When you first stumble across cloth nappies the different types seem confusing, I thought a quick guided might be helpful. There are 6 main different types of cloth nappy, nappies either come in sized e.g newborn, large etc or birth to potty (BTP) which fit from around 10lbs to 35lbs. They come in a variety of fabrics and either do up with Velcro or poppers.
Prefolds, Pad and Flat Nappies
Muslins
You know the things you probably use for mopping up dribble. Can be folded into a nappy for a newborn and used with a waterproof cover. They are prefect for frequent changes in the early days and can be held on with a nappy nippa (plastic tension t shape with grippy claws used instead of a pin). These are very cheap and have many uses after they are no longer a nappy. These are super fast drying.
Price Range :- very cheap can get 5 for a few pounds in supermarket.
Prefolds
Are lots of layers of fabric sewn together to create an absorbent rectangle, normally the middle has lots more layers than the outside. These can be folded in lots of ways and are also great for boosting other types of nappies. When folded they can be used with a wrap. They sell prefolds wraps that can be used or you can use another waterproof wrap but a nappy nippa will be required to hold the nappy together. Depended on the material these can be quiet fast drying.
Examples are:- Bambino Mio, Blueberry, Bummis.
Price range:-3.00-3.50 plus wrap per 5 nappies at £10
Terry Squares
These are what most people think of when you say cloth nappies. They are an absorbent square that can be folded in lots of different ways done up with a nappy nippa and used with a waterproof wrap. They are available in different sizes & colours. They take quiet a long time to dry and can be bulky, however, lots of people like them as a night time nappy.
Examples are:- Bright bots.
Price Range:- £2.20 -£16.85 dependent on how many in a pack.
Pocket Nappies
Have a waterproof outer attached to a fleece inner and have an opening that you stuff with absorbent pads. Pockets can come in sized or BTP depending on the make. The drying time depends greatly on what the absorbent part is made from as natural fibres such as bamboo take longer to dry than man made such as microfibre. However, bamboo is able to absorb more what than microfibre but it takes longer for this to happen.
Examples are:- Little Lamb, Bumgenius, Wonderoos, Smartipants, Blueberry, Fuzzibunz.
Price Range:- £5-£19.99
All In One Nappies (AIO)
Is similar to a disposable in that the absorbent part is attached to the waterproof part. The absorbent core usually pulls out to aid drying of the nappy. They can me made from lots of different materials.
Examples are :- Bambino Miosolo, Tots Bots Easyfit, Bumgenius.
Price Range:- £10.45-£16.99
All In Twos Nappies (AI2)
These are sort of a cross between an AIO the inner absorbent part poppers into the waterproof cover. They are made of lots of different materials which varies drying times.
Examples are:- Close Parent Popins ,Wizard Uno, Milovia
Price Range :- £7.50- £19.99
Shaped/ Fitted Nappies
Are an absorbent nappy that needs to be used with a waterproof wrap. They normally have Velcro fasteners which makes them easy to put on. They can take a long time to dry but are very absorbent and good for night time. The general rule is one waterproof wrap per 5 nappies.
Examples are:- Tots Bots Bamboozle Stretch, Little Lamb
Price range:- £5-£12
Hybrid Nappies
Are a reusable outer shell that can be used with a cloth or disposable inner. They are good for travelling. They can have cores that are made from different fabrics or disposables that biodegrade.
Examples are:- gNappies Charlie Banana, Flips, GroVia
Price Range:- £12.49-£19.99
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