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SHAPED NAPPIES
A shaped nappy to fit baby snugly.
They often have an integrated fleece liner
but will need to be covered with a waterproof outer.
They come many types of material including;
Terry, Organic terry, Micro-terry, Brushed cotton, Hemp and Bamboo

White or unbleached terry cotton also available in organic cotton
Velcro or Nippa Fastening
Good absorbency
Can be boosted
Reasonably drying time
Can be dried without a tumble drier although a 5/10min 'wizz' through the drier helps keep the nappy soft
3 Sizes:
Size 1 - Birth - 18lbs
Size 2 - 18 - 40lbs
Size 3 - 35lbs+
Size 1 & Size 2 should take the average baby to potty training

White Microterry making it very soft and fluffy with soft stay-dry fleece on the inside
Nippa, Velcro or Popper Fastening
Very good absorbency
Can easily be boosted
Very quick drying
A tumble drier is not needed to dry this nappy and it stays soft
The nappy is more bulky than some shaped nappies, remove the booster to make it slimmer
2 Sizes:
Size 1 - 5-18lbs
Size 2 - 10-40lbs
Size 2 can be used as a birth to potty nappy but it is very bulky and the way it is sized down is not the neatest

Bamboo is highly eco-friendly. It is soft and slim
Velcro or Popper Fastening
Very good absorbency
Can easily be boosted
One of the slowest drying shaped nappy
A tumble drier is recommended to help dry these nappies
The nappy is much slimmer than many shaped nappies
2 Sizes:
Size 1 - 5-18lbs
Size 2 - 10-40lbs

Unbleached Bamboo which is highly eco-friendly, soft and slim
Velcro or Nippa Fastening
Very good absorbency
Can easily be boosted
Slow drying but quicker than the bamboozle
A tumble drier is recommended to help dry these nappies
The nappy is much slimmer than many shaped nappies
2 Sizes:
Size 1 - 6-18lbs
Size 2 - Upto 40lbs
The size 1 and size 2 should take your baby to potty training including bigger babies.
The nippa size 2 can be used as a birth to potty which is quite slim fitting
The removeable booster can be used in other nappies

Brushed cotton in various gingham colours
Velcro Fastening
Good absorbency with removable booster
Elasticated around the legs giving a snug fit
A good day-time nappy that could be boosted at night
Slower drying than terry
You do not need a tumble drier but it is probably recommended
2 Sizes:
Size 1 - Upto 20lbs
Size 2 - 20 - 40lbs
2 sizes should take you from birth to potty
This nappy is bigger than some shaped so would suit bigger babies and maybe not suitable for a small newborn

Outer layer of hemp terry with an inner layer of organic cotton in natural colour.
A pocket allows the nappy to be stuffed to the absorbency you need
Popper fastening at thigh and waist gives a good, snug fit on all shapes of baby.
Use an insert, terry or prefold to stuff.
A very slim fitting nappy that is less wide between the legs than most shaped nappies.
A nice slim day nappy that will work at night if boosted well
A quicker drying organic nappy that is designed to stay soft even wihout tumble drying.
This nappy stays softer than other hemp nappies.
3 Sizes:
Small -
8 - 16lbs
Medium - 14 - 25lbs
Large - 22 - 40lbs
Because it is such a slim nappy, some larger babies have been able to start in a medium
A lovely nappy for girls, it may need to be boosted quite a lot for boys especially if they are heavy wetters.
A popular choice for those looking for a quick drying organic nappy.

White or Coloured terry cotton with stay-dry fleece lining completely covering the inside
Popper or Nippa Fastening
Have good absorbency
A pocket between the nappy and liner means this nappy can easily be boosted.
Soft against baby's bottom keeping it nice and dry
As well as a good day nappy, the fleece lining and the pocket make this a great nightime nappy
Quicker drying than most shaped terry nappies
1 Size - Birth-35lbs
This is a neat birth to potty nappy
The 'ears' on the Bumble are quite short so if your baby is a lot bigger than average or has very chunky legs, the nappy may not take them to potty training. Bimbles may be more suitable.

Natural coloured bamboo with staydry fleece lining completely covering the inside.
Popper or Nippa Fastening
Have very good absorbency
More absorbent than the bumble and the nappy can easily be boosted
Soft against baby's bottom keeping it nice and dry
As well as a good day nappy, the fleece lining and the pocket make this a great nightime nappy
Quicker drying than most shaped bamboo nappies
2 Sizes:
Size 0 - Birth - 15lbs
Birth - Potty - Birth - 35lbs
The 'ears' on the bambeasy are quite short so if your baby is a lot bigger than average or has very chunky legs it may not take them to potty training.
The bamboo is slimmer fitting than terry so the birth to potty nappy is very neat.

