Price remains an important factor for families when it comes to choosing baby products. So what is the price difference of disposable nappies vs cloth nappies? We’ve whipped out the calculator to do the math. In short, cloth nappies will save you hundreds of dollars over the course of bubs’ nappy wearing years.

Your baby will go through approx. 2,200 nappies in their first year of life alone (wild right?!). If you use disposable nappies until your baby toilet trains (around two and a half years old), you’re looking at spending at least $1085 on the cheapest disposable nappies for those first 2.5 years. 

Cloth nappies on the other hand are reusable, so once you buy your stash you’ve got them for bubs’ entire nappy wearing life. Most families who use cloth nappies full-time will have around 18-24 nappies in their stash. So let’s assume you purchase 20 reusable cloth nappies, this will cost you $559 upfront. Cloth nappies are easily the most cost effective in the long run.

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Did you know that it will take up to 500 years for a disposable nappy to decompose? And some parts never disappear! With 450,000 tonnes of waste being dumped in Australian landfill each year as a result of disposable nappies, wipes, pads and tampons. By choosing cloth nappies over disposables, you are diverting over 2000 nappies from landfill and significantly reducing your single-use plastic consumption.

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Having a selection of boosters and inserts will help you get the most from your nappy stash. We also recommend getting a few eco-friendly accessories to help you use cloth nappies at home and on the go including;

Wet bags: a waterproof zippable bag that makes transporting cloth nappies simple and smell-free.

Travel change mat: these create a soft and hygienic landing spot for cloth nappy changes anywhere.

Bamboo cloth wipes: super soft and the perfect compliment to cloth nappies for any eco-conscious parent.

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We recommend changing cloth nappies every 2-3 hours during the day. At night, you may require a little extra absorption to keep bubs dry and happy right through. Simply add additional Bamboo Boosters, or our Tri-Fold Bamboo Night Boosters for extra absorption.

Inserts and boosters are a great addition to your cloth nappy stash. Not only do they increase absorbency, they make your cloth nappy stash even more versatile. For example, you can reuse the cover if it’s still dry and simply change the inserts. If bubs’ nappies are leaking or not lasting through the night, boosters are your new best friend.

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Many daycare centres are happy to use cloth nappies on your little one. Just as you would at home, prepare each nappy as if you’re about to fit it to bubs, then pack enough for a days use (we recommend 6-8 for a day at daycare). You will also need to pack two large wet bags; one for clean and one for soiled nappies. It’s also a good idea to offer your childcare centre a demo or print out instructions for them.

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Our covers can easily be reused for multiple nappy changes, provided they aren’t soiled or wet. Simply air the covers for 2-3 hours before using again. 

Why do some families reuse covers? Reusing covers can make cloth nappies more economical because you can buy fewer full nappy sets and instead buy additional boosters. Some babies have more sensitive skin than others, so if you notice any form of irritation on baby’s skin, return to using a fresh nappy cover at every change.

Reusable swim nappies are an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to disposables. They are specifically designed to catch numbers twos. The lightweight fabric allows water and wee to easily flow through the fabric so the nappy won’t weigh bubs down. Our swim nappies come in three sizes; small (4-7kg), medium (7-11kg) and large (11kg+). Each size also has multiple snap options so you can get the perfect fit for bub.

Depending on how often you frequent the pool or beach, you will probably only need 2 or 3. Our nappies feature a quick-dry mesh liner making them easy to reuse. Simply rinse or wash in cool water after each swim, hang up to dry, and they’ll be ready again in no time.

Simply wash in cool water with similar colours and line dry in the shade. To keep your swim nappy in the best possible condition avoid contact with suntan lotions and rough surfaces. And as with all of our modern cloth nappies do not soak, bleach, tumble dry, dry clean or iron.

A wet bag is an accessory no cloth nappy addict can live without! Wet bags help you transport your dry and wet cloth nappies with ease when you’re out of the home. They help contain odours and liquids.  They’re reusable, leak resistant, smell proof and can be tossed in the wash with nappies after use. EcoNaps offer four different sizes to suit every need imaginable.

You’re going to want at least 1 or 2 for everyday use (e.g. popping out of home to the shops or for a walk with the pram), but we know families that have many many more. That’s because you can use wet bags for so much more than cloth nappies. If your little one goes to daycare most days, you’ll want approx. 6 so you always have clean ones ready to go each day.

Reusable cloth wipes are an eco-friendly alternative to disposable wipes. Our eco-friendly wipes are made from soft and absorbent bamboo fibres and gentle on bubs' sensitive skin. Cloth wipes are great not only great for little bottoms at change time, they’re also great for washing little hands and faces anywhere. Keep some in the kitchen, the bathroom, and in your nappy bag.

To prepare your wipes for use, simply moisten with a water solution and wipe. Water can be kept in a spray bottle (but seriously any bottle will do) near the change table or wherever you need to use them. Simply wet wipes as you need them.

Good old fashioned water will do the trick. However, some families make their own simple homemade water solution by adding a touch of mild baby-friendly soap.

Wash your reusable wipes in the same way you’d wash cloth nappies. Simply rinse off any solids, wash in a pre-wash cycle, then a main-wash cycle, and hang to try. A wash bag or delicates bag is not needed for wipes.

Made from durable and soft bamboo fibre, these liners take the hassle out of dealing with number twos. Simply place the soft liner on top of your cloth nappy inner, and fit the cloth nappy as usual. Solids will be caught while liquid flows through.

Our rolls come with 100x individual liners, so that’s 100 nappy changes.

EcoNaps ones are fully biodegradable and take around 14 days to break down in a home compost system.