A nappy (British English) is the same as a diaper (American English). It’s a soft, absorbent garment worn by babies (or some adults) to absorb urine and stool until they can be changed. There are different types of nappies based on material, reusability, and use-case.
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🍼 Types of Nappies
1. Disposable Nappies
• One-time use, thrown away after use.
• Made of absorbent gel and plastic layers.
• Brands: Pampers, Huggies, Molfix, Mamypoko, Drypers, etc.
• ✅ Convenient, hygienic, travel-friendly.
• ❌ Costly over time, not eco-friendly.
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2. Cloth Nappies (Reusable)
• Made from cotton, muslin, bamboo, or hemp.
• Come with snaps or Velcro, some use safety pins.
• Variants:
• Prefold Nappies – rectangular, folded and secured.
• Fitted Cloth Nappies – shaped like disposables.
• Pocket Nappies – have a pocket for inserts.
• All-in-One (AIO) – diaper and insert sewn together.
• ✅ Eco-friendly, breathable, cost-saving.
• ❌ Needs washing, slightly more effort.
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3. Training Pants / Pull-Ups
• Used during potty training.
• Easy to pull up/down like underwear.
• Some are disposable, some reusable.
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4. Swim Nappies
• Waterproof layer for pool/beach.
• Doesn’t swell in water like regular nappies.
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🧼 How Often to Change
• Newborns: Every 2–3 hours (8–12 times/day).
• Older babies: Every 3–4 hours or when soiled.
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🎒 Essentials with Nappies
• Baby wipes
• Rash cream
• Nappy changing mat
• Nappy bag (for storage)
• Disposable bags (for used nappies)
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🌱 Tips for Choosing:
Need Best Option
Travel/Quick change Disposable Nappy
Budget/Eco-friendly Cloth Nappy with inserts
Newborns Soft cotton or bamboo nappies
Sensitive skin Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free
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Would you like help choosing:
• 🛍️ Best brand (in Sri Lanka or online)?
• 🧺 How to wash cloth nappies?
• 🎁 Nappy gift set ideas?
Let me know!
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