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Nappies & Pants

Information on nappies and nappy pants

Why are Mama Bamboo nappies better?

Soft, breathable bamboo viscose - softer-than-cotton, temperature-regulating like silk and moisture wicking, keeping skin healthy, cool and dry. No material is kinder to your baby's skin. Plant-based breathable liner - Protecting your baby from nappy

How many nappies or pants are there in a pack?

What size and how many nappies am I likely to need?

The size of nappy or nappy pants you need is dependent on the weight of your baby. The number of nappies or pants you might need is dependent on their developmental age. The younger your baby is, the more frequently they will need a fresh nappy. Belo

Do you have wetness indicators?

Yes. All our nappies have a wetness indicator which turns yellow-blue as standard.

As they as good as regular nappies?

We feel that they are better!. We are very proud have won several awards for our nappies from Mother&Baby, Made for Mums, Organic Baby, First Time Mums, Dadsnet, and others. For more information, visit our Awards page. Feedback from parents has been

How can bamboo help reduce nappy rash?

Our nappies are made from the softest bamboo viscose, chlorine-free wood pulp & plant-based liners. These are all breathable. There is no heat-trapping, bacteria-encouraging plastic layer wrapped around your baby's bottom. Our nappies are free from c

Are the materials used to make your nappies biodegradable?

Our nappies are made from 100% biodegradable bamboo viscose layers, 100% biodegradable chlorine free FSC approved pulp and 100% compostable plant-based liners. However, the side tabs, elasticated leg ruching and elasticated back panel are not biodegr

How do I dispose of the nappies

Please check your local council rules regarding nappy collections. In England, most councils will require you to place used nappies in your black bin. In Wales you will be able to use a seperate nappy collection service and these will all be recycled

Will they biodegrade in landfill?

The compostable elements of our nappies will biodegrade in the current UK landfills but at a slower rate than under hot composting or industrial composting conditions. UK landfills are not currently managed to promote biodegradability They are densel

Can nappies really be composted by councils?

Whilst Canada, Germany, and New Zealand do have kerbside collections and industrial composting set up for nappies and wet wipes and Wales has a recycling service, the rest of the UK is sadly lagging behind. We are currently working with UCL (Universi

Is nappy composting viable?

Companies such as Soiled Diaper in Canada, Earth Baby in US and Envirocomp in New Zealand and community projects such as Dycle in Germany are composting nappies by the millions. The city of Toronto has been composting eco-nappies for over 10 years. T

What is 'Channel-Core' Technology?

Channel-core innovation enhances comfort, reduces irritation risk, and delivers reliable dryness even during repeated wetting. ✨ Innovative channel-core tech for faster, smarter absorption. ⚡ Rapid fluid distribution keeps wetness away from baby’s sk

What packaging do you use for your nappies?

We use two types of nappy packaging depending on size and style:. Some packaging is made from renewable resources and is certified as 100% compostable to EN 13432 standards. Some packaging is made from 51% post consumer recycled PET and can be recycl