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Washable nappies are a great way to care for your baby. Cloth nappies are good for the environment, good for your wallet, and the best choice for your baby’s skin. These tips will help you find and choose the best nappies for your lifestyle and budget, without sacrificing convenience.

Styles of Nappies

Washable nappies come in a wide variety of styles. You may initially feel overwhelmed with the many different choices available, but that doesn’t mean you need to give up. All you need to is start out simple, then work your way into trying the different styles available. One of the most convenient types of nappies available is the all in one nappy. This nappy works just like a disposable, except you can wash it after using it.

There are several kinds of nappies on the market today, with all in one (also called AIO) and pocket nappies being two of the most popular kinds available. There are some differences between these two styles, and one may not be right for you while the other meets your needs perfectly.

What Is an AIO?

An all in one nappy is one of the modern cloth nappies that are very similar to a disposable nappy. The nappy is made with a layer of absorbent material, generally microfiber, cotton, or bamboo, in between a layer of fleece or suede cloth and an outer layer of FOE or PUL. The materials may vary, but the outer layer is always waterproof, and the inner layer that is next to the baby’s skin should be made to help the baby feel dry longer.

When you have a baby, you may find that cloth nappies are an option that you need more information on. Choosing cloth is an option that many people consider not only for the health of their baby, but also for the environment.  Researching nappies, reusable and disposable, will provide you with all the information you need to make the best decision for your family.

What Are Cloth Nappies Made From?

If you use reusable nappies, then you may have found that traditional laundry soaps are less than ideal for washing nappies. There are also many who need to add an extra rinse, add vinegar, or even use unscented detergents to protect their baby’s sensitive skin. These tips will help you find the perfect wash routine for your nappies.

Your Wash Routine

The first step to having a good wash routine for your reusable nappies is to rinse your nappies thoroughly, making sure you have dumped all the solid waste out of the nappy before throwing in the machine. The exception is when you have an exclusively breastfed baby. You don’t need to dump your nappies if you baby only eats breast milk, since the first rinse will remove all the solids easily.

There are several types of reusable nappies available, allowing you to find the styles that fit into your lifestyle best. Choosing the right nappy can be confusing, so you will want to know what each type is before you begin shopping, however.

Basic Styles

The simplest and often least costly type of nappy is the terry flat or the prefold. Both of these styles require pins for use, as well as a nappy cover. Prefolds are generally made from cotton, and have an inner absorbent core. Prefolds are a good choice if you are looking for a nappy that is easy to use and inexpensive.

Cloth nappies are an excellent choice for your babies. There are many nappies that require folding, such as prefolds and flats. These types of nappies are very economical, and very simple to use once you have the hang of folding cloth nappies. There are several easy and efficient folds that you can use quickly once your baby has became too wiggly for complicated folds, or to use when you are too busy to fold your prefolds and flats ahead of time.

The Jelly Roll

Welcome and Congratulations for making the right choice by using Cloth Nappies for your baby!

Before you ask why cloth nappies are the best choice for your little ones. First, you need to acquaint yourself to the various names associated to cloth nappies. Sometimes, you may see washable nappies, cotton nappies, reusable nappies or organic nappies being sold in department stores and infant specialty stores. All these names pertain to only one kind of nappy – cloth nappy.