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Rectangular Nappy (‘Stick Nappy’)
1. First, fold the
nappy into
quarters.
2. Then fold the nappy into
a rectangle approx. 35–40 cm long
and 10–13 cm wide.
3. For better absorption,
insert an intermediate
flannel nappy inside the
rectangular nappy.
4. The nappy stays in place if tight cotton
underpants are worn on top of the nappy.
Hint 3.
Always place woollen nappy pants
on top of a cotton nappy, since these
help to absorb moisture. Choose either
shortlegged or long-legged nappy pants,
according to your need.
The ‘nappy package’ stays well in place if
the baby wears a woollen body on top of
the woollen pants. The body can replace
both the underpants and the undershirt.
Nappies – Which Type and When?
Triangular nappies
or
rectangular nappies
with an unfolded end can be
used with a newborn baby until the age of six months. Then, as the baby grows
and starts to crawl, it is time to move to
rectangular nappies
folded into a
stick. If the baby is big and the triangular nappy no longer “fits”, you can start
using rectangular nappies sooner.
The flannel extra nappy
can always be used
when it seems that the absorption capacity of the nappy cloth is not sufficient;
for example, when the baby is taken outdoors or is having a long nap. With a
bigger baby, the extra nappy is used at all times.