Reviewed 18/01/2023

There are many reasons to consider using reusable swim nappies. Arguably, the 2 major factors are that they are much more cost effective (one nappy can last up to a year) and they are a lot better for the environment. The production of a reusable swim nappy creates less CO2 during manufacture than disposables, and they are not immediately destined for landfill.

Not only that, you will always have a swim nappy available, no quick trips to the shop before lessons, and they are a lot more gentle on baby's sensitive skin. 

In this guide we will look into the reasons why reusable Swim nappies are the best choice.

Save Money

A reusable swim nappy is half the cost per wear of a disposable swim nappy:

Find out more about the differences between disposable and reusable swim nappies here.

Pack Lighter for Holidays

Save even more space in your suitcase with Happy Nappy swimming costumes, wetsuits and sunsuits with integrated reusable swimming nappies.

Help the environment

Disposable swim nappies:

Going solely by the number of baby swimmers, reported by the 206 respondents to a 2014 survey by the Swimming Teachers’ Association, * a minimum of 943.8cm3 of (non-swelling) swim nappies are used in the UK each year, which is the equivalent of:

22.5 learner pools