Cloth nappy BASICS with Bamboo/cotton inserts - New colours!
Modern Cloth Nappy BASICS by Bambooty
Details
So why an All in 2 nappy?
Snap-in nappies have some benefits,
- When drying these nappies the Minky shells will often dry faster than the absorbency inserts, meaning you can get away with less snap-in inserts than shells, which saves you money.
- If for some reason one part or another of the nappy becomes damaged or doesn't last as long, the other part can be replaced which is better for your pocket and the environment!
- It is possible to occasionally change only the snap-in insert of the nappy, instead of the whole nappy at a change.
(Please note, we do not recommend re-using the shell if it is soiled or wet as of course anything wet with wee will smell unpleasant if not washed in between uses)
For more information on these great new nappies, please see our blog post.
Reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
by Darcie
on 1/04/2020
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My favourite nappy
These make up the bulk of my stash. I bought a trial pack of six different brands and this nappy (in watermelon red) was better than all the other brands, many of which were more expensive.
The inserts are easy to use and super absorbent. My goal is to have one of every pattern!
10/10Overall -
5 out of 5 stars
by Kylie
on 30/03/2020
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So soft and cute prints
Am loving the minky softness of these Nappies that come in such great colors and prints. They are so easy to use and washing and drying is easy. Fast postage too.
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5 out of 5 stars
by Bonnie
on 11/03/2020
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Soft and Sweet
Currently using these on my 3 month old. They are beautifuly soft on his delicate baby skin, allow him to move around comfortably (compared to other brands we use), so easy to wash and come in the loveliest designs. We have not had any leaks either. So in love with these nappies. We definitely made the right choice with Bambooty x
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5 out of 5 stars
by Zoe
on 9/03/2020
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Constantly reach for these
I have a large stash of multiple brands, and always reach from my bambooty basics as I know they won’t leak or leave marks on bub - would definitely recommend!
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5 out of 5 stars
by Toni
on 9/03/2020
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Loving our snap happy bambooty bum baby
We love our collection of bambooty basics .. we put our bub in them from 8 weeks and have had no dramas no leaks and so easy to wash and wear there is nothing i love more than seeing a washing line full of colourful cloth nappies.
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5 out of 5 stars
by Melinda
on 9/03/2020
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An all round fantastic nappy
I have been using these nappies since my daughter was 4/5 weeks and she is now 11 weeks....we have had no leaks/ explosions. This nappy is easy to use, beautiful and feels so soft to touch and designs are so lovely AND they are a great price. Can't fault these nappies at all.
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5 out of 5 stars
by Emily
on 23/12/2019
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Amazing
We love our basics. Most of our collection is made up of them. Perfect on our little one from the word go. No leaks, plenty of absorbency and no issues fitting them under pants. Bambooty offer excellent customer support. Highly recommended.
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5 out of 5 stars
by Cindy
on 17/10/2017
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Trim prefection
We love our Basics. Where other brands looked so bulky on our petite girl, bambooty basics are beautifully trim and the bamboo inserts gives them great absorbency to boot! Such good value for money and they will most definitely last us through toilet training too. Thank you bambooty!
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5 out of 5 stars
by Ashley D
on 17/10/2017
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Fantastic product
I bought these as my 18mo outgrew our other branded nappies. Happy to say they have so much room left to grow so should see her through to potty training.
The bamboo is super absorbent but not bulky at all which I'm very happy with.
I've found that the nappies and inserts dry very quickly which is a huge bonus.
Also the fabric is super soft and velvety, my daughter is so comfy in them.
Love love love them and just wish I'd have found them sooner!!!Overall -
5 out of 5 stars
by Emily
on 12/10/2017
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Great nappies!!
We started using MCNs when my son was 8 months old and I wish we'd started earlier! The basics nappies are so easy to use and really reliable. The bamboo inserts are really absorbent and I love that they can be customised for boys. Thank you Bambooty for a fabulous nappy!
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5 out of 5 stars
by Candice
on 14/08/2017
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Basics are so easy
Great fit awesome colours and the minky is such a nice feel. It's quite trim compared to other brands. Love this nappy for summer time to show it off and it's so reliable and I know it won't leak.
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5 out of 5 stars
by Andrea
on 13/08/2017
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Perfect Fit!!
I love the bambooty basics! They fit perfectly around my 11 month olds skinny legs which other one size nappies don't. Plus the fluffy minky shells are just adorable on!!
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5 out of 5 stars
by Karen
on 7/08/2017
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Love, love, love these nappies!
I absolutely love these nappies! They are the perfect nappy with a beautiful soft minky shell, they are a great fit that will grow with my son and so easy to use. I purchased two as a sample to see if I liked them and now I only have the bamboo basics. I really love them.
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4 out of 5 stars
by Amy
on 20/11/2016
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Great Stash
These are a great nappy to bulk out a stash, good price and easy to snap
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5 out of 5 stars
by Kate
on 20/11/2016
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Bambooty Basics
I highly recommend the basics MCN, I have found them to be a great fit on my little one and so easy to use. I just love how they are one size fits all and how colourful and soft the material is. My favourite print is the melon madness. Bambooty MCN's I have found to be the best brand I have come across yet and it will be the only one I recommend to friends from now on.
