Finding a nappy that keeps up with a busy toddler is one thing. Finding one that is soft on sensitive skin and has sustainability credentials is another.
We asked Absolutely Mama’s Rosie Bee to put Moss nappies and wipes through their paces with her two-year-old son. From climbing and biking at the park to sleeping through the night, here’s what she thought of the eco-conscious nappy and wipe brand, including how the bamboo materials performed against sensitive skin.
We put Moss’s bamboo-based, toxin-free nappies and wipes to the test with a busy two-year-old. here’s how they performed
First impressions of Moss nappies
The first thing that stood out was the packaging. Rather than arriving wrapped in the plastic packaging you might expect from conventional nappies, Moss uses beautifully designed eco paper packaging, giving the products an immediately more considered feel.
The nappies themselves are similarly pared back, with minimal branding and no colourful printed designs.
Rosie said: “The packaging was a breath of fresh air for nappies.”
She also found the nappies particularly soft, both to touch and against her son’s skin.
There’s also a material difference worth knowing about. Moss uses bamboo as a sustainable material, including in the layer that sits against your baby’s skin. Bamboo is naturally soft and hypoallergenic, making it an interesting choice for parents who are conscious about what is sitting against their baby’s skin for hours at a time.
Moss also says its nappies are free from PFAS – a group of chemicals often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they can persist in the environment for a long time. This focus on what comes into contact with your baby’s skin is a key part of the brand’s offering.
Fit and sizing
At two years old, Rosie’s son tested the XL nappies, which she found to be true to size and a good fit.
The nappies were also straightforward to put on and adjust. The fastening tabs weren’t excessively sticky, but still felt secure once in place.
Rosie said: “They were really easy to put on and adjust the tabs if needed.”
For an active toddler, staying put is arguably just as important as getting the right size, and Moss performed well here. Rosie’s son was able to climb, jump, bike and play at the park without the nappy shifting or causing problems.
How absorbent are Moss nappies?
During the day, the nappies coped well with everything an active two-year-old could throw at them. There were no issues with leaks during daytime play, even when Rosie’s son was particularly energetic.
Overnight, there was a slight leak on the first night. However, this appeared to be down to how the nappy had been positioned rather than an ongoing absorbency issue. Once Rosie realised she needed to fully extend the leg cuffs, her son had dry nights.
Rosie said: “Once I knew to fully extend the leg cuffs, we had completely dry nights afterwards.”
It’s a useful point to bear in mind if you’re trying Moss for the first time: making sure the nappy is properly opened out and positioned appears to be important for getting the best fit.
Are Moss nappies good for sensitive skin?
This was one of the biggest positives for our tester. Her son’s skin can be prone to redness if he spends too long in conventional plastic nappies without being changed. During the Moss trial, however, there was no irritation or redness.
Rosie said: “There was absolutely no irritation or redness caused by using Moss nappies and wipes.”
The bamboo layer that sits against the skin is naturally soft and hypoallergenic, while Moss says its nappies are made without PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals”, and other unwanted toxins. Together, these are key parts of the brand’s focus on creating a gentler option for babies and children with sensitive skin.
For parents dealing with sensitive toddler skin, Rosie’s experience was a particularly welcome finding.
Are Moss nappies bulky?
Despite being absorbent enough for both daytime and overnight use, the nappies felt lightweight rather than bulky underneath clothing.
Our tester also felt that the minimalist design contributed to this impression.
Rosie said: “They’re super lightweight.”
How do Moss nappies compare with conventional nappies?
For our tester, the most noticeable difference was softness and how kind the nappies felt on her son’s skin.
There’s also a difference in the materials used. Conventional disposable nappies are largely made using plastic-based materials and commonly contain wood pulp as an absorbent material. Moss takes a different approach, using bamboo as a sustainable material and placing particular emphasis on the material that touches your baby’s skin.
Rosie said: “They also feel a lot softer and eco-friendly due to the lack of plastic.”
The combination of softness, skin comfort and a more eco-conscious approach made Moss stand out from the nappies our tester usually buys.
Do Moss nappies have the usual ‘nappy smell’?
One slightly unexpected observation from our tester was how little obvious urine smell there was.
Because the nappies didn’t develop the familiar strong “nappy smell”, there was a funny downside: the usual sniff test wasn’t quite as useful!
For parents who are used to relying on smell as a reminder that a nappy needs changing, it’s worth being aware that a less noticeable urine smell can mean you need to rely more on checking the nappy itself and your baby’s usual changing routine.
What does PFAS-free mean for Moss nappies?
