Snug but comfortable
Our nappies should be snug but comfortable on your child; achieve this by adjusting the poppers to bring the height up and down and the waist in or out.
Reusable, cloth nappies don't sit up babies backs as high as disposables, so you want to be just above the hips and leave enough room at the front to fit 2-3 fingers in. Check you can put one finger in around the legs too, this leaves a space for sitting up and movement.
It may take a few times to get used to fitting the nappy to avoid any leaks, our size guide is designed to help you as much as possible. Please note that this is just a guide and every baby is different. As baby grows, adjust the fit.
When do I need a booster?
Dependant on the style of our nappy you are using will depend on if you need to add in any extra absorbency (a booster/insert as shown in the video).
The absorbency required will also depend on if you baby is a heavy wetter or if you are using your nappies over night or not. This can be a case of trial and error until till you find what suits your baby best. We have lots of boosting options available here.
Frequently asked questions
How many reusable nappies for use part-time
Based on using 2-3 reusable nappies per day on a part-time basis we reccommend you have 8-10 nappies with washing every 1-2 days.
How many nappies for use full-time
For full-time use we would reccomemed 18-25 nappies. This is based on using 6-8 reusable nappies per day and to allow 1-2 days between washing.
How often should you change a reusable nappy
When it comes to changing nappies, we recommend you change your baby’s nappy around every 2-3 hours, earlier if soiled. You can boost your baby’s nappy for night-time use. This is a guide; you may find you achieve longer or shorter times in modern cloth nappies dependant on babies age and how much they wee/poop.
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