Sized - two sizes or more of the same nappy i.e. small/medium/large. This allows for a better fit but does mean a second and possibly third outlay once your baby has grown. Many nappy brands offer 2 main sizes and this is all a baby will need but there is usually an extra large available in most brands for the larger toddlers.

Birth to Potty (BTP)- an adjustable nappy that fits from newborn to toddler. As theres no second outlay for the next size up these are a more economical option and a good idea if you have more than one child in nappies as they can be used on different ages.

Shaped - with a similar shape to normal underwear and shaped like a disposable to fit around a baby with some elastication at the legs and sometimes other areas to aid good containment. Shaped nappies do require a waterproof wrap

Pocket - usually a waterproof outer and lining stitched together but with an opening at the back where the insert (absorbant pad) is put into. There are however some shaped pocket nappies that will need a wrap.

All-in-one's (AIO) - a nappy and waterproof cover combined to make a convenient 'one piece'.

Flat nappies - sheeted, flat cloth such as terry towelling or prefold nappies. These require folding and will need a waterproof wrap

Shaped and Sized nappies (need a wrap)

As you would expect a normal nappy to look - shaped like a disposable to fit around a baby with its own fastening style of either aplix, poppers or nappi nippas. In a range of materials like cotton terry, bamboo, micro-fibre and hemp to give the ultimate absorbancy and comfort. These nappies need a waterproof wrap and come in at least two different sizes.

Bambinex Bamboo	Tots Bots Flexi-Tot	Totsbots Bamboozle
Little Lamb Bamboo	Ella's House Bum Hugger	NEW Bambinex Teddy
Swaddlebees Pocket	Bright Bots Fitted	Ella's House Hemp
Swaddlebees Hemp	Totsbots Cotton Nappy	Mother-ease Sandy's

Shaped One Size Birth to Potty Nappies (BTP)

Shaped nappies with a 'one size fits all' approach. Adjustable so they are able to fit a newborn baby as well as a toddler. A more economical option as only one set of nappies is needed as birth to potty nappies are usually suitable right up until potty training. These nappies will need a nappy cover.

Mother-ease One Size	Baby Beehinds Bamboo	Baby Beehinds Hemp
Mother-ease Multi-fit	Swaddlebees One Size

Pocket Nappies (need inserts but NO wrap)

BTP = Birth to Potty (a one size nappy)

A pocket nappy is almost like an all-in-one. Best described as a wrap but with an inside lining which creates a 'pocket' that you can stuff with a choice of inserts and boosters. These can make for quick nappy changes when pre-stuffed ready and waiting especially as most are fleece lined too. Great for out and about and comes close to the convenience of a disposable nappy.

Nature Babies Stuffable	Fuzzi Bunz Pocket Nappy	Swaddlebees Pocket
Blueberry One Size BTP	Wonderoos BTP	Mommys Touch BTP
Blueberry Side Snap	BumGenius v3	Starbunz Stuffers

All-in-one nappies (DONT need a wrap)

A shaped nappy as above but with an attached wrap. Negates the need to buy and wash seperates. Ideal in your change bag for out and about babies. A snap in all-in- one such as the Berry Plush are an outer cover with an absorbant pad that snaps in place.

Mother-ease All-in-one	BerryPlush Snap-ins	Bambinex All-in-one
Mommys Touch AIO	Swaddlebees All In One	Starbunz All-In-One

Flat Nappies (need a wrap)

Quick to dry, versatile and usually economical compared to most washable nappies - flat nappies are good old terry squares and prefolds. These usually require some folding but can also be used as 'stuffing' for pocket nappies.

Junior Joy Terries	Bright Bots Terries