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5 out of 5 stars
by Jane
on 18/11/2016
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So reliable!
Love the basics with bamboo insert.
The nappy I can rely on when going out, or putting my toddler down for a nap.
I have one in just about every colour!Overall -
5 out of 5 stars
by Cassandra
on 17/11/2016
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Amazing
Amazing product such good quality.
My go to nappy!!Overall -
5 out of 5 stars
by Rebecca
on 14/11/2016
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My go to nappy!
I love these nappies. So absorbent, fit beautifully, slim and look so lovely on. So easy to put together and to put on bubby I don't have to worry about other family struggling to work them out. After cloth nappying my toddler in other brands and styles and not being 100% happy, these nappies have made me enjoy and want to put cloth napppies on my bub. They are definitely my go to nappy.
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5 out of 5 stars
by Inga
on 14/11/2016
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Basics in name easy in use
I love the Bambooty basics range. My favourite colour is the ziggy mint. They are so easy to use and look great. I am proud of myself for doing my bit for the environment.
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5 out of 5 stars
by Emma
on 14/11/2016
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Best money I ever spent
We tried many types of mcns but after trying basics they became the go to of our stash in fact we are selling off all our others because they just don't compare they are easy to use absorbent and I love bamboo inserts makes nights easy no leaks and who could forget they are so cute he turns heads with his cute little cloth bum
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5 out of 5 stars
by Emma
on 14/11/2016
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Best thing I ever bought
I love basics and tag bamboo insert makes it more absorbent and that makes nights easy they are easy to use and so cute
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5 out of 5 stars
by Hannah
on 14/11/2016
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The best nappy i have used
I came across the basics when i first began my mcn journey. I was drawn to the ziggy mint and apple prints they were my first proper mcn to buy and they are my go to nappy.
I love the strechy leg elastics as they dont dig in or leave marks on my baby but they are tight enough to keep in the biggest newborn poosplosions. The minky is so soft and fluffy and the colours so vibrant.
I have recommended this nappy to other cloth nappy friends and even lent them to trial and have only had positive comments back.
The snake insert is easy to customise for every stage my baby has been through and they easily last over 2 hours on my heavy wetter and the stay dry liner means he never feels wet or has wettness against his skin.
I cant give these nappys enough great comments try one and you will be hooked. They are the best nappy and so worth the great price they are.
Happy baby happy mummy.Overall -
4 out of 5 stars
by Ashleigh
on 14/11/2016
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GREAT PRODUCT GREAT PRICE.
Love my Bambooty Basics great fit great price excellent absorbancy and husband proof!! (Extra bonus feature) and fast shipping.
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5 out of 5 stars
by Kylie
on 14/11/2016
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Basic but far from it
I have quite a few basics in my stash and I love them :) they are trim and absorbent and I've got a good fit on my boy from 6 weeks old to now at 10 months and we still have 2 more rise snaps to go up so will have plenty more months so will definitely fit till toilet training :) also love the huge variety of colours and now the new prints
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Washing
Prewash
Before using your new Easy nappies by bambooty please prewash to remove any manufacturing residues. Also soaking the nappies in water overnight seems to help build up the absorbency in the nappies. Keep in mind that bamboo takes up to 8 washes to maximise its absorbency. We do not suggest that all 8 need be done prior to using the nappies, however please keep this in mind.
After use
Keep nappies in a dry lidded nappy bucket until a load for washing has accumulated. There is no need for dangerous buckets of water full of chemicals around the house.
Wet nappies can be placed straight in the dry bucket although saturating/rinsing them with a nappy/toilet sprayer/bidet or under the tap will increase the longevity of your nappies as wee is very acidic (actually alkaline, but has an acidic affect on fabrics) and will wear the fabrics and elastic faster.*
Soiled nappies are very similar. Simply dispose of your nappy liner if using one, tip rolling poos straight into the loo or rinse off the poo by using a toilet/nappy sprayer/bidet or tap water, and saturate/rinse before placing in your lidded nappy bucket.
Washing
Washing is easy.
- Throw in some powdered detergent (don't over do it to start with, less is more for your pocket and the environment, do add more though if you need to)
- Do not use bleach, fabric softeners, or vinegar
- Do not use products containing enzymes
- Pre-rinse, particularly soiled nappies
- Suede cloth is stain resistant and any residing stains are best treated by the sun only
- Tip – baking soda increases pH, neutralises odours and breaks down residues which may be causing leaks and unwanted smells. Use it ocassionally in the wash, in the dry nappy bucket, or as a separate wash for nappies with a residual stink, if needs be. Regular use may lead to a shortened life span of your nappies.
Drying
The sun is the best, however if drying nappies in the sun is not possible gas or electric dryers can be used. Gas dryers are faster and cost less to run.
