How Do I Use Smartipants Pocket Nappies?
A pocket nappy is one that has a space inside it (the pocket) that an absorbent pad is stuffed inside.
Slip the insert (Smart Sleeve) inside the nappy, hold one end and smooth the nappy and insert flat as you remove your otherhand. Sounds far more complicated that it really is.
Put the nappy on your baby just as you would a disposable nappy and adjust to fit using the rows of poppers.
What About Overnight?
Many families find that real nappies leak less overnight than disposables, but you may find that you need to use 2 inserts instead of one.
Just popper the nappy up one size larger to make the extra space.
How Many Do I Need?
If you are using Smartipants pocket nappies full time, you will need around 15-24 nappies, depending upon the age of your baby and how often you wash.
If you are starting from newborn, you will need 20+ nappies to allow for the more frequent nappy changes.
Smartipants washable nappies do dry very quickly, so you may need less than if you were using an all-in-one nappy.
How Do I Adjust a Smartipants Nappy?
Smartipants are designed to be highly adjustable and trim fitting and are adjusted using the rows of poppers on the front: one set to alter the rise (the height) of the nappy, the other to make the waist bigger or smaller.
The nappy should be close fitting but not tight. There should be no space between the nappy and your baby's skin.
But My Smartipants Are Leaking!
All nappies (including disposables) will leak occasionally but you can reduce the risk by following these simple steps:
1.
Is the nappy saturated? A saturated nappy will need to be changed else it will leak. How often your baby needs changing will depend upon how often they wee and may vary from day to day.
If you are needing to change saturated nappies more than every 3 hours, you may want to add some extra absorbency, either another Smart Sleeve or another type of nappy booster.
2.
Is the nappy fitted correctly? Make sure the insert is smooth and in the correct place and that the nappy is snug fitting.
3.
Did you pre-wash your new nappies? We suggest that ALL real nappies are washed once or twice to ensure they are fully absorbent.
4.
Is the insert wet or dry? If the insert is wet, then the nappy is saturated and needs to be changed or more absorbency added. If the insert is dry, check it is in the right place and that the nappy is correctly adjusted.
If these tips don't help, you may have a detergent build up on your nappies, causing the leaks so call us and we will advise you of the best course of action.
How Do I Wash My Smartipants Nappies?
1. At nappy change time, flick any solids down the loo and pop the nappy into your nappy bucket.
2. There is no need to take the wet/dirty inner out, it will come out in the wash by itself.
3. Put the nappies in the washing machine and put on a cool rinse cycle to remove the bulk of the wee (a hot wash first can set smells into the nappy).
4. Then wash at 40 degrees, using approx 1/3 detergent.
5. Do not use a detergent that has optical brighteners, enzymes, added dyes, perfumes or whiteners as these may damage your nappies.
In particular, we suggest that you do NOT use:
Ecover
Bold 2 in 1
Any brand with added fabric softener
6. Hang the nappies on the line or airer to dry or if needed they can be tumbled on a low setting. Remember, line drying is best for the environment and for your nappies as the sun acts as a natural cleanser.
7. If you like, you can stuff all your nappies as you take them off the line – takes next to no time and makes nappy change even quicker.
Do I Need a Paper Liner?
Smartipants have a lovely soft, suede lining that wicks wetness away from your baby's skin and repels solids so you don't need to use another liner unless you really want to.
The only time we suggest using a paper liner is if you are using a
nappy cream – the liner will protect your nappy from the cream.
Remember, real nappies DON'T cause nappy rash but good nappy hygiene and frequent nappy changes are essential whatever type of nappy you use.
What is a Smartipants Washable Nappy Made From?
Smartipants use premium grade materials to give you a superior nappy.
The outer is a soft, waterproof polyester to prevent leaks with a suedecloth lining for comfort.
The Smart Sleeve insert is made from highly absorbent microfibre to give a slim fit.
The elastics are latex free and YKK snaps are used.
