Love, Myrtle

24/04/2024

Anyone closer to South Cumbria! 8th May :)

Really exciting news, I'll be in Kendal with Kendal Parent Network at their New parent's group on Wednesday 8th of May at Outside-In

Let me know if there is anything reusable nappy that you want to know about 🌱♻️🌍💕

23/04/2024

So excited to announce in time for that we are now listed on the UK Nappy Network!
This means we are an approved nappy library so you can hire from us with confidence.
It also means that we can receive more donations too which will help us provide nappies for more families.
At the moment their website is under construction but please do keep an eye on it and check it out when it goes live.
UK Nappy Network



Love, Myrtle funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and are part of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership’s ambitious emission reduction programme to make Cumbria carbon neutral by 2037

22/04/2024

In celebration of and our new partnership with we would like to highlight our Free Trial Kit option. We are now able to provide more of these!
All we ask in return is some photographs with permission to use on our social media. (they do not need to have identifiable features in the photos).

These free kits can be anything that you need. From cloth wipes to full time kits. Work with us to find out exactly what it is you need and trial this great sustainable option that will save you on your weekly shop too!

Please get in touch with any questions you have or requests of kits.

Love, Myrtle is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and are part of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership’s ambitious emission reduction programme to make Cumbria carbon neutral by 2037

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21/04/2024

Just in time for we are so pleased to announce our partnership with
With the help of the we have some funding to provide our community with more options for parenting!
So watch this space for more exciting stuff!

Love, Myrtle is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and are part of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership’s ambitious emission reduction programme to make Cumbria carbon neutral by 2037

14/01/2024

Every first Saturday of the month at Botcherby Community Centre we will be hosting a play group for busy parents and their little ones.
Come and meet new friends, catch up with old ones and get support as we navigate the crazy journey of parenting.
What to expect!
❤️ Free entry
❤️ Free refreshments
❤️ Free stay and play
❤️ Free toy swap
❤️ Free clothes swap (adults, children and babies)
❤️ Free repair café
❤️ Free advice on sustainable parenting including cloth nappies
❤️ Lovely company from other parents
❤️ £1.50 soft play
❤️ coffee machine on site with other refreshments (extra charge)
❤️ Hopefully some exciting partnerships with other child friendly businesses across the area.

So, pop down, 10am to 12:30pm, bring some old toys and clothes if you wish and have a completely FREE morning where you may bring something home new to you too! Can't wait to see old faces and new ones too.
Be great if you can register via the QR code or the link in the bio so we can bring the right amount of refreshments.
Donations are welcome to cover room hire. In conjunction with the and Carlisle clothes swap.
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04/01/2024

Happy New Year! New and updated dates and times of where to find us! Lots of changes here at Love, Myrtle with returning to work so all nappy library activities will be on the weekend going forward. Our ongoing partnership with the repair café and clothes swap means that we will be offering a little more from February onwards. Watch this space for more information.
But as ever, if you would like information, advice or to hire, please drop us a message whenever is convenient for you and we will endeavour to get back to you as quickly as possible.

Pop down and see all the great things happening in your community without spending a penny! Botcherby Community Centre
Donations are welcome to help cover the cost of room hire so we can keep bringing you sustainable, community led events.

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25/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone!!
It's a difficult time of year to stick to sustainable choices so do your best but most importantly enjoy the festivities. Each tiny action makes a difference so don't stress where you've dropped the ball.
This festive season we have used pouches, disposables and wrapping paper. It doesn't mean we give up, it doesn't mean we don't care. Perfection doesn't exist but memories exist forever 💖 make the moments and make them count.

09/11/2023

We have been enjoying attending the Botcherby community centre once a month so much that we have decided to go bigger!
We are hosting our first toy swap, just in time for Christmas. Things are tight for everyone and if there is one thing we know for sure, it is surprising how quickly you gather too many toys for your little ones! So come declutter in time for Christmas and take something new to you. Whether you save it for Christmas is up to you.

We will also be hosting a parent support group. Free, open to everyone who cares for a child, especially those working who miss the social element of a baby group as they are all in work time. This is a trial but would love to continue this into the new year. Let us know your thoughts!

So, come along. Saturday 2nd December 10am till 1pm. Pack some clothes and toys you no longer need, bring anything that needs repairing and pop along to Botcherby community centre. Once here, grab yourself a brew, browse the various areas and then come meet other parents while your little ones play. Soft play also available but this is a £1.50 charge payable to the community centre.

The parent support group, all the swap shops, refreshments and the repair cafe are FREE. Donations are welcome to cover the hire of the community centre and allow future events to go ahead.
Chargeable extras include the soft play area and any refreshments bought from the community centre including coffee machine coffee.
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07/10/2023

Running a nappy library I get asked ALOT of questions about poo! Especially when it comes to cleaning.
Like any sane person, of course, I do not relish the idea of pre cleaning p**p nappies before they can go in the wash BUT I decided the environment trumped my dislike of this task.

I then found a hack! Turns out babies don't really 'need' a nappy. It's our modern lifestyles that dictate this practice. So, if you tap into this innate wish not to soil ourselves, it can make your life ALOT easier.

We are by no means perfect at this, the name for it now is Elimination communication. The idea that your baby will communicate in some way their elimination.
But we do manage to catch nearly every poo.
My baby is very content (for now!!) to sit on the potty, especially first thing in the morning. We play until they have a wee and a poo. It works 80% of the time!
Every catch is so satisfying because you know they haven't had to sit in it for a period of time.
Even if you use disposables, you can do this too. It is NOT training to use the potty simply giving the opportunity not to soil oneself.
If you want more information or help, please feel free to drop me a message!

04/10/2023

We will be attending the each month alongside the clothes swap and we are super excited about it!
Come along to chat to us about all things sustainable parenting, fix any items that need it and get a chance to refresh your families wardrobe!
Simply bring any unwanted items you have including baby clothes and then swap for new to you items.

Super proud to be part of a building a more sustainable community, the more things we can stop going to landfill the healthier our planet will be. It's the small changes that, collectively, can make the difference! Plus it is easier on the bank balance!

First Saturday of every month
10am till 1pm

Looking forward to seeing you, get in touch if you have any questions

06/09/2023

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