TikTokker reveals 'hidden' nappy feature to stop blowouts

In a viral video, a mum-of-3 has shared the special feature that helps keep poo *inside* your baby’s nappy.

There's one thing every parent dreads: nappy blowouts. Especially when you're out and about with your baby and have forgotten to pack a change of clothes.

But TikTokker Helen, a mum-of-3, has shared a simple hack that she says will keep poo safely contained in your baby's nappy.

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In a post that's had more than 980,000 views and 6,500 likes, Helen demonstrates a 'hidden' nappy feature that many of us may have missed.

What is the special feature in nappies?

The video is titled,

'Every mum should know about this.'

Helen explains that some nappies have two extra flaps that you can pull out at the front. And she says by pulling these flaps you can extend the net-style lining of your baby's nappy. 

In the TikTok video, Helen pulls back the cuffs on the sides of the nappy with the caption,

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'There are 2 extra flaps. It helps to avoid blowouts.'

What do parents say about the hack?

It's fair to say her video has *seriously* divided parents.

One mum commented, 'Wow after 3 kids I didn't know about this lol. Sooo would've been good to know sooner 🤣🤣'

And another wrote, 'Why do I learn this now after I just finished potty training :/.'

However not everyone was convinced. One wrote:

'Ummmm no ... Leave them “extra flaps” alone! That actually contains the poop in diaper.'

And another wrote, 'Don’t do this. By tearing the flap open you’re letting the poop it’s supposed to be holding out 🤦🏻‍♀️.'

In the viral TikTok video, the mum points out two extra flaps in nappies

These 'help prevent blowouts' she says

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Under the TikTok video, parents were quick to mention other useful nappy features, including the indicator on the front of some nappies.

One wrote, 'I never even knew about the yellow line turning blue for when they have wee'd until about a year ago😂😂😂😂.'

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