POCKET NAPPIES

Pocket Nappies are a totally new way of cloth nappying.  Each Pocket nappy is made up of a waterproof PUL outer and a Fleece or Micro suede liner, which are sewn together to make a 'pocket'.  You then place the absorbent part of the nappy inside the 'pocket' to form a one-piece nappy. 

No separate liners are needed - the fleece inner will keep babies bottom dry and catch solids (you can use a paper liner if you prefer), and no separate wrap is required - the waterproof PUL is already attached. 

The absorbent insert pulls out for washing and drying making this type of nappy both ultra-convenient and very fast drying compared to a traditional system.

Pocket nappies tend to be quite slim fitting as all the absorbency is located in the insert which runs from the front to the back of the nappy, there is no additional bulk around the sides of the nappy, which means they tend to look and feel slimmer.  This can vary with brand though and it also depends on what kind of material the insert is made of - Hemp/Bamboo tend to be slightly slimmer than Microfibre.

Pocket nappies can be either 'Sized' or 'One-Size'

'Sized'  pocket nappies will generally require you to purchase at least 3 different sizes as your baby grows.

'One-Size' pocket nappies allows you to popper down the front of the nappy to allow it to fit small babies.  The same nappy is then used throughout, until potty training.  Additional inserts may need to be added on some nappies once baby reaches a particular weight/size.

Whether you choose the Sized or One-size option is entirely a personal choice. 

• The sized option will give a trimmer fit on newborns and smaller babies.
• Sized nappies will generally cost more (as you're buying 2 or 3 sets of nappies)
• One-size nappies will be bulkier on newborns.
• One-size nappies will get more use over their life, so may wear more.

How Many Will I Need?

As Pocket Nappies tend to dry much quicker than other options as a general rule you will need a few less nappies.  This does also depends on the age of the baby (newborns require more nappy changes) so in the small size you'd need more than in the larger sizes.  I can help advise more on this if you're having a Home Demo.

Night-Time Nappies

Pocket nappies can be used successfully overnight, additional inserts will be needed to cope with overnight use.  Small babies who are still having a nappy change overnight will not need as much extra stuffing as older babies who sleep through.

Care should be taken not to 'over stuff' the pocket as this can cause sagging at the legs, leading to possible leaks.  It may take a bit of 'trial and error' to get the right combination.  Thinner hemp inserts which are slim yet very absorbent, may work well.

Some babies/toddlers may be better suited to a 2 part system at night.

Brands available through Green Tots

Fuzzi Bunz, Wonderoos, Mommy's Touch, Minki, Swaddlebees