For Moss, being free from PFAS – often referred to as “forever chemicals” – and other unwanted toxins is a major part of its proposition.
Parents understandably spend a lot of time thinking about what comes into contact with their baby’s skin, particularly during the newborn stage when nappies are being changed so frequently.
Moss says its nappies are made without PFAS and focuses on using softer, more natural materials, including bamboo in the layer against the skin.
For our tester, this was particularly appealing alongside the fact that her son experienced no redness or irritation during the trial.
Is there anything we’d change?
There was very little our tester would change about the nappies themselves.
The one addition she’d like to see is a pull-up version. For a two-year-old who is becoming increasingly independent, pull-ups can be useful for those trickier toddler stages.
Otherwise, the verdict was overwhelmingly positive.
Moss wipes: first impressions
If the nappies impressed our tester, the wipes arguably impressed her even more.
Moss wipes also use bamboo as a sustainable material, alongside their 99% water formula and chamomile. The bamboo gives the wipes strength and softness, while offering an alternative to many conventional wipes.
Rosie said: “One wipe really does do the work of three.”
The wipes were soft, a good size and sufficiently moist without being overly wet. Crucially, they were also sturdy enough to deal with messy nappy changes without falling apart.
How well do Moss wipes clean?
Whether it was a standard nappy change or something considerably messier, the wipes handled the job without a problem.
Our tester particularly appreciated their strength. Eco-friendly wipes can sometimes feel delicate, but she found Moss wipes robust enough for real-life toddler mess.
Rosie said: “They could handle the messiest of nappy changes no problem.”
Do Moss wipes come out of the packet easily?
This might sound like a small detail, but anyone who has attempted a toddler nappy change with one hand while wrestling with a packet of wipes will know how important it is.
Our tester found that the Moss wipes came out individually, rather than pulling several wipes from the pack at once.
Rosie said: “Each wipe comes out individually, and makes even the messiest of changes feel more manageable.”
Are Moss wipes gentle on skin?
The wipes felt gentle on our tester’s son’s skin and left no noticeable residue or scent.
Moss wipes are made with 99% water and chamomile, while the bamboo material is naturally soft and hypoallergenic. This gave our tester confidence using them on her son, particularly given his tendency towards sensitive skin.
She also found them useful beyond nappy changes, keeping a pack in her handbag for the inevitable sticky situations that come with having a lively two-year-old.
How long do Moss wipes last?
This is where the strength and size of the wipes made a noticeable difference.
Our tester found she needed significantly fewer wipes per change than with her usual brand. She estimated that a pack of 60 lasted around three times longer than the previous wipes she was using.
Rosie said: “Definitely fewer wipes are needed.”
For parents who feel like they’re constantly buying another packet of wipes, that could make a meaningful difference to how quickly you get through a pack.
Are Moss nappies and wipes a more sustainable choice?
Sustainability was another important consideration for our tester.
Moss uses bamboo as a sustainable material in both its nappies and wipes, while the wipes are designed to fully decompose in 133 days, according to the brand.
The nappies also arrive in paper rather than conventional plastic packaging, adding to the more eco-conscious feel of the product.
Of course, disposable nappies and wipes still have an environmental impact, so “eco-friendly” shouldn’t be interpreted as meaning impact-free. But for parents looking for products that use alternative materials and reduce reliance on conventional plastic-heavy options, Moss offers a different approach.
Are Moss nappies and wipes worth trying?
For our tester, the answer was a clear yes.
The nappies offered a combination of softness, lightweight comfort, reliable daytime absorbency and good overnight performance once the fit was properly adjusted. Most importantly, our tester’s son experienced no redness or irritation during the trial.
The use of bamboo against the skin, alongside Moss’s focus on being free from PFAS (“forever chemicals”) and other unwanted toxins, was another important point for our tester, particularly given her son’s tendency towards sensitive skin.
The wipes were an even bigger hit, thanks to their strength, size and ability to come out of the packet individually. Using fewer wipes per change also meant a pack lasted considerably longer.
The sustainability credentials were another important factor. For a family trying to make more eco-conscious choices, Moss provides an alternative to some of the more conventional disposable nappy and wipe options.
Our tester would particularly recommend the nappies for the frequent-changing newborn stage, while the wipes are something she’d happily use with children of any age.
Rosie said: “Their eco credentials and usability, as well as how soft they are, are a huge selling point, and a reason to repeat buy.”
For parents looking beyond the traditional plastic-heavy nappy and wipe aisle, Moss offers an alternative that puts the materials touching your baby’s skin firmly front and centre.
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