nappy fastener

plural nappy fasteners

1. CommonwealthIrelandA plastic, slightly elastic, reusable nappy pin.

   We didn't test flat nappies. They are cloth squares, usually fixed in place with a three-pronged plastic nappy fastener, and then covered with a separate waterproof wrap. These are the most similar to traditional reusable terry-squares.

   2023 June 27, Zoe Pickburn, “Best reusable and eco-friendly nappies that are better for the planet”, in Evening Standard

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   Place your baby's bottom in the middle and do up with nappy safety fasteners. Always place nappy fasteners horizontally, never vertically, because if for some reason they did come undone, they will not dig into your baby's tummy when he moves around.

   2011, Louise Heren, Susan McMillan, Nanny in a Book: The Common-Sense Guide to Childcare, Ebury Publishing, →ISBN, page 30

   Understandably impressed with her cool and super easy invention – the Queensland mum proudly shared it on Kmart Hacks & Décor. "Kmart snappy from the baby section...You're welcome," she posted alongside a pic of her towel being held up with a nappy fastener.

   2020 August 10, Leesa Smith, “Mum's $3 Kmart hack to stop your towel from falling down”, in KidSpot

   Synonyms: diaper fastener