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Seeking reusable nappy recommendations

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EmKL · 05/09/2026 10:09

Hello! I’m going to be a first time mum and looking for some recommendations on reusable nappies. Here’s my notes:

  • Fitted diapers that are two parts (inner and outer wrap), rather than pockets
  • I care about the material of both the inner and the outer - don’t want plastics and want it to be soft/gentle on baby’s skin.
  • If possibly available secondhand, even better!
  • not a fan of all the garish designs - would prefer plain colours/white!

I’m finding a lot of UK brands are pockets, made with v synthetic materials or reviews around leakage aren’t good. Please help!!

Any advice on important things I’m missing would be greatly appreciated too!

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TheVeryAngryBanana · 05/09/2026 11:01

Try to borrow some first. In my friendship group there's a set going round that have been used by multiple parents for 3 days then passed on in a hurry. They're a big investment to find you hate them.

I did something different to the standard. I bought 50 used muslins on vinted for £3 and use them when I can be bothered. They're not quite as easy as poppered fitted nappies but not far off, but they're way easier to wash, they grow with the baby, I can use them for other purposes, they're easier to store and actually they look more comfortable than the bulky poppered ones because I fold them so that they fit my baby perfectly. Washable nappies are very much a status symbol, priced accordingly, with pressure to buy the designer optimised version.

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