Started off with disposables but now looking into Reusables..... Please help!

Bekkiboo · Sep 21st, 2009, 12:17 PM

I just don't know where to start or what I need to get started.

I had a look on boots website and I'm finding it all confusing!

Can anyone please help and tell me what I need to get going?

Thank you in advance!

saraendepity · Sep 21st, 2009, 12:30 PM

depends what you wanna use hun, heres a link that explains the basics of a few types of nappy have a look at that n come back n let us kno what you fancy using and will answer any quesrtions you have !!

http://www.fill-your-pants.com/page/confused

sara

xxxxx

Bekkiboo · Sep 21st, 2009, 12:34 PM

That's the thing, I've always assumed it was just a Terrys cloth with a plastic pair of knickers on top lol, I didn't realise there was such variety and that's what got me stumped!

I will have a look on that site hun, thank you x

kirsten1985 · Sep 21st, 2009, 12:47 PM

Lol, it's confusing isn't it!

Other good sites are:

www.babipur.co.uk
www.green-me.co.uk

Have a look at the nappy review thread further down the page as well!

There are loads of diff types!

xx

Bekkiboo · Sep 21st, 2009, 13:15 PM

I'm still confused lol

Would it be a good idea if I could tell you all a bit about my self and you ladies could make recommendations of which ones would suit me and my LO?
Then I can stick to looking for the brand mostly suggested to start off with (at least until I become more knowledgeable on the cloth nappy front and find my feet so to speak)

Also I am on a budget as to what I can afford straight off so need a good value starter kit for which ever brand I go with!

saraendepity · Sep 21st, 2009, 14:44 PM

yep that would be good hun

sara

xxx

Bekkiboo · Sep 21st, 2009, 15:24 PM

Ok so I won't go on and on about every aspect of my life just the parts I feel are relevant lol

firstly I don't go out an awful lot, usually just to take the older kids to school and collect, and also a bit of retail therapy every now and then, so convenience isn't a major issue.

There is the issue of my OH's mother who I believe will have an issue with it and as quite a self concious person I get very down hearted when she sticks her oar in!

I am on maternity leave so inevitably I will eventually have to go back to work so will need to be simple enough for nursery staff, grandma and OH to grasp!

I really don't know what else to put? If you need answers to any other things to make a suggestion just ask and I will answer them!

Sorry to be such a dunce lol

dippy dee · Sep 21st, 2009, 16:12 PM

i'm thinking maybe and all in one (aio) or an pocket type nappy would suit you as then they would be easy for oh etc to do, possibly the ebay cheapies as they are brill on catching everything and also they don't cost the world then once you are sure you like washables then you could invest in some more expensive ones, also buying a few trial packs would be good as you can then see which you like and sell the ones you don't on here.
HTH xx

Bekkiboo · Sep 21st, 2009, 16:23 PM

Ive just seen on a site mentioned that local councils offer incentive schemes such as money back and I searched and found my local council do too!
I'm going to ring them tomorrow and find out exactly what I will be entitled to!
In the mean time I'm going to browse eBay to see what I can find and could you recommend the best sites to get starter packs from please?

Thank you x x

dippy dee · Sep 21st, 2009, 16:33 PM

Hi hun mothercare do a trial of there smart nappy which i can hand on heart sat are bloody brill and there are quite a few smart nappy lovers on here, they are 9.99, also search ebay for trial packs or single nappies if you get stuck then give me a shout if you wonder what they need, will find some others for you now will also pm you a few links xx

Sep 21st, 2009, 12:17 PM	#1
Bekkiboo Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 1,593	Started off with disposables but now looking into Reusables..... Please help! I just don't know where to start or what I need to get started. I had a look on boots website and I'm finding it all confusing! Can anyone please help and tell me what I need to get going? Thank you in advance!

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Sep 21st, 2009, 12:30 PM	#2
saraendepity Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Co Durham Posts: 6,500	depends what you wanna use hun, heres a link that explains the basics of a few types of nappy have a look at that n come back n let us kno what you fancy using and will answer any quesrtions you have !! http://www.fill-your-pants.com/page/confused sara xxxxx

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Sep 21st, 2009, 12:34 PM	#3
Bekkiboo Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 1,593	That's the thing, I've always assumed it was just a Terrys cloth with a plastic pair of knickers on top lol, I didn't realise there was such variety and that's what got me stumped! I will have a look on that site hun, thank you x

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Sep 21st, 2009, 12:47 PM	#4
kirsten1985 Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire. Posts: 4,215	Lol, it's confusing isn't it! Other good sites are: www.babipur.co.uk www.green-me.co.uk Have a look at the nappy review thread further down the page as well! There are loads of diff types! xx

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Sep 21st, 2009, 13:15 PM	#5
Bekkiboo Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 1,593	I'm still confused lol Would it be a good idea if I could tell you all a bit about my self and you ladies could make recommendations of which ones would suit me and my LO? Then I can stick to looking for the brand mostly suggested to start off with (at least until I become more knowledgeable on the cloth nappy front and find my feet so to speak) Also I am on a budget as to what I can afford straight off so need a good value starter kit for which ever brand I go with!

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Sep 21st, 2009, 14:44 PM	#6
saraendepity Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Co Durham Posts: 6,500	yep that would be good hun sara xxx

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Sep 21st, 2009, 15:24 PM	#7
Bekkiboo Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 1,593	Ok so I won't go on and on about every aspect of my life just the parts I feel are relevant lol firstly I don't go out an awful lot, usually just to take the older kids to school and collect, and also a bit of retail therapy every now and then, so convenience isn't a major issue. There is the issue of my OH's mother who I believe will have an issue with it and as quite a self concious person I get very down hearted when she sticks her oar in! I am on maternity leave so inevitably I will eventually have to go back to work so will need to be simple enough for nursery staff, grandma and OH to grasp! I really don't know what else to put? If you need answers to any other things to make a suggestion just ask and I will answer them! Sorry to be such a dunce lol

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Sep 21st, 2009, 16:12 PM	#8
dippy dee Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle under lyme Posts: 3,185	i'm thinking maybe and all in one (aio) or an pocket type nappy would suit you as then they would be easy for oh etc to do, possibly the ebay cheapies as they are brill on catching everything and also they don't cost the world then once you are sure you like washables then you could invest in some more expensive ones, also buying a few trial packs would be good as you can then see which you like and sell the ones you don't on here. HTH xx

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Sep 21st, 2009, 16:23 PM	#9
Bekkiboo Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 1,593	Ive just seen on a site mentioned that local councils offer incentive schemes such as money back and I searched and found my local council do too! I'm going to ring them tomorrow and find out exactly what I will be entitled to! In the mean time I'm going to browse eBay to see what I can find and could you recommend the best sites to get starter packs from please? Thank you x x

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Sep 21st, 2009, 16:33 PM	#10
dippy dee Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle under lyme Posts: 3,185	Hi hun mothercare do a trial of there smart nappy which i can hand on heart sat are bloody brill and there are quite a few smart nappy lovers on here, they are 9.99, also search ebay for trial packs or single nappies if you get stuck then give me a shout if you wonder what they need, will find some others for you now will also pm you a few links xx

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