One-Part Nappies Two-Part Nappies
one-part nappy diagram two-part nappy diagram
The diagram above shows a pocket style one part nappy. You can also get one part nappies where the absorbent pad is sewn to the waterproof outer rather than being detachable as above for washing and drying. Some of these sewn together nappies have an inbuilt stay dry liner and some don’t. The diagram above shows a shaped two part nappy. Non shaped two part nappies which you fold (eg Pre-folds or Terry squares) also need a separate wrap. We specialise in easy to use shaped nappies. However, we do offer an economic, slimline pad system as a simple alternative to folding pre-folds or Terry squares.
  One-Part (pocket) One-Part (sewn) Two-Part nappy
Absorbancy


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Average 3 hours absorbency (you will change a newborn at least this often). May need to move onto a two part when your baby gets older and you need more absorbency. Good absorbency 3-4 hours.
If you want the nappy to last longer you can place a booster pad inside.
Fantastic absorbency 3-5 hours.
If you want the nappy to last longer you can place a booster pad inside.
Leakproof reliability Good but sometimes prone to a bit of dampness around the legs. Good but sometimes prone to a bit of dampness around the legs. 99-100% leak proof reliability.
Two parts = two barriers to leaks. Will contain everything including newborn poo.
Night time use May not be absorbent or leakproof enough. May not be absorbent or leakproof enough. Brilliant – no leaks. May need to add a booster pad.
Slimness Very slimline. Quite bulky Range from slimline to very slimline - depends on the nappy chosen.
Fastenings Velcro or popper fastenings. Only one part to put on. Velcro or popper fastenings. Only one part to put on. Velcro, popper or nippa fastenings. Two parts to put on but both parts fasten quickly and easily.
Comfort & coolness

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Made of lovely soft fleece, which will stay very soft with or without the use of a tumble dryer even in hard water areas. Fabrics are 100% breathable, tretchy and lightweight. Range of soft fabric options – some need to be finished off in a tumble dryer to remain as soft as new. Fabrics are 100% breathable, tretchy and lightweight. Range of soft fabric options – some need to be finished off in a tumble dryer to remain as soft as new. Fabrics are 100% breathable, stretchy and lightweight.
Baby dryness
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Inbuilt stay dry liner keeps the bottom pretty dry by wicking moisture into the insert inside the pocket. Some have an inbuilt stay dry liner. If not a separate stay dry fleece liner can be added which gives stay dry protection. Some have an inbuilt stay dry liner. If not a separate stay dry fleece liner can be added which gives stay dry protection.
Drying time

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Very quick. Pocket dries in an hour on the line or on an airer. Insert takes 4-6 hours. Can use a tumble dryer. Longer than the pocket style as all the layers are sewn together. Exact speed depends on the fabric chosen. Depends on the fabric chosen. Some only take a few hours.
Quantity required Average 15 of the first size.
Average 11 of the second size.
May need a third size.
Average 20 of the first size.
Average 15 of the second size
Average 15-20 of the first size.
Average 11-15 of the second size.
‘one size’ nappies available which fit from birth to potty training. You need about 18 of these.
Average cost birth to potty


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£11.50 per nappy including an insert.
Average birth to potty cost = £300 plus any accessories you may like.
Average £12 per nappy.
Average birth to potty cost = £420 plus any accessories you may like.
Average £10 per nappy including a third of a wrap (you need one wrap for every three nappies).
Average birth to potty cost = £325 plus any accessories you may like.
One size style – average birth to potty cost = £230 plus any accessories you may like.
Longevity Unlikely to last more than one child as you wash the waterproof part every time Unlikely to last more than one child as you wash the waterproof part every time. Will last 2-3 children. You don’t wash the wraps every time and you can also replace them if you need to without replacing the whole nappy.
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