Cloth Nappies- The Comparison

A Comparison of the Different Types of Cloth Nappies Available

	Traditional Terry Squares
Pros	Economical Quick Drying Versatile
Cons	Need Folding and patience! Require a Waterproof Cover

	Fitted / Shaped Nappies
Pros	Very Absorbent Excellent protection against leaks Work well for Night-Time use Spread the cost as baby grows Wide range of designs and materials available
Cons	Require a Waterproof Cover Some can tend to be bulky Usually need to be purchased in more than one size Can take longer to dry than some other types of nappy

	Pocket / Stuffable Nappies
Pros	Can be adjusted to suit the absorbency required Very Quick Drying Suitable for Night-Time use Pre-Stuffed are as easy to put on and off as a disposable Great for Nurseries, child-minders etc. due to ease of use
Cons	Need to purchased in more than one-size, unless you buy a birth-to-potty pocket nappy such as the BumGenius May not provide the same containment as a two-layer system such as a fitted nappy and wrap Flushable Liners cant be wrapped around the nappy like in a fitted nappy system

	Birth-to-Potty Nappies
Pros	Only need to purchase one-size Excellent if you have more than one baby in nappies at once Very Economical A fantastic choice available- Including some really fun designs!
Cons	Tend to be bulky on newborn babies May not fit right up to potty training depending on size of infant, and age of training

	All in One Nappies
Pros	As easy to use as a disposable nappy Favoured by Nurseries
Cons	Only have a light-medium absorbency Take longer to dry than some other types of nappy Only one elasticated barrier against leaks May need to be purchased in more than one size Not usually suitable for Night-Time use

Overview- The Nappy Comparison Chart

	Terry Squares	Fitted Nappies	Pocket Nappies	All in One Nappies
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Absorbency	••	•••••	••••	••
Slimness of Fit	••	••	••••	•••
Drying Time	•••••	••	•••••	•
Ease of Use	•	•••	••••	•••••
Night-Time Suitability	••••	•••••	•••	•
Fun Factor!	•	••••	•••••	••

So, you can see that different reusable nappies excel in different areas, which is why we usually recommend that you don't splash out on any one system unless you are sure of your requirements, but rather try a few of each, and build up your stash as you go along!

Our Nappy Trial Kits might help with this, but if you want more advice, do get in touch!