Kit & Kin Reusable Nappies review: "It feels great to reduce our plastic footprint"

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How we tested Kit & Kin Reusable Nappies

Zanna tested out the Kit & Kin nappies over a period of more than six months (and counting!) from when her daughter was 12 months onwards. During this time she used these nappies alongside several other popular reusable nappy brands (Mother-ease, Little Lamb, Bambino Mio, Baba + Boo and Littles & Bloomz) and compared each one carefully on a number of important factors including absorbency, sizing, ease of washing, bulkiness and overall value for money.

Are the nappies easy to use straight away?

"Yes," explained Zanna, "all the nappies had really clear instructions on how to fit them, and how to wash before use, etc."

Are the nappies bulky at all?

"I've found all reusable nappies to be bulkier than normal nappies and this is something you need to consider with your baby's clothes - you might need to size up or consider using vest extenders."

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How absorbent are the nappies?

"My daughter drinks a lot of water and can produce some really big wees, particularly at night. I found that all the nappies I tested needed boosting above what came with them."

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How leak-proof are Kit & Kin Reusable Nappies?

"All the reusable nappies I tested have leaked on occasion," Zanna said. "But I have never had a poo leak with any of them, and this was a huge problem we used to have with disposable nappies. All the reusables will leak if left too long between changes, for us the maximum time we can leave it is around three hours during the day."

How do Kit & Kin Reusable Nappies compare to other brands?

"They generally compare very well to other brands," said Zanna. "The first reusable nappies I ever used were Baba + Boo pocket nappies - these are far too leaky for us now. I also found the Little Lamb Pocket Nappies to be too leaky (the bamboo ones are brilliant) and Littles & Bloomz were very leaky."

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How do Kit & Kin Reusable Nappies compare to disposable nappies?

"They are so much better in terms of poo leakages! I found disposables leaked regularly, particular in car seats and the pram. I think this is due to pressure from the straps as well as wriggling. I do still use disposables on occasion because they are so much more convenient and last longer."

What's your favourite thing about these nappies?

"I like the design of them, they're so cute. And the poppers are much more durable than velcro which can lose its stickiness after a while. And it feels great that we are reducing our plastic footprint."

Are Kit & Kin Reusable Nappies good value for money?

"Although they are an expensive initial outlay, they work out cheaper overall than disposables long-term, though you do have to factor in the cost of washing them at 60 degrees every few days. I bought my Kit & Kin nappies from Vinted and Facebook Marketplace in an unused or minimally used condition, so this is another way you can reduce the initial expense."

Why did you decide to use reusable nappies?

Overall verdict

"Overall, I would definitely recommend Kit & Kin Reusable Nappies to other parents. These are the ones we use the most during the day out of all the reusable nappies we've tried. It did take some experimenting and trial and error to work out how often to change and what we needed in terms of inserts - we use hemp or thirsties - but we now have minimal leaks."

Finally, we asked Zanna to rate the Kit & Kin Reusable Nappies for the following factors:

About the author

Jenny Wonnacott has been working as a Content Editor for Mumsnet since 2022 with a particular focus on pregnancy, child and baby care product guides, articles and reviews. As a mum of three, Jenny has extensive hands-on experience in all of the Mumsnet content she writes about. She is passionate about sourcing, testing and thoroughly researching the products which make every stage of parenting easier, from the best pregnancy pillow to the best breast pump as well as top kids' toys, games and tech.

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