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Returns Best Reusable Nappies 2024
Well done on making the decision to look into cloth nappies for your baby. Not only are reusable nappies better for the environment, they can save you money long term and are more comfortable for babies.
Washable nappies reduce the amount of chemicals on your babies delicate nappy area. They can be sold on when you hit potty training.
It can seem complicated and confusing to decide which type of nappies to go for and which brands. Nappies come in bamboo, microfibre, hemp and organic cotton.
Some nappies are better for night time nappies such as two part nappies. Some nappies look just like disposable nappies. Look for your local nappy library for advice and a range of nappies.
At Cheeky, we've been all about 'Simple Reusables' since 2008, providing simple reusable products at an affordable pricepoint. That's why we aren't afraid of comparisons with our competitors. We know you can google, just like we can!
Our list of the best reusable nappies 2024 looks at pros and cons of all UK reusable nappies. It includes three of UK's biggest cloth nappy brands who sadly announced their liquidation or closure recently. Whilst we have included them, you will need to source stock from a retailer rather than the company website themselves.
This is such a hard climate for small eco businesses at the moment with a recession looming. Buy reusable nappies from an independent supplier rather than Amazon as much as you can - you'll get tailored advice which Amazon just can't match!
Here's our list of the best reusable nappies 2024:
- Cheeky pocket nappies
- Bambino Mio
- Little Lamb
- Cheeky Doo Doos
- Tots Bots (in liquidation, stock still available at the Nappy Lady)
- Baba+Boo (closing down, stock availability limited at the Nappy Lady)
Cheeky Pocket nappy
Cheeky wipes rating 4.7 Trustpilot
Type: Pocket
PUL waterproof shell with stay dry fleece liner and pocket for stuffing with bamboo or microfibre inserts
Ease of use: Easy
Just pre-stuff and then put on like a disposable, great for nursery or everyday wear
Absorbency level: Light to moderate
Pocket with ruched opening can be stuffed with inserts in their absorbent core with boosters to increase absorbency
Main Material:
Bamboo / microfibre / PUL outer
Fit and Comfort:
Birth to potty, one size fits most with adjustable poppered settings on the front, double gusset for comfort and containment.
Sizing: One size fits most
With adjustable rise poppers our pocket will fit from birth to potty training for most babies.
Price: £13.95
Customer reviews:
"We are very impressed with this product. Absorbent, no leaks and fits my 2-yr-old very comfortably. The lining of the shell was almost dry to the touch after a whole night in the nappy. Wish these had been available when my son was first born."
Bambino Mio Solo
Bambino Mio Rating 3.9 / 5 Trustpilot
Type: All in one
All-in-One Nappy design provides convenience but may be bulkier. They are easy for relatives and nursery to use as everything is contained but this makes them hard to boost and lots of babies outwee them as they start to produce larger volumes.
Ease of use: Moderate
Easy to put on and great for relatives as it is all contained, but won't hold a lot of moisture so prone to leaks as baby grows
Absorbency Level: Light to Moderate
Good absorbency, suitable for moderate wetting, but may not be ideal for heavy wetters, has pocket for extra boosting.
Main Material:
Microfibre polyester
Fit and Comfort:
Adjustable fit, with hook and loop fastening though some users may prefer a slimmer profile.
Sizing: Onesize
Designed to grow with your baby from birth to potty.
Price: £13.99
Customer Reviews:
"I have been using these nappies for a couple of months (LO was 3 months old when we started and is now and average length 5 MO). They were bulky when he was smaller, but they seem less so as he has grown. They don't stop him rolling.
I have always used a booster, they have really good absorbency that way and very poor absorbency without strangely, they're a bit all or nothing. For now because my LO feeds and poos at night I use them at night with the bambino Mio flat booster and he can go as long as 7 hours if he has a good stint of sleeping, no leaks.
They are great at absorbing poo as well, no poo explosions any more, which were a daily occurrence in disposables. The absorbent strip and boosters do stain, but the stains come out really well in sunlight. Overall I'm really happy with them, they seem to work for us."
Little Lamb
Rating: 4.0 / 5 on Trustpilot
Type: Birth to Potty pocket nappy
Pocket nappy design allows you to adjust levels of absorbency to suit babies needs but may require more assembly.
Ease of use: Easy
Pockets tend to be a staple in cloth bum families stash as they are so versatile and easy to use
Absorbency Level: moderate
Good as can be adjusted
Main Material: Bamboo and PUL
Waterproof PUL outer layer, stay dry inner with pocket for 2 bamboo inserts.
Fit and Comfort:
Adjustable snaps and stretchy leg gussets contribute to a snug and comfortable fit.
Sizing: Birth to potty nappy
Multiple size nappies available, accommodating different stages of a baby's growth.
