03/02/2023
❓Two Parter, All in One, Pocket Nappy or All in Two Nappy ❓
There are many different types of nappy, each with its pros and cons. Read on for our whistlestop tour of what could work for you and your baby.
👉 Two Part/Fitted Nappy
A two part nappy system means there is a separate nappy and wrap. The nappy can be a modern shaped nappy or a traditional flat nappy like a terry square.
➕ Pros
Best for longevity - if a component wears out you can just replace the one part.
Best for poo containment and normally highest absorbency
➖ Cons
Usually the most bulky
Can be slow drying depending on fabric
Slightly slower to put on due to the separate wrap
👉 All-In-One Nappy
In an all-in-one nappy, the nappy and wrap parts are built together into one item. The absorbent nappy part is fully attached and doesn't separate
➕ Pros
Quickest to change
Often slim
➖ Cons
Lower containment than a two part system
Can be slow drying depending on fabric
Longevity - the waterproof part gets washed every time as the whole nappy is sewn altogether, this decreases the longevity of the product as if one part fails the whole nappy needs to be replaced
👉 Pocket Nappy
A pocket nappy is a two piece nappy which can be put together beforehand to act like a kind of all-in-one, with a flat absorbent pad which is inserted into a pouch/pocket in the waterproof cover
➕ Pros
Quick to change
Often slim
➖ Cons
Lower containment than a two part system
Time - Needs to be stuffed after washing/unstuffed after use
Longevity - the waterproof part gets washed every time as the whole nappy is sewn altogether, this decreases the longevity of the product as if one part fails the whole nappy needs to be replaced
👉 All-In-Two Nappy
An all in two nappy system falls somewhere between a pocket nappy and an all in one nappy. They should not be confused with a shaped (two part) nappy system. The inner absorbent pads pop on to the outer wrap and, once poppered, form a one piece nappy. The pads can be unpoppered for washing and to speed drying
➕ Pros
Best for longevity as if a component wears out you can just replace the one part.
Often slim
➖ Cons
Slower to change due to poppering in the new insert
Not many choices on the market
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