Is it too late to use reusables??

kpnutt · Jul 23rd, 2009, 09:02 AM

I was wondering if it would be too late to use re-usable nappies on my 11 month old son.
Me and my boyfriend had are hearts set on using them all through my pregnancy, but as my LO was born in august it was getting closer to the colder weather and we did not have central heating in our flat. This would make it pretty much impossible to get them dry.

Do you think it would be worth giving it ago now?

Looking at some of the prices i am wondering if it would cost us more money to switch or will i save any money in the long run????

JennTheMomma · Jul 23rd, 2009, 10:31 AM

I would switch. We started using cloth diapers late aswell. We wanted them right from the start, but couldn't find any in stores at the time and I didn't know which sites online were good. Finally I found some and I am so glad we switched. For us, it does save money. We wash the diapers with our other clothes and we don't have to do it anymore than we normally do, and we don't have to buy diapers anymore. Hunter is 2 years old now and is potty learning, but we still use a diaper when we're away from home and at night. Its worth it to us.

Tegans Mama · Jul 23rd, 2009, 10:46 AM

Never too late imo

We are switching soon - we were in the exact same position as you, lived in a flat, little one born in august.. Good luck

Samantha675 · Jul 23rd, 2009, 10:54 AM

I say go for it as well. You can always use cloth for later babies.

mommyof3co · Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:56 AM

I agree, I'd switch too

Shifter · Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:59 AM

You will probably still save some money with this one and of course save lots of money if you have another

kpnutt · Jul 23rd, 2009, 12:52 PM

I just spoke to my bf and he's not so sure now, but i still want to switch. Does anyone know where i would be able to get them cheap? And which ones are good. I'm definatly going to work on changing his mind.
Mostly down to the money side of it that he's not sure. So gotta find a good deal!

Shifter · Jul 23rd, 2009, 13:10 PM

Terry squares are the cheapest option, you will needed fitted wraps to go over them. Bambino Mios are quite economical, but they are sized, in order to save the most money you're better off getting one size ones as they will definitely last you until you potty train. Also, rather than buying new you could pick up a bargain on ebay.

Rachel_C · Jul 23rd, 2009, 15:42 PM

Don't forget that a lot of nappies hold their value, so you could sell them when you're done with them.

kpnutt · Jul 23rd, 2009, 18:49 PM

How many do you think i'll need if i go for terry towelling, how often do you have to change them a day, is it more than disposable ones?

Jul 23rd, 2009, 09:02 AM	#1
kpnutt Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coventry Posts: 111	Is it too late to use reusables?? I was wondering if it would be too late to use re-usable nappies on my 11 month old son. Me and my boyfriend had are hearts set on using them all through my pregnancy, but as my LO was born in august it was getting closer to the colder weather and we did not have central heating in our flat. This would make it pretty much impossible to get them dry. Do you think it would be worth giving it ago now? Looking at some of the prices i am wondering if it would cost us more money to switch or will i save any money in the long run????

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Jul 23rd, 2009, 10:31 AM	#2
JennTheMomma Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,333	I would switch. We started using cloth diapers late aswell. We wanted them right from the start, but couldn't find any in stores at the time and I didn't know which sites online were good. Finally I found some and I am so glad we switched. For us, it does save money. We wash the diapers with our other clothes and we don't have to do it anymore than we normally do, and we don't have to buy diapers anymore. Hunter is 2 years old now and is potty learning, but we still use a diaper when we're away from home and at night. Its worth it to us.

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Jul 23rd, 2009, 10:46 AM	#3
Tegans Mama Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sunny Derbyshire Posts: 12,026	Never too late imo We are switching soon - we were in the exact same position as you, lived in a flat, little one born in august.. Good luck

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Jul 23rd, 2009, 10:54 AM	#4
Samantha675 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,123	I say go for it as well. You can always use cloth for later babies.

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Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:56 AM	#5
mommyof3co Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 10,076	I agree, I'd switch too

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Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:59 AM	#6
Shifter Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baildon, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,857	You will probably still save some money with this one and of course save lots of money if you have another

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Jul 23rd, 2009, 12:52 PM	#7
kpnutt Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coventry Posts: 111	I just spoke to my bf and he's not so sure now, but i still want to switch. Does anyone know where i would be able to get them cheap? And which ones are good. I'm definatly going to work on changing his mind. Mostly down to the money side of it that he's not sure. So gotta find a good deal!

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Jul 23rd, 2009, 13:10 PM	#8
Shifter Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baildon, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,857	Terry squares are the cheapest option, you will needed fitted wraps to go over them. Bambino Mios are quite economical, but they are sized, in order to save the most money you're better off getting one size ones as they will definitely last you until you potty train. Also, rather than buying new you could pick up a bargain on ebay.

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Jul 23rd, 2009, 15:42 PM	#9
Rachel_C Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,839	Don't forget that a lot of nappies hold their value, so you could sell them when you're done with them.

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Jul 23rd, 2009, 18:49 PM	#10
kpnutt Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coventry Posts: 111	How many do you think i'll need if i go for terry towelling, how often do you have to change them a day, is it more than disposable ones?

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