One of the things I'm asked about the most is how to put together a reusable nappy system and exactly what and how many things someone needs to get started. So, with this in mind, I've put together a quick list of reusable nappy system essentials.
Go ahead and save the shopping list so you can refer back to it as you build your system, or print the list below and tick off as you go. Can also be used as a nappy addict prevention shopping list: you really don't NEED more than this even if you WANT more!
As always, the above list is a starting point for using cloth nappies full time and washing alternate days, for a baby from 8 weeks old. As we know, there's no such thing as an average baby so you may find that you need more or less as you get into the swing of your cloth nappy routine.
Shopping List Based on washing every 2 days from 8 weeks to 6 months old
(under 8 weeks you'd be washing daily with this list)
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Quantity
ITEMS
15
Nappies for Daytime
5
Nappies for Night Time
2-5
Wraps for two part nappies. Ratio is 1 wrap for every 4 nappies that need a cover.
5
Boosters for Night Time
6
LINERS a) Rolls of Paper liners to cover the first 2 months
20
or LINERS b) Reusable Fleece Liners
1
Nappy Bucket
2
Mesh Laundry Bags to go in the bucket
40
Reusable Wipes (Ratio based on 2 per nappy)
1-2
Waterproof storage bags for out and about
1
Change Mat for Out and About
Shopping List Based on washing every 2 days from 6 months PLUS
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Quantity
Shopping List Based on Washing Every 2 Days
12
Nappies for Daytime
3
Nappies for Night Time
2-4
Wraps for two part nappies. Ratio is 1 wrap for every 4 nappies that need a cover
3
Boosters for Night Time
3
LINERS a) Rolls of Paper liners to cover approx. 2 months
15
or LINERS b) Reusable Fleece Liners
1
Nappy Bucket
2
Mesh Laundry Bags to go in the bucket
30
Reusable Wipes (Ratio based on 2 per nappy)
1-2
Waterproof storage bags for out and about
1
Change Mat for Out and About
See below for our best sellers for each item in the shopping list:
