Flats
About
Flats are easy, fast drying cloth nappies. The customized fit and layers prevent leaks and provides a trim, absorbent cloth nappy that dries fast. There is a learning curve but use our information and videos and you will manage just fine. Generations of moms used them and had no problems.
They can be used day and nighttime with nighttime(from 6kg) using two at the same time, not one.
What size flats do I get?
Small flats are best for smaller sized babies that are born 3kg or under. Smalls can fit to 7/8kg using this hack. Usually can be worn for three to five months but if baby is born smaller than 3kg, can fit for as long as five to six months. If using smalls, you can upsize straight to large from 7/8kg.
Medium flats can be used from around 3.5/4kg by doing the below hack. These are good to buy if you are having a bigger baby say 4kg+, or if you plan to only start using your nappies a few weeks after birth (around 4kg). They can be made to fit for as long as eight to ten months using another hack. You will just need to upsize the nappy cover at 6kg to the OSFM cover to continue to use them.
Large flats can be used from 7kg using the same hack as above. We do not suggest trying to use this size under this weight. It just doesn`t work. Large flats will fit to past 16kg.
Day time nappies
Flats have to be used with boosters. One flat and one booster is a standard day time solution across all ages (bar the first three weeks of life). Another booster may also be needed during higher output stages. Things change so be prepared to add more boosters.
Tip for newborns: Leave the booster out for the first three weeks when baby is tiny. Add it in the nappy or cover when nappies start to get wetter.
A fleece liner can be added closest to the skin in the first days to catch the meconium (first newborn poop). They can also be used if baby is sensitive to wetness as it keeps the bum dry. We suggest having a pack of ten at the newborn stage. When baby starts solids, one liner per nappy is essential. You can also use disposable liners bought at shops.
Night nappies
Newborns
Babies are changed through the night until around ten weeks old. One flat and one to two boosters is usually fine for a four hour stretch from three weeks old. If baby sleeps longer than four hours, fold two flats together at the same time. Watch our video.
6kg+
No changing is needed once baby stops pooping at night. This usually happens around ten weeks old. Fold two medium or two large flats together and the OSFM waterproof cover. One flat is not suitable night nappy solution past 6kg. It will leak. Go to the night nappy page for full details here.
How to fold a Flat
There are many folds but they dont all work as well. Our firm favorite is the Origami fold for both boys and girls until it stops fitting (it starts to feel too short in the front). WHen this starts to feel too small, use the origami hack which gives the flat extra length so it can be worn a lot longer.
Learn nifty flat hacks on our blog post here.
How to achieve the perfect fit
Flats sit snugger than any other cloth nappy. This is basically the learning curve one needs to understand. Once you get it on correctly you will never look back.
The ideal fit looks like this
The Snappi
If you are struggling to get it to grip watch this video.
Head over to the Blog Post that will that you show you some very cool tips and tricks with these awesome nappies here.
