The Complete Guide to Choosing a Nappy for Your Baby

Choosing nappies can feel surprisingly complicated when you're a new parent. There are different materials, sizes, features, absorbency claims and endless opinions about which option is best.

The good news is that choosing a nappy doesn't need to be overwhelming.

Start with the baby's skin

The first thing to consider is what will be touching your baby's skin.

Look for nappies made with soft, breathable materials and avoid unnecessary ingredients where possible. For babies with sensitive skin, keeping the materials simple can be especially appealing.

Moss nappies are made without fragrance, dyes, chlorine, parabens and phthalates, with plant-derived fibres used in the layer closest to the skin.

Consider absorbency

A nappy needs to handle much more than a quick daytime change.

During the day, babies may be feeding, playing, crawling or being carried. At night, the same nappy may need to provide reliable protection for several hours.

Look for an absorbent core that pulls moisture away quickly and locks it away.

Think about overnight use

Overnight performance deserves special attention. Leaks don't just create extra laundry; they can wake babies and parents alike.

Moss nappies are designed with a highly absorbent bamboo core intended to provide reliable protection throughout the night.

Parents testing Moss reported fewer overnight leaks and longer stretches of sleep.

Check the materials

Disposable doesn't have to mean plastic-heavy.

Moss uses bamboo as a key material because it is rapidly renewable and requires relatively little water to grow. The nappies are designed to be tree-free, using bamboo rather than wood pulp for absorbency.

This gives parents another option when thinking about the environmental impact of everyday baby products.

Look for thoughtful details

Sometimes the difference between an ordinary product and a great one comes down to the little details.

An umbilical cord cut-out can make a newborn nappy more comfortable. A secure fit can help reduce leaks. A soft inner layer can make changes more comfortable.

None of these details are revolutionary on their own. Together, however, they create a better experience.

Don't forget your own experience

The best nappy is also one that makes life easier for the parent.

Changes happen dozens of times. You want a product that's easy to put on, reliable once it's there and comfortable enough that you don't have to constantly think about it.

Finding your balance

Ultimately, choosing a nappy comes down to finding the right balance between comfort, absorbency, materials, design and environmental considerations.

Moss was created around exactly that idea: baby first, always, while making more thoughtful choices about the materials that surround them.

A nappy should simply do its job exceptionally well — while giving parents one less thing to worry about.