What are my real nappy options?
• There is a growing range of funky products available. • There are 3 main types of real nappies: Flat nappies, such as the traditional terry square, need to be folded, secured with a plastic fastening and covered with a wrap. There are also pre-folds which are flat rectangular multi-layers of cotton. These are used by most laundry services. Prices start at a very reasonable 2.00. The shaped nappy is designed to fit your baby snugly and some sizes go from birth to potty. They require an outer wrap and prices start from around 8.00 each. All-in-ones include a cotton liner and a waterproof cover with fastenings, starting from around 10 each. What do I need to get started? • All you need is nappies, liners and wraps. • The nappy itself is the absorbent part and you will need around 20 – 30 of these. • The inner liner catches solids and helps keep moisture away from the baby’s skin; these can be made from paper so that they can be flushed down the toilet if soiled or thrown into a househol
