Fitting Modern Cloth Nappies

Modern cloth nappies have rise snaps (the domes on the front of the nappy) as well as waist snaps (around the tummy).

Rise snaps are what allows a nappy to fit most babies. By clipping these domes down on the front you are able to make the leg holes smaller for smaller babies. This allows you to get a good seal and prevent leaks. The excess fabric that is created when snapping these down should be tucked upwards toward the waist to help reduce risks of leaks. It is best to have the rise snaps preset before use, and they can stay done up when being washed.

The waist snaps should be a relatively loose fit. When sitting up there should be enough room to put two fingers inside the nappy. If your baby has a muffin top over their nappy while sitting the waist snaps are done up too tight.

Around the legs, there should be a complete seal around the legs, without it being too tight. The leg elastic should sit right into the undie line. If you are struggling with this bit, just grab the middle of the crotch and squeeze to bring the leg elastics closer together before doing up the leg snaps, or push it in after doing up the snaps.

Ensure that there is no fleece poking out at the front, back or legs of the nappy - and you are good to go.