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A - Z of Nappy Jargon
Now there's plenty of unusual words that get thrown around when you start talking Real Nappies, it can be quite a lot to take on board and a bit confusing if you've never heard of a Terry Square or you're completely new to Nappuccinos!
Below we have put together an A - Z of words that we think will help anyone who is new to Real Nappies:
Add further description to current Waterproof Wraps - all nappy types other than 'all in ones' require waterproof Wraps to cover the absorbent part of the nappy. They are all shaped to fit over whatever particular nappy type you go for and will probably be sold as an accompaniment to the type of system you buy. However you may be able to use the same Wrap for all three nappy types but this would be down to trial and error as a good fit prevents leaks. They come in a range of materials, patterns and colours.
Advisor – Someone who can provide help or advice when it comes to using Real Nappies. Quite often this is someone who sells nappies on behalf of a retailer or independently. They are usually mums who have experience of using Real Nappies and they will often offer a no-obligation demonstration for you as an individual or at groups. They are a perfect place to start when you are new to Real Nappies, giving you a fantastic opportunity to get your hands on some nappies and really find out how they work.
Use the Nappy Finder to find an advisor in you area.
Agents - These are the same as Advisors described above.
All-in-One-Nappy- Often thought of as the most convenient nappy, the All-in-One Nappy incorporates a waterproof cover which is already attached to an absorbent layer and most come with a choice of either poppers or Velcro fastenings. The thick absorbent part of the nappy is, more often than not, able to be removed for quick drying.
Applix - A type of fastening used on Real Nappies, just like Velcro.
Birth to Potty- A nappy which adjusts to different sizes, using poppers so it can fit a baby from ‘Birth to Potty’.
Boosters - A booster is an additional pad to provide extra absorbency for your nappy. Boosters are useful for night times, heavy wetters or just as you child develops. Most nappy brands will provide a booster with your initial purchase, or have matching ones for sale separately.
Council Schemes - These are promotional schemes run by your Local Authority to encourage Real Nappy use. The schemes range from vouchers or money back, to Trial Kits and demonstrations.
Find out more here.
'Cut for Cloth' Clothes or Vest Extenders - some types of real nappies can be bulky and you can buy special cut for cloth clothes which have an extra bit of space in the bum area to accommodate your real nappies or you can buy some vest extenders which are a small piece of material with poppers on each end which extends the length of standard baby grows.
Dry Pailing - A term used to describe storing your soiled nappies in a lidded bucket without water, there is no need to soak Real Nappies!
Incentive Schemes - Schemes, usually run or financed by Local Authorities that offer parents and carers vouchers or money back on Real Nappy purchases in order to encourage the use of Real Nappies.
Inserts - A thick absorbent square or rectangle piece of material that folds easily into a rectangular strip which sits inside either Pocket Nappies or Flat Prefold Nappies and acts as the absorbent part of the nappy. They come in a range of materials. Sometimes described as Boosters.
Laundry - Nappy laundering services are available in some areas taking away your soiled nappies and leaving lovely clean ones in their place!
Laundry Mesh - A Laundry Mesh is a net bag used to line your nappy bucket so that when you have enough for a full load they can be transferred easily into your washing machine.
Liners - Liners sit inside the nappy to make the disposal of poo easier and to provide a stay dry layer. Liners can be made from biodegradeable paper which is flushed down the toilet or - fleece and even silk, these varieties are washed and used again.
Local Authority - This is who you pay your council tax to and who is also responsible for your rubbish collection. To help reduce waste going to landfill Local Authorities quite often promote Real Nappies and sometimes run incentive schemes.
Nappuccino - Informal gathering of parents interested in finding out about Real Nappies over a cup of coffee and a slice of cake! Find a Nappuccino near you here.
Nappy Bucket - A bucket with a sealable lid, which you use to keep your used nappies in until you have enough for a full wash load.
Nappy Finder - The Go Real Nappy Finder is an amazing tool, you can use it to find all kinds of nappy related goodness! Local Trial Kits, Council Schemes, Laundries, advice services and much more.
Nappy Guru - The same as an Advisor or an Agent.
Nappy Nippas - Even safer than safety pins! Nappy Nippas are a rubber grip which hold together Flat Nappies with out the need to fiddle with old fashioned safety pins and no sharp points near your baby.
