Choosing a nappy

We do recommend trying more than one type of nappy to start with. As all our nappies are cut slightly different and have different absorption rates you might not know which nappy works best for you and your baby. Please visit our Nappy Kit section for discounted variety packs.

Cloth nappies are mistakenly perceived as wet, unhygienic and leaky overnight. The great news is that fabric technology has evolved, and all modern cloth nappies can now have a stay dry fleece liner that keeps baby’s bum dry. Regarding nappy rash, if baby is dry and in a chemical free fabric then rashes will be greatly diminished. You will still need to ensure baby is changed often enough and nappies are thoroughly washed.

When using washable nappies overnight, all you need is more absorbency. As the absorbency of modern nappies can be adjusted it is easy to add more by using a booster or Trifold.

It is helpful to consider the following details when selecting the correct nappy:

Baby’s age and build

Baby’s toilet habits e.g. heavy wetter or long sleeper

– How often do you want to wash your nappies

– Overall cost

– Attractiveness of the nappy.

In summary, the different nappies are:

AIO – “All in One”, this nappy has a waterproof PUL outer and the absorbing inserts sewn in. Video AIO Nappy

Sleeve – “All in Two” – A PUL outer (waterproof) with a stay dry inner (suede cloth), the two absorbing inserts are snapped together and snapped into the cover. Video Sleeve Nappy

Pocket Nappy – A PUL outer (waterproof) with a stay dry inner (suede cloth) made into a pocket which you can stuff the inserts (to add in the absorbency) Video Pocket Nappy

Fitted Nappy – The entire nappy is made of bamboo and cotton which is ultra-absorbent and comes with 2 inserts. Nappy is not waterproof and requires a cover.

Cover – PUL outer (waterproof) to fit over a Fitted nappy.

OSFA – “One Size Fits All” – fits from 5 to 17kgs.

In addition to that you take into account what they are made off, drying time and how much they cost:

Cotton: most affordable option, reasonably absorbent, reasonably quick drying

Bamboo: most expensive option, very absorbent, slow to dry

Bamboo Fleece: ultra-absorbent

Microfibre: absorbs very quickly, affordable, quick to dry but prone to compression leaks, synthetic

Suede Cloth: used for a stay-dry feel, synthetic

	Newborn Nappy	Sleeve Nappy	All-In-One Nappy	Pocket Nappy	Fitted Nappy
Inserts	Two	Two	Two	Two	Two
Insert Composition	bamboo/microfibre	bamboo/microfibre	bamboo/microfibre	bamboo/microfibre	bamboo/cotton
Inserts attach to the cover	sewn in	one snap	sewn in	stuffed into pocket	one snap
Nappy size	Newborn (2 - 7kgs)	OSFM*	OSFM*	OSFM*	OSFM*
Waterproof	yes	yes	yes	yes	no
Waist fastening	snaps	snaps or velcro available	snaps	snaps or velcro available	snaps
Leg gusset	single	double	single	single	n/a
Pocket for additional inserts	no	yes	no	yes	no
Absorbency	medium	medium	medium	medium	ultra
How to use	Umbilical cord snap down. Adjust rise snaps in the front according to your baby’s size, put on exactly like a disposable	inserts are snapped into cover, pull inserts through sleeve, adjust rise snaps in the front according to your baby’s size, put on exactly like a disposable	adjust rise snaps in the front according to your baby’s size, put on exactly like a disposable	inserts are stuffed into the pocket, adjust rise snaps in the front according to your baby’s size, put on exactly like a disposable	insert snapped in, adjust rise snaps in the front according to your baby’s size, put on exactly like a disposable, dont forget to put a waterproof cover over.
Day or night	day use	day, boost for night time with a trifold	day use	day use	night use, no additional boosting necessary
Inside of the Nappy

*OSFM: One-Size-Fits-Most (5 - 17kgs)

Still can’t decide? Then send us a message and we will be happy to talk to you about your options: sales@bamboobaby.co.za