Notes and Pointers
Nursing Pads
- Please wash your nursing pads the same as the nappy cleaning instructions and with a good dose of common sense of course :). Please note these can take longer to dry than you think, due to the waterproofing.
- Whenever possible it is a good idea to leave them drying longer than you think necessary to ensure they are thoroughly dry all the way through.
Swim nappies
- Swim nappies that are simply wet from the water baby was swimming in can be treated just like their swimmers/rashie/hat, although best to dry them inside out in the sun whenever possible
- Soiled swim nappies should be rinsed to remove any solids, then washed in the washing machine as per regular nappy washing above
Swim Nappy, Rashie and Hat
- After use, rinse thoroughly in cold water, gently, yet firmly squeeze dry
- hang to dry in the shade for the sake of longevity of the product, sunshine is never a bad thing, only it will decrease the lifespan of the elastane in the fabrics
- To speed up drying time or before placing in your wet-bag, lay flat on a towel, roll up the towel and twist or stand on the towel, this will remove a lot of the water from the rashie, hat and swim nappy in particular
Every day Bambooty nappies are designed to be used in a rotation of 18-24 nappies lasting you roughly 3 days. Therefore we are presuming you are washing your nappies every 1-2 days so that of course they will be dry and ready to use again on day 4.
* Varying wee concentrations will have different impacts on the nappies. Urine PH increases in alkalinity the longer it is left which has an acidic impact on the nautral fabrics, possibly wearing them out faster than you or I would like. This is what we call the worst case scenario in terms of the nappy's lifespan. As described above, saturating/rinsing the nappies will increase the longevity of the nappies, by diluting the wee until they are washed every other day.
If this worst case scenario happens to you, please do not worry, all you need to do is add more absorbency to have a fully functioning nappy again. This can be done by adding in our minil bamboo boosters or any of our snap in boosters or of course it is possible to simply stich in more bamboo fabric onto the absorbency flaps where they have worn thin. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. [email protected] or [email protected]
Please note - our cleaning/care instructions take into consideration balancing,
1. Cleaning the nappies
2. Keeping unnecessary chemicals away from the babies skin where they could be absorbed by the baby
3. The impact the cleaning and any detergents or chemicals have on our environment, including having them in your home
4. Meeting or exceeding Standards Australia's care instruction requirements
At Bambooty we always strive to provide you with the best products, information and advice or help we possibly can. We are currently working with our very own Dr. Rebecca Gehling (Qualifications: BForensicSci (Hons) PhD (Deakin University) currently working as an Environmental and Analytical Chemist) to further investigate our cleaning instructions to ensure they remain the best we can provide you.
As with all our washing needs (t-shirts, jeans, towels etc) indiviual washing routines will vary from 1 household/baby to another. Different concentrations of wee and poo, how long the nappies are left for before being washed, whether they are rinsed first, the type of water, the sensitivity of the baby's skin, whether you want to put stain removal above chemical free cleaning or not, how much sun light/UV rays are available to you in drying, etc etc etc. If you
Australia only - We have always recommended using Eco Store as our suggested washing powder when asked. We feel Eco Store aligns to our goals, of cleaning, whilst remaining healthy on the baby's skin and the environment and have been happily using their products for many years now on both MCNs and all our washing. We have eczema in the family and have found Eco store to be gentle on all skin types. It was recommended to us by Eco Store to use half strength detergent for especially sensitive skin, please adjust your dosage based on your own trial and errors. (Hopefully EcoStore will be available in the UK sometime soon!)
For more information on washing powder quantities look here*
*Please note, this post is not designed to advise anyone on what to do or not to do.
It is to suggest people question what advice they are given and make their own decisions! Question everything including us! We aren't in your home, we don't know each individual situation. Nor does anyone else. Trust yourself.
If you aren't happy with the washing results you are getting, then alter things. Some suggestions include, a longer wash, a soak in the wash cycle, adding some more detergent, trying a different detergent, rinsing asap after changing if you weren't already.
Whilst most detergents (excluding fabric softners and bleach) are unlikely to do any harm to your nappies, please do thorough research about the ingredients in your chosen washing powder, search for the pros AND cons of a substance, question whether you want those particular chemicals in your home or on the clothing you wear every day and night! Particularly in the warm moist environment of a nappy. Whilst most of the detergent will be rinsed off, not all of it will be as they can cause some allergies to some people, as well as leaving behind a smell. Further, what impact are those chemicals having on the environment?!
Is the qty advised on the package relevant to you? Are they suggesting 1 quantiy for everyone? Does it take into account the size of your washing machine or the effectiveness of its ability to clean your garments without any washing powder at all?! Do they know if you are drying in the sun or in a dryer? Do they know if you rinsed your garments before washing? Do they perhaps need to provide advice for a worst case or unknown scenario? Are they honest?! ;)
Please everyone, use your common sense, do your own research into what can be harmful to you, your children, the environment and be comfortable with your own trial and error to learn! This is what I would call and common sense approach to life in general.