Pocket Nappy - The Pocket Nappy is an All-in-one nappy which holds the absorbent part in a pocket between a fleecy stay dry layer and the waterproof outer. This allows you to separate the absorbent part to aid quick drying.
Prefold - A Prefold is a rectangular nappy which folds into a pad before slotting into a waterproof wrap, without the use of a separate fastening.
Sanitiser - This is a product that goes in alongside your non-bio washing detergent. Most Real Nappy retailers sell nappy sanitiser but it is a personal preference whether you choose to use it or not. Real Nappy washing guidelines can be found here.
Shaped Nappy - A Shaped Nappy is shaped to fit your baby, just like a disposable but a little more versatile as they fasten with poppers or Velcro.
Stuffable - This is the same as a pocket nappy.
Terry Square- A Terry Square is a flat nappy that starts out as piece of flat, absorbent material which is folded and combined with a waterproof wrap.
Trial Kits - These are selections of nappies that can be can be borrowed or hired and allow you to test a whole range of Real Nappy types and styles before you commit to one type. Trial kits offered by retailers are brand new nappies and usually involve a cost. Trial Kits offered by Local Authorities, community groups and advisors are generally nappies which are borrowed and returned for the next person to trial, these types of trials may involve a deposit and a hire charge or could be free of charge.
Waterproof Wrap- The Waterproof Wrap goes on the outside of the nappy to prevent babies clothes from getting wet.
WAHM - A handy acronym for: Work at Home Mum. WAHMs up and down the country champion Real Nappies, whether it’s by setting up their own business selling Real Nappies, working as an advisor or making their own special brand of Real Nappies.
Webinar - A live presentation from Go Real HQ which you follow online. Sign up to the latest one here.
Wet Bags - for when your out and about; a waterproof bag to carry your dirty nappies. Drawstring bags can be purchased from most Real Nappy retailers, but a plastic carrier bag serves just as well – just make sure there are no big holes in it!
Any words of phrases that we've missed? Please send us an email and we'll add them to the list!
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New to Real Nappies
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reviewed: 23/11/10
Now there's plenty of unusual words that get thrown around when you start talking Real Nappies, it can be quite a lot to take on board and a bit confusing if you've never heard of a Terry Square or you're completely new to Nappuccinos!
Below we have put together an A - Z of words that we think will help anyone who is new to Real Nappies:
Add further description to current Waterproof Wraps - all nappy types other than 'all in ones' require waterproof Wraps to cover the absorbent part of the nappy. They are all shaped to fit over whatever particular nappy type you go for and will probably be sold as an accompaniment to the type of system you buy. However you may be able to use the same Wrap for all three nappy types but this would be down to trial and error as a good fit prevents leaks. They come in a range of materials, patterns and colours. Advisor – Someone who can provide help or advice when it comes to using Real Nappies. Quite often this is someone who sells nappies on behalf of a retailer or independently. They are usually mums who have experience of using Real Nappies and they will often offer a no-obligation demonstration for you as an individual or at groups. They are a perfect place to start when you are new to Real Nappies, giving you a fantastic opportunity to get your hands on some nappies and really find out how they work. Use the Nappy Finder to find an advisor in you area.
Agents - These are the same as Advisors described above. All-in-One-Nappy- Often thought of as the most convenient nappy, the All-in-One Nappy incorporates a waterproof cover which is already attached to an absorbent layer and most come with a choice of either poppers or Velcro fastenings. The thick absorbent part of the nappy is, more often than not, able to be removed for quick drying. Applix - A type of fastening used on Real Nappies, just like Velcro. Birth to Potty- A nappy which adjusts to different sizes, using poppers so it can fit a baby from ‘Birth to Potty’. Boosters - A booster is an additional pad to provide extra absorbency for your nappy. Boosters are useful for night times, heavy wetters or just as you child develops. Most nappy brands will provide a booster with your initial purchase, or have matching ones for sale separately. Council Schemes - These are promotional schemes run by your Local Authority to encourage Real Nappy use. The schemes range from vouchers or money back, to Trial Kits and demonstrations. Find out more here.
