!

Cheers,
Shell

Its time to hit the Local Baby Shops!

2009-10-02T14:42:00.000+10:00

Well it has been a busy week here at Cushie Tushies HQ. Earlier in the week I had the pleasure of visiting our newest Retailer in Paddington Brisbane. Lovely Elizabeth welcomed me into her shop with opened arms and I must say it is one of the nicest little shops I have ever visited... helped by the fact that it is purely for Cloth Nappies! How cool is that! It is called Nest Nappies and is officially opened on the 14th of October with some great deals and goody Bags so if you are a local to Bris please do Visit!

On the subject of Retail Shops we are now in the process of getting Cushie Tushies into as many of them as possible! Our Production is on a continual roll through now so we shouldn't sell out of prints too quickly like we did before.

Modern Cloth Nappies are so talked about in the Media at the moment that approaching Retail stores with our fantastic One Size Fits All is quite easy, especially the smaller boutique stores.

We need your help though... it makes our job so much easier if the store (big ones especially like Babies Galore!) has been asked by its Customers to stock our brand (like at Nest Nappies) so please, if you love Cloth and want to see it as main stream as possible help some Mummies out and ask your Local Baby store to stock Cushie Tushies! We will even be visiting them on a 4 weekly basis to make sure they have only the best stock and prints so its worth everyone's while.

Cheers,
Shell

Reusable Nappy Week coming soon!

2009-09-24T17:23:00.000+10:00

Events all around the nation will mark Australia’s fourth annual Reusable Nappy Week (RNW), from October 12-18, 2009.

This year’s theme is choice, highlighting the huge range of modern, fun, affordable and environmentally friendly options now available with reusable nappies.

“Reusable nappies can be fully customized to you and your baby’s needs,” says Kira Jessup, mother of two and RNW coordinator.

“You are not limited to one style of nappy that has been designed to fit an ‘average’ baby.”

“You can choose quick-drying nappies, natural fibres or high-tech synthetics, budget or couture – the options are limitless.

Reusable nappies can give you a perfect fit for your baby, and your lifestyle,” Ms Jessup said.

Modern reusable nappies do not require soaking, folding or pins, and are often made from sustainable, highly absorbent fabrics like bamboo and hemp. Waterproof outers can be made from polar fleece or polyurethane laminate, which are far more breathable alternatives to old-fashioned PVC pilchers.

RNW 2009 events will include casual get-togethers, expos, nappy displays, information sessions and sewing workshops.

To keep up to date with events happening in your local area, visit www.reusablenappyweek.com.au.

RNW is organised by the Australian Nappy Network, a non-profit volunteer organisation promoting the use of reusable nappies in Australia.

For more information and local media opportunities, contact:
Georgina Ker 0431 867 546 / media@reusablenappyweek.com.au
Kira Jessup 0411 628 433/ rnw@reusablenappyweek.com.au

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Why Australia and the world loves CUSHIE TUSHIES modern cloth nappies

Cushie Tushies at The Baby Show in Sydney!

2009-09-16T10:04:00.000+10:00

The Baby Show, Royal Hall of Industries in Sydney, 18th – 20th September

We are getting very excited now about The Baby Show, which opens for the very first time this Friday! The show starts at 9:30am each day and runs till 5:30pm on Friday and Saturday and 4pm on Sunday.

We will have all our new Coutures available – High Tea, Jungle Fever, London Mod Squad, Rocket and Spotty Doggy! We only have limited numbers of these new ones, hot off the production line, so if you’re keen to grab one of these prints be sure to come early!

We will also have all our gorgeous new Basix available – now with the booster snapped-in to make it a truly versatile One-Size-Fits-All design.

Plus of course, we’ll have our full range of wet bags and accessories available.

Our 20% off Show Special will be available across our entire range, and if you buy the Full Time pack of 24 nappies, you will also get all your accessories for FREE!

Cath and I will be manning our stand, so if you live in Sydney please come in and say hi! You’ll find us on stand number E16.