Price: £16.99
Customer Reviews:
"I really love this nappy, it’s definitely one of my favourites of my stash. It fits really well around my baby and isn’t as bulky as others I have, the tri-fold gives good absorbency, I’ve managed to get a good 3-4 hours out of it on a good day! It can of course be boosted with extras as needed. I think it’s one of the more comfortable fits too as the material is lovely and soft. I’ll definitely be buying more of these."
Cheeky Doodoos Fitted and wrap:
Type: Two Part Fitted Nappy and wrap
Super soft stretchy bamboo fitted nappy in three sizes, one size fits most waterproof wrap
Ease of use: Moderately easy
Great for containment - poonami proof- requires you to put two separate parts onto baby but this makes them last much longer, perfect for 12hrs sleep at night time! Great drying time as all separates out.
Absorbency Level: Mid to high absorbency
Good absorbency for regular wetting, suitable for overnight, long car journeys or heavy wetters.
Material: Bamboo / PUL
Grey bamboo nappies and inserts with colourful leak proof double gusseted waterproof cover. Soft and durable materials make them suitable for sensitive skin.
Fit and Comfort:
Gentle on babies skin as the fitted has a rolled hem, large range of popper settings on the wrap makes it easy to adjust to different sizes babies.
Size: Fitted available in three sizes, one size fits most wrap
Sized bamboo nappies make for a perfect snug fit, and a multi sized wrap keeps costs down.
Customer review:
"These are great overnight nappies, I’ve tried a lot of different brands of nappies but these are our favourite for overnight. You can pop big pads/boosters in them and it still doesn’t make it tight on their legs tummy, as the elasticated legs and waistband is soft and stretchy. I’ve had my first set of these for well over a year now and they are still going great, they are still comfy on my toddler - we have the size 3 and she is about 33lbs, but still lots of room for growing."
TotsBots bamboozle nappy and wrap
Totsbots Rating: 4.6 / 5 Trustpilot
Type: Fitted night nappy and wrap / Two parter
Bulky but great for overnight
Ease of use: Slightly more complicated
But worth is as it will outlast any big drinker!
Absorbency level: Heavy absorbency
Excellent absorbency with a bamboo core for optimal moisture retention.
Material: Bamboo nappy with PUL wrap
Quality materials contribute to comfort and reliability.
Fit and Comfort:
3 different sizes of fitted nappy ensures a good fit for baby and one size fits most wrap. Stretchy components for a snug and comfortable experience.
Sizing: Fitted comes in three sizes, wrap in two sizes
Multiple sizing options available, designed to fit different stages of a baby's growth. The downside of this means baby will outgrow it leading to more expense.
Price: As Totsbots have gone into liquidation this may vary on retailers sites £13.99 nappy £11.95 wrap
Falls within a reasonable price range, considering the quality.
Customer Reviews:
"I use this for overnight with a booster - no leaks so far. Easy to put on. A bit too bulky to be a daytime option, but works well at night."
Baba+Boo
Type: Pocket
With an internal pocket for inserts
Ease of use: Easy
Similar to all pockets but with a front pocket opening for inserts
Absorbency Level: Moderate absorbency
suitable for regular wetting, start with one insert and add another as baby grows.
Material: Bamboo / microfibre / PUL
Soft microfleece stay dry layer with polyurethane lining, add bamboo boosters
Fit and Comfort:
Adjustable fit, and soft microfleece.
Sizing:
Newborn size and one size fits most from 10lbs
Price: £18
Customer Reviews:
"Beautiful prints and gorgeous soft PUL! The inserts feel soft and are nicely absorbent. A little too chunky on my little girl if I put both in, but I think it’ll be more reasonable once she’s a bit bigger. Really love these nappies!"
Which cloth nappy should you buy?
You should probably buy a small variety of cloth nappies as your child's needs will change.
When my son was in cloth nappies (he's thirteen this weekend!!) I found I liked to have a range of types (pockets, fitteds, AIO's) and a variety of brands so I could mix and match to suit me. Once I had a favourite I would buy extra in that brand. I loved to match t-shirts to nappy patterns too.
You may find one type suits for a few months then babies shape changes and you find the fit isn't quite right. Don't despair, as they grow and change again those nappies may go back to being a perfect fit. Reusables have good resale value, so if you have some you don't love, sell them.
The best way to wash and dry nappies is in the washing machine followed by air drying. Read our washing and care instructions for reusable nappies for more info.
If you found this blog useful you might like to read -
The different types of reusable nappies
Eco disposable nappies V's reusable nappies
Pocket nappies: Everything you need to know
Reusable nappies at night: The complete guide
How to stop reusable nappies leaking
If you would like more help, please drop the team a line or use the website chat function. We all use the products ourselves and just LOVE to chat pee poo and periods, all day long. Nothing is TMI and we all love to overshare based on our own experiences.
About the Author: Kirstin on our customer services team loves spending her days helping customers with their reusable period product needs and advising cloth nappy using families. Kirstin lives with her three teenagers and loves walking and sea swimming year round in our beautiful bay.
