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Why Real Nappies? - Comfort


Choosing the right nappies for your baby is crucial to their comfort, especially as they’ll be spending the first few years of their life wearing them! Luckily wearing a Real Nappy is about as comfortable as it gets; whichever type you choose.

Real Nappies come in a range of materials, all chosen to be as kind as possible to your baby’s skin. Cotton, bamboo, microfibre and hemp are the fabrics most commonly used to make the nappies themselves, and are incredibly soft and comfortable, particularly bamboo. When it comes to liners, fleece is the softest, although silk is great for sensitive skin and paper liners can be more convenient.  Waterproof wraps are also soft and comfortable for your baby and for especially sensitive skin, try using a wrap made from wool, which is naturally both waterproof and breathable.

There is a myth that using Real Nappies can increase the likelihood of nappy rash – this really isn’t true! In fact, an independent study showed that the type of nappy worn made no difference to the incidence of nappy rash.  By using Real Nappies you have much more control over what is next to your baby’s skin which can actually help to prevent nappy rash.  For more information about the causes of nappy rash and how to avoid it click here.

The design and shape of Real Nappies offers further benefits to your little one. The shape of Real Nappies mean they offer better posture support than disposables, and for the 1% of babies born with Congenital Hip Dislocation, or ‘Clicky Hips’, using Real Nappies can prevent the need for a splint, harness or plaster. The design keeps your baby’s legs apart and to the side in what is known as the frog position. For clicky hips, using 2 or 3 terry squares at a time can be recommended (don’t forget you’ll need a bigger wrap!)

Being padded in all the right places, Real Nappies act as a great cushion when your baby takes their first steps! As they learn to walk there will be plenty of tumble, but with a Real Nappy there to take the force of the fall they’ll be up and about again in no time! Extra padding doesn’t mean extra bulk however, as modern fabrics and new designs make Real Nappies  slimmer fitting than ever, offering just the right balance of comfort and support.

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Which fabric do I choose?

If you want more info on the different fabrics Real Nappies can be made from, take a look at our guide.