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The Myths The Facts
They cause nappy rash
Independent studies show that frequency of nappy
changing is important, but the type of nappy used
is irrelevant
You have to soak them
You can soak them if you like, but you can store
them in a dry bucket if you prefer.
They leak
There are so many different cloth nappies that
you have a much wider choice of fit than with disposables.
If you choose the right cloth nappy for you child’s shape,
they leak much less than disposables.
They have to be sterilised
Modern washing machines wash well enough that this
isn’t necessary any more.
They smell more
Disposables can smell awful even when just wet, due to
the chemicals. Cloth nappies only smell of whatever
is put in them!
You have to touch poo!
You can use liners inside cloth nappies – with flushable
ones you can just drop the liner and poo down the toilet.
It’s lots of extra washing
You can wash wet nappies with your family’s normal washing
if you like. Soiled nappies should be washed separately or
prewashed first. Most families do a nappy wash every
2-3 days. And just think of all those wet or soiled clothes
you have to wash when disposables leak!
What about Nurseries/child minders?
Many nurseries and child-minders are happy to use modern
real nappies. It actually saves nurseries money as they
won't have to pay to dispose of any clinical waste
from your baby.
I have used disposable nappies for six months is it too
late to change over?
No - it's not too late to change over from disposables
to cotton nappies. The quicker you make the change to
cotton nappies the more benefits for you and your
baby, and you can always use them for a second child
or sell them on. Cotton Nappies have a good resale value.
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