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Top 5 Nappy Do’s and Don’ts!

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Here we list our Top 5 snippets of advice when starting out and using real nappies, and also our Top 5 nappy mistakes as inspired by the experiences of parents we have worked with!
Top 5 Nappy Do’s
1) DO “Try Before you Buy”- it is true to say that not all nappies will suit all babies or parents’ requirements. Ask 100 people what their favourite brand of cloth nappy is and you are sure to get a huge variety of responses! Check out your local Council authority or voluntary Nappy Library to see if there are any real nappy lending kits available

2) DO think about your individual requirements. Different nappy systems come with varying features and benefits and some parents will prioritise certain benefits over others. For example, if you do not have, or do not wish to rely on a tumble drier, you will be better suited with a nappy utilising microfibre for absorbency as these dry extremely quickly as opposed to natural fibres. Some online stores will offer personalised nappy advice, check out our supporters page here who can work with you on your individual requirements

3) DO see if you qualify for a voucher or cashback from your local authority. Contact your local Council and ask what they can offer new parents wishing to use real nappies. Sending nappies to landfill costs local authorities an awful lot of money, so it is in their long term interests to offer their residents an incentive to “go cloth!”

4) DO experiment! Play around with size fittings, inserts, or boosters to help maximise the effectiveness of your nappies. Night time nappies can often be a bit of a case of trial and error, but a bit of experimentation and you will find the solution that works best for you.

5) DO follow washing instructions. Real Nappies do not need a complicated washing routine, but it is important that a few simple rules are followed- such as never using fabric softener as these will drastically impact the absorbency of your nappies.

Top 5 Nappy Don’ts

1) DON’T forget to take your changing bag, even on a short trip to the park!
“My DH took my youngest out to the park but forgot to take a change bag. He was faced with an explosive up the back horror).  He cleaned my son up with . . . his sock! Used his jacket to wrap his bum and then sprinted home!” -Sarah, 
Always remember to pack your changing bag with a spare nappy, wipes and wet bag, just in case of poo-nami disasters!

2) DON’T forget the waterproof wrap if using a two part system!
“We co-sleep and I woke up to a very damp patch when we were first starting to use cloth… OH had put a fitted nappy on without a wrap!” – Liz

Fitted nappies are great when high absorbency is needed, for example, night times. The whole nappy is absorbent and waterproofing PUL is not built in so a waterproof wrap is needed or you will find a damp patch! This can definitely cause nappy confusion for those less familiar with cloth if you normally use all-in-ones or pocket nappies during the day!

3) DON’T leave your nappies in the car on a hot day! Another common one, which leads to a very stinky car.
“I have to admit to this one….I had been complaining for days about a stench in the car and even blamed it on DS filling his pants at one point, I later discovered a bag with a horrendous nappy inside in the boot of the car- cue flashback to earlier in the week when we had a poo-nami event whilst out and about and resorted to changing it in the boot of the car for lack of toilet facilities! Poooo-eeee!” – Laura

4) DON’T leave other people a pocket nappy without pre-stuffing it with an insert! If nappies are not an “all in one” design and require inserts, remember to get them prepared before leaving them with a child-minder or grandparent who might not be familiar with their design…
Zoe told us:
“ My mum put a fleece liner in a pocket nappy as the insert… funnily enough J was wet within seconds of weeing! Bless her.”

5) DON’T put your real nappy in the bin! Last but not least, don’t forget the most important one of all…
“When we first switched I did change Immy and put a cloth nappy in the bin”- Grace
Put them in the washing bin instead of the rubbish bin!!

This is a guest blog written by Laura from fill your pants


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