Ask a Mum who uses CLOTH NAPPIES / DIAPERS [28/6 - 5/7] - Page 3

mommyof3co · Jun 28th, 2009, 21:00 PM

Yeah I've done the vinegar but these BG inserts were just not getting better, I tried so much. I've talked to quite a few other moms that had the same problems with the BG, I've never had it with any of my other diapers though.

I tried Charlies once, I wrote them about samples because Hayden's skin is really sensitive and the guy that got back was extremely rude so I refuse to buy anything from the company. A friend let me try out enough to do a few loads it seemed to do a good job but I'm not going to buy after how that guy was to me lol. I usually use All Free and Clear, Simply Clean (WAHM made) or sometimes I'll just use whatever just won't use it for a long time so it won't cause build up

Samantha675 · Jun 28th, 2009, 22:56 PM

That is a shame about the Charlies guy. I have really only ever used BG. I like the AIO, the pockets drove me nuts. I just resented stuffing them each time after washing. Yes, I am lazy. I like to wash, dry, diaper and repeat.

mommyof3co · Jun 28th, 2009, 23:00 PM

Lol I love their BG AIO, but the organic version, I haven't tried the others since it had the microfiber in it I wasn't sure if I'd end up with the same stink problem. But their organic ones with the snaps are great...so trim, I love them. Are those the ones you use? Or the other version?

Lu28 · Jun 29th, 2009, 08:10 AM

Can I ask what you mean about spraying the nappies?? I have visions of taking them out the back garden and having to hose them off!

joeyjo · Jun 29th, 2009, 10:41 AM

How many nappies do you need to start up?

I have first size fitted with wraps ready and waiting. They are meant to do to about 20lbs - I bought 20 on a deal
I also have some muslin squares which I believe can be used as daytime nappies for very young babies and about 6 terry squares - as back up more than anything.
And a couple of one size all in one nappies. I assume this will be plenty for the first few months but let me know if I'm wrong!

I bought 12 flannel fitted nappies second hand to fit from 15-18lb+, i'm not sure what I think of them they don't feel as nice as my others which are more of a cotton terry-style fabric but they were so cheap it seemed silly not too. have you used anything from this type of flannel fabric.

Shifter · Jun 29th, 2009, 10:47 AM

We use Bum Genius and absolutely love them, no problem with smell at all. We have 11 (got one to try and bought ten more) and they last two days, but for the first 6 weeks or so Jack would easily go through 10+ a day. At that point we were using Bambino Mio and had 24 of them with 6 covers, which was plenty for a 2 day cycle.

mommyof3co · Jun 29th, 2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lu28

Can I ask what you mean about spraying the nappies?? I have visions of taking them out the back garden and having to hose them off!

Haha nope....they sell diaper sprayers that you attach to the water line of the toilet and you spray it off in there and flush it. Here is one like I have

http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php...category%3D497

mommyof3co · Jun 29th, 2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyjo

How many nappies do you need to start up?

I have first size fitted with wraps ready and waiting. They are meant to do to about 20lbs - I bought 20 on a deal
I also have some muslin squares which I believe can be used as daytime nappies for very young babies and about 6 terry squares - as back up more than anything.
And a couple of one size all in one nappies. I assume this will be plenty for the first few months but let me know if I'm wrong!

I bought 12 flannel fitted nappies second hand to fit from 15-18lb+, i'm not sure what I think of them they don't feel as nice as my others which are more of a cotton terry-style fabric but they were so cheap it seemed silly not too. have you used anything from this type of flannel fabric.

It does sound like you have a good amount, I would think that would be enough...if it were me I think I'd get a dozen more prefolds just in case though with a few wraps. Do you have any covers yet? Fleece pants are actually my favorite over fitted and you can use any from the store as long as the tag says 100% polyester fleece and they will work over them.

I have only ever used one diaper that was flannel, it was a work at home made all in one and I actually hated it...the material seemed ok though it did pill up but the way she made it wasn't that great it took so long to dry, like seriously 4-5 cycles in the dryer. The material itself was ok though...not my favorite. If you don't really care for them I'd probably hold onto them for back ups later and buy some diff ones to try out, that's what I did to figure out what worked best for us and then sold off what didn't to help pay for more of what did

sparkswillfly · Jun 29th, 2009, 11:00 AM

I just ordered some tots bots with wraps to give it a try and Im a bit confused about liners. One of the main reasons Im switching to cloth is I dont like the feel of disposables. So I dont really want to go down the paper line down the toilet route. Ive seen fleece liners where it says you dispose of the poo down the toilet. Well how do I do that with runny poos? I see the spray thing you just put the link up to but I cant have that in my flat because its rented and cant attach anything to anything iykwim.

also what else do I need. Ive got the tots bots bamboozles and PUL wraps. I know I need a nappy pail/bucket and some liners. Anything else?

mommyof3co · Jun 29th, 2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkswillfly

I just ordered some tots bots with wraps to give it a try and Im a bit confused about liners. One of the main reasons Im switching to cloth is I dont like the feel of disposables. So I dont really want to go down the paper line down the toilet route. Ive seen fleece liners where it says you dispose of the poo down the toilet. Well how do I do that with runny poos? I see the spray thing you just put the link up to but I cant have that in my flat because its rented and cant attach anything to anything iykwim.

also what else do I need. Ive got the tots bots bamboozles and PUL wraps. I know I need a nappy pail/bucket and some liners. Anything else?

