Shaped nappies are essentially the inside bit of a two-part nappy system. They are made of terry, fleece or a combination of the two and fasten with velcro/aplix or poppers. They require a separate waterproof wrap to keep the wet in.
These are all 'sized' nappies which means you'll need to buy 2 or possibly 3 sizes to get frm newborn to potty trained. Although this is a more costly option than using 'birth to potty' nappies the advatages include better fitting nappies and less bulk on newborn babies.
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bumGenius - bamboo
A slightly different take on the bamboo nappy, this has a stretchy bamboo outer and inner but the core 'soaker' that provides most of the absorbency is microfibre. This makes it a pretty quick drying bamboo option (although slower to dry than a totally microfibre nappy).
Fastens at the waist with Velcro tabs which cross over either way (good for naturally left handed nappy changers!).
Available in 3 sizes to take your baby from birth to potty.