How Do Swim Nappies Work And What Are The Different Types Of Swim Nappies Available?

Posted by Babies - 02/09/10 at 01:09 pm


Swim nappies are reusable and can be a great thing to have in the warmer months of the year, when your family will be spending time at the ocean or pool.  Most public spaces require that your baby wear a swim nappy anytime they enter the water to reduce water borne illnesses.

How They Work

Swim nappies work by holding solids in, while keeping water from being absorbed into the nappy. You never want to use a disposable nappy in the water, because the nappy will come apart and can damage the filtration systems in pools. Plus, disposable nappies simply don’t hold the solids in once wet. Reusable swim nappies have a water-resistant cover and an absorbent and cottony inner core so your baby will be comfortable. Swim reusable nappies are washable and can be air died, just like the other cloth nappies.

You do need to purchase swim nappies according to your baby’s weight. Generally, two or three swimming nappies are enough for even the most avid campers and swimmers. Don’t forget to wash the nappies properly after swimming because pools are treated with certain chemicals which are possibly harmful to your child’s skin as well as the water-resistant outer layer of the nappies.

Kinds of Swim Nappies

Swimming nappies are available in a wide range of styles and colors. You can buy reusable swim nappies in different vibrant colors and adorable designs for boys and girls.  The reusable wrap type of swim nappies makes use of hooks and a Velcro-type tape to assure perfect fit to your baby. There are also nappies that use snaps, as well, and those that simply pull on.

The style that you choose will depend on your baby’s age. A wrap styled swim nappy works well for babies of all ages, but older babies may prefer pull on swimming nappies if they are at the age for potty learning. Because pull on are similar to pants, therefore your older baby won’t feel that he still wears a nappy. Cloth nappies are available in all sizes.

Enjoying the Water with Your Little Ones

Swim nappies are imperative, especially if you intend to go on swimming or camping. There are many public pools that require infants and toddlers below the age of three. Swim nappies can prevent the spread of diseases or infections in case your child has one.  Swim nappies do reduce the chance of leaks, but remember not to swim in a pool if your child is currently sick, because of the chance of passing the illness through the water.

Swim cloth nappies are great avenue to flaunt your child’s adorable nappies. You can inform other parents about the advantages of using cloth nappies, especially those parents who find cloth nappies adorable. Aside from sharing what you know about cloth nappies, your child will also wear the most adorable nappy during summer.

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