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I recently had the chance to try out a new-to-me diapering system from Real Nappies.  It's a very simple and easy to use prefold style system with cover.

What really sets the Real Nappies system apart is their Two-Child Guarantee!  Yes, you read that right :)  You'll be able to use Real Nappies Cloth Diapers and Snug Wraps for at least two children.  Should any Real Nappies cloth diaper or diaper cover you purchase from them fail before your second child has outgrown it, they will replace or repair the item.  This is based upon washing it no more often than every 2 days (which is a lot!)

The kit I received to try out included 2 covers (one was an extra not normally included in the intro pack.)  It also came with a 100% Indian cotton prefold style diaper and a single flushable Bioliner Diaper Liner.  The starter kit is $15 (and I saw free shipping on Amazon!)

I want to point out something about the covers before I get start.  If you are use to using diaper covers, you are likely use to a PUL cover where it is shiny inside.  These covers are PUL, but they have material on both sides of the PUL layer, though it is not an absorbent fabric it cannot be wiped down quite like shiny PUL.  I imagine this lends to their durability, but it will (in my opinion) cause you to need to wash the cover after fewer uses than other covers.

This is a great little system.  I love that it's very cost effective and that it's easy to use.  The covers are very durable and the 100% cotton prefolds are easy to take care of and also quite durable.

Real Nappies even offers a 'Birth to Potty Pack' which I think is pretty cool.  It contains everything you'd need to use cloth from birth to potty, as the name implies.  It really contains more than I would have expected.  Plenty of inserts in various sizes (which smalls could easily be added to larger sizes for extra oomph!), tons of covers (something like 6 in each size), even a wet bag!

To show you how this system fits, here are some action shots of my baby girl in her Real Nappies :)

Here is a nice shot showing the leg openings.  I found that when I folded as their directions state for the 'boy fold' I got a much better fit and no gap at the legs.  I think that it also helped with the fit of the cover.  I have the crawler size for my little girl and while it fits great for the rise, I found that the tabs offered a bit of slack, which is fine because you can make them cross a bit in the front and she'll have more room to grow :)

Here is their fold diagram for reference :)

The time has come again for you to have a chance to try out cloth, or just a new system :)  The Real Nappies system is easy to use, easy to care for and a great start for new cloth users or seasoned pros.

----Update! We have our winner!----

The giveaway portion is over :) Thank you to everyone that participated!

Congratulations to Bao! Enjoy!

Here's how to win!

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