I have been a real nappy lover for a while now – as long as I have had children. It was actually my husband who first suggested using cloth – purely for economical reasons. I was sceptical that it would just mean more washing, more changing and the nappies would end up unused and unloved at the back of a cupboard.
I was so wrong.
In actual fact, I grew to love them, and not only for economical reasons. Having eczema babies, I discovered they were far softer on their sensitive skin. I actually found them to outlast most disposables, even when worn overnight. And most of all, I grew to love the sight of as fluffy bum – much, much cuter than a sposie nappy.
Just look at this. Cuteness overload.
What Eliza is wearing here is actually a very special new nappy system from Tots Bots – the PeeNut. Not only have we found it super simple to use, we have found it to be great at its job too.
The PeeNut is a 2 part system which consists of an outer wrap and an inner pad. Don’t be daunted by the thought of that though – it really is no more difficult than an all in one option. Lay the wrap out flat and insert a pad – this simply secures with poppers at one end so there is no worrying about the correct way to do it. Smooth the pad flat, pop a liner (cloth or disposable) on the top and that’s it. Put the nappy on your baby in the same way as you would with a disposable, adjusting the velcro at the waist for the right fit. There are also poppers on the front of the nappy – these help you to achieve a good fit on both newborns and toddlers, plus everything in between! The poppers are on the smallest setting for Eliza and left unpopped for Max. The PeeNut will fit most babies from birth – approx 35lbs. When changing a nappy, you simply remove the liner and pad, wipe down the wrap and replace the pad and liner – much easier than changing the whole lot, and it makes for much less washing too!
One of my original cloth nappy worries was the washing – would it be a bit disgusting? Would it mean loads of extra washing every week? The answer to both these questions is definitely no. If you use disposable liners you can simply flush them, and the contents, down the toilet. Cloth liners can have solid waste tipped off into the toilet too and then just be washed with the nappies. I store all used nappies in a mesh bag inside a bucket. When it is full, just pull the mesh bag out and pop them in the washing machine at 60 degrees. Line dry or tumble on a cool setting. Because they are a 2 part system, they dry so quickly as the wrap and pad part are totally separate. With 2 in nappies I really only find we do an extra 1-2 loads a week.
Another worry people often have with cloth nappies is that they won’t perform as well as disposables. Again, we haven’t found this to be the case at all. Max is a wet toddler – nappies get full fairly quickly, but the PeeNut has been able to absorb well. I have used an additional booster with him as well as the PeeNut pad, but this is simply a case of adding an extra ‘layer’ to the nappy. Tots Bots sell boosters too, so they are easy to get hold of. We have always boosted over night too, as it means that there is no chance of a wet nappy waking him up.
With Eliza we haven’t needed to boost the nappies, and we have been really pleased with the performance. The PeeNuts are incredibly absorbent, and manage to contain the runny newborn poo well. The fact you can adjust both the velcro waist and the popper rise means we can get a nice snug fit around the top and the legs to stop any leakage. Eliza has worn these nappies from her last feed at 8/9pm right through to her morning feed at 5/6am without any leaks. The wrap has felt ever so slightly damp to the touch on one occasion but there was no seepage through on to her sleepsuit.
The PeeNut single nappy wraps are available to buy for £10.99 (plain) and £12.99 (print) in sizes 1 and 2. Day to night pads are £6.99 for two (large and small). A single pack with one colour wrap and two day to night pads is £15.99, with printed wraps it is £17.99. A mini pack with two wraps and four day to night pads is £42.99; the birth to potty kit with eight wraps (two of each element print and 2 white), 16 day to night pads, nappy bucket, mesh bag, wet bag, Tots Bots potion and liners costs £195.
I have always been a Tots Bots user, choosing Easyfits for day time use and Bamboozles for night. I didn’t think anything would make me change from these old faithfuls – but the PeeNut might have just done that.
these look lovely, but I must say how beautiful your daughter is! mega cute #triedtested
These look lovely, and being economical is always a bonus!.
I have never used these before but feeling a little more persuaded to try them out now 🙂
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These do sound good. I always wanted to use cloth with mine, but my husband was dead against it. He’s agreed I can try with the next baby, so I’ll keep these ones in mind xx
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I’ve never used cloth nappies as I thought I had to wash the poo off, but they sound great! And they look super cute too! 🙂 #TriedTested
So many cute designs I wouldn’t know where to begin!
Those nappies are so very cute! I wish I had done cloth nappies – it sounds like much less work than I thought! #TriedTested
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I love the sound of these nappies – we have used a combination of Tots Bots Easyfits and Mothercare Smart nappies which have worked really well for us. I’m a big fan of two part nappies as they dry more quickly and birth to potty nappies are great, especially when you have two in nappies as you can take the same nappies for both children with you when out and about which makes life a lot easier. Might have to give these ones a try if I decide to have another baby 🙂
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I didn’t know nappies could look so stylish, they have come on so far!
So economical! A little bit of a price outlay at the beginning but well worth it by the sounds of things. We love all the different designs they do. Cute bums! #TriedTested x
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I used reusable nappies with my twins and thought they were great. These ones sound really good and great that your older child can use them too and they perform well.
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By the time I got to baby number three i tried these but just couldn’t get on with them, so all four have had disposables. Wish they had worked out for us though #TriedTested
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These nappies look fab and very cute, I’m just terrified of using them myself although a lot of families who do use them say they are great. I’ve just never managed to take that leap @_@ #TriedTested
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How adorable is she?!
I used reuseable nappies with my little ones too, although I did stop half way through with my second when he was in and out of hospital as this just seemed as easier option at the time
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We’ve reviewed these too and have gotten on with them really well just like you have. The only tiny thing I would change is to have poppers at both sides of the liners so you could secure front AND back. Noah is never still and a heavy wetter so we have found the insert to move down and bunch between his legs sometimes. That’s the only niggle!
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They are so much cuter than disposables –
I haven’t gone this way but wish I had now. #triedtested
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The designs look so cute. It sounds like a good system & great that they perform well #triedtested
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I’m ashamed to say my reusables are sat unloved in a drawer – I loved them on Amy but then didn’t really get into a proper routine. I think perhaps a lack of nappy bucket and not enough nappies were my downfall. I do keep considering giving them another go.
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This looks like a great new nappy system and Eliza looks very cute in them. I’m an avid cloth nappy fan and although my cloth bum baby days are over (at least for now!) i’m still really interested in the new innovations on the market.
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Does look cute. We are many years past the nappy stage now, but I did buy reusable nappies before son1 was born but barely used them.
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I love reading about cloth nappies, I think it is definitely something I will consider when I have another. Especially when systems like this sound really friendly. Great review #triedtested
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