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Display at Children's Information Centre, Bracknell

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Wednesday 4th Demonstration and advice at Childrens' Information Centre, Bracknell

 

 

Aren't wrap and nappy sizes the same?

Well yes and no.....

The wrap provides the waterproof barrier between the nappy and your baby's clothes. It is important that it fits snugly around the waist and legs, so you will find that the wrap fits a smaller weight range than the nappy. If your child spans two nappy sizes from birth to potty, you are likely to need three wrap sizes, but again manufacturers differ in their weight range and sizing. There is nothing to say that you must use the same brand of wrap as you do nappy either!

Wraps tend to come in the following sizes:
             Size 0 is an "extra small" and would fit baby from 5lbs to 10lbs.
             Size 1 is a "small" and would fit baby from 8lbs to 15lbs.
             Size 2 is a "medium" and would fit baby from 12lbs to 27lbs.
             Size 3 is a "large" and would fit from 25lbs to 35lbs.
             Size 4 is an "extra large" and would fit 35lbs +

While we're talking wraps you will notice that they come in different fabrics:

PUL - Polyurethane Laminate is the most commonly used. This provides excellent waterproof protection and is breathable too. The only downside is that it can get hot during the night especially in summer.

Fleece will hold the wetness in, but allow moisture from the nappy to evaporate, so good for night-time use, but not a natural material.

Wool wraps work in the same way as the fleece by allowing moisture to evaporate yet holding the dampness in. They need curing with lanolin and washing in the delicates cycle to maintain performance, but it is a wonderfully soft natural material.

If this is all too much you could consider using "all-in ones". These are a nappy with wrap combined. The upside is that there is only one item to get on to baby's bottom. The downside is that they take longer to dry than "separates".