That sprayer doesn't really mess with anything, you can take it off and hook it back up when you leave, we did that in our rented apartment too, it was fine there. But if she isn't on solids yet you may not need to even spray the diaper though, I didn't until he was eating solids more. I really didn't use liners often, but when I did it was fleece. You can go to a fabric store and get a piece of 100% polyester fleece and just cut those to the size you need, fleece doesn't fray so you dont need to sew edges or anything like that. Plus it's really cheap so IF the diaper was really bad, couldn't get it cleaned off or something you could toss it and it wouldnt' be a big deal. The fleece liners will help keep the moisture away too. I really only used mine if he was having a bout of diarrhea or something or sometimes in my fitteds overnight since most fitteds don't have a lining that pulls moisture away.

I would personally get some pockets for going out, they are much easier than a fitted and wrap, and more trim usually fitteds can be quite bulky and hard to go under jeans and tighter fitting pants. Fuzzi Bunz are great for that, really trim and easy and last a long time. I think that and the pail liner, oh and a small wetbag for when you are out to put the wet diapers in...I think that should be good for starting out

Jun 28th, 2009, 21:00 PM	#21
mommyof3co Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 10,076	Yeah I've done the vinegar but these BG inserts were just not getting better, I tried so much. I've talked to quite a few other moms that had the same problems with the BG, I've never had it with any of my other diapers though. I tried Charlies once, I wrote them about samples because Hayden's skin is really sensitive and the guy that got back was extremely rude so I refuse to buy anything from the company. A friend let me try out enough to do a few loads it seemed to do a good job but I'm not going to buy after how that guy was to me lol. I usually use All Free and Clear, Simply Clean (WAHM made) or sometimes I'll just use whatever just won't use it for a long time so it won't cause build up

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Jun 28th, 2009, 22:56 PM	#22
Samantha675 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,123	That is a shame about the Charlies guy. I have really only ever used BG. I like the AIO, the pockets drove me nuts. I just resented stuffing them each time after washing. Yes, I am lazy. I like to wash, dry, diaper and repeat.

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Jun 28th, 2009, 23:00 PM	#23
mommyof3co Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 10,076	Lol I love their BG AIO, but the organic version, I haven't tried the others since it had the microfiber in it I wasn't sure if I'd end up with the same stink problem. But their organic ones with the snaps are great...so trim, I love them. Are those the ones you use? Or the other version?

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Jun 29th, 2009, 08:10 AM	#24
Lu28 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 12,646	Can I ask what you mean about spraying the nappies?? I have visions of taking them out the back garden and having to hose them off!
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Jun 29th, 2009, 10:41 AM	#25
joeyjo Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 4,386	How many nappies do you need to start up? I have first size fitted with wraps ready and waiting. They are meant to do to about 20lbs - I bought 20 on a deal I also have some muslin squares which I believe can be used as daytime nappies for very young babies and about 6 terry squares - as back up more than anything. And a couple of one size all in one nappies. I assume this will be plenty for the first few months but let me know if I'm wrong! I bought 12 flannel fitted nappies second hand to fit from 15-18lb+, i'm not sure what I think of them they don't feel as nice as my others which are more of a cotton terry-style fabric but they were so cheap it seemed silly not too. have you used anything from this type of flannel fabric.

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Jun 29th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#26
Shifter Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baildon, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,857	We use Bum Genius and absolutely love them, no problem with smell at all. We have 11 (got one to try and bought ten more) and they last two days, but for the first 6 weeks or so Jack would easily go through 10+ a day. At that point we were using Bambino Mio and had 24 of them with 6 covers, which was plenty for a 2 day cycle.

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Jun 29th, 2009, 11:00 AM	#29
sparkswillfly Mum (Mom) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 9,888	I just ordered some tots bots with wraps to give it a try and Im a bit confused about liners. One of the main reasons Im switching to cloth is I dont like the feel of disposables. So I dont really want to go down the paper line down the toilet route. Ive seen fleece liners where it says you dispose of the poo down the toilet. Well how do I do that with runny poos? I see the spray thing you just put the link up to but I cant have that in my flat because its rented and cant attach anything to anything iykwim. also what else do I need. Ive got the tots bots bamboozles and PUL wraps. I know I need a nappy pail/bucket and some liners. Anything else?

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