Nappy

How it is used

British English; Americans say diaper. Nurseries record nappy changes on a daily sheet, and parents provide nappies and wipes. Common phrases are change a nappy, a wet or dirty nappy, and nappy rash.

Example sentences

1. I changed his nappy at eleven and it was wet.

2. Please bring enough nappies and wipes for the whole week.

Common collocations

• change a nappy
• nappy change
• dirty nappy
• nappy rash
• out of nappies

Related terms

• toilet trainingThe process of a young child learning to use a potty or toilet instead of a nappy, usually started when they show signs of being physically and emotionally ready.
• routineThe regular order of events in a child's day, such as arrival, snack, play, meals, nap and home time, which helps children feel secure and know what comes next.
• handoverA short exchange of information when a child passes from one adult to another, for example when a parent collects a child and staff explain how the day went.

More terms: Nursery Practice and Routines

• early years
• key person
• nursery
• early childhood education
• settle in
• transition
• staff-to-child ratio
• circle time
• learning environment
• EYFS
• drop-off