Stock update

Those of you who placed pre-orders with us at the Perth PBC – we are busy working through your gorgeous new nappy orders. We hope to have these all posted in the next week. Thank you for your patience!

Our new Couture prints and Basix range will be avaialble to purchase on our website in approximately 2 weeks. Our production run is almost complete – we’ll send out a newsletter to let you know when it hits the shelves!

How To: Cloth Nappies at night!

2009-09-14T12:59:00.000+10:00

Sorry for being a few days late with this one! I can't even remember what happened on Friday to make me miss Blog Post Friday but here we are anyway :)

This week we are talking about Night Nappies and it should be a pretty easy one! There are a few factors to keep in mind when selecting a Night Nappy as the usual Day time stuff isn't usually going to be absorbent enough to last the distance in the MCN world.

Absorbency - When you want to put a Nappy on your little one to last overnight you need to make sure it is going to be absorbent enough to do the job. Usually you are trying to get something to last you 12 hours (if you are lucky enough to have a Bub that is sleeping that long). Bamboo is quite simple in that 1 Layer is usually 1 hour of absorbency (obviously that would vary depending on the size and thickness of the Bamboo but from a Cushie Tushies Perspective our 1 layer is 1 hour). Therefore to go 12 hours you need 12 layers. A Cushie Tushie Couture has 6 layers of Bamboo (2 in the Shell of the nappy, 2 in the Long booster and 2 in the small booster) so you are already half way there. You need to then Boost it by another 6 Layers. This is where the Bamboo Fold Ups come in (if you are a little tight for cash you could use the Boosters from another nappy for this job). This is a great rule of thumb with any Cloth Nappies that you are buying to use overnight. Find out how many layers of Bamboo it has and go from there.

Waterproof Layer - If you have yourself a serious wetter overnight you might also need to cover the Couture to last the distance. Wool is fantastic for this and we try to have Wool Soakers on our website but they sell out so fast that we have had to take them down for the moment whilst we work on producing them in higher numbers. Wool is fantastic as it works as a cover over our nappies the same way it does on a Sheep! It actually absorbs the moisture into its fibers and then evaporates them into the air! Neat huh! When Buying a Wool Product for a Cover make sure is it is a minimum of 8ply 100% Pure Wool.

So there you have it! A nice and easy one :) I wish you all the success in using cloth overnight as there is nothing better than waking up to a Dry bum and happy baby.
Cheers,
Shell

Strip Wash (ie: what to do when you made a Cloth Nappy washing boo boo)

2009-09-04T13:37:00.000+10:00

Hello again!

How did everyone go with their Washing? We have had such a lovely response from the Blog earlier this week in regards to washing your Cloth Nappies.

As promised we are back again to tackle the issue of Strip Washing. For those of you that are wondering what on earth I am talking about 'Strip Washing' is a MCN (Modern Cloth Nappy but you knew by now though, right!?) term that relates to a very handy washing process that pops up every 3-6 months when using Cloth Nappies or if you or someone you know has done a bit of a opsy (Napisan or Fabric Softener kind of opsy) when washing your lovely Nappies!

As mentioned in our Washing Cloth Nappies Blog from Tuesday using Napisan or Fabric Softener on Modern Cloth Nappies can have a very negative affect. In the short team these products will cause your nappies to start leaking. Fabric Softener is simply an Oil that is coloured and made to smell nice! It does have the added affect that it makes your clothes and towels oh so soft and silky, but it has the negative affect of leaving a layer of Oil over the top of your Washing and in the case of Nappies this is very bad. We all know that Oil and Water don't mix so if you have a layer of Oil over the Waterproof and outside layer of your Nappies the waterproofing no longer works. In the long term the Elastic and Waterproof Layer will deteriorate at a very fast rate deeming them useless.

