reusable nappies

trish1200 · Jun 21st, 2009, 18:56 PM

I'm thinking of using reusable nappies. How many will I need?

sparkswillfly · Jun 21st, 2009, 19:01 PM

It depends how many times you want to wash them really. Im going to start using them soon but Im only getting about 5 or 6 to start with. Going to use them in the day and then wash them at night ready to use in the morning again.

trish1200 · Jun 21st, 2009, 19:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkswillfly

It depends how many times you want to wash them really. Im going to start using them soon but Im only getting about 5 or 6 to start with. Going to use them in the day and then wash them at night ready to use in the morning again.

Wow, that must get you an expensive electical bill. So i guess if I wash them every two days, 10 should be enough?

sparkswillfly · Jun 21st, 2009, 19:19 PM

depends how many nappies you use in one day. at the min I use about 8 disposables. btw some boroughs of London to a real nappy voucher worth around £50.

http://www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/

trish1200 · Jun 21st, 2009, 19:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkswillfly

depends how many nappies you use in one day. at the min I use about 8 disposables. btw some boroughs of London to a real nappy voucher worth around £50.

http://www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/

That's brilliant, thank you for the link. I've just checked it, and my borough is on the list

elm · Jun 21st, 2009, 19:33 PM

I've started using them recently (although we're still part timers at the moment!). I'd recommend just getting a few different types first and seeing what suits you and your baby before buying loads of them. There are a couple of used nappy sites - I've found some lovely bargains in fantastic condition

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trish1200 · Jun 21st, 2009, 19:40 PM

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Originally Posted by elm

I've started using them recently (although we're still part timers at the moment!). I'd recommend just getting a few different types first and seeing what suits you and your baby before buying loads of them. There are a couple of used nappy sites - I've found some lovely bargains in fantastic condition

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Great I'll check it out too, Thanks. Are there any brands you recommend?

**Tiff** · Jun 21st, 2009, 21:13 PM

I use the Bumgenius 3.0 and I love them! We have 24 of them, and it lasts us about 3 days or so, depending if Claire is having a poopy day or not.

I do agree to shop around and find what you like though. I'm lucky that I first went with Bumgenius and I liked them, but not everyone feels that way. Hopefully you find something you like!

trish1200 · Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyff

I use the Bumgenius 3.0 and I love them! We have 24 of them, and it lasts us about 3 days or so, depending if Claire is having a poopy day or not.

I do agree to shop around and find what you like though. I'm lucky that I first went with Bumgenius and I liked them, but not everyone feels that way. Hopefully you find something you like!

I like the idea of using bumgenius because I believe that they only come in one size, which works out cheaper. Are they ok for newborns or will be too big and the clothes wont fit?

sparkswillfly · Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:28 AM

They have special newborn inserts I think. The website says from 7lbs.

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sparkswillfly Mum (Mom) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 9,888	It depends how many times you want to wash them really. Im going to start using them soon but Im only getting about 5 or 6 to start with. Going to use them in the day and then wash them at night ready to use in the morning again.

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sparkswillfly Mum (Mom) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 9,888	depends how many nappies you use in one day. at the min I use about 8 disposables. btw some boroughs of London to a real nappy voucher worth around £50. http://www.realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/

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elm Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United Slingdom Posts: 6,324	I've started using them recently (although we're still part timers at the moment!). I'd recommend just getting a few different types first and seeing what suits you and your baby before buying loads of them. There are a couple of used nappy sites - I've found some lovely bargains in fantastic condition x

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Tiff Mum (Mom) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,524	I use the Bumgenius 3.0 and I love them! We have 24 of them, and it lasts us about 3 days or so, depending if Claire is having a poopy day or not. I do agree to shop around and find what you like though. I'm lucky that I first went with Bumgenius and I liked them, but not everyone feels that way. Hopefully you find something you like!

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Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:28 AM	#10
sparkswillfly Mum (Mom) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 9,888	They have special newborn inserts I think. The website says from 7lbs.

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