So why make the move to material nappies? Lets get off the eco debate first & have a look at trustworthiness. Most mums comment that when employing a disposable nappy like huggies they are dazzled at the way in which the poo is all over babies bottom. With the right material nappy it appears poo is more contained, especially because of a snugger fit. . . . Do they add to the washing load? Well you might disagree that leaks from disposables cause additional washing. Yes you want to wash fabric nappies but if you get the right amount this does not have to be a chore. . Are they better for a baby / childs health? Disposable nappies contain up to 200 chemicals. It remains unknown how many are absorbed thru a baby's skin. In principle yes material diapers are better as they don't seem to be inflicting any chemicals / gels onto your babies skin! Some of the mumsjustlove team claimed they were more in tune with their babies motions ( thats poo to you and me ). . . . Do they reduce nappy rash? There's no hard proof to assert any sort of nappy can reduce nappy rash! So are they more cost effective? Lets say six nappy changes in any twenty-four hours, and think you want two years until your baby is potty trained. 16p is approximately the cost of a nappy ( we averaged Huggies from birth to pre pull up state ). Material diapers and liners will set you back about ?450. The genuine Nappy organisation quote about ?33 each year as a median for washing costs. So finacially there's a robust case for fabric. . . . Lastly yes material nappies are far more eco-friendly than disposable diapers. Virtually three bln disposable nappies are disposed of annually, as a results add 1,000,000 tonnes of nappy waste to our already overfull dump sites. They then take up to 5 hundred years to rot. . . The Minefield Which Is Material Nappies! The cloth nappy industry is booming, adding more confusion to a mummy but fear not here is the mumsjustlove quick quide. . . . Flat Nappies & Muslin Cloths are a style of nappy that needs some folding like the traditional terry square, muslin square or cotton prefold nappy. Sized Nappies are a formed nappy that need more than one size from birth to potty ( sometimes two or 3 sizes ). Made of a number of materials including, cotton terry, bamboo, hemp or waffle cotton. These sometimes fasten with poppers, some do require a waterproof outercover so be certain to check each brand. . . . Birth to Potty Nappies OR One Sized Nappies are the same as the above in the fact they are definitely a formed nappy but these fit your baby from birth to potty ( 8-35lb approx ). . . . These are a water-resistant outer with a fleece lined pouch where you stuff something absorbent within, for example terry nappy / prefold, hemp or microfiber insert like a liner. Once the absorbent insert is in place pocket diapers are so easy to use. Available in different sizes, 2 or three are generally needed, or a birth to potty nappy.