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Hypoallergenic Newborn Nappies Size 1

Kit & Kin

Hypoallergenic Newborn Nappies Size 1

7.6/10 overall

£12.00 (38 pack)

Plant-based, chlorine-free nappies with an umbilical cord cut-out, sized for newborns from birth.

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The verdict

Kit & Kin's Size 1 nappies are plant-based, chlorine-free and fitted with an umbilical cord cut-out, aimed at the newborn stage specifically. Best for parents wanting gentler materials for sensitive newborn skin who don't mind paying more per nappy than supermarket own-brand, with slightly less overnight leak protection reported by some.

These are built around newborn-specific thoughtfulness that mainstream nappies often skip: plant-based, chlorine-free materials that are gentler on delicate newborn skin, and a cut-out at the front specifically designed to avoid rubbing against the healing umbilical cord stump in the first couple of weeks. They are also noticeably less chemically scented than most mainstream nappies, which some parents and babies both seem to prefer, and sizing runs true from birth so you are not caught out with a Size 1 that is either too snug or oddly loose.

There is not a direct like-for-like alternative in this hospital-bag pairing — Lansinoh's nipple cream solves an entirely different problem — but it is worth being upfront about where these sit relative to supermarket own-brand nappies, which is the real comparison most parents are actually making. Kit & Kin costs meaningfully more per nappy than budget own-brand options, and a handful of parents report slightly less overnight leak containment than the bigger, more established brands (Pampers, Huggies) that have had decades to refine their absorbency engineering specifically.

This is a good choice for the newborn stage specifically if you want gentler, more thoughtfully designed materials and are willing to pay a premium for that during the first few weeks, when the umbilical cord cut-out and skin-gentleness genuinely matter most. Many parents use these for the newborn stage and switch to a cheaper mainstream brand once the cord has healed and overnight volume increases beyond what the newborn size needs to handle. If budget is the primary concern from day one, or you have had leak issues with plant-based nappies before, a mainstream brand may serve you better even in the newborn stage.

The trade-offs are price and containment: expect to pay more per nappy than supermarket own-brand, and be prepared that overnight leak protection, while generally solid, is reported by some parents as slightly behind the biggest mainstream brands — worth keeping a backup pack of a different brand in the changing bag until you have tested how these perform for your baby specifically.

Is the Hypoallergenic Newborn Nappies Size 1 worth it?

  • Gentle, plant-based materials for sensitive newborn skin
  • Umbilical cord cut-out is a thoughtful newborn-specific touch
  • True-to-size fit from birth

What are the downsides of the Hypoallergenic Newborn Nappies Size 1?

  • Pricier per nappy than supermarket own-brand
  • Some report slightly less overnight leak containment
  • Best suited to the early newborn stage specifically

Specs

Size
Size 1 (2-5kg)
Fragrance
Unscented
Materials
Plant-based, chlorine-free
Pack size
38 nappies
Suitable from
Birth
Special feature
Umbilical cord cut-out

How we scored it

Effectiveness

How well it does its stated job.

7/10

Gentle on newborn skin, though a few parents report slightly less overnight containment.

Convenience

How easy it is to use and pack for the hospital bag.

8/10

Umbilical cord cut-out is a thoughtful newborn-specific touch.

Value for Money

Cost relative to what you get.

8/10

Pricier per nappy than supermarket own-brand.

Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.

How this review was done

We haven't used the Hypoallergenic Newborn Nappies Size 1 ourselves yet. This review is built from Kit & Kin's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.

How it compares

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Frequently asked questions

Are Kit & Kin nappies worth the extra cost?+

If gentle, plant-based materials and the umbilical cord cut-out matter to you in the first few weeks, yes — many parents use them for the newborn stage and switch to a cheaper mainstream brand once the cord heals and overnight volume increases. If budget is the priority from day one, a mainstream brand may be more sensible.

Do Kit & Kin nappies leak overnight?+

Some parents report slightly less overnight leak containment than bigger, more established brands like Pampers or Huggies, which have had decades to refine their absorbency engineering specifically. It's worth keeping a backup pack of a different brand in the changing bag until you've tested how these perform for your baby.

What makes these nappies suitable for newborns specifically?+

They have a cut-out at the front designed to avoid rubbing the healing umbilical cord stump, plus plant-based, chlorine-free, unscented materials that are gentler on delicate newborn skin, and sizing that runs true from birth so you're not caught out with a Size 1 that's too snug or oddly loose.

What size and pack do Kit & Kin nappies come in?+

They're Size 1, suitable for babies from 2-5kg, sold in packs of 38 nappies, and they're unscented — noticeably less chemically scented than most mainstream nappies, which some parents and babies both seem to prefer during the early newborn weeks.

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Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.