Cloth nappy index

We want to simplify and demystify the world of modern cloth nappies. Our nappy index compares different brands with a total of 16 different products.

We do not receive payment to include products. To be on the index, a brand must have been in operation for at least two years and have a website or Facebook shop with stock available for immediate purchase. Experienced members of the Clean Cloth Nappies community test all items prior to inclusion.

Looking for a nappy that is not on the list? Contact us and we’ll see if it can be added to our testing schedule.

Many products are listed as OSFM, meaning ‘one size fits most’. This is not a uniform standard and size varies considerably between brands. Another size descriptor is BTP, for ‘birth to potty’, which is more commonly used in the UK.

Our index uses each product’s default insert to calculate its absorbency. All nappies can be made more absorbent by adding extra material (for example, adding a folded washcloth or doubling up on inserts).

For an even more sustainable option, consider buying secondhand nappies. Learn more about cloth on a budget.

Alvababy Diaper Cover with Double Gussets

At a glance:

  • Cover/ wrap
  • Snap closure

Larger fitting OSFM cover. Fits over a bulky night nappy. Withstands 60°C washes. Purchase direct from brand’s website or from local resellers

More Brand: Alvababy
Absorbency: None (cover/ wrap)
Style:
  • Snap closure
  • double gusset

RRP: AU$5.60 (as at )
Location: Headquartered and manufactured in China

Alvababy Pocket Cloth Diaper

At a glance:

  • Snap closure
  • Has pocket
  • Removable absorbency

Larger fitting OSFM pocket nappy. Withstands 60°C washes. Microfiber, bamboo and hemp blend inserts. Purchase direct from brand’s website or from local resellers. Newborn size available.

More Brand: Alvababy
Absorbency: Low
Style:
  • Snap closure
  • OSFM
  • pocket
  • removable absorbency
  • single gusset

RRP: AU$7.85 (as at )
Location: Headquartered and manufactured in China

Alvababy Pocket Cloth Diaper (cover only)

At a glance:

  • Cover/ wrap
  • Snap closure
  • Has pocket

Larger fitting OSFM pocket nappy. Withstands 60°C washes. Purchase direct from brand’s website or from local resellers. Newborn size available.

More Brand: Alvababy
Absorbency: None (cover/ wrap)
Style:
  • Snap closure
  • OSFM
  • pocket
  • single gusset

RRP: AU$7.25 (as at )
Location: Headquartered and manufactured in China
Member reviews

Baby BeeHinds Magicall All-In-Two

At a glance:

  • Velcro closure
  • Has pocket
  • Removable absorbency

OSFM (4-20kg)

More Brand: Baby BeeHinds
Absorbency: High
Style:
  • Velcro closure
  • OSFM
  • pocket
  • removable absorbency
  • single gusset

RRP: AU$37.00 (as at )
Location: Headquartered in Australia, manufactured in China

Baby BeeHinds Night Nappy

At a glance:

  • Night
  • Snap closure
  • Nonremovable absorbency

Fitted night nappy in four sizes: small, medium, large, xl. Snap-in inserts provide up to 23 layers of customisable absorbency. Requires cover/ wrap.

More Brand: Baby Beehinds
Absorbency: Night
Style:
  • Snap closure
  • nonremovable absorbency
  • single gusset

RRP: AU$39.00 (as at )
Location: Headquartered in Australia, manufactured in China

Bare and Boho Wipeable Cover All-in-Two Nappy

At a glance:

  • Snap closure
  • Removable absorbency

Trim fitting OSFM (4-18kg). Snap-in inserts; bamboo or hemp. Sold in bundles of 3/6/12. Newborn size available.

More Brand: Bare and Boho
Absorbency: High
Style:
  • Snap closure
  • OSFM
  • removable absorbency
  • double gusset

RRP: AU$27.98 (as at )
Location: Headquartered in Australia, manufactured in China

Bear & Moo Modern Cloth Nappy

At a glance:

  • Snap closure
  • Has pocket
  • Removable absorbency

NZ$17.95. OSFM (3.5-18kg). Price includes one four-layer microfibre insert. Add inserts/ boosters to increase absorbency. Newborn and LOSFM size available.

More Brand: Bear & Moo
Absorbency: Medium
Style:
  • Snap closure
  • OSFM
  • pocket
  • removable absorbency
  • single gusset

RRP: AU$16.25 (as at )
Location: Headquartered in New Zealand, manufactured in China

Bubblebubs Candie

At a glance:

  • Snap closure
  • Removable absorbency

Side snap OSFM (3kg – 15kg). Two bamboo inserts lined with suede cloth, one snap in tri fold and one additional insert.

More Brand: Bubblebubs
Absorbency: High
Style:
  • Snap closure
  • OSFM
  • removable absorbency
  • single gusset

RRP: AU$36.95 (as at )
Location: Headquartered in Australia, manufactured in China
Member reviews

Designer Bums Cloth Nappy

At a glance:

  • Snap closure
  • Has pocket
  • Removable absorbency

Trim OSFM (3.5-15kg). Two tri-layer bamboo inserts lined with vegan suede. Exclusive prints. LOSFM and newborn sizes available.

More Brand: Designer Bums
Absorbency: High
Style:
  • Snap closure
  • OSFM
  • pocket
  • removable absorbency
  • single gusset

RRP: AU$36.95 (as at )
Location: Headquartered in Australia, manufactured in China
Member reviews

Fudgey Pants Original 3’n’1

At a glance:

  • Snap closure
  • Has pocket
  • Nonremovable absorbency

NZ$21.25. OSFM (3-16kg). Price for built-in microfiber/bamboo/hemp insert. Add more inserts to increase absorbency.

More Brand: Fudgey Pants
Absorbency: Medium
Style:
  • Snap closure
  • OSFM
  • pocket
  • nonremovable absorbency
  • double gusset

RRP: AU$19.20 (as at )
Location: Headquartered in New Zealand, manufactured in China

Lighthouse Kids Co. All-in-One

At a glance:

  • Snap closure
  • Nonremovable absorbency

US$26.99. Available in Signature OSFM and Supreme LOSFM (15 lbs+). Supreme has more absorbency due to larger insert. Lined with athletic wicking jersey (AWJ).

More Brand: Lighthouse Kids Co.
Absorbency: High
Style:
  • Snap closure
  • OSFM
  • nonremovable absorbency
  • single gusset

RRP: AU$40.00 (as at )
Location: Headquartered in the United States, manufactured in China
Member reviews

Little Aussie Monster Cloth Nappy

At a glance:

  • Snap closure
  • Has pocket
  • Removable absorbency

Price for cover with 3-layer microfiber insert. Other insert options available. Generous pocket size. OSFM (3.5–13kg).

More Brand: Little Aussie Monster
Absorbency: Low
Style:
  • Snap closure
  • OSFM
  • pocket
  • removable absorbency
  • single gusset

RRP: AU$12.00 (as at )
Location: Headquartered in Australia, manufactured in China