Accessories - Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is a booster and why would you use one?

Boosters are used to provide additonal absorbency. Boosters may also be known as inserts or doublers.

One of the advantages of using cloth nappies (as compared to using disposable nappies) is that you can adjust the absorbency of any cloth nappy by adding in extra fabric in the form of a booster.

A booster is normally a three layered pad that can be make out of any absorbent fabric. Some have a fleece top on them to give a stay dry layer against babys skin. Boosters are generally used at night time to add absorbency to the nappy extending the nappies overall capacity.

Some parents will never need to use them because they achieve enough absorbency from the nappy, where as others will use a booster or two as part of their night time nappy combination.

Q:What about using Reusable wipes are they easy to use?

Reusable cloth wipes are a great alternative to buying disposable wipes!

Washable wipes are all I ever used. I purchased 24 terry wipes when my son was born and only ever used them with water, saving myself hundreds of dollars. Water works wonders on bottoms! I never used a solution with them and generally used 1-2 wipes per change. When I have had to use disposable wipes while out, I found I was using at least 10 to 20 wipes per change because they are so small and flimsy.

Washable wipes can also be made by cutting up a towel or buying some fabric to make your own. Mine are around the same size as a face cloth.

Q:What are Washable Nappy Bags?

These bags are waterproof and made out of PUL. These are used to put your wet or dirty nappies in to, one is out and about. Then when home, empty the nappies out of the bag into the nappy bucket or washing machine and wash the empty bag with them.

Q:What is a Nappy Mesh for?

Very much an optional extra. I used one of these to wash my covers in, thus keeping them separate from the nappies. In the UK, they have the bucket lined with the mesh bag. Come laundry time, the bag is lifted out and the whole bag is placed in the washing machine, with the bags neck open, allowing the nappies to fall out in the washing machine through the wash.