Even if you wash your Nappies perfectly every 6 months or so you might find that all of a sudden the Nappies that were once Absorbing machines are now leaking before every change. This is a simple case of Washing Powder (or Liquid) build up that has coated the waterproofing of your Nappies.

So enough of the 'who dun-its!' lets move on to how to fix it! This is the easy Part I promise!

Place all of your affected Nappies into your Bucket (or sink for those without a Bucket).
Fill the Bucket with Hot Water.
Add to that Water a Squeeze of your regular Household Dish-washing Detergent.. Yep the stuff you use on your dirty Dishes (remember that we are trying to dissolve an Oil Build up in your Fabrics so a degreasing detergent is exactly what we need here)!
Leave the Nappies in the Soapy Water overnight (please please please put it up high, in the laundry tub or something... way too many babies die every day in a bucket of water!).
The following Morning drain the bucket and pop the Nappies into your Washing Machine WITHOUT any washing Powder at all. Put on a Pre-Rinse if you are worried you over did the Soap!
Hang out to Dry as normal.
Go back to enjoying those fantastic Absorbing machines we call MCN.

And there you have it! Once again our Washing is done. All Cloth Nappy hints and tips are going to become a weekly thing for us here so Subscribe to be kept up to date. Next week we are going to look at Night Nappies and Bamboo.

See ya then!
Shell

Washing Cloth Nappies

2009-09-02T11:56:00.000+10:00

Have you ever considered Cloth Nappies but were instantly put off at the idea of Washing them?

Lets go through a few things that I have learned over the last 4 years of 2 Boys in Cloth Nappies and see if we can calm some of those nerves :)

Firstly the Soaking myth - Soaking Cloth Nappies is a tradition that has been left behind with the invention of MCN (Modern Cloth Nappies which is what Cushie Tushies are). Back in the day of Terry Squares you did need to soak them as there wasn't a layer to protect the absorbency fabric from stains. Cotton is also lacking in any sort of Antibacterial properties which is another reason Napisan had its place.

With MCN times have changed for the better! MCN are designed with the most user friendly Fabrics to rule out some of these unnecessary tasks for you. Lets start from the middle and work outwards. The inner Fabric in most MCN is a Stay Dry Fabric, we use Micro-fleece.. and I have seen some with Suede cloth. The reason we choose these fabrics is because 1) they keep moisture away from Bubs Bum and draw it through to the absorbent fabric underneath and 2) the Fabric is such a tight weave that solids can't penetrate the Fibers of the Material meaning they just literally sit on top! It just a matter of taking the Soiled nappy to the Loo and giving it a little shake and off rolls the Poo! This also means that the inner layer of your Nappy won't get stained!

The Bamboo/Cotton used in most MCN for absorbency is another factor in not having to Soak. Bamboo is a Anti-bacterial Fabric meaning it will take care of itself when it comes to bacterial build up!

These are great advancements in the Cloth Nappy world as soaking has many disadvantages from the yucky nature of having to do it, the drowning issue of a bucket of water with toddlers present and the fact that still water breads bacteria on its own. Soaking and using Napisan on MCN is also a no no because of the Elastic and Waterproofing used inside the Nappy as Napisan can eat through these 2 materials.

So now that we have ruled out that messy job lets move onto the actual washing part!

Here is what I do!....
I take the dirty Nappy off, Clean his Bum and put a clean nappy onto my little guy and send him on his way to play whilst I deal with the Dirty Nappy.
I take the dirty nappy to the Toilet, shake it over the bowl (or use the already dirty cloth wipes) to motivate the solids to fall off.
Then it is just a matter of placing the Nappy into my Dry Nappy Bucket that sits in my Laundry Sink (I got mine from Sam's Warehouse for $5, I have seen them in Kmart and Target too).
Once my Bucket is full I have a full load of washing.

It is not recommended to leave your nappies in the Bucket for more than 2-3 days as the ammonia from the urine can start to eat through the Elastic. I wash every day anyway, its not like you can avoid it with 2 Pre-School boys and a Husband :)
I actually have never put a lid on my Bucket and have never had a smelly laundry so if you find you are getting smells with the Lid on the bucket try it without! You should be pleasantly surprised.

