Best reusable nappies for newborns, babies and toddlers – tried and tested by parents

The UK throws away around 3 billion nappies a year — with the average baby using 4,000 disposable nappies by the time they are potty-trained. Using cloth nappies full time from newborn not only saves thousands of nappies from landfill, but could also save you hundreds of pounds over the first few years of your baby’s life.

Whether you are considering pocket nappies consisting of a waterproof outer layer, a fleece inner lining and an opening for an absorbent pad, all in one nappies consisting of an absorbent inner lining attached to a waterproof outer layer or all in two nappies which include an absorbent pad attached to the outer wrap with poppers to form the nappy, we have tried and tested a wide selection, to help you decide what’s best for your baby, from newborn to toddler.

Best reusable nappies at a glance

• Best easy to use reusable nappies: Bambino Mio, Revolutionary Reusable Nappy, £19.99
• Best reusable nappies for quality and design: Modern Cloth Nappies Pearl Pocket All-In-One Reusable Nappy Range, from £11.95
• Best reusable nappies for comfort for baby: Seedling Baby Multi-fit Pocket Nappy, £18.95
• Best reusable nappy kit: Juicy Bumbles Reusable Nappy Kit, £34.99
• Best reusable nappies for value for money: The Nappy Den Winnie-The-Pooh Pocket Nappy Onesize,, £16.95
• Best reusable nappies for swimming: Bambino Mio, Revolutionary Reusable swim nappy, £9.99
• Best reusable nappies for newborns: Rumparooz Lil Joey Newborn All-in-one nappy, £13.95
• Best reusable slimline nappy: Itti Bitti D’Lish Snap in One, £9.50
• Best premium reusable nappies: Blueberry Simplex Onesize All-in-one nappy, £18.90

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Best reusable nappies to buy in 2025

1. Bambino Mio Revolutionary Reusable Nappy, £19.99

— Best easy-to-use reusable nappies

Type: All in one | Age suitability: Birth to Potty Training, from 5lbs (newborn approx.) | Award: Gold— Reusable Nappy, MadeForMums Awards 2024

Pros:

• Self-explanatory
• Needs little adjusting around the legs
• Double gusset to avoid leaks

Cons:

• Nappy wings need to be closed in a certain order to fasten

With a dipped waist to avoid irritating the umbilical stump and a wide back to avoid poonami leakage, this pocket rocket nappy was a favourite of our testers. It’s easy to fit, use and wash and, with the double elasticated legs and leakproof layers, Bambino Mio have labelled their newest nappy the ‘most innovative nappy yet’.

The company claims it has been designed with newborns in mind and as such, is very comfortable, whilst fitting from birth until your toddler is potty-trained.

I find it extremely easy to fit, very much like putting a disposable nappy on. It doesn't require any rearranging to ensure a good fit around the legs and I would be confident letting inexperienced cloth nappy users put this nappy on my son. We have had no leaks from wet or dirty nappies and there have been no compression leaks when wearing and being in the car seat.

Available from: Bambino Mio and Amazon

2. Modern Cloth Nappies Pearl Pocket All-in-one Reusable Nappy Range, £11.95-£16.95

— Best reusable nappies for quality and design

Type: All-in-one nappy | Age suitability: 8lbs to 35lbs (newborn to 2 and a half years, approx.) | Award: Silver — Reusable Nappies, MadeForMums Awards 2024

Pros:

• A revolutionary ‘Shape Stay’ insert made from hemp which is natural, sustainable and very absorbent

Cons:

• Newborn size is small
• Some leakage

Modern Cloth Nappies claim this nappy is as easy to use as a disposable, with superior absorption and a tummy panel to ensure skin stays dry.

Our tester Jessica did warn that the newborn nappies were on the small side and that her baby had experienced some leakage, but found the larger size fitted well and loved the quality and design of the nappies.

Really well made, beautiful fabrics, good quality absorbent inner liner; the look and feel of these nappies is the best I've come across for reusable nappies and unlike some options, it fits really well under clothes.

Available from: Modern Cloth Nappies and Amazon

3. Seedling Baby Multi-fit Pocket Nappy, £18

— Best reusable nappies for comfort for baby

Available from: Kingdom of Fluff and Fox & Marsh

Type: Pocket nappy | Age suitability: 8lbs-35lbs (newborn to 2 and a half years, approx.)

Pros:

• Pocket is wide, making access easy
• Plenty of space for adding boosters
• Close fitting gusset to prevent leaks

Cons:

• Lack of instructions about washing
• Large logo
• Material inside the pocket which the insert catches on
• Bulky under clothes

Seedling Baby promise their nappies are gentle on the baby, the planet and the back pocket. The nappies are designed in Australia and the designs are hand-painted. The nappies themselves include a suede cloth inner layer which is soft next to your baby’s skin. Our testers gave the brand high marks for quality and design, describing them as beautiful.

