Sizing & Care

Sizing

itti bitti nappies are very very trim and look so small that you may even think you have been sent the wrong size. Never fear, when you try the nappy on you will see that looks are deceiving and it should be a great fit. itti bitti nappies have a low rise to fit well under clothes made for disposables, a slim crotch for comfort and freedom of movement and are high cut at the front to ensure a great fit for cuddly or tiny legs.

All sizes have been thoroughly tested on a number of babies to ensure a good fit across the size range.

Small nappies will fit approx 3.5kg to approx 7.5kg, most newborns fit smalls within the first few weeks, if not from birth. Smalls should last for around 3-9 months depending on the build of your baby and are designed with a slightly wider crotch to help with containment.

Medium nappies will fit approx 6kg to 12kg depending on your babies build. Slim babies may fit for longer, depending whether you are happy with the rise. Bigger newborns may fit the mediums very early on - from as young as a few weeks - especially 4kg plus babies, so try your mediums on to see how they fit. Sometimes however when using the medium nappies on babies below the recommended weight range, the nappy may fit around the waist, but you may get gaping around the legs, this can be an indication your baby is still a little small for the medium size.

Large nappies should fit from approx 11kg to 17kg, again depending on your babies build they may fit for longer and cuddly babies are often able to fit from around 9kgs. Sometimes when using the large nappies on babies below the recommended weight range, the nappy may fit around the waist, but you may get gaping around the legs, this can be an indication your baby is still a little small for the large size.

Nappies with a flannel or cotton print outer, will have a slightly reduced size range than the bitti boos, or those with a knit print outer, due to the stretch in the fabric, so please take that into consideration when choosing your nappies.

itti bitti’s are low rise nappies, so if your baby is above 9kg and you prefer a higher rise, you may find the large a better fit.

If you are unsure whether the nappy will fit and are considering returning it, please try it on with a full protective liner first. Unworn and unused nappies may be returned or exchanged (excluding postage costs – please see our returns policy for more information)

Please Contact Us should you have any queries about the best fit for your bubba, as the shape of your baby is also important when determining the best size.

Washing and Care

To wash your nappies, we recommend dry-pailing: simply remove any solids and place the nappy into a bucket or wetbag until you have enough for a load. You can rinse your nappies, then place wet in the nappy bucket if you prefer. There is no need to soak or use bleach/sanitising products, as they can irritate sensitive skins and reduce the life of the elastic in your nappies. We recommend you do a cold water rinse cycle first, then a normal cold, warm or hot cycle with half the recommended amount of detergent and no fabric softener (be careful of detergents containing fabric softener as they can reduce absorbency). Should you have any stains remaining after washing, leave the nappy in the sun for a short time and the stains will be naturally bleached by the sun.

Nappies can be dried in the drier or on the line, however if line drying we recommend that you hang nappies inside out or in the shade to reduce fading of the outer prints. Hanging your nappies over a drying rack will help prolong the life of the elastic, please do not hang nappies with the elastic stretched out. It is not recommended to leave the snap in boosters attached for washing/drying as there is the potential for snaps to rip out and elastic to deteriorate quicker than normal due to extra stretching from the weight of the boosters.

Also, please do not hang the bitti d'lish with sewn in boosters by the flap booster, as this will put extra stress on the seam.

Fabrics have been prewashed at least once to remove excess dyes (hemp and bamboo three times to help get your nappies to maximum absorbency), however we recommend dark nappies be washed separately for the first few washes. For fleece or suedecloth lined nappies, we recommended to prewash your new nappies at least once prior to use, to remove any traces of manufacturing residues on the fleece, which occasionally, can cause wee to run straight out of the nappy. Snap in hemp boosters will gain maximum absorbency after 6-10 washes, bamboo boosters after 2-3 washes.

You may wish to do an occasional strip wash to move detergent residue, which can sometimes cause build up and reduce the performance of your nappies. To do this, wash your nappies on hot, with 1/4 cup of dishwashing detergent (eg Dawn), then continue to rinse until there are no more bubbles.

Suedecloth, fleece, corduroy and some dark coloured flannels can tend to pick up fluff, particularly from terry flats. Should this bother you, wash terry flats etc separately from your coloured nappies, or use laundry bags to reduce fluffing.

To assemble nappies with snap in boosters (Snap in AIO, night naps or bitti boos) match the coloured snaps of the boosters up with the coloured snaps of the outer ‘shell’, fold the rectangular booster along the fold lines and slip this booster underneath the fleece topped booster. Your nappy is then ready to use.

The outer ‘shell’ of the Snap in AIO’s can be reused if it is not soiled, with an extra set of boosters. Simply remove the wet boosters and snap in a new set.

For further information on dry pailing or specific questions about washing nappies, see the forums at nappycino or email us.

All itti bitti purchases are covered by a six month workmanship guarantee, so in the unlikely event you have a problem with your nappies, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us. You will need your receipt (email copy is OK) and the guarantee is limited to the original owner.