To Wash I simply tip all of my Nappies into the Washing machine. I have a Machine that offers a Pre-Wash setting which I select. This sets the machine at 40 degrees which is the perfect MCN washing temp. Anything over 60 degrees will damage your Waterproof Layer inside the Nappy.

I use half a scoop of washing liquid as a full scoop is too much for MCN due to their absorbing nature.
Fabric Softener and Napisan should not be used on your MCN ever... This is because the fabrics are so absorbing that they will draw the soap into their fibers and cause the Nappy to start having an opposite affect in not holding Moisture which causes Leaks! Not something any body likes. If you feel you have done a bit of a boo boo and used something you shouldn't have then you need to Strip Wash your Nappies which I will blog about for you this week!

Once the Wash is done I hang them all over the line.. By over the line I mean that I actually lay them Flat across the top of the line with the Bamboo facing the lovely Sunshine. There are a few reasons for this. 1) The Bamboo will dry quicker when faced to the warmth. 2) There is no pressure on the Elastic when laid across the line. If you hang them by their wings hanging down then all the weight of a Wet Nappy is resting on your elastic causing it to stretch and eventually give out and 3) The Sun is a fabulous stain remover! Did you know that back in the days of 'Rags' for menstruating women they use to lay the Rags over a Shrub or line to burn out the stains? Mix Oxygen from the Tree and UV from the Sun and you have yourself one mighty Napisan without the bad chemical eating fabric bit :)

Once your nappies are dry they can get packed away at the Change Table ready for the next days use. Make 100% sure that your Nappies are dry though before using them again. If the Bamboo feels cold to touch then it is pretty safe to say the Bamboo inside your Nappy is not going to be dry. It takes a full day in the sun here in Sunny QLD to dry my Nappies. If I haven't got a full day then I will hang them over the clothes horse for the night and they will be dry by the next morning. Cushie Tushies MCN can also be popped in the Dryer on Low but please check the Wear and Care labels of other MCN before taking this advice as they are all slightly different in their make up.

And there you go! Our Washing is done. That wasn't so bad now was it! I have many Nappies in my Stash that have been going for 4.5 years on 2 different boys so if you are mindful of your washing system you can get such great value out of your Cloth Nappy stash.

Any Questions please feel free to Comment!
Shell

FREE huggalugs with purchase over $50!

2009-08-03T15:59:00.001+10:00

Spend just $50 with your nearest Consultant and receive a FREE pair of Huggalugs!

Please note that we will make every effort to match where possible, but at the very least we will be able to choose the most appropriate ‘boy’, ‘girl’ or ‘unisex’ designs to compliment each nappy order.

Please feel free to pass this offer on to your friends!

Its Free stuff Friday :)

2009-07-31T13:30:00.000+10:00

Hello there!

Well it is Friday and for that reason alone I am feeling the need to give away stuff :) We have already had a little competition this morning for our 200th Facebook Fan but that was over a little too quickly so now we have added a new Game!

Just by Joining our Fan page http://www.facebook.com/cushietushies between 202-302 Fans you have the chance to win a Free Cushie Tushie Wetbag or Free Cushie Tushie Couture! We will draw a number between 202-302 and if that number is your place on our fan list you WIN! :D

(please note this Comp is valid to fans living in Australia only)

Good luck!
Shell

Special Entry Price for The Baby Show

2009-07-28T13:23:00.000+10:00

Hi guys!
I just received the following email from the Baby show and thought I would pass it on to the Cushie Tushies fans as you might like to take advantage of the Early Bird Tickets :)

Hi Everyone,

Just to keep you all updated - you can now see The Baby Show TV Ad on You Tube! It has everyone singing along and giggling at the babies here...

Simply click here to view: http://www.youtube.com/user/babyshow09

Look out for the Ad on Channel 7 and 9 from 6th September!

