Step-by-step guide to all-in-one reusable nappies
Thinking about switching to reusable nappies but baffled by which to type go for and how they work? Read our guide on how to use all-in-one reusable nappies, one of the four main types on the market.
Posted: 28/04/2009 17:18:38
by Liz Stansfield
All-in-one reusable nappies are closest to disposables in their design, generally making them the simplest to use. An absorbent inner liner is stitched into the main body of the nappy, so there’s no need to insert extra pads.
“The cost is higher as you’re paying for everything in one go,” says Tamara Rayment from the Women’s Environmental Network and Real Nappies for London. Extra drying time is also needed, as you can’t take them apart to wash.
The all-in-one reusable nappies we used
Modern Baby Pop-in nappy, £15 each.
Step 1: Lay flat
All-in-one nappies are made like disposables, so lay the nappy down in the same way. Some brands provide you with extra padding to put inside, but most come already stitched.
Step 2: Pull up
Once you’ve got your baby lying on the nappy, pull up the front towards his tummy as you would when changing a disposable.
Step 3: Fasten
Fasten the Velcro tabs or poppers to hold the nappy in place. “When putting on a disposable, the general rule is you should be able to fit two fingers down the side. The same applies with all reusables, therefore the fit should be snug but not tight and certainly not gaping away from the skin,” says Tamara.
So what do you think?
