How many types of cloth nappy are there?
This is where newcomers to real nappies can be overwhelmed with choice! There are basically three main types of washable nappies 1. Flat Nappies Such as the traditional terry square or the increasingly popular cotton prefold. These can be folded into a pad or a kite shape and secured with a nappi nippa and wrap. 2. Shaped or fitted nappies As the name suggests these are shaped so require no prefolding. Some styles, such as the dizzy diaper, go from birth to potty. These are usually made of terry towelling and also require a plastic wrap on the top. 3. ‘All-in-ones’ As close as you can get to a disposable nappy. These have the cotton or terry nappy attached to a waterproof wrap. The most expensive choice but can be more convenient for bleary-eyed nighttime changes! How many nappies will I need? This will depend on the style of nappy you are choosing and the frequency that you will be washing the nappies. I would recommend 20-24 nappies with four plastic wraps if you are going for the pr
