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What are OSFM nappies? You have probably come across this term when looking into cloth nappies, but what does it actually mean? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of nappy? What are OSFM nappies? OSFM stands for one size fits most. This means that these types of cloth nappies will fit most babies, no matter how young or old they are. There are different ways that nappies do this. Some will have snaps on the front that make the nappy smaller. Others have adjustable elastic at the legs or a certain way of being folded to make the nappy fit smaller children. The one size nappies used to be called OSFA or one size fits all. This tends not to be used now as there is not nappy that is a perfect fit for all babies. Sized or one size cloth nappies Advantages OSFM nappies can be used on babies from tiny to toilet training. You do not need to buy a large number of different sizes. If you have more than one child in nappies, you can use the same ones. The nappies grow with you...

When is the best time to start cloth nappies? Is a question that I am often asked. It’s fair to say that there is no hard or fast rule about the best time to start using cloth. There are some things to consider to help you decide when the time is right for you and your baby. Newborn cloth Many people start using cloth nappies from the moment that their baby is born. There are quite a few advantages to this. It’s much easier to see how much and how often a baby is weeing and pooing in a cloth nappy. Another advantage is that cloth nappies are also less likely to cause irritation and rashes as there are no chemicals. If you decide to go for a cotton nappy, such as our prefolds  then this really helps to protect delicate newborn skin. As every new parent knows, tiny babies need changing often. Cloth nappies are ideal for this, as you can always have some on hand and don’t need to rush to the nearest shop late at night when you suddenly run out. Cloth nappies are such a gr...

Green packaging or eco-packaging is something that we have been working hard on at Nappyneedz. Being an online business, we need to think about our product packaging and what we send it all out in. We haven’t got it all right but wanted to tell you about what we are trying to do. Product packaging We try to eliminate product packages entirely. All of our cloth nappies are completely unpackaged, which is surprising to some people. They expect the nappies to be packed into separate plastic bags. We decided that these weren’t necessary. This means that when you order one of our nappies, or a nappy pack or set, you won’t get it in any other packaging than the courier bag or box. Some of our smaller items have come from our manufacturer in plastic bags before, but we’ve been working with them to remove them all. Now the only things that come in packages are our menstrual cups and nappy sprayers which both come in cardboard boxes. We may look at these in the future. As...

Reusable menstrual pad sizes can be confusing. How do you know which one will work best for you? Here is our guide to the different sizes that our washable pads come in. Washable liners Liners are great for everyday freshness. They do not need to be very absorbent as they are not designed for use during your period. Our liners are great to wear on a daily basis. With just one layer of microfibre absorbency. They are backed with a waterproof backing of pul fabric and are topped with soft microfleece for a stay dry feel. Liners measure 17 cm long. Regular menstrual pads Our regular pads are our most popular pads. With two layers of absorbency and a choice of fabrics, they are perfect for your period. Our basic pul pads have two layers of microfibre for absorbency, a PUL waterproof layer and soft microfleece topping. Our bamboo pads  have a layer of microfibre and a layer of bamboo fleece for extra absorbency. They are backed with a PUL coated minky fabric in a choice of colours. The to...