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Are disposable or cloth nappies better?

Disposable and cloth nappies both have their advantages and disadvantages. Disposable nappies are more convenient, but also more expensive. Cloth nappies cost less, but are more work as they require washing. It is thought that cloth nappies are also more environmentally friendly, but when you factor in the costs of washing (electricity, detergent and water), they have about the same environmental impact as disposable nappies.

FAQ Frequently asked questions

How do I choose the right nappy size?

Nappies should fit snugly around your baby's waist and legs to prevent leakage, even while your baby is crawling or doing other activities. As your baby grows, so will the size of nappy they need.

I accidentally put a disposable nappy in the washing machine, what can I do?

If you accidentally machine-wash a nappy, don't worry, you can get most of its absorbent gel out of your clothes with another wash, and you can get the gel out of the washer by putting on a wash cycle with no …

Why shouldn't I use fabric softener on cloth nappies?

Using fabric softener on cloth nappies can make them less absorbent.

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About this article

Author: Dr Idan Ben-Barak PhD, MSc, BSc (Med)
First answered: 07 Nov 2014
Last reviewed: 14 May 2019
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Category: Sleep and newborn babies

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