Choosing the Right Cloth Nappy
There are a few different types of cloth baby nappies and what you choose will depend on your preference. The initial outlay of cloth nappies might seem large compared to disposables, but they are much cheaper in the long run and will last for several years. Flat nappies must be folded before fitting and you don’t get the snug fit of shaped ones. But they are much quicker and easier to dry, as there is only one layer. However, some new mums are afraid of pinning the baby to the nappy. This can be avoided by using proper fasters like poppers or snappis rather than nappy pins.Shaped nappies are much easier to put on the baby and give better protection from runny poos and heavy wetting. Flat nappies must be folded before fitting and you don’t get the snug fit of shaped ones. But they are much quicker and easier to dry, as there is only one layer. However, some new mums are afraid of pinning the baby to the nappy. This can be avoided by using proper fasters like poppers or snappis rather than nappy pins. They do take an age to dry though, especially in the winter. If cost is a factor in your choice, the cost of drying nappies in a clothes dryer is considerable – but still cheaper than using disposables.Flannelette nappies are usually kept for tiny newborns, as they are less bulky. Terry towelling is made from cotton, but you can get hemp ones over the Internet – or organic and unbleached cotton, if preferred. The initial outlay of cloth nappies might seem large compared to disposables, but they are much cheaper in the long run and will last for several years.
Jennifer writes about a range of parenting topics. For more information about nappies and baby nappies log onto www.kidspot.com.au
