The Zappy Nappy System


[For North American readers, please read the word 'daiper(s)' wherever the words 'nappy' or 'nappies' appear...]

  • Zappy Nappies were designed by an Australian mother for her children. 
  • They are an easy-to-use, innovative way of caring for your infant's nappy needs. 
  • The 100% cotton flannelette construction is highly absorbent yet allows baby's sensitive skin to breathe. 
  • It stays soft naturally without having to use expensive chemical fabric treatments, and the design opens out to dry quickly on the line or in the dryer. 
    Choose Zappy Nappy® to help keep clean the environment your baby will inherit from you.

The Zappy System grows to suit your baby's needs...

ONE SIZE FITS ALL

Zappy Nappy - one size fits all

Zappies are designed to make life easier. Follow these steps to trouble-free nappy changing and a comfortable fit every time.
 

NEWBORN

1. Open the Zappy ready to change your baby. Fold the five layer pad under and in half.

2. Place baby on the Zappy and pull the front up between the legs to form a snug fit.

3. Ensure the large Velcro® strip is positioned just above the waistband wings. This is not used when fitting a new-born babe.

4. Fold the wings in and secure them, wing to wing, with the Velcro® tabs.

5. Fold the frontal flap forward over the waistband wings and tuck the excess under the wings.

6. Cover the Zappy with a waterproof pant of your choice.


 

ROOM TO GROW

1. Lay the Zappy out flat and pull the sewn-in pad fully forward. Fold the extra length under to suit boy or girl.

2. The five-layer night liner can be added now to form nineteen layers for extra absorbency.

3. Place the baby on the Zappy and pull up the front flap to form a snug fit.

4. Secure the Zappy using the Velcro® on the waistband wings in combination with the large strip on the front. Allow the excess flap to fall forward and hide the Velcro® tabs from fiddling fingers.

5. Cover the Zappy with a waterproof pant of your choice.

TRAINERS

The elastic leg and waistbands help provide a leakproof fit as baby learns to crawl and walk. Zappies will expand to fit most toddlers.

You will gain even more use out of your Zappies by adding the elastic sizer to the waistband wings to turn the Zappy into trainer pants.

Toilet training becomes less stressful for both toddler and parents thanks to Zappy Nappies.

LAUNDERING ZAPPY NAPPIES

  • Zappies must be washed at least once before use to maximise absorbency.
  • For cloth nappies and chemical-free babies' bottoms, natural sunshine is always the best "bleach" and wind the best "fabric softener". Use your outside clothes line :)
  • Do up the Velcro® on the waistband wings, joining the wings together, to protect the Velcro from lint while being washed and dried.
  • Peg the Zappy up by its absorbent pad as it will dry faster and take up less clothesline space.
  • Don't dry them outside if the temperature is less than 0 degrees Celsius.
  • Anti-bacterial soakers can be used, but do not use chlorine bleaches. Fabric softeners can alter the absorbency of cloth nappies.
  • Zappies are clothes dryer safe and fluff up nice and soft ready for use.
  • Zappy Overpants must be handwashed with mild soap in cold water and hung to dry out of direct sunlight. This will help prolong the life of the special breathable, non-PVC fabric.

    • ZAPPY NAPPY PRODUCTS
     

     

    ZAPPY NAPPY
    One size fits all - birth to toilet training.
    Range of plain colours and nursery prints.
    When ordering please indicate your colour preference:
    Boy; Girl; Unisex; All White

    1 to 11 nappies - $18 each
    Cheaper by the dozen:
    12 or more nappies $17 each

     

    Zappies are available in larger sizes, for child, teen and adult. For more information please contact me.


     

    OVERPANTS

    The Zappy Overpant is based on the same design as the nappy. The polyester fabric is treated with a special breathable, non-PVC waterproofing that allows air to flow through, yet keeps moisture contained. The small size caters for babies from birth to four months and the large size for babies from sixteen weeks through to toddlers.
    Small (birth to about 4 months; Large (4 months to toddler)
    Cost: $14.85 each

    Also available in Premmie size to go over Premmie nappies (under 2.5kg birth weight) $12

    Parents, if you are looking for an alternative to nylon pilchers, look at our pure wool Woollies damp-proof pants for nappy-wearing infants. Made from selected recycled blankets, they are a fully-breathable, natural-fibre alternative for keeping baby dry! SORRY, CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.