Parent tester Roxi, was impressed and called it one of the best she’d ever used. The slanted waist poppers allow the nappy to be well fitted, and Roxi said that it was only through being fussy that she marked down the nappy for needing to put it together. Parent tester Jennifer, who tested these with her 7-month-old baby said the number of poppers were initially confusing, especially when moving between children of different ages, but said there was more information on the website and instructional video.

The prefold inserts were an incredible idea! With several options on how to fold depending on need of absorbency and/or size of child provided excellent flexibility. The riser and waist fittings are poppers which we love the most; quick and very secure.

Available from: Kingdom of Fluff and Fox & Marsh

4. Juicy Bumbles Reusable Nappy Kit, £49.99

— Best reusable nappy kit

Type: Pocket | Age suitability 8lbs- 35lbs (newborn to 2 and a half years, approx.)

Pros:

• Easy to use for reusable nappy beginners
• Includes wet bag

Cons:

• Inserts and nappies need to be washed multiple times before use

A starter kit including six nappies, six bamboo inserts, a roll of super soft flushable bamboo liners and a wet bag to store the dirty nappies before washing. The kit includes a variety of appealing colours and designs too.

The instructions were easy to follow and there’s an easy guide for a beginner in the world of reusable nappies. I feel these nappies are more than worth the money. The overall designs of the nappy and wet bag were great, bright, colourful and gender neutral.

Available from: Juicy Bumbles and Amazon

5. The Nappy Den Winnie-The-Pooh Pocket Nappy Onesize, £16.95

— Best reusable nappies for value for money

Available from: The Nappy Den

Type: Pocket nappy | Age suitability: 8lbs-30lbs (newborn to 2 years — approx.) | Award: Bronze — Reusable Nappy, MadeForMums Awards 2024

Pros:

• Very comfortable
• Inserts easy to slot in
• Long-lasting absorbency

Cons:

• Could be too big for a newborn

These nappies with a beautiful Winnie the Pooh fabric design come with two bamboo inserts and adjustable poppers to grow with your baby and the outer and inner layers are both made from recycled material. Our testers loved how easy to use the nappies are and the value for money they represented.

Parent tester Lizzie used the nappy with her three-month-old son Jack (pictured) and felt the nappy was soft but strong and fitted well, at a good price point. She was concerned that her son felt sweaty around his stomach and that this might increase over the summer months, but said the nappies were easy to use and set up.

Lovely quality. The inner fleece is soft and comfortable on the skin and feels much nicer than plastic-y disposable nappies. It is also breathable, reducing nappy rash.

Available from: The Nappy Den

6. Bambino Mio Revolutionary Reusable swim nappy, £9.99

— Best reusable nappies for swimming

Type: Swim nappy | Age suitability: 0-2+ years | Award: Silver — Baby & Children's Swimwear, MadeForMums Award 2024

Pros:

• Reasonably priced
• Washes well
• Beautiful prints

Cons:

• Arrived in plastic packaging

The elasticated legs and waist on this reusable nappy contains any poo from contaminating the pool, while the nappies won’t swell up and weigh your baby down. Bambino Mio promises these nappies are easy to put on, take off and wash, whilst saving money because you won’t need to buy more than a handful of nappies.

Parent tester Gabrielle trialled the nappy with her nine-month-old baby and told us that whilst she appreciated the beautiful prints and ease of taking the pull-up nappy on and off, she wondered whether the nappy would hold a larger volume of poo without a neoprene outer layer.

I would highly recommend this to other parents. They were easy to use, wash and reuse and most importantly they were soft on her skin and easy to move around in. They come in a variety of colours and patterns which I really like as well. They have lasted really well and I would say they are well worth the money and also nice to know you are doing something that is kinder to the environment.

Available from: Bambino Mio and Amazon

7. Rumparooz Lil Joey Newborn All-in-one nappy, from £13.95

— Best reusable nappies for newborns

Available from: Kingdom of Fluff

Type: All-in-one | Age suitability: 4-12lbs (newborn to two months, approx.)

Pros:

• Double gusset

Cons:

• Can stain around the legs

This nappy is perfect to take into hospital — it is very easy to use and the front snaps down to protect the cord area. The nappy has double inner gussets to avoid leaks and has a sewn-in soaker to keep newborn baby bottoms clean and dry. There are two rows of poppers to allow the nappy to grow with the baby. It is suitable for very small babies upwards.

Available from: Kingdom of Fluff

8. Itti Bitti D’Lish Snap in One, £9.50

— Best reusable slimline nappy

Type: All-in-one | Age suitability: Birth to three years in three sizes: Small 7.7lbs-15lbs, Medium 14lbs - 26lbs, Large 22lbs-37lbs

Pros:

• Cult favourite
• Slimline

Cons:

• Pricey to buy more as your baby grows

These slim fit nappies are all-in-one reusables and look lovely. Unlike others on the market, they come in different sizes so you would need to buy more as your baby grows, but they have a good resale value to help recoup costs. The nappies have a soft velour outer with a waterproof layer inside and a suede cloth, stay dry lining.

