If you are anything like me, the thought of flat nappies seems like a lot of work. Something Modern Cloth Nappies has made redundant.
Well, I've been on a bit of a journey into the world of flat nappies, and I'm really enjoying it.
As far as I know, Baby Bare is the only Australian brand of Birds Eye Flats to date! These hit our shelves about a week ago and many parents have been adding a couple to their orders. Our gorgeous flats are made from top quality cotton and are super absorbent. But best of all they are trim.
I am enjoying wrapping our 24 month old in a kite folded flat, securing with a snappi and she is running free around the house. She is comfortable, her bottom is airing through the light fabric and the nappy sits like a little pair of shorts.
I read up on a few folds and I have found the kite is the best fit on Emma. It also gives us a folded pad in the front for the best absorbency. we also end up with the sides being the right length to clip up and not too much fabric hanging around in the front.
I wish I had these with a newborn as I think they are a great solution. Many smaller newborns can take a couple of weeks to get a nice fit on their MCN. These flats can be folded down to give a lovely fit on a small baby. You can use your Baby Bare AI2/Snap in Cover over the top.
So what is a Birds Eye Flat?
A birds Eye Flat is a woven cotton fabric. Its named Birds Eye due to the weave. It forms dimpled oval shapes through the fabric. They are thicker then the muslin cloths you would wrap a young baby in, but similar in feel (though softer) and make up.
Why use them over MCN?
I use my flats in rotation with the modern cloth nappies. Mainly in the afternoon after a nap when its the hottest part of the day I put our girl in a flat. If we go out, naps etc, I use my modern cloth nappies. They are easier to do up when out and about, they are quicker to change (slightly) and if I'm going to use a cover, I'd rather just use our MCN.
But the benefits of the trimness, breathability, ease of drying and care, absorbency and also the cute factor of a baby in a traditional nappy are all motivations for flats. They are also a very cheap nappy. At $3 a piece, they make each change cheaper then an MCN. They also dry very fast meaning you do not need to allow too many extra for drying time. They make a great supplement to a stash as they can be folded up to go in pockets, used under existing covers or used with a snappi or pin on their own.