Don't forget, Early Bird Tickets are available now, and are just $15. Click here: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=BABYSHOW09

Tickets are also available to buy at the door on the day for $20.

The Mummy & Baby Seminar Program will be announced here shortly!

See you soon,
The Baby Show

See ya there!!
Shell

We top the list of Real Nappies in the UK!

2009-07-06T07:46:00.000+10:00

Well what an exciting few weeks it has been. Cushie Tushies have landed in the UK and with quite a Bang I must say! Real Nappies are hugely popular in the UK and The Designer Baby Show has released its top Must have Real nappies where you can see the ever popular Bumble Bee Couture!

You can find your friendly CT stockist in the UK at the Designer Baby Show and the Cheeks and Cherries website launching in just a week! http://www.thedesignerbabyshow.co.uk/Cheeksandcherries.html

Happy Shopping!

Cushie Tushies Sky Blue Basix on TV!

2009-07-02T11:34:00.000+10:00

Hey Bloggers!!

Well yesterday was a pretty exciting day I must admit. At 3:30pm a Friend of mine (who happens to use CT's!) messaged to say that she just saw one of our Basix range on TV on a show called New Idea TV. It was a segment about Babies Skin care on Channel 7 at 3pm.

Here is the video for everyone who missed it! Very exciting to see our products there!

JOHNSON'S Baby Diaries

Happy 2nd Birthday to my gorgeous boy :)

2009-06-29T09:47:00.000+10:00

Well Saturday the 27th of June marked the 2nd birthday of my gorgeous little guy called William! I am still having the usual flash backs to his amazing birth which seems to come with our babies birthdays :)

The day was a great success and we had a blast! Now to plan again for my Birthday this Saturday the 4th and Coda's 4th Birthday party next Saturday the 11th!! Ahh Birthday month is fun :)

To Celebrate I actually found some time this morning to get some Second's stock up on eBay so if you are in need of a super bargain that is a great way to boost your CT stash with little $$'s! http://shop.ebay.com.au/merchant/cushietushienappies

All the best!
Shell

Mums Grapevine Specials!

2009-06-23T14:43:00.000+10:00

Hey guys!
Its just a quicky from me today. I am still finding my feet after the PBC expo on the weekend in Brisbane.

I just wanted to let you all in on the little Mums Grapevine Secret that can save you lots of money and give you Free Stuff!

Dress your little one's tushie in the most stylish cushies in town.

Designer cloth nappies from Cushie Tushies are the ultimate trim-fitting, one-size fits all, all-in-one cloth nappies that are seriously absorbent.

Combining the benefits of a cloth nappy with the ease of disposables these nappies have it all and come in a range of divine designs and beautiful fabrics.

Right now Mum's Grapevine members will receive a whooping 25% off all styles*, including their premium Couture range. PLUS spend over $200 and receive the latest Cushie Tushie Wet Bag with wipes wallet (valued at $27) for FREE! Simply enter GRAPEVINE at the checkout.

Visit www.cushietushies.com.au to see their entire range.

* Offer ends June 30, 2009 and excludes bulk packs.

Cushie Tushies end of year and birthday sale!

2009-06-16T12:50:00.000+10:00

Unbelievably it’s almost the end of the financial year! It is also coming up to 4 years since the very first Cushie Tushie was created for Shell’s first born son – so let’s celebrate and see the year out in style!

Free wet bag and mini wipes wash when you spend over $200!
Two products that are brand new to the Cushie Tushies range – our gorgeous printed minky Wet Bags which come with their own matching wipes wallet, valued at $27, and our popular foaming wipes wash is now available in a pocket 50ml pump pack, valued at $9 – the perfect size to fit in your new wipes wallet!

All this month, receive a FREE wet bag of your choice AND a pocket wipes wash when you spend over $200.

Buy a wet bag, get a free mini wipes wash!
All this month when you buy one of our new range of printed minky Wet Bags, and you will also receive for free one of our new pocket size 50ml foaming wipes wash!

