NappyWise
Why I Started NappyWise
Before I had my son, I learned at a friend’s baby shower just how long disposable nappies can remain in landfill. It stuck with me.
When I became a mum, I also saw firsthand how quickly nappies and wipes added up — both in cost and in our bin. I wanted to try Modern Cloth Nappies, but I was honestly nervous about getting started.
The support of other mums who were already using cloth made all the difference. They helped me realise it didn’t have to be complicated, and I didn’t have to do everything perfectly.
NappyWise grew from wanting to pay that support forward.
Our workshops and community education focus on fit, absorbency, and leak-free confidence. We work closely with councils and local organizations to deliver hands-on support that truly works for you, ensuring no one feels left behind in the transition to cloth.
What helped me start wasn’t more pressure — it was having someone show me how. That’s the kind of support I want NappyWise to give other families.
Meet Iman
Hi, I’m Iman, the mum behind NappyWise. My background is in pharmacy and education, and I’ve always had an interest in practical health, sustainability and helping people understand information that can otherwise feel overwhelming.
After becoming a mum and discovering Modern Cloth Nappies for myself, that experience eventually grew into NappyWise. I later joined Hume City Council’s Environmental Champions program, where I developed the idea further and began bringing Modern Cloth Nappy education into the community.
Today, I run practical workshops and community sessions designed to give families the information, hands-on experience and confidence to make their own choices about cloth.
NappyWise in the Community
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Practical, hands-on Modern Cloth Nappy support and education for parents and carers through workshops, playgroups, libraries and community events.
COUNCIL COLLABORATION
NappyWise works with local councils to make Modern Cloth Nappy education more accessible through workshops, community events and practical support for families.
RECOGNITION
NappyWise grew through Hume City Council’s Environmental Champions program and has since been recognised by Hume City Council and featured in local media for its community sustainability work.
Collaborations & Community Partners
Developed through Hume City Council’s Environmental Champions program
NappyWise grew through Hume City Council’s Environmental Champions program, which helped turn an idea for supporting families with Modern Cloth Nappies into a practical community education project. NappyWise has since delivered Modern Cloth Nappy education through workshops, parent groups and community events in Hume.
In partnership with Mitchell Shire Council
NappyWise is working in partnership with Mitchell Shire Council to provide practical, beginner-friendly Modern Cloth Nappy education for local families, including the Modern Cloth Nappies Made Easy workshop in Beveridge.
Recognition & Media
Hume Sustainability Star
NappyWise and its community sustainability work have been recognised by Hume City Council, including being featured as a Sustainability Star.
Featured in the Northern Star
NappyWise has also been featured in local media for its work helping families learn about Modern Cloth Nappies and reduce nappy waste.