Do your nappies have double gussets?
Double gussets is something that you might come across when looking into cloth nappies, but what exactly are they and why should you want them? What are double gussets? A double gusset on a cloth nappy is basically two elasticated areas on each leg in the crotch area. In some nappies, this is built into the inner of the nappy itself and in others, such as our nappies, it is an extra elasticated piece. In both cases, the double gusset is designed to give two barriers which protect against leaks. It helps to keep everything where it should be, inside the nappy. A double elastic barrier in this area means that the nappy can have more stuffing or boosters. It will not cause the outer of the nappy to pull away from the leg. This is particularly important with newborn babies. Newborn poo can be very explosive and this helps to keep everything in the nappy. Fewer leaks With many cloth nappies, the most dangerous area is the leg when it comes to leaks. If your baby has very skinny thighs, then...