Cloth Nappies at Daycare and Overnight: What Parents Need to Know

Cloth Nappies at Daycare and Overnight: What Parents Need to Know

Switching to cloth nappies doesn’t mean sacrificing convenience, even during long daycare hours or overnight sleeps. With the right prep and a few parent-tested tips, cloth nappies can handle full days, full nights, and everything in between.

Whether your little one is heading off to daycare, staying overnight with grandparents, or simply snoozing through the night at home, here’s how to make cloth work beautifully for longer stretches.

✅ Build Confidence with the Right Setup

The key to success for long-wear cloth nappies is absorbency. Our Cloth Nappies 2.0 are designed with a double gusset for leak protection and a pocket-style insert system that’s easy to customise.

For longer days or overnight use, we recommend:

• Adding an extra bamboo insert

• Using a nighttime booster

• Lining with biodegradable liners to make changes easier

You can also explore our Cloth Nappy Bundles to stock up on a full rotation.

👜 Pack Smart for Daycare

Packing cloth nappies for daycare? Here’s what to include:

• Enough pre-stuffed nappies for the day (usually 4–6)

• A Nappy Pod to store the pre-stuffed nappies

• A labelled Wet Bag for used nappies

• Optional: a note or quick guide for staff on how your nappies work

Many centres are happy to support cloth once they see how simple and contained it is. Just communicate clearly and keep it easy for carers.

🌙 Overnight Cloth Nappy Tips

Worried about leaks overnight? Try these parent-approved tips:

• Double up your bamboo inserts or use a thicker nighttime booster

• Make sure the nappy fits snugly at the legs and waist

• Change baby right before sleep

• Use a stay-dry bamboo liner to keep baby feeling dry through the night

Our customers have reported up to 12 hours of dry time using this setup, without compromising comfort.

♻️ Rotate and Reuse with Confidence

For busy days or travel, rotate your nappies like this:

• Use, rinse solids, and store in a wet bag

• Wash every 1–2 days following our Washing Guide

• Sun-dry when possible for freshness and stain removal

With the right number of nappies and wet bags on hand, even the busiest families can cloth full-time without stress.

You’ve Got This - Even on the Long Days

Cloth nappies aren’t just for quiet days at home, they’re fully capable of handling daycare schedules, road trips, overnights, and everything else parenthood throws your way.

With a little planning and the right supplies, you’ll feel confident knowing your baby is dry, comfy, and wrapped in love, wherever they are.