Meanings
plural birth-to-potty nappies · alternative birth to potty nappy
- CommonwealthIrelanduncommonSynonym of one-size diaper (“a type of cloth diaper which can be adjusted and lengthened to match the baby's growth, thus allowing the diaper to be worn from around birth (by a newborn) to potty-training age”).
According to our test panel, the best nappy is the Itti Bitti Tutto, with an average score of 7.8/10. It's a one-size, birth-to-potty nappy that adjusts to fit from newborn to large toddler, with a "poo fence" internal gusset to prevent leaks.
2010 December 5, Jen Kelly, “Top cloth nappies”, in Sunday Herald Sun, page 1082 more examples
If you're looking for a birth to potty nappy for night time use, though, one to look at is Motherease One Size nappies. They're a two part system, where the nappy is one size, adjustable, but the outer wrap is sized, so you would need wraps in different sizes as baby grows.
2015 March 23, michbright, “Cloth nappies advice please!!”, in MoneySavingExpert.comThere are lots of other good cloth nappy options, including Tots Bots Bamboozle, Little Lamb and Sandys, and I've had positive experiences with all of them, but I appreciate Alison’s simple birth-to-potty nappy with flexible fastening to enable a bespoke fit, whereas other brands offer multiple sizes.
2024 January 22, Nicola Cutcher, “The 11 best reusable nappies of 2024, tried and tested – from cloth nappies to reusable swim nappies”, in The Daily TelegraphSynonyms: one-size diaper, one-size nappy, birth-to-potty diaper, B2P, BTP, birth-to-potty, birth to potty
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of one-size diaper (“a type of cloth diaper which can be adjusted and lengthened to match the baby's growth, thus allowing the diaper to be worn from around birth (by a newborn) to potty-training age”).
Origin
From the notion that the nappy is intended to last from around the baby's birth until they are potty-trained.
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