Huggalugs running out at $12 each!
Kit yourself out for this sudden cold weather with a pair (or two!) of funky Huggalugs leg huggers. Marked down from $16.50 to just $12 each! Most of the styles we have in stock match our range of nappies. So get in quick for a bargain!

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!

Order through a Consultant and receive 20% off!
For the next month, receive 20% off when you order through one of our lovely team of Consultants!

Offer available on all products, but does not include already discounted Bulk Packs or Matching Huggalugs Sets. Note: this discount is only available through our Consultants, not our website. The above three orders are available through our website and our team of Consultants.

Offers are available from now until midnight, Friday 10th July 2009.

New fantastic Wetbags in stock.

2009-06-11T13:07:00.000+10:00

When you’re out and about, you can now accessorise your nappies in style with Cushie Tushies new Wet Bag!

Available in a range of six of our most popular designs and made from soft, smooth minky lined with a water resistant layer of PUL (polyurethane laminate). There is no need to rinse the soiled nappies – simply roll them up and place them in the bag to transport safely home.

Each wet bag is approximately 35cm x 30cm, comfortably fitting around four nappies, and features a handle with snaps, so you can tie it over a pram handle, nappy bag or door handle.

Each wet bag also comes with a matching wipes wallet which snaps onto the side of the bag. The wipes wallet is approximately 28cm x 16cm and would easily fit in plenty of cloth wipes and a small bottle of foaming wipes wash.

Both the wet bag and wipes wallet open and close with a zipper for fast, easy access and to contain smells effectively!

Caring for these wet bags couldn’t be easier – simply wash together with your nappies!

We rock out at Greenfest Festival!

2009-06-10T15:02:00.000+10:00

On the weekend we had the pleasure of being offered a stall to show our wares at the Greenfest event in Brisbane.

A 3 day event designed to showcase what Australia has to offer in terms of green energy and sustainable products.

It isn't a hard sell for us to be told that you get free Music, Great Organic Food (Justin North Organic Waygu burgers anyone!?) and some very interesting Brisbane folk to observe!

I have to be honest though and say that Brisbane kind of let me down. I would consider Brisbane 'Home' although I live on the Gold Coast I have also spent a lot of my years living in Brisbane.

It wasn't that the interest in Cushie Tushies was lacking because it certainly wasn't.

We always get such a great response from Pregnant Mums, expecting Dads and the very educated Grandparents in the ways of Cloth nappying.

It was more the Mums with Babies in their Prams that would take one look at our stand and make a b-line in the other direction. I am all about people having a choice when it comes to these types of parenting options but to be at a Greenfest Festival that was all about saving the earth "Be the change you want to see!" it was really strage for us to sit and watch such strange human behaviour.

All in all though we had a great time and I am looking forward to being back in Brisbane next weekend for the Parents, Babies and Childrens Expo.

See ya there!

Featured in Kids Confidential!

2009-06-10T14:44:00.000+10:00

Sorry its been a while bloggers! I am back for good now though I promise and have some daily Blog updates in the works.

To make up for it here is a little Special Promo from Kids Confidential Feel free to pass it onto your friends and enjoy some savings.. its been a while since we offered a discount of any kind.

See ya tomorrow!
Shell

Cushie Tushies at PBC Expo Sydney!

2009-05-07T19:54:00.000+10:00

See us at the PBC Expo in Sydney, 15-17th May

We are very excited to have a stand at this year’s PBC Expo in Sydney, next Friday 15th to Sunday 17th May in Rosehill Gardens, just off James Ruse Drive.

We will have some old favourite prints in stock at the expo – Giraffe, Snow Fall, Bumble Bee, Choc Bubble and Angel Dots. Plus all our other current range, from the vivid Basix colours to the funky printed and plush plain coloured minky Coutures, as well as accessories like our wipes, bamboo fold-ups and our popular Foaming Wipes Wash.

