Newborn nappies
Newborn cloth nappies are ideal for the first few weeks most fit babies from 6lb and can last until they weigh 15lb depending on babies shape and whether they are a heavy wetter.
Although one size nappies are often labeled as birth to potty nappies most don't fit until babies are around 8-10lbs the main area where they don't fit well is around the legs - gaping legs and explosive baby poo is often a bad combination - I have been there!!!. We often get asked about the babies first sticky tar like poo staining the nappies we had no problem with that but you can use a paper or fleece liner both of which will need to be cut to size to fit in a newborn nappy especially the all in ones or fitted nappies.
Newborn babies can need changing every couple of hours so to use full time and wash every 2 days you will need 24 nappies.
There are various options when choosing newborn nappies and these are :-
All in one - these are a complete nappy combining waterproof outer and a absorbant inside these are ideal for fast changes such as during weighing at baby clinic.
Fitted nappy with a wrap - a shaped nappy made from absorbant fabric such as bamboo or hemp a cover is then needed over the fitted,
Prefolds - these are ideal for newborn and are hugely popular in the USA, prefolds are made from cotton, bamboo, hemp or a combination. When baby has outgrown the prefolds they can be used on another baby or as a insert or booster in one size nappies. Terry nappies - available in cotton or bamboo we had 50cm terry squares for our little girl folded and fastened with a nappi nippa provided great containment when paired with a wrap.
Newborn babies can need changing every couple of hours so to use full time and wash every 2 days you will need 24 nappies.
There are various options when choosing newborn nappies and these are :-
All in one - these are a complete nappy combining waterproof outer and a absorbant inside these are ideal for fast changes such as during weighing at baby clinic.
Fitted nappy with a wrap - a shaped nappy made from absorbant fabric such as bamboo or hemp a cover is then needed over the fitted,
Prefolds - these are ideal for newborn and are hugely popular in the USA, prefolds are made from cotton, bamboo, hemp or a combination. When baby has outgrown the prefolds they can be used on another baby or as a insert or booster in one size nappies. Terry nappies - available in cotton or bamboo we had 50cm terry squares for our little girl folded and fastened with a nappi nippa provided great containment when paired with a wrap.
