Nappies can be made from all sorts of different materials. Here are the most common ones and what the advantages and disadvantages are.CottonThe traditional nappy fabric, in the form of terry squares, cotton is still much used as the absorbent layer

the choice in cloth nappies is huge and growing, with nappies made from all kinds of materials ranging from bamboo to polyester, each with their own advantages and drawbacks.If you haven't made a choice yet, check out our pros and cons comparison of reusable

Shaped nappiesShaped nappies look really comfy and are - as the name suggests - ready shaped for your baby. This means they often fit better than other styles. Inside is soft and absorbant layer which is stitched into the nappy. Some brands also

Pocket nappiesPocket nappies are a versatile choice as you pad them out with absorbent materials and can decide how thick to make them - perhaps thinner during the day with extra stuffing at night. They come in two separate sections - an inner

include your baby's poo, nappy rash, time constraints, cost and space so check out how each nappy shapes up with our pros and cons.Discover the truth about real nappies in our ultimate guide to reusables.Plus you can find out how to change a nappy

Here at ThinkBaby we love a good re-usable nappy, and whilst some of the newer ones on the market can be fastened with poppers or velcro, the original Terry cloth ones cannot.One dad found this out the hard way and after years of stabbing himself

reusable nappy suitable for small children to use with their toy dolls!Dolly Tots real nappies for greener playtimesMade from the same grade of material as proper Tots Bots reusable cloth nappies, Dolly Tots fit most brands of doll, fastening with Aplix

Real nappy style - which reusable design?There are four main types of reusable nappy.Top Tip! If you're not sure, it's a good idea to have a go with several different nappy styles before you settle on a partiular one. This is especially recommended

and can be kinder to your baby’s skin. They can be made of different materials so if one irritated, there are others you can try. Space. As you wash and reuse the nappies, they don’t take up as much space as disposables.Easy to use. Modem reusables

natural fibre such as muslin.The absorbent coreSelf-explanatory really, the absorbent part of the nappy soaks up the pee and comes in all kinds of materials with different capabilities in terms of absorbency, bulk and drying time.The waterproof cover