We will have two Expo Specials exclusive to the PBC:
1. Expo Trial Pack (10% off) – containing 1x Couture, 1x Basix & 1x wipe for $60.00
2. Buy 5, get 1 free! (20% off) – Couture: $175.00 or Basix: $135.00

So if you’re in Sydney next weekend, come and say hi to Cath and me, we would love to see you there! You can find us in Hall C, stand M65. Click the link attached to print your free Ticket! :D

Cheers,
Shell

Last day for Discounted Cushie Tushies!

2009-03-30T18:11:00.000+10:00

Hi Bloggers :)

I just wanted to quickly give everyone the update that March 31st (tomorrow!) is the last day to purchase the new gorgeous range of Cushie Tushies (Minky Coutures and the new Basix colours!) at a Discounted Price.

If you are registered to the GDUNH (great down under nappy hunt) you can receive 20% off store wide including Bulk packs!

Or if you receive the Mums Grapevine newsletter you would also know that you can get 25% off Coutures and Basix by entering the code GRAPEVINE at checkout.

As of April 1st both of these discount codes will be finished and we do not have any plans to discount any Cushie Tushie products in the near furture.

Happy Shopping! Thanks so much for your support.

Shell ~ Cushie Tushies

How easy are Cloth Wipes!?

2009-03-28T18:05:00.000+10:00

Fewwww what a week it has been at Cushie Tushie HQ... on Wednesday we received our much loved shipment of new printed Minky Coutures, new Basix plus restocking the sold out colours and a new fancy range of accessories including Wipes, Fold ups and Liners.

To say I was a little buried under the Boxes and Pre-orders is an understatement but I got through it! Now that we have such a great range in stock (hopefully for a few months at least!) I want to spend some more time giving you all a behind the scenes look at Cushie Tushies and how we roll :)

I have been pondering just what to chat to you all about and I really can't think of anything better than what you all ask me via email throughout the working week. A subject that has come up in the last few days is Cloth Wipes.

4 years ago now when I first put my thinking cap on about what kind of Cloth Nappies I would use for my Cheeky monkey (that was only a Jelly bean in the womb at that stage) I never once had a consideration for Cloth Wipes. I didn't even know a cloth wipe existed! I mean we all know that there are the Terry cotton squares that our Mums either shudder or admire when they see them again for the first time in 27years that usually then follows a "back in my day" line about how they made the best Spew rags, burp cloths, car cleaners etc etc. But a piece of cloth that you could actually use on a dirty Bum was something very new to me.

I think I first heard mention of people using Cloth Wipes on a nappy Forum somewhere. The general discussion was that any old piece of face washer or old flannel sheet cut into squares would do the job. The fabric shopaholic in me had different ideas though. I found some of the most amazing Cotton velour (a lush shiny soft version of the cotton used in terry squares) which worked a treat on the initial wipe of a bum. On the back I put some flannel just in case the velour didn't get all that I needed it to in the first wipe. I will never forget the first time I used a Cloth wipe on a seriously disgusting newborn bum. I was amazed at just how well they wiped clean in just one swoop. I honestly can't put into words just how amazing a Cloth wipe is compared to a disposable ones and if you have been using disposable wipes for a while you will really find Cloth a big treat. If I could only pick one accessory for a Modern Cloth Nappy user it would be Cloth Wipes. And the Money saving factor is a great bonus too!

I quickly made sure that some Wipes were at the ready for Daddy when the next pooey change came about to give it the inexperienced test! He too passed the Wipe with flying colours. From there the Cushie Tushie Cloth Wipe was born.

It has grown in both size and material quality since that time with the new Cushie Tushies gorgeous orange short pile Minky on one side with lush soft Bamboo Terry on the reverse. The addition of Minky gives it the super soft appeal with the Bamboo adding the anti-bacterial factor. Team these with our Anti-bacterial foaming Wipes Wash and you have yourself one amazing pooey bum fighting machine. The foaming wipes wash is a huge hit in this house with my 18month old loving the Bubbles directly on his Bum followed by the gorgeous wipe of the Minky. What more could you ask for really.

