Happy Nappy™ Original vs Happy Nappy Duo™ vs Happy Nappy™ Hero : A Comparison Guide
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All three start from the same place: trusted leak protection that swim schools rely on. But each one takes a different direction from there.
The Happy Nappy™ is the original. Simple, proven and recommended by 90% of UK swim schools, it's the one most parents reach for first. The Happy Nappy Duo™ goes further on hygiene: it's the world's first double layer swim nappy with active silver technology that kills germs without needing a separate nappy underneath. And the Happy Nappy™ Hero is the most sustainable of the three. Made from natural YULEX® Foam with a built-in inner nappy, it's a practical choice for families who care about what their kit is made from.
Happy Nappy™: the original
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Happy Nappy Duo™: built for hygiene
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Happy Nappy™ Hero: the sustainable choice
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How do the Happy Nappy™, Happy Nappy Duo™ and Happy Nappy™ Hero compare?
| Feature | Happy Nappy™ | Happy Nappy Duo™ | Happy Nappy™ Hero |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product type | Reusable swim nappy | Reusable swim nappy | Reusable swim nappy |
| Main material | Neoprene | Neoprene with active silver technology | Natural YULEX® Foam |
| Built in inner nappy | ✘ | ✓ Double layer design | ✓ |
| Active silver and antimicrobial technology | ✘ | ✓ | ✘ |
| Kills germs in nappy | ✘ | ✓ | ✘ |
| Kind to sensitive skin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meets UK swim school requirements | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Replaces disposable swim nappies | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reusable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eco credentials | ✓ | ✓ Recycled plastics | ✓✓ FSC certified YULEX® Foam, at least 80% lower CO2e vs neoprene |
| Award winning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accepted at UK swim schools | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Suitable for baby swimming classes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Why does it matter which Happy Nappy you go for?
They all work. That bit's simple.
But your reasons for swimming aren't all the same, and neither are your priorities as a parent. If you want the tried and tested swim nappy that swim schools across the UK trust, the Happy Nappy™ is where to start. If you swim in shared pools and knowing the nappy is actively killing germs matters to you, the Happy Nappy Duo™ is the one to look at: nothing else does what it does. And if the materials in your baby's kit are important to you, the Happy Nappy™ Hero gives you natural YULEX® Foam and FSC certified credentials, designed without compromising on the performance you'd expect.
Know what you need. Then pick the one that fits.
Lesley Beach
Splash About has been developing ground breaking swimming products for babies and children for over 20 years. With its invention of the first float jacket through to the award winning Happy Nappy range of products, Splash About is now a world class supplier to thousands of swim schools, leisure complexes and parents in over 45 countries.
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