Facts About Nappy Liners

These are used with a cloth nappies or disposable nappies to make the removal of solids easier. It is thin so it doesn’t add the bulk to nappies and does not increase absorbency of the nappy. It also protects the nappies from stains it might get from nappy creams that you are using on your baby’s bottom and stains from bowel movements. Nappy liners are not a necessity, and they’re not to everyone’s liking, but most mums would not be without them.

What Is The Difference Between Nappy Liners And Doublers

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Nappy liners are basically thin sheets that make solid cleanups easy and keep a cloth nappy relatively stain free. On the other hand, doublers are bulkier but provide good absorbency compared to a nappy liner. Having a clear understanding between liners and doublers hopefully helped you make an informed decision about choosing what to use between them.

Nappy liners do not provide extra absorbency. If you want additional absorbency, you’ll want to consider using nappy doublers. By the way, you can use nappy liners and doublers together if you want extra absorbency plus easier clean up.

What Are The Types Of Nappy Liners

There are numerous brands of nappy liners you can choose from and each does their own thing. However, having enough knowledge about the types of nappy liners help you choose what brand to use.

• Silk liners main purpose is healing nappy rash and are best for overnight use because of their ability to keep your baby’s skin dry for an extended period of time. It is washable therefore, it is also reusable, however it should be washed by hand or in the gently cycle to maintain its quality. This type of nappy liner is not ideal to be used as regular nappy liners, but is recommended in collaboration with creams if baby is getting nappy rash.
• Flushable nappy liners are softer and degrade faster than any other kinds but they are more flimsy, are more difficult to handle and tend to scrunch to the side of the nappy. It allows moisture to pass through into the nappy, and it also prevents wetness from seeping back. This helps to keep baby drier and very comfortable. The main purpose of the liner is to hold the poop to prevent soiling of the nappy and they are completely safe to flush away without harming the environment or the toilet. They come in roll or sheets depending upon the brand chosen.

How To Use A Nappy Liner Properly

Place the nappy liner on top of the nappy. Secure nappy onto baby as usual, ensuring that the liner is next to baby’s skin. Never fold the liner because it will prevent absorption and only one nappy liner is required at a time. During disposal of the solid, you can easily flush it out in the toilet. If you want to discard it in the garbage can, make sure that you dispose the solids in the toilet first before throwing it away.