I wonder if I should approach Sorbent about some Minky toilet paper :) Mums deserve a bit of luxury too.

New prints now in stock at Cushie Tushies!

2009-03-25T21:09:00.000+10:00

We are very excited to see all our gorgeous new colours and prints now sitting on the warehouse shelves!

Those of you who placed a pre-order – thank you so much for your patience, we will be shipping all orders out tomorrow. We can’t wait to see photos of gorgeous little tushies modelling their new printed minky cushies!

We know many of our new printed minky’s are proving very popular already – where else can you find minky printed with cupcakes, jungle animals or rockets and astronauts? All new orders for these gorgeous designs are here, ready to ship immediately.

Those of you participating in the Great Down Under Nappy Hunt – now is your last chance to use your discount code and snap up one of our funky new colours or prints at a super dooper price!

See us in Brisbane at the Mathilda's Markets this Sunday!

2009-03-20T12:46:00.000+10:00

We are excited to have a stand this Sunday at the Mathilda’s Markets in Brisbane City Hall! This is the perfect opportunity to come and see, touch and feel our products and view a demonstration before you buy. We will also have some fantastic special deals only available at the Market. So if you live nearby, come in and say hi to Shell!

Mathilda's Market is a gorgeous market that offers unique, stylish and affordable baby & kids goods that are lovingly handmade or of limited production. The retailers are handpicked to ensure an exciting product range. You will discover a vast variety of funky, unique and gorgeous clothing, toys, dress up’s, jewellery, hair accessories, linen, sleepwear and so much more! And all this for your little ones ... it's a kid's shopping haven.
Most of the retailers do not have a shop front, so you know you'll find something special, not available anywhere else.

Please come and see our stand at the upcoming Mathilda’s Market on THIS SUNDAY 22 March, from 9am to 1pm at Brisbane City Hall, B/w Adelaide & Ann St, King George Square, Brisbane City (parking available at King George Square Car Park. Entry is free. This will be a fantastic day out for young & old.

For a sneak preview, have a look at the website www.mathildasmarket.com.au and enjoy a browse through the photos of all participants. I look forward to seeing you there!

Cushie Tushies moves up in the world!

2009-03-20T12:33:00.001+10:00

It has been a long time coming but we finally have ourselves a Blog :) Here you will fund updates about Cushie Tushies and anything interesting surrounding my 2 Boys and a very full on little business.

I thought it might be fitting to start off with a bit of information about Cushie Tushies and where we came from so here is the little About Us blurb from our website.

As any expectant mum, Michelle Fowler wanted to provide the best for my new baby. After researching all the options available to clothe her baby’s bottom, she decided that Modern Cloth Nappies were ideal. The birth of Shell’s first son in 2005 provided the inspiration for the very first Cushie Tushies nappy:

“I wanted the benefits of cloth with the ease of disposables – I was looking for all-in-one that was absorbent, easy to use, in fun, brightly coloured fabrics. There weren’t too many options within my limited budget that covered all the bases, so I created my own!”

It was such a fun and effective product that word spread. Pretty soon, Shell was making nappies for friends and strangers alike and, with the help of our customers’ feedback, the Cushie Tushie developed into the popular All In One cloth nappy that it is today.

We constantly strive to meet our customers’ needs and exceed their expectations. We love to receive feedback and are always incorporating our customers’ ideas to improve and develop our nappies, to grow our range of products and to expand our business.

The Cushie Tushies team now includes two partners: founder Shell, as Design and Production Director and Catherine Langman as Marketing, Sales and Financial Director. We are both mothers who wish to strike a balance between work and family – spending quality time at home with our children whilst nurturing and challenging our professional, creative and business interests.

So that is us in a nutshell.
I look forward to chatting with you!
Shell