     

    LINER

    The Zappy Nappy liner is put inside Zappy Nappy for extra absorbency at night time and for bigger toddlers. There is a choice of two designs:

    The all-cotton liner is used when waterproof pants are also used, achieving maximum waterproofing.
    Cost: $4.50 each

    The waterproof-backed liner is suitable for using inside the Zappy nappy when not using waterproof overpants. It allows greater breathability, but a slightly reduced waterproofing of the nappy system. Good alternative for hot days, but will leak around the back if used under clothing or when child is in bed. Cost $5.50 each


    ZAPPY NAPPY KIT
    A complete outfit for a new baby.
    24 Zappy Nappies, 6 all-cotton liners, 2 small Overpants. Special: $455 (Full value $461)
    Option: large overpants.
    ZAPPY TRIAL #1
    For the parent who wants to look before they buy a heap of new nappies.
    1 Zappy Nappy, 1 all cotton liner, 1 small OR large Overpants.
    Cost: $33

    ZAPPY TRIAL #2
    For friends and relations who wants to give a lovely practical gift.
    2 Zappy Nappies, 1 all cotton liner, 1 small OR large Overpants.
    Cost: $50

     

    ELASTIC SIZER

    Attaches to waistband wings to fit larger toddlers and to turn the Zappy into trainer pants.

    Cost: $1.75 each


     

    PREMMIE NAPPY

    Designed for very tiny premature babies, Zappy's Premmie Nappy is easy to use; soft and comfortable for baby and looks great. Cost: $12 each.

    Premmie Waterproof Overpants. Cost: $12 each.

    DOLL ZAPPY

    Zappy's doll nappy makes a perfect gift for someone special. They look great on teddies too. Velcro waist fastening allows Dolly Zappy to fit a range of sizes. They are completely reusable. Cost: $7.90 each



    BREAST-FEEDING PADS

    Round, made from multiple layers of soft cotton flannelette. Size: 9 cm.
    Cost per pair: All-cotton $3.50; Waterproof-backed $4

    BABY WIPES

    Two layers of soft cotton flannelette, suitable for hands, faces or bottoms! No need for those smelly chemical wipes! Just dampen with warm water, use on baby, then wash with the nappies!
    Cost each: $1.50


    To reduce your paper work, please choose the appropriate order form:

    To order an assortment of baby products - baby order form

    To order Zappy Nappies only

    To order Bubba Lugga carry sling only

    To order Natural Fertility Management Kits only

    To order Moon pads and/or The Keeper

    To order by phone or email or to pay using PayPal: Information to order via phone or email

    INFORMATION AND LINKS

    Want information about the prevention/treatment of nappy rash?

    Would you like to read some really practical parenting tips?

    Would you like to read a brochure with good ideas on 'The Art of Coth Nappies'? Download TheArtofClothNappies.pdf to view and print The brochure has been written by the Australian branch of Worldwide Home Environmentalists Network.
    You will need the application Adobe Acrobat on your computer - it is available free from Adobe.

    A helpful Australian group, OZ CLOTH NAPPIES, have a discussion group etc for cloth nappy using parents. To subscribe to this group, send an email to <ozclothnappies-subscribe@yahoogroups.com>

    If you still need convincing about the value of cloth nappies, go to Environmental Facts about Nappies AND/OR, add this page to your favourites (so you can find it again!) then go to the Born to Love website. Their site has 65+ articles on choosing and using cloth diapers (nappies), Frugal Baby Tips, attachment parenting, extended breastfeeding, pregnancy loss, environmental concerns, diaper discussion lists and lots more at <http://www.borntolove.com/frugal-index.html> It's good reading for any parents or parents-to-be!!

    Did you know that the ecoogical footprint of using cloth nappies laundered by a nappy service for one year is equivalent to 1,600m2 of production land; home laundered nappies = 2,300m2; and disposable nappies are the equivalent of a huge 4,300m2. For more about ecological footprints see <www.bestfootforward.com> Help your child's environmental future!

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