Cloth Diapers/Nappies - Page 2

chuck · Dec 22nd, 2009, 08:34 AM

I'm going to use disposibles for the first week or 2 until I find my feet a bit too...dont fancy trying to scrape those first poo's off of fabric lol!

Margie · Dec 22nd, 2009, 08:55 AM

We've got a couple of different ones to try out and will then stock up when we've decided which ones we like best.

My friend said that she found plain old flat terry-nappies the easiest at newborn stage.

Goosie · Dec 22nd, 2009, 09:36 AM

This is probably only for those who like me have a lot of time and little money, but I have made most of my nappies. I got the pattern online (there are a few different ones free to download, and a few sites where you can buy patterns), and then went about finding cheap (but soft) fabric in bargain boxes.

I reckon I spent about 2 -3 euro's per nappy all inclusive.

I've chosen a 3 part system - inner soaker, fitted, sized nappy and separate PUL cover. For night time I've made some wool covers.

Baby isn't here yet, so who knows if they'll fit and function like I'm hoping they will, but they do look cute.

I chose sized nappies instead of one size fits all to try and get around that tiny baby/huge nappy problem. I'm sure she'll grow out of the size 0's in no time, but at E2 each they're still way cheaper than disposables and no trapsing to the shops.

Can't wait to try them

Goosie

hivechild · Dec 22nd, 2009, 17:12 PM

Oh so many decisions to make!

I really want to give it a try even though I know it'll be more work even if I intend to do a combination. I've seen a few trial kits that I think I'll pick up to see how