cloth nappy

plural cloth nappies

1. CommonwealthUKSynonym of cloth diaper.

   Fitted cloth nappies resemble disposable nappies in shape and are designed with extra thickness at the position of urination.

   2007, Penny Tassoni, Kate Beith, Kath Bulman, Harriet Eldridge, CACHE Level 3 in Child Care and Education Student Book, Pearson Education, →ISBN, page 207

   2 more examples

   Golden Babe Disposable Napkins—unlike the old cloth nappies—are are specially shaped to give the baby freedom to kick and stretch.

   1962, Nursing Mirror and Midwives Journal, volume 114, IPC Specialist and Professional Press, page XVIII

   Sterilizing powder for soaking nannies; and about two dozen cloth nappy liners or several packets of disposable liners (to throw away after bowel movements or wash when wet only).

   1986, Carol Howland, The First-time Parent's Survival Guide, Thorsons Publishing Group, →ISBN, page 82

   Synonyms: cloth diaper