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Onesize Pocket
| | Onesize Pockets have their waterproof layer built in, and an absorbent insert goes into the 'pocket' between the fleece layer and the waterproof layer (makes sense when you see one!)
Pros: Economical, quick to dry, simple to put on once assembled
Cons: Bulkier on newborns, need assembling after washing
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Onesize All-In-One
| | All-In-Ones have their waterproof layer already built-in, and so go on just like a disposable.
Pros: Economical, simple to put on
Cons: Takes longer to dry, bulkier on newborns
All-In-Twos are a new development, featuring absorbency that can be removed for quick-drying, e.g. Itti Bitti Tutto, Close Parent - Pop-In
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Sized Pocket
| | Sized Pocket nappies have their waterproof layer built in, and a removable absorbent insert goes into 'pocket' at back of nappy.
Pros: Slim-fit at each stage, quick to dry, easy to put on once assembled
Cons: Less economical, needs assembling after washing
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Sized All-In-One
| | Sized All-In-One real nappies have their waterproof layer built-in, so go on just like a disposable. Comes in Small, Medium, Large etc. so need to buy more as baby grows.
Pros: Slim-fit at each stage, easy to put on
Cons: Less economical
All-In-Twos are a new development, featuring absorbency that can be removed for quick-drying, e.g. Itti Bitti Snap-In-One.
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Flat Nappies - Terries
| | Old-style terry nappies: need folding and pinning with the modern pinless pin: the "Nappi Nippa". Also need a waterproof 'wrap' over the top
Pros: Very economical, Quick to dry
Cons: Expertise in folding required, can be more bulky than shaped nappies
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Flat Nappies - Prefolds and Pads
| | Prefolds are flat rectangles of material folded very simply. No pinning or "Nappi Nippas" required, but waterproof wrap, preferably with velcro closure to hold material in place.
Pros: Very economical, simpler than traditional terries, quick to dry, can double as absorbent insert for pocket nappies
Cons: More fiddly than shaped cloth nappies, prefolds can 'slip' inside wrap
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Wraps
| | You'll need a wrap to go over any type of Fitted (shaped) nappy, Terries, or Prefolds. Mostly people choose PUL (polyurethane laminate - the modern, breathable version of PVC) but the super-breathable and cosy fleece and wool wraps are popular too amongst nappy addicts. Check out these beautiful, breathable and waterproof covers for your Sized Fitted nappies.
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