Are you new to the cloth world? Have you seen all these acronyms on socials but have no idea what they mean? I know some people are hesitant to ask the meaning so I’ve compiled the main ones below
AI1
- All in one – These nappies are like disposables where there are ready to use. The down side is they tend to take longer to dry and they don’t have much flexibility with adding absorbent layers
AI2
- All in two – These nappies come in 2 parts the shell and the inserts. They can be separated for easier washing and there’s a lot of flexibility with how many inserts and boosters you use.
OSFM
- One size fits most –these will generally fit from newborn to toddler
PUL
- Polyurethane laminate (waterproof fabric)
CC
- China Cheapies – Cheap items made in China often not of the same quality as branded products and maybe made unethically (In sweat shops)
WAHM
- Work at home mum/maker – there are many nappy businesses that operate from home and hand make their products
BF/EBF
- Breast fed/Exclusively breast fed
FF
- Formula fed
S&S
- Strip and sanitise – best to be done after purchasing second hand nappies. The correct procedure can be found here
https://www.clothnappyhelp.com.au/strip-and-sanitise.html
OTB
- On the bum
DISO/ISO
- Desperately in search of/ In search of
EUC
- Excellent used condition
VGUC
- Very good used condition
GUC
- Good used condition
FUC
- Fair used condition
UC
- Used condition
PUC
- Poor used condition
AC/AS
- As new condition
ROAK
- Random act of kindness – Term often used when people are giving items away