When I first started cloth nappying I was baffled by some of the abbreviations I came across to describe nappies so I have put together a quick guide for all those newbies to help you along.

QD - Quick Dry

A quick to dry nappy.

BTP - Birth To Potty

A nappy that will fit a newborn and a toddler therefore seeing them through from birth until they are potty trained. These nappies are adjusted for a newborn by simply folding down the front usually and have extra fastenings to allow for this. Great for if you have two children in nappies as you only need the one kind. Also more economical than sized nappies as you dont have to pay out for a second size when your baby grows.

Also referred to as 'one size' nappies however be aware that Mother-ease have named and trademarked their birth to potty nappy One Size.

AIO - All In One

A nappy that does not need a seperate wrap/cover as the waterproof wrap is attached to the nappy. A convenient alternative to a two-part nappy system. Ideal for when out and about but usually more expensive than seperates. Can also take longer to dry than seperates but depends on tha brand.

WBB - Wam Bamboo

A popular bamboo nappy made by Geobel

TB - Tots Bots

A highly popular brand of cloth nappies

ME - Mother-ease

Another very well known brand of cloth nappies

MEOS - Mother-ease One Size

A way of referring to the birth to potty nappy from Mother-ease