Bamboo nappies

For many years here at Ecobots we’ve sold pure cotton nappies, but now we can offer bamboo nappies as well. Bamboo seems to be everywhere at the moment, it’s being used for towels, clothing, biodegradable nappy liners, sheets and of course cloth nappies.  You name it and it seems to be made out of bamboo.  So, what’s so great about bamboo, and more importantly bamboo nappies?

Why bamboo nappies?

Bamboo when made into fabric has a number of great qualities that makes it ideal to be used as a cloth nappy.  Firstly it is more absorbent than cotton, so bamboo nappies will last for longer between changes than cotton nappies without being bulkier.  Secondly it is very soft, so bamboo nappies remain soft and silky against your little ones skin no matter how often they are washed and reused.  Some people also claim that bamboo nappies are naturally anti-bactirial, although there is some debate as to whether this anti-bacterial quality remains after the bamboo has been processed into fabric.  Either way, a bamboo nappy is softer and more absorbent than a cotton one, which makes a bamboo nappy a great choice for a cloth nappy.

Our bamboo nappies

Ecobots are prefold style nappies, the same sizes and shape as our cotton nappies.  This means that they are simple to use, and simple to look after.  Simply ‘pad fold’ (i.e. fold in three) and place in the cover, or fold and use a snappi nappy fastener.  This simple style also means that they are quicker to dry than some shaped bamboo nappies, despite the fact that bamboo can take longer to dry than some other fabrics.  The extra absorbency makes them ideal as a night nappy, and as your child gets older, a combination of one infant and one regular sized bamboo nappy should be more than enough to last them through the night.

Where to purchase bamboo nappies

Ecobots bamboo prefold nappies are sold in handy packs of six nappies, which gives you an ideal amount to give them a good try with, and boost your cloth nappy stash.  They can be used as prefold nappies, or also make good inserts or boosters for other nappies.  With their extra soft feel, they are ideal next to your little ones skin.  To purchase, click here.

So there you have it, all about bamboo nappies, please feel free to ask any questions you might have about these or our other cloth nappies.