I thought it might be useful to start a thread with practical solutions to things we are struggling to get our hands on.
Baby Wipes:
- Cheeky Wipes or a number of other companies do reusable wipes. You can wash them at 60 degrees and they are fine for faces / hands and bottoms.
- Cheap / free version: cut old towels into 6inch squares and store in a tupperware tub. Cover with cool boiler water and use as necessary. Bung in wash at 60 (no softener) and line dry.
Nappies:
- Reusable nappies are available online in bulk order kits and pocket nappies are reasonably cheap to buy. Can be washed at 60 degrees with your wipes, above.
- Cheap version: buy second hand from eBay. Can be used for multiple children. Easy to do (particularly if we're all going to be spending more time inside!).
- Free version: contact your local council to see if you get a 'real nappy' voucher (often about £50 worth of nappies).
Can we have more tips please? Any ways to reduce what we're using / cook with less would be helpful and would make me, at least, feel like I can do something useful rather than panic!
Thank you!