Reusable cloth nappies can feel expensive at first - until you see the full picture. What most parents don't realise is that many Australian councils will help fund the cost, with rebates on nappies, wipes and more. If you've been on the fence, this might change everything.
Confused by cloth nappies? This practical guide breaks down the different types, what actually matters when choosing one, and how to build a starter stash without overbuying - helping you make a confident decision from day one.
Designer Bums began with a chance meeting that led Carla, a new mother passionate about design and sustainability, to take over a small cloth nappy business and transform it into an iconic eco-parenting brand. Through perseverance, innovation and a strong community focus, she pioneered hand-illustrated, fashion-forward cloth nappies, saving millions of disposables from landfill and building a loyal global following over 12 years. In 2025, Carla passed the brand on to long-time customer and community member Elysia, whose own journey into motherhood and eco-parenting aligns deeply with the brand’s values. As Designer Bums enters a new chapter, Elysia is committed to honouring its legacy while continuing to support and empower modern parents with beautiful, functional and sustainable products.
Designer Bums new Charmed collection is designed to bring joy to your little ghouls and goblins while staying true to our commitment to sustainability. With four new artworks and three new moon phase prints, you’ll love dressing up your little ones and yourself for Halloween 2024
Discover the perfect Mother's Day gift with our guide to stylish, eco-friendly presents, from chic bags to outdoor essentials. Visit our site to make your Mother's Day shopping meaningful.
When weighing their options for baby care, one of the big questions that pops up for new and expecting parents is whether to use disposable orcloth nappies. It's not just a choice between what's easy and what's eco-friendly; it's also a significant financial decision. Let's dive into the cloth nappy vs disposable nappy debate and uncover the real savings behind the sustainable choice.
What a year it's been for us already, and it’s all thanks to you! We’re bursting with excitement (and a little bit of pride) to share some fantastic news. Once again, your favouriteModern Cloth Nappies(and more!) have caught the eyes and hearts of families across Australia, winning big at theMy Child Excellence Awards 2023.
The Designer Bums x May Gibbs Range brings together iconic illustrations by May Gibbs across all of your favorite Designer Bums products. Best known for her Snugglepot and Cuddlepie illustrations, May Gibbs is one of Australia’s most treasured illustrators, artists, and children’s authors. Synonymous with the Australian Bush, her designs depict the inquisitive little Gumnut Babies amongst the gorgeous native flora making this the most perfect collaboration.
Our new collection - Heirloom - incorporates beautiful design with meaningful handmade art. It recalls some of our most iconic past pieces as well as new imaginings from lead artist Melissa Charpentier. Incorporating the watercolor artwork that Melissa is known for in a range of hues, this season is one to cherish and pass on to generations to come.
We took the opportunity recently with the Heirloom release to sit down with Melissa and ask her a few questions about her thoughts on the range and her creative process. Read on to find out more about Melissa and what inspires her.
Sometimes we get so busy that we forget to tell everyone what we are doing in the sustainability and eco space as well as taking the time to celebrate our big achievements. Here is an update on how we gave back to our community and some of the things we achieved in the year that was, 2022.
The Designer Bums Swimwear range features 3 different styles all made from soft and breathable Repreve. Each set features the exclusive designs that you know and love, showcasing our beautiful hand-illustrated artwork. Choosing Repreve for our swimsuits means that they are durable and also provide UPF 50+ protection from the sun.
There are a number of ways that councils support families to transition from single-use disposable products to reusable products and reduce associated landfill and costs. An increasing number of councils are choosing to offer a cloth nappy rebate as well as education programs to new parents.
World Sleep Day 2022 focuses on “Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World” and this really resonates with the team at DB HQ. No matter what your age, sleep is important for your mental health, mood, energy levels, and decision making. As parents ourselves we have a lot of experience with the challenges of getting our little ones to sleep and facilitating a full night of rest.
Designer Bums is an award-winning eco-parenting business that started its journey over a decade ago with a boutique cloth nappy range. Over time it has expanded our reach to meet the growing needs of environmentally conscious parents across the world, becoming one of the most popular and well-regarded brands on the market. But at our heart we remain a Melbourne based business run by a Mum surrounded by a team of Mums that make the day to day happen all around their families.
It is easy as a new mother to get distracted with the purchasing of all your baby essentials, and forget about the essentials you might need for yourself. Breastfeeding mothers can enjoy some Designer Bums style for themselves with the Designer Bums Nursing Pads.
Plastic Free July is here! This global initiative aimed at reducing the consumption of single use plastics, is the perfect chance for all of us to rethink the part we play in the preservation of our environment and beautiful planet Earth.
Time to let your creativity shine with our first ever community colour-IN competition! The winner will receive a $250 Designer Bums voucher to spend on our new release.
For Gigi Villaverde, a career in graphic design and illustration started with a need for self-expression. As a child, she loved painting and drawing the things around her. As she got older, that love grew into wanting to create pieces of design that would be beautiful and functional for other people as well as herself. She decided to study graphic design, but her love for patterns came after signing up for a course in stamping technique. Her curiosity for how an illustration could be repeated indefinitely and applied to any surface, made her realise that making people happy by embellishing everyday items with illustration was her true calling.
Introducing the talented and gorgeous Artist Grace Vuetaki We are very excited to have her as an ongoing contributor to the Designer Bums team!
From the tropical aesthetics that come from the islands, to the men and women of Fiji with flowers and ferns behind their ears, it’s clear to see why Grace says she’s naturally drawn to colours and patterns - it’s in her blood.
The mini wet bag has been such a handy addition to our nappy bag! It’s perfect for unexpected blow outs and keeping messy clothes contained when we’re out and about. It’s also a great size for wet swim gear. The quality is fantastic, easy to clean, and the print is absolutely gorgeous too.
They really are so handy for any use you can think of. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Hands down, this bag has made swimming lessons and beach trips so much easier. It’s incredibly roomy and easily fits all our wet swimmers, nappies, and towels in one compartment, while keeping everything else perfectly dry in the other.
