Shaped Nappies

Shaped nappies come in a variety of Fabrics such as Cotton, Bamboo and Hemp, and have a variety of fastenings. 

Shaped nappies have elasticated legs and waist to improve containment.  Slimness and Drying times vary greatly depending on the fabric and style of the nappy.

Bamboo and Hemp tend to be quite slim fitting, but both have longer drying times than Cotton or Microfibre.  Bamboo and Microfibre tend to stop softer after washing than Cotton and Hemp.

Shaped nappies are either 'Sized' or 'One-Size'

'Sized' nappies will require you to purchase 2 or 3 different sizes as your baby grows.

'One-Size' nappies allows you to either fold or 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 boosters 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.

There is no right or wrong option, each baby (and parent) is different and will need to choose a nappy to fit their own circumstances.  The choice is yours!

This type of nappy requires a Waterproof 'Wrap' and 'Liner'.

Some shaped nappies are 'fleece-lined' thus removing the need for a separate liner, although a paper liner can also be used if so wished.

How Many Will I Need?

For full time use, we generally recommend between 15 and 20.  This really depends on the age of the baby (newborns require more nappy changes), which nappy you choose (drying time), and how often you'll wash.  I can help advise more on this if you're having a Home Demo.

Night-Time Nappies

Shaped nappies can be used very successfully at night time.  Generally once baby is sleeping through the night, you'll need an extra 'Booster' in your 'usual' nappy.  A booster is just a few extra layers of fabric to add more absorbency to the nappy, and it's simply placed inside the nappy before putting on baby.  Specific 'night-time' nappies are also available, these are thicker (hence bulkier) nappies that are extremely absorbent.

Recommended Wraps

Most wraps can be used with most nappies, with a few exceptions. 

Motherease nappies tend to be best paired with Motherease wraps, as these nappies tend to be wider between the legs than some, meaning other Wrap brands don't fit them so well.  Motherease wraps will fit over any shaped or flat nappy and are very widely used as they're so reliable. 

Tots Bots and Nature Babies wraps are designed to fit over their own nappies, but will fit others too (they'll work best with nappies which are slim between the legs).  Tots Bots and Nature Babies wraps can wick when the nappy underneath is very wet, so bear this in mind if buying (best for day time use if using).

Brands available through Green Tots

Tots Bots, Motherease, Nature Babies, Baby Beehinds, Swaddlebees, Easy Peasy