One-size Nappies

One-size nappies can often be used from birth right through to potty training depending on the weight/size of your child. However, as all babies are unique, individual requirements will vary and additional nappies and/or covers may be required. Their size can be altered to fit the size of you baby, so they are a good option if you have more than one child wearing nappies. They are shaped like disposables and should be worn with an appropriately sized waterproof wrap. Please bear in mind that these will be more bulky on a newborn and may need boosting for a toddler or if worn at night.

Many of the nippa fastening multi-sized nappies (eg Tots Bots) in large may be used as a one-size nappy by folding the top over, although these will be bulky on smaller babies.

Although one-size nappies can be more expensive initially, they can work out a good option as you only need to buy one size. However, because they are used for longer, they will be more worn after using on one child.

Nappy Nation Bamboo One-Size

Top Tip! Economical and slim one-size nappy

Made from soft white bamboo fabric

Folds out flat like the cotton Nappy Nation nappy, making the bamboo fabric quicker to dry than other shaped bamboo nappies

Very absorbent for its weight, making it slimmer than cotton nappies

Fastens with nappi nippa

Fold the front over outwards and overlap the tabs on top to reduce the height of the nappy

Also available in a Size 3 for larger toddlers (applix or nippa fastening)

Made in the UK!

Colour: white with coloured trim

Available in 2 sizes

COST: £8.60 - £9.85

Popolini and Motherease One Size

Popular nappies made from stretchy unbleached or white cotton terry

Detachable booster for extra absorbency

Fastens with poppers for adjusting the size as your baby grows

Wide soft elastication around waist and legs for comfy fit and excellent containment

Rather bulky on newborns

Now available in bamboo and organic cotton fabrics!

Colour: white or natural

COST: £7.50 - £11.25

Dizzy Diaper Size 2

Made from very soft and stretchy terry fabric

Pocket version has fleece lining and a pocket into which extra absorbent layers can be stuffed

Very absorbent

Separate booster for added absorbency available at extra cost

Fastens with poppers for adjusting the size as your baby grows

Good for taller/bigger babies, less likely to get outgrown

Elastication at waist and legs gives good containment

May be bulky on smaller newborn

Made in UK

Colour: natural or with blue or pink stripe

COST: £6.99, booster £1.50

Green Baby Snug-to-Fit Organic

Made frorn unbleached organic cotton flannelette

Fastens with Velcro around the tummy

Two size adjustments at the front with poppers

Comes complete with a removable booster pad

Gently elasticated round the legs, for containment

Rather bulky on newborns - fits best from around 15lbs

Colour: natural

COST: £9.50

Imse Vimse Organic Flanelette

Made from brushed 100% unbleached organic cotton flannelette

Slim fitting

Fold-out booster layer to aid drying

Folds into a shaped nappy with no need for fastening

Fold over the back (and front too if required) to reduce the height of this nappy for a newborn

Use with gusseted, close-fitting wrap

May not be big enough for large toddler

May be difficult to put on wriggly baby/toddler

Elastication at legs only so can be prone to leaks

Booster liners recommended for nights/heavy wetters

Made in Europe to a very high standard

Colour: natural

COST: £4.99

Imse Vimse Organic Terry

Made from l00% organic cotton terry

Thicker and more absorbent terry version of the Imse Vimse flannelette

Fold-out booster layer to aid drying

Slightly elasticated legs - can be prone to leaks

Fold over the back (and front too if required) to reduce the height of this nappy for a newborn

May not be big enough for large toddler

May be difficult to put on wriggly baby/toddler

Can be fastened with a nippa, although nippas aren't as secure on the long loops of this terry fabric

Use with gusseted, close-fitting wrap

Colour: natural

COST: £9.00

Disana Tie-on

Made from stretchy knitted l00% organic cotton

Very quick to dry

Slim fitting

Often needs added booster layers

Stretchy fabric gives good fit and containment

Fastens with attached ties

NB ties can be difficult to undo when wet and can sometimes get tangled in wash

Very economical

Colour: natural

COST: £1.60