A CLOTH CHRISTMAS

LOW-WASTE GIFTS TO REDUCE YOUR IMPACT THIS FESTIVE SEASON 

When it comes to Christmas, more and more families are getting on board the low-waste train. Being mindful about the gifts we purchase and their ultimate impact on our environment has never been more important. As we think about creative ways to become increasingly sustainable, the festive season can throw a real spanner in the works. Plastic plates, disposable oven trays, even the paper napkins we use, can all be replaced with reusable items. So, what can we do to make the gifts we give more purposeful?

Bubblebubs have a range of reusable products that can easily replace single-use items this giving season.

Doll Nappies:

These sweet little diapers are the perfect gift for any toddler who is developing their capacity to nurture. Pretend play is such an important developmental step, the start of preparing them to become parents one day. Boys and girls alike will love changing their dolly and being just like mum or dad. The Bubblebubs doll nappies are made from the same fabrics as their regular range; the outside is either PUL or minky (fluffy) depending on the design and the inside is microfleece. There’s no absorbency in the nappy so if you do have a doll that wees this nappy will leak. It is purely for play. A snug Velcro closure means that most toddlers will be able to refine their fine motor skills with very little help from their carer. See the Bubblebubs website for a list of dolls to suit these nappies.

Swim Nappies and Rashies:

Perfect for beach and pool days, a reusable swim nappy is a sure-fire way to reduce single-use swimmers over the hot summer months. The Bubblebubs Droplet and Rashie gift sets are a practical present to stuff in the stocking. With a range of sizes to suit even the smallest of sunbabes you can mix and match tops and bottoms to meet your child’s needs. Not only do they have really cute prints, the Bubblebubs Droplets are also super functional. Combining so many great features like side-snaps and a zip through vest, it is clear they have been designed with ease of use for parents and carers in mind.  They also come with a matching mini wet bag so no need to wrap! 

Travel Pods:

Whilst pods are a popular product amongst cloth families, their use continues long after toilet learning. These PUL wet bags are super handy and can replace plastic bags in a variety of ways. Use them at the pool after a swim to house the togs you would normally stuff in a single-use bag, for dirty day care clothes or other soiled items when out to eat or play. For travel, they’re a neat solution for toiletries, shampoos, and other liquids that tend to leak all over the place. They’re even great for shoes when packing to keep your clothes nice and clean. Bubblebubs have a range of wet bags, from mini to extra-large, that can keep the chaos in check for any family member you might be buying for.

While Christmas can create a whole lot of waste, if we’re more mindful about what we’re purchasing, the gifts we give can be reused over and over again. Bubblebubs reusable cloth nappies and low-waste products provide a clever solution to the challenge of finding practical gifts that are both cute and conscious. 

See more at: bubblebubs.com.au