The absorbent part comes in a trifold insert and an hourglass shaped insert. Colour coded poppers help ensure you put each bit in the right place and being able to adjust absorbency means you can create a bespoke nappy to suit your baby. Tester Siobhan tried the nappies with her son Jamie and she liked the ease of use, the quality and durability.

My favourite thing about the itti bitti d’lish Snap in Ones is the slim fit. We have a few pairs of trousers in Jamie’s cupboard that can only be worn with disposables as we can’t fit his big fluffy bottom in. But in an itti Bitti nappy he can even wear his skinny jeans! Plus, while many slim-fitting nappies compromise on absorbency, the d’lish Snap in Ones are really effective, and we’ve never had a leak with either wee or poo.

Read our full MadeForMums Itti Bitti D’Lish Snap in One review

Available from: Twinkle Twinkle

9. Blueberry Simplex Onesize All-in-one, £27

— Best premium reusable nappies

Available from: Kingdom of Fluff

Type: All-in-one | Age suitability: 10lbs-35lbs (newborn to 2 and a half years — approx.)

Pros:

• Looks lovely
• Includes a great insert

Cons:

• Quite pricey
• Not made in the UK

These nappies have a unique design with an excellent fit and luxe quality. Plus, this nappy has the added benefit of being organic. Inside the waterproof outer layer is 12 layers of 100% organic cotton twill fabric which makes the nappy both breathable and thirsty. To add extra absorbency, there are pocket openings at either end of the nappy which can hold more inserts for a boost.

MFM reviewer Sarah described the nappy as top of the range and perfect for parents who want a pocket-style reusable nappy with great looks, although it does come at a higher price point. The nappies aren’t UK-made and are shipped from overseas but have been a big hit with mums.

These nappies look amazing, and come in a fantastic range of designs. Some call this the Rolls Royce of pocket nappies, and it really is gorgeous, but it comes at a Rolls Royce price, too!

Read our full MadeForMums Blueberry Simplex Onesize All-in-one review

Available from: Kingdom of Fluff

How we chose the best reusable nappies

Parent testers across the UK tried out a variety of reusable nappies on their children, ranging in age from eight weeks to two years old. They tested absorbency, comfort and ease of use, whether the nappies were leakproof on wriggly babies and toddlers, and importantly, whether they were quick and easy to wash and dry. Parents found some styles more absorbent than others but overall, all the nappies were of a high standard.

What are the different types of reusable nappy available?

Nappies are made up of four main parts, the outer waterproof layer, sometimes called the nappy wrap or shell, covering the outside of the nappy, the absorbent nappy inside which can be separate or attached to the wrap, a booster which is an optional extra absorbent pad added to the nappy for extra absorbency, and a liner made of either reusable or disposable material to help remove and dispose of any poo inside the nappy and keep your baby feeling dry.

Most nappies will fit from birth to potty training and there are four main types:

• All in one nappies — Close to a disposable nappy in shape, these nappies are one piece and the whole nappy gets changed with each nappy change.
• All in two nappies — The inner nappy attaches to the outer lining and so at nappy change time, the inner nappy gets changed and a new one reattached to the outer layer.
• Pocket nappy — The outer layer has a lining attached to it, normally of fleece, to keep the baby dry. At either the front or the back of this pocket, there will be an opening for the inserts to be added. Pocket nappies are normally made up beforehand and then you would change the whole nappy, like an all in one.
• Two-part system — The outer shell and the inner nappy are not attached, the shell simply goes over the nappy. At changing time, the inner nappy is changed and the shell reattached.

Nappies can use velcro fastenings, popper fastenings or even ‘nappi nippas’, which are modern nappy fasteners, a modern version of the old-fashioned nappy or safety pins.

What to consider when buying reusable nappies:

You could need up to 25 cloth nappies for your child, if you are using reusable nappies full time, so you should consider factors such as cost and how to wash and dry the nappies. Sometimes you might be able to buy just the shell or outer waterproof layer, allowing you to fill the inside with inserts you may already own and keeping the costs down.

Washing the nappies may vary from brand to brand, but normally you would put the machine on a rinse cycle, without detergent, before following with a long wash cycle of at least 40 degrees, with detergent. Ease of drying is key. Does the reusable need to be air dried or is the inner lining removable so can go in a tumble dryer to speed up the process? Some nappies, such as an all in one may be made up of several layers which can sometimes take days to air dry, meaning you will need more nappies in your collection.

Changing a nappy can sometimes be a challenge, especially when your baby is wriggling or you are out and about. With a little bit of forethought, reusable nappies can be as quick and easy to change, however do consider whether some, like pocket nappies, should be made up beforehand to avoid extra time needed during the change.