White or coloured terry with staydry fleece linig completely covering the inside
Popper or Nippa Fastening
Have good absorbency and the nappy can easily be boosted
More elasticated around the leg than the Bumble
Soft against baby's bottom keeping it nice and dry
A good day and excellent nightime nappy
Reasonably quick drying.
Can be dried without a tumble drier although a 5/10min 'wizz' through the drier helps keep the terry soft although the fleece inner will always be soft
3 Sizes:
Size 0 - Birth - 15lbs
Size 1 - Upto 20lbs
Size 2 - Upto 35lbs+
Birth to Potty - Upto 35lbs+
The size 0 is very nice on tiny babies
The birth to potty suits 'chunkier babies and is quite bulky on a newborn

Natural Hemp and Organic Cotton mix
Popper Fastening
Very good absorbency and the nappy can easily be boosted
More elasticated around the leg than the Bumble
A good day and good nightime nappy for heavy wetters as it is slimmer than terry and you may not need to boost it
Reasonably slow drying.
Can be dried without a tumble drier although a 5/10min 'wizz' through the drier is recomended to keep the hemp soft.
1 Size - Birth - 35lbs+
Although it is birth to potty it would be bulky on a newborn
Because of the way it is stitched the bimbles are better for bigger babies or babies with chunkier legs

100% organic cotton velour in natural or vaious colours.
Popper Fastening at waist and thigh give a good fit on all shapes of baby
Pocket nappy can be made as absorbent as you wish with an insert.
The shaped nappy has average absorbency, but the nappy can be boosted.
Designed to be very slim fitting and is less wide between the legs than most shaped nappies.
A nice slim day nappy that will work at night if boosted well
A quicker drying nappy that is designed to stay soft even without tumble drying.
The shaped nappy takes longer to dry than the pocket nappy.
3 Sizes:
Small -
8 - 16lbs
Medium - 14 - 25lbs
Large - 22 - 40lbs
Because it is such a slim nappy, some larger babies have been able to start in a medium
A lovely nappy for girls, it may need to be boosted quite a lot for boys especially if they are heavy wetters.
If you are looking for an organic nappy that dries well this would be a good nappy to choose.
Unbleached terry cotton
Soft cotton jersey on the inside is ideal against sensitive skin.
Velcro or Nippa Fastening
Slimmer fitting than most terry shaped nappies
Less absorbent for heavy wetters
A good daytime nappy but probably not absorbent enough for night.
Reasonably quick drying
Can be dried without a tumble drier and the inner will always be soft. A 5/10min 'wizz' through the drier helps keeps terry soft.
2 Sizes:
Size 1 - 4 - 18lbs
Size 2 - 18 - 35lbs
Size 1 and Size 2 should take baby to potty training
This nappy fits all shapes but the long ears allow this nappy to fit babies with chunkier legs well.
The Diddy Diaper is excellent value for money that has proved very hard wearing

White Microfibre
Soft white cotton jersey on the inside.
Nippa Fastening only
Slightly bigger than the diddy diaper
More absorbent than the diddy diaper
A good daytime nappy but by the time they are in a size 2 it may not be absorbent enough for night
Very quick Drying
Ideal if you do not have a tumble drier as the nappy will always stay soft.
2 Sizes:
Size 1 - 4-18lbs
Size 2 - 18-35lbs
Size 1 & Size 2 should take the average baby to potty training
This nappy fits all shapes but the long 'ears' allow this nappy to fit babies with chunkier legs well
Popular nappy for people without tumble driers and is good value for money.

White Microfibre with fleece liner
Pocket means this nappy must be stuffed
Nippa Fastening only
Can make as slim fitting or as absorbent as you like.
Stuff with terries, inserts or prefolds
The fleece liner will keep baby very dry
Very quick drying
Ideal if you do not have a tumble drier as the nappy will always stay soft
2 Sizes:
Size 1 - 4-18lbs
Size 2 - 18-35lbs
Size 1 & Size 2 should take the baby to potty training.
Some people have used the Size 2 as a birth-to-potty nappy especially if the baby is bigger.
This nappy fits all shapes but is great on bigger babies as the long ears allow this nappy to fit babies with chunkier legs well.

Natural or white terry cotton, also available in organic cotton and bamboo
Popper Fastening around waist and legs for a good slim fit.
Good absorbency and the nappy can easily be boosted.
More elasticated around the leg giving good containment
A good day nappy that can be boosted for night.
One of the slower drying terry nappies
Can be dried without a tumble drier and the polyester mix helps the nappy stay soft although a quick 'wizz' through the drier will also help.Also you may be struggling to get all your Sandys dry if you do not have a tumble drier.
3 Sizes:
Newborn
- Birth - 12lbs
Small - 8 - 20lbs
Large - 18 - 35lbs
The newborn nappy is ideal on very small babies. Small and large should take an average size baby to potty training.

Natural or white terry cotton, also available in organic cotton and bamboo
Popper Fastening around waist that allow the nappy to grow with the baby
Good absorbency, the nappy can easily be boosted and will probably need to be as baby gets bigger.
Soft elastication around the leg and waist which have proved to contain well even when used on a small baby.
A good all round nappy for day and nightime
A reasonable quick drying nappy
1 Size - Birth - 35lbs
Can be dried without a tumble drier and it does stay reasonably soft, but a 5/10min 'whizz' will help keep the terry softer
More bulky on a newborn and may not last until potty training on larger babies
The poppers may be too uncomfortable to use for 1st time parents
A populer nappy that is good value for money, it is an ideal nappy to get if you are starting using real nappies when your baby is a few months old.

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