Square Nappies
Flat diapers, commonly called Flats, are truly the old-fashioned cloth diaper. They have been used successfully for centuries: they are cheap, gentle on the environment, and with a little practice, easy to fold! Flat diapers are large squares of single-layer material, nowadays, they are often called flat nappies or square nappies in order to distinguish them from the modern cloth re-usable ones which are pre-shaped. Most common flat diapers are muslin diapers, a classic, double woven nappy from fine organic cotton. Birdseye flats are the least expensive though. Other more expensive flats are made with hemp, bamboo or cotton flannel. Their simple shape means it is especially good to wash and dries very quickly on the line. These diapers have had a major comeback in popularity lately because they are very inexpensive, versatile and fun.
* The absolute most economical cloth diaper available.
* Quickest to dry.
* Require folding to fit, often this is just simple folding (but we do give instructions!).
* Some compromise on containment, practise at fitting and fastening can resolve this.
* Longest lifespan - and, being flat, are often used for other tasks afterwards, they will make great household cleaning cloths for example, so absolutely no waste with these
Wraps are needed with these nappies.
They are not waterproof and do require the use of a diaper cover, herein lies one of their advantages! You decide: wool, fleece, or PUL covers.
Most popular flat diapers in our shops
Most popular flat's size is medium, that measures usually 31x31 inches, 80x80cm and fits perfect on babies from 3-24 months, 16-30 lbs, but you can use it on older babies as well.
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80x80 cm (31.5x31.5") |
Weight |
Available in 100% Organic Cotton |
Available unbleached | Package |
| Imse Vimse Muslin |
100g, 156g/m² | Yes |
Yes | 4 |
| Popolini Muslin |
140g/m² | Yes | Yes | 3 |
| MaM Happy MuslinSquares |
155g/m² | No |
Yes | 5 |
| Kikko Lux |
93g, 145g/m² | No |
Yes | 10 |
| Disana Muslin |
Yes | Yes | 3 |
PlaySafe about flat diapers
Flats are great for any age baby. You fold them as big or as small as you need. Another flat, prefolds, or hemp doublers are great to add extra absorbency to your flats. Flats are an absolute staple that every mother should have in her basket. They are amazingly durable and versatile; they can be used as a highly absorbent liner for other nappies. And as a burp cloth, a towel, a blanket, a mat, or just a toy…
