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Shaped, multi-sized cotton terry nappy. Price from £7 depending on size, fastening and cotton *5% discount when you order 10 or more Tots Bots nappies*
A popular nappy design made from cotton terry and now available made from organic cotton terry. The nappy is made from two layers of terry, with an extra layer between the legs, and an attached booster that folds out to speed up drying. The booster can be folded differently for a girl and boy to give extra absorbency where it is needed most (to the front for a boy and underneath for a girl). The fit of the nappy is snug, with covered elastic at the legs and waist making this nappy good for containment of 'solids'. The overall effect of the nappy is the characterisitc cute 'Fairy Baby' big-bottomed appearance, but it is narrow at the crotch so does not restrict baby's movement. Matching three-layer terry boosters are available. There is also a booster with a stay-dry fleece layer available. An outer wrap will be required with this nappy (see below for suggestions).

Sizing
Tots Bots are available in three sizes. Most babies will only require the size 1 and size 2 nappies until potty training, but the third size makes a useful night nappy for later, or for larger toddlers. The approximate weight guidleines for the sizes are:
Size 1 8lb - 18lb (3.6Kg - 8.2Kg)
Size 2 18lb - 35lb (8.2Kg - 15.9Kg)
Size 3 35lb+ (15.9Kg+)
With these sizes Tots Bots can be used simply as a multi-sized nappy.

For a more economical option, the size 2 nappi Nippa-fatening Tots Bots can also be used as a birth-to-potty nappy. To fit from approximately 10lb fold the top of the front of the nappy over (towards yourself) and cross the wings over each other. Use a Nappi Nippa to fix in position. The Aplix fastening version of this nappy are not suitable for use as a birth to potty nappy.

Options
There are several options to consider when choosing your Tots Bots:
Fixing type: Aplix or Nappi Nippa
You can choose to fasten your Tots Bots onto your baby with Aplix at the waist or a Nappi Nippa. A Nappi Nippa is a device that grips terry fabric - it has three stretchy 'arms' which hold the wings and crotch of the nappy together, pulling the nappy snuggly around the baby. With a little practice this is easily mastered, and can give a better fit as a baby grows and changes shape. However, Aplix fastenings may be more convenient, especially if someone else is going to be looking after you baby. The Aplix nappies have a 'fold back' tab to prevent the Aplix sticking to the rest of the laundry in the wash.
Fabric choice
You can choose to have your Tots Bots Cotton nappies in regular cotton terry in white (bleached cotton) or natural creamy coloured unbleached cotton. These are the most economical choices. You can also choose Tots Bots nappies made from the more luxurious organic cotton. Organic production systems are designed to replenish and maintain soil fertility and eliminate the use of toxic pesticides and fertilisers. Have a look here for more information about organic fibres. The organic tots bots nappies are available in a creamy, natural cotton colour or dyed to give a range of attractive colours: aqua, green, lilac, orange and yellow. Please have a look at the order page for pictures of all the colours.

Advantages & disadvantages compared with other shaped nappies An absorbent nappy with a very well tested design. Relatively bulky in appearance, but not restrictive for baby, and 'cute' looking. Excellent choice of fastening. Options of organic cotton and colours, as well as more economical regular cotton. Possibly economy of using the size 2 as a birth to potty nappy. This option is a little bulky on a small baby, though this is really only an aesthetic issue, as the bulk is not underneath the baby for it to lie on. Terry fabric can eventually get 'hard' with repeated washing in areas with hard water, although this is easy to treat (see information on this in tips for caring for your shaped nappies). This nappy is relatively slow to dry, particularly around the elasticated areas.
What else will I need? With this nappy you may choose to use liners, either disposable (paper) or reusable (e.g. fleece). Most babies won't require boosters for day time use but you may need boosters for overnight. You will need waterproof outer covers/wraps.
Suggested wraps The Tots Bots PUL wrap fits beautifully, as does the Tots Bots fleece wrap, which we recommend for night time. Others that work well are the Mother-ease Rikki or Air Flow and Nature Babies Classic Covers and Swaddlebees ABC wraps.
Resale value Good. A popular nappy.
Care Machine wash at 40ºC (or for some up to 60ºC - check the label) and hang or tumble dry on low heat. We suggest you don't soak your coloured nappies in essential oils in case it causes colour changes. Click for more care information.
Tots Bots terry nappies are made in Turkey.

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