Ask a Mum who uses CLOTH NAPPIES / DIAPERS [28/6 - 5/7] - Page 4

Shifter · Jun 29th, 2009, 11:46 AM

Sorry to butt in but I just thought I would add: We used to use paper liners with the BMs but stopped with BG. If Jack produces a huge poo (all his poo is runny) I give it a wipe with loo roll to soak up the worst, which I flush before putting the nappy in the pail.

joeyjo · Jun 29th, 2009, 14:27 PM

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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

Apart from the wrap covers that came with the nappies I have a couple of fleece covers for overnight.

As for the flannel at £15 for all 12, liners, boosters and 4 PUL wraps I wasn't going to walk away. I only really intend them as back ups anyway...

mommyof3co · Jun 29th, 2009, 14:39 PM

Yeah that sounds like an awesome deal! I hope they end up to work great for you, good luck with cloth diapering when your LO comes

Feel free to PM me even after this is over if you happen to have any other questions I might be able to help you with

codegirl · Jun 29th, 2009, 19:15 PM

I'm currently using the Mother-ease Sandy's diapers (which I LOVE) but I'm having trouble finding pants that fit over them. It seems that most of the clothes are designed for disposible *little bottoms*.

Do you have that problem, and where do you buy your baby clothes.

mommyof3co · Jun 29th, 2009, 19:54 PM

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I'm currently using the Mother-ease Sandy's diapers (which I LOVE) but I'm having trouble finding pants that fit over them. It seems that most of the clothes are designed for disposible *little bottoms*.

Do you have that problem, and where do you buy your baby clothes.

I have that problem with some diapers, mostly my fitteds, they seem more bulky. Hayden seems to have a really small butt area lol so it hasn't been TOO big of an issue. Most of his clothes are from Pumpkin Patch and even with his big diapers he still wears 3-6mo in their shorts with room they aren't tight on him at all...he's 21mo. I think the best I've found is theirs but any with the adjustable waists seem to be good because you can let that out and so far all have fit. I also have some custom made pants made my work at home moms, those are my fleece pants. I'm trying to think what other brands are good...Carters work well, I think those 2 and the custom made are the best I've found though. I love that at Pumpkin Patch they have some fleece lined jeans so I put a fitted under and no cover just those jeans and it works great...cuts down on some of the bulk since he doesn't need the extra cover

Mervs Mum · Jun 30th, 2009, 03:43 AM

I never considered how they fit in clothes......I'm loving how much I'm learning in this thread girls!

curiosa · Jun 30th, 2009, 03:54 AM

I have stocked up on different types of cloth nappies for the imminent arrival of my little one and really keen on using them.

I have questions about DRY PAILING.
So how do you put the nappies in the bucket/wet bag?
Do you just chuck them in or do you fold them so poo doesn't get stuck to the back of another nappy? or doesn't that matter?
Does it matter if the nappy is wet because of pee or because you hosed it down? can you all put it in the same bucket?
I guess you have to take out the inserts/boosters before you put in the bucket so you're sure everything gets washed properly, right?

thanks for this! I didn't even know there was an ask a mom section!

sparkswillfly · Jun 30th, 2009, 06:18 AM

I love this thread! Its perfect timing for me as Im just about to switch and completely clueless. Thanks Mervs Mum and Mommyof3co :thumpup:

joeyjo · Jun 30th, 2009, 06:57 AM

I know you didn't start with your first but with the baby you did start using cloth for how old was he when you started? (Does that question make sense?)

Since starting with reuseables have you also used disposables? How often and why?

sparkswillfly · Jun 30th, 2009, 09:01 AM

If money wasnt an issue which nappies would you buy?

Jun 29th, 2009, 11:46 AM	#31
Shifter Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baildon, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,857	Sorry to butt in but I just thought I would add: We used to use paper liners with the BMs but stopped with BG. If Jack produces a huge poo (all his poo is runny) I give it a wipe with loo roll to soak up the worst, which I flush before putting the nappy in the pail.

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Jun 29th, 2009, 14:39 PM	#33
mommyof3co Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 10,076	Yeah that sounds like an awesome deal! I hope they end up to work great for you, good luck with cloth diapering when your LO comes Feel free to PM me even after this is over if you happen to have any other questions I might be able to help you with

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Jun 29th, 2009, 19:15 PM	#34
codegirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,418	I'm currently using the Mother-ease Sandy's diapers (which I LOVE) but I'm having trouble finding pants that fit over them. It seems that most of the clothes are designed for disposible little bottoms. Do you have that problem, and where do you buy your baby clothes.

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Jun 30th, 2009, 03:54 AM	#37
curiosa Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: near Manchester, UK Posts: 3,431	I have stocked up on different types of cloth nappies for the imminent arrival of my little one and really keen on using them. I have questions about DRY PAILING. So how do you put the nappies in the bucket/wet bag? Do you just chuck them in or do you fold them so poo doesn't get stuck to the back of another nappy? or doesn't that matter? Does it matter if the nappy is wet because of pee or because you hosed it down? can you all put it in the same bucket? I guess you have to take out the inserts/boosters before you put in the bucket so you're sure everything gets washed properly, right? thanks for this! I didn't even know there was an ask a mom section!

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Jun 30th, 2009, 06:18 AM	#38
sparkswillfly Mum (Mom) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 9,888	I love this thread! Its perfect timing for me as Im just about to switch and completely clueless. Thanks Mervs Mum and Mommyof3co :thumpup:

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joeyjo Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 4,387	I know you didn't start with your first but with the baby you did start using cloth for how old was he when you started? (Does that question make sense?) Since starting with reuseables have you also used disposables? How often and why?

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