Review of Fiyyah Pokkit and Econo Nappy
If you’re looking for a small nappy business run by a mum (and a person of colour too), then Fiyyah should definitely be on your list. Making beautiful, affordable, easy-to-use nappies, this lovely little company is a great addition to the nappy world.
I’ve been testing this with my 10 month old baby girl. As usual, if my opinions change over time I’ll update this post to let you know.
Summary - Fiyyah Pokkit
Type: Pocket
Absorbent material: Bamboo
Reliability: Very good
Slimness: Average
Size: Large for a birth-to-potty nappy
Drying time: Reasonably quick
Natural? Somewhat - inserts are natural but the nappy is polyester lined.
Ethical? Manufacturer selected for ethical working practices.
Summary - Fiyyah Econo
Type: All-in-two
Absorbent material: Hemp, cotton and bamboo
Reliability: Very good
Slimness: Average
Size: Large for a birth-to-potty nappy
Drying time: Average
Natural? Somewhat - inserts are mostly natural but one has a polyester fleece top.
Ethical? Manufacturer selected for ethical working practices.
The facts
Fiyyah is a relatively new nappy company based in the UK. The company is run by Amina, who is a mother herself. The range of products includes nappies, wipes and wet bags. Although I’m not technically covering the wet bags in this review, it’s worth saying that they are some of the best out there! In fact the large wet bag is my go-to recommendation for dirty nappy storage!
The two nappies are called the Pokkit (a pocket nappy) and Econo (an all-in-two). They both have a PUL waterproof outer and each come with two inserts, though the mix of fibres is different for each nappy. Both are birth-to-potty and fit from approximately 10-35 lbs.
The Pokkit retails for £14.99 and the Econo retails for £22.99. Additional inserts are also available to buy separately.
Fiyyah recommend washing their nappies at up to 60°C. The inserts can be tumble dried, though like all nappies tumble drying too regularly may shorten their life (and isn’t great for the environment!).
Because the inserts are made of natural fibres, they may need a few pre-washes to reach full absorbency, but I put them through one wash and then change more often until they reach full absorbency (I’m too impatient!)
The pokkit nappy
What I love
Ease of fit: These are super easy to fit! They’re generous, and will comfortably fit most children right up to potty training. Yet they manage to fit well on my tiny little girl.
Internal double gussets: This is just a fancy way of saying that the nappy has two rows of elastic to provide two lines of defence against poo-namis! Some people think nappies aren’t worth using unless they have a double gusset, and I’m not quite in that camp, but I do think they can be helpful when there are… more liquid poos (sorry!)
Value for money: While not the absolute cheapest pocket nappy out there, these are on a lower price point and are therefore more accessible than some other options. Considering the price, the quality of the nappy is really excellent - the PUL is high quality and the inserts are well made.
Great option for childcare: The ease of fit and value for money make these a really great option for childcare. If my kids were going into childcare regularly, these are probably what I’d send!
Microfibre-free: It’s rare to find a pocket nappy that doesn’t have a proportion of microfibre in, so if you’re looking for something polyester-free, this is a great option! It also makes them less prone to compression leaks.
What I don’t love
Large fit: Although the fit range is given as 10-35lbs, I think on some babies you would struggle to get a good fit until around 12lbs, particularly if little ones have skinny legs.
The Econo nappy
What I love
Reliability: With a double layer of PUL and a strong double gusset, the Econo nappy is super reliable. Not many wraps have double PUL - I’ve found it can make a real difference for how leakproof a nappy is, particularly on older babies and toddlers who do large wees.
Absorbency: The Econo inserts are shaped to use the maximum amount of space inside the nappy for absorbency. This helps to make them more absorbent whilst avoiding making the nappy too bulky.
Versatility: The generous fit of the wrap and the useful flaps either end make the wraps excellent for using with other kinds of nappy. They fit comfortably over fitted nappies, flats and terries, even on toddlers, so if you like to have a range of different two-part nappies in your stash then these would be a lovely versatile addition.
Inner flaps on the wrap: This may seem like a minor thing but lots of wraps don’t have flaps on the inside to hold inserts in place. This means they’re difficult to use with inserts from other brands which don’t snap-in. I love that these wraps have flaps on so I can use whatever insert I like and just tuck it in.
What I don’t love
Fleece layer: For some people this may be an advantage, but I would prefer it if the bamboo insert didn’t have the fleece layer. Personally I always prefer to add my own fleece liner, because it’s easier to lift out and rinse if soiled. Some babies are also sensitive to fleece, and it can be hard to find a nappy without fleece these days!
Wide fit: The fit on this nappy is very generous, and particularly so between the legs. This can make it difficult to fit the nappy comfortably on a smaller baby, especially given the hemp insert can go a little stiff in the wash. It’s not something that puts my off using the nappy altogether, but something to bear in mind if you have a smaller one.
The nappies featured were gifted for review with no obligation to review positively.
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