washable nappy

English

Etymology

Due to cloth nappies being reusable after washing; hence, being washable, which disposable nappies are not.

Noun

washable nappy (plural washable nappies)

1. (UK, Commonwealth) Synonym of cloth nappy.
   • 1975, David Harvey, The Baby Book, Marshall Cavendish, →ISBN, page 101:

     Terry towelling squares. These are still the most popular washable nappies in Britain and have a lot to be said for them.

   • 2020, Yehudi Gordon, Birth And Beyond, Ebury Publishing, →ISBN, page 532:

     Wherever possible, use mild soaps and laundry detergent – the detergent is significant if you are using washable nappies.