Hi, I’m Zoe, the founder of Otti’s Botti® and, most importantly, Otti’s mum.
We’re on a mission to make nappies healthier for babies, easier for parents, and kinder to the planet.
It all began when Otti turned one. She fell ill, was put on antibiotics, and had relentless diarrhoea.
Then came the nappy rash—severe doesn’t begin to cover it. Otti’s skin blistered, turned raw, and started bleeding, making every bowel movement excruciatingly painful.
Changing her nappy (what felt like every hour!) became a tearful, agonising ordeal for both of us. And all I could think was: why are nappies designed so that babies end up sitting in their own waste?
Desperate for answers, I dug deep. Was the nappy rash Otti’s skin type? The nappy material? The constant wiping? Had I done something wrong? Was I failing as a mother?
I devoured everything I could find—scientific papers, health expert advice, hours of research—and what I discovered was shocking:
65% of nappy rash is caused by bacteria in poo, breaking down delicate skin. At any one time, nappy rash affects around 9% of UK infants; that’s 61,000 babies! (1).
And the environmental cost? Disposable nappies pile up in landfills, while reusable ones create endless laundry, often with a higher GWP (global warming potential), due to all the required water, detergents and tumble drying (2). Neither option is winning.
Something had to change.
And that’s why we’re creating our revolutionary new nappy.
Crafted from ultra-soft, breathable materials and featuring a patented poo-pouch, Otti’s Botti® keeps waste away from delicate skin to protect babies’ health, reduces mess for parents, and makes eco-friendly choices effortless.
We’re still early in the journey, but we’d love for you to join us. Please share your thoughts, help shape the product’s benefits, and tell us what matters most.
Let’s make it happen—because who doesn’t:
love a good change®?
Nappy rash causes: Contemporary Paediatrics,2021; Heinrichs, J. et al, “Diaper dermatitis; a review of current knowledge” 2014; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE),2022; United Nations, 2022
A Life Cycle Assessment of reusable and disposable nappies in the UK - EV0493, DEFRA, 2023