Comparison Chart
Basically we sell four different nappy systems here at Snazzipants - prefold nappies, fitted nappies, pocket nappies and all-in-ones. We realise that it can be overwhelming when you first begin thinking about your options, so we have put together a comparison of the nappy systems to try to help you figure it all out. While I firmly believe there is no perfect nappy system that suits everyone, and a range of nappies for different situations is the ideal, we hope that you appreciate this honest look at the pros and cons of the nappy types we offer.
Find out which features are important to you, and try, try, try! Don't be fooled by marketing hype - different
nappies suit different babies.
PROS
- WAY CHEAPER THAN DISPOSABLES - NOT AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER - AND CHEMICAL FREE!
- Really economical - the cheapest nappies around
- More absorbent than traditional flat nappies
- Less folding than tradtional flat nappies
- Can be used with a snappi rather than pins
- Can be used folded into a pad placed straight in a wrap-style cover - no pins, no snappi
- Very quick and easy to put on when trifolded (one layer to apply)- even on wriggly toddlers
- Pure, natural cotton
- Very trim
- Infant size is very good for tiny new babies
- Quick drying
- Wraps can generally be re-used if not dirty, and just the prefold changed. Usually alternate a couple of wraps throughout the day.
CONS
- No flashy colours ;)
- Less absorbent than our fitteds
- Some folding required
- May need to be snappied to contain newborn runny poo
- No stay dry layer (although can be used in conjunction with a fleece liner or fleece topped booster)
- Needs a separate waterproof cover (wrap)
- Cotton may require soaking or sunshine to remove stubborn stains
PROS
- WAY CHEAPER THAN DISPOSABLES - NOT AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER - AND CHEMICAL FREE!
- Come in beautiful colours
- Velcro rather than pin, with fold back tabs for laundry time
- Soft, stay-dry inner layer built in (not in natural fibre fitteds)
- Very stain resistant - don't require soaking
- Very absorbent
- Great for night use
- No red marks on baby's skin
- Elastic at legs and waist to contain mess (elastic placed under fleece layer for total comfort)
- Separate cover means 2 layers of protection against blowouts, making this a VERY leakproof system
- Only 2 sizes giving good fit without extra expense of multiple sized nappies
- Separate cover for thorough cleaning and good fit
- Can be happily worn coverless around the house when no clothes are put on top - great in hot weather for cool breathability or rash-prone babies who need extra 'airing' time
CONS
- Longer drying time due to extra absorbency and style (Fluffles are the exception)
- More expensive than prefolds
- Needs a separate waterproof cover
- Bulkier than prefolds (although we think our fitteds are very trim fitting!)
- Won't fit newborns well until they reach about 4kg
- Too much washing powder can lead to residue build up on stay-dry layer
PROS
- WAY CHEAPER THAN DISPOSABLES - NOT AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER - AND CHEMICAL FREE!
- Come in beautiful colours
- PUL outer for waterproof yet breathable protection
- Absorbency can be customised by your choice of insert
- Trimness can be customised by your choice of insert
- Very quick drying
- Stay-dry inner
- Very stain resistant
- Choice of snaps or Aplix
- Inserts can be removed for thorough cleaning
- Needs no cover - one simple layer to put onto baby - so easy for the nappy challenged :)
- (Happy Heineys/BumGenius)One size nappy that fits most babies - rise and waist adjustable for great fit
- (Happy Heiny's)Roll out fleece around the legs to avoid any red marks on delicate skin
CONS
- Need hot washes (or soaking) to ensure proper function of nappy
- Absorbent inserts need to be placed into pocket and removed from dirty nappy
- Both pocket nappy and insert need to be changed each nappy change
- Man-made fibres can hold odours if not washed according to instructions
- Too much washing powder can lead to residue build up on stay-dry layer
- Single layer of protection against blowouts
- More expensive system than prefolds or fitteds
PROS
- WAY CHEAPER THAN DISPOSABLES - NOT AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER - AND CHEMICAL FREE!
- Come in beautiful colours
- Absolutely no folding or stuffing with inserts
- No separate cover required
- Soft, stay-dry inner layer built in
- Available in snap (Berry Plush/Itti Bitti) or velcro (Snazzipants AIO) closing
- Fast drying fold out hemp inner (Berry Plush)
- Very trim
- Add extra soakers to reuse outer (Berry Plush)
- Multiple sizes giving good fit on even very young babies
CONS
- Multiple sizes make this system more expensive
- Need frequent hot washes (or soaking) to ensure proper function of nappy
- Too much washing powder can lead to residue build up on stay-dry layer
- Generally not for overnights
- Single layer of protection against blowouts
- More expensive system than prefolds or fitteds
Hemp is a little different because it comes both in flat (to be used in a wrap like prefolds or inside a pocket nappy), and fitted styles. The great thing about hemp flats is that they are really trim. We have kept them to 2 layers so that they are quick to dry and easy to clean through (so they don't get smelly!).
They can be used on their own for day or to boost other systems for night.
Happy Hempy fitted nappies have the advantage over cotton fitted nappies in that they are very trim and quick
drying, and the pocket
opening allows you to stuff them with more absorbency for nights or heavy wetters. They come with the fleece stay-dry
layer, or without for those who prefer natural fibres next to the skin. The down side is of course, they are more expensive.
We also stock fitted nappies made from bamboo. These have the same pros as our fitted nappies, but don't have a stay-dry lining. The soaker folds out to allow for faster drying, but bamboo is soooo absorbent they do take a wee while to dry.
The best thing about these nappies is how soft and trim they are - has to be seen to be believed!
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