'Cut for Cloth' Clothes or Vest Extenders - some types of real nappies can be bulky and you can buy special cut for cloth clothes which have an extra bit of space in the bum area to accommodate your real nappies or you can buy some vest extenders which are a small piece of material with poppers on each end which extends the length of standard baby grows. Dry Pailing - A term used to describe storing your soiled nappies in a lidded bucket without water, there is no need to soak Real Nappies! Incentive Schemes - Schemes, usually run or financed by Local Authorities that offer parents and carers vouchers or money back on Real Nappy purchases in order to encourage the use of Real Nappies.Inserts - A thick absorbent square or rectangle piece of material that folds easily into a rectangular strip which sits inside either Pocket Nappies or Flat Prefold Nappies and acts as the absorbent part of the nappy. They come in a range of materials. Sometimes described as Boosters. Laundry - Nappy laundering services are available in some areas taking away your soiled nappies and leaving lovely clean ones in their place! Laundry Mesh - A Laundry Mesh is a net bag used to line your nappy bucket so that when you have enough for a full load they can be transferred easily into your washing machine. Liners - Liners sit inside the nappy to make the disposal of poo easier and to provide a stay dry layer. Liners can be made from biodegradeable paper which is flushed down the toilet or - fleece and even silk, these varieties are washed and used again. Local Authority - This is who you pay your council tax to and who is also responsible for your rubbish collection. To help reduce waste going to landfill Local Authorities quite often promote Real Nappies and sometimes run incentive schemes. Nappuccino - Informal gathering of parents interested in finding out about Real Nappies over a cup of coffee and a slice of cake! Find a Nappuccino near you here. Nappy Bucket - A bucket with a sealable lid, which you use to keep your used nappies in until you have enough for a full wash load. Nappy Finder - The Go Real Nappy Finder is an amazing tool, you can use it to find all kinds of nappy related goodness! Local Trial Kits, Council Schemes, Laundries, advice services and much more. Nappy Guru - The same as an Advisor or an Agent. Nappy Nippas - Even safer than safety pins! Nappy Nippas are a rubber grip which hold together Flat Nappies with out the need to fiddle with old fashioned safety pins and no sharp points near your baby. Pocket Nappy - The Pocket Nappy is an All-in-one nappy which holds the absorbent part in a pocket between a fleecy stay dry layer and the waterproof outer. This allows you to separate the absorbent part to aid quick drying. Prefold - A Prefold is a rectangular nappy which folds into a pad before slotting into a waterproof wrap, without the use of a separate fastening. Sanitiser - This is a product that goes in alongside your non-bio washing detergent. Most Real Nappy retailers sell nappy sanitiser but it is a personal preference whether you choose to use it or not. Real Nappy washing guidelines can be found here. Shaped Nappy - A Shaped Nappy is shaped to fit your baby, just like a disposable but a little more versatile as they fasten with poppers or Velcro. Stuffable - This is the same as a pocket nappy. Terry Square- A Terry Square is a flat nappy that starts out as piece of flat, absorbent material which is folded and combined with a waterproof wrap. Trial Kits - These are selections of nappies that can be can be borrowed or hired and allow you to test a whole range of Real Nappy types and styles before you commit to one type. Trial kits offered by retailers are brand new nappies and usually involve a cost. Trial Kits offered by Local Authorities, community groups and advisors are generally nappies which are borrowed and returned for the next person to trial, these types of trials may involve a deposit and a hire charge or could be free of charge. Waterproof Wrap- The Waterproof Wrap goes on the outside of the nappy to prevent babies clothes from getting wet. WAHM - A handy acronym for: Work at Home Mum. WAHMs up and down the country champion Real Nappies, whether it’s by setting up their own business selling Real Nappies, working as an advisor or making their own special brand of Real Nappies.Webinar - A live presentation from Go Real HQ which you follow online. Sign up to the latest one here.Wet Bags - for when your out and about; a waterproof bag to carry your dirty nappies. Drawstring bags can be purchased from most Real Nappy retailers, but a plastic carrier bag serves just as well – just make sure there are no big holes in it!Any words of phrases that we've missed? Please send us an email and we'll add them to the list!
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Quick Questions
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New to Real Nappies
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reviewed: 23/11/10
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