Tots Bots Reusable Nappy Review

We have been reviewing the Tots Bots Easyfit V4 Hey Diddle Diddle nappy for over two months now.  We are very lucky to have been sent this nappy from Tots Bots and its a beautiful print. I love the detail in the design and how it tells the story of the nursery rhyme.

The nappy is Hook & Loop Fastening, which is basically a velcro waist and has poppers to adjust to fit the size of the child. It has bamboo, cotton and minky blend fabric interior and fits from 8lbs to 35lbs.

It has very soft fabric on the outside and has a good stretch to fit round the waist.

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Here is a little video from Tots Bots about their V2 version. This nappy is slightly different in its fabric components but gives you a good idea about the layout of the nappy, as the V4 version is also an all in one nappy which means the boosters are all attached. the video also models the velcro and poppers. 

As you open the nappy you can see how the booster is stuffed in the back pocket. If you pull this out you will notice an additional booster attached with poppers for extra absorbency. This can be removed and easily reattached if needed. Personally I leave it attached as I know Charlotte's bum will be dryer for longer. 

Now onto my experience with this nappy. When it arrived it came very well packaged and beautifully laid out. You will see from the pictures below how the nappy is ready to put straight on the bum however for absorbency reasons I would suggest washing first. Tots bots recommend 40 degrees for wet and 60 degrees for soiled with non bio powder. For tips on storing and washing dirty nappies watch this Tots Bots video. 

I wash at 60 with all my other nappies with fairy non bio. I would recommend sticking the sticky parts of the velcro together, as it does have a tendency to stick to anything it can. What I was impressed with is that you can dry the nappy in the dryer on low. This makes life so much easier. I do generally dry my nappies on a clothes airer but this nappy is better in the dryer as the boosters and inner part of the nappy can get very rough. I have noticed that even with drying the bamboo is still very rough and so I have started to leave the booster unstuffed, with minky side up next to Charlotte skin (this is the soft fluffy side). 

For storing my dirty nappies, I have two buckets with mesh liners. This is a great system as when one bucket is full, I remove the mesh bag, place it straight into the washing machine, take the bucket straight to the bathroom soaking it in the bath with Cillit Bang foam and rinse it out 30 mins or so later. This prevents and removes any smells and while its drying the other bucket is ready to use. 

Now this is my system and you don't actually need two buckets but this is what works for us and I know that Charlotte's room is smell free and also know that any bacteria has been killed. I would recommend that if you use my method, that you thoroughly rinse your bucket after using any detergent or cleaning agent as you don't want it to affect your nappies. 

I have two different types of buckets one that came with my Baba & Boo Bundle and the other is a Tots Bots click lid that I bought from The Nappy Lady website. I must say I do prefer Tots Bots Nappy Bucket. The click lid means that Charlotte cannot open it and it also makes it easier bringing the bucket downstairs to the washing machine when it is full. I also use wet bags for when we are out of the house. 

So back to the Nappy...

Pros

• Easy to wash, 
• Can go in the dryer, 
• Easy to fit,
• Extra booster keeps babies bums dryer for longer,
• Can be worn right through to potty training,
• Beautiful designs and prints that still look great after multiple washes,
• Versitile as you can choose to stuff the nappy or leave the insert folded ontop. 
• Amazing nappy bucket that stops tiny hands from messing. 

Cons

• Minky material gets very rough after a few washes, 
• Naughty little hands can open the velcro. 

The main issue I have found with the velcro nappy is that Charlotte can open it herself. This makes nappy changes very fun as she can open it quicker than I can put it on. Just a warning for anyone, CHANGE BUMS FAST. I don't think this will be a problem with the teenyfit as children will be much younger. 

The nappy is very easy to fit, I fasten the velcro first and then adjust the poppers to fit Charlotte comfortably. You want the nappy comfortable yet secure with no gaps or gapes. The nappy should  be comfortable around the tummy so it doesn't dig in when your baby bends, stretches or sits. You can do the poppers up before putting the nappy on the bum however, I prefer to do it last as that way I can adjust if she grows and personally find it easier for fitting the nappy. I then just check that the nappy is right into the knicker line and tuck anything that's popping out in. 

You will see that overall I was impressed with Tots Bots, however I do feel they need to make some improvements. If the bamboo cotton blend could be replaced with a much softer fabric it would be much more comfortable for little bums. When the nappy arrives its wonderfully soft but after washing it goes really rough which is a shame really. Also for me the velcro didn't work so well and I would like to see different options of fastenings when ordering, however I know of many mums who prefer the velcro fastening, so its just down to personal preference really. My favorite thing about Tots Bots is their beautiful nursery rhyme prints. These are fabulous designs and a must have for anyone's collections. 

For more information about Tots Bots and to look at the other designs they offer, please visit http://www.totsbots.com/.

Have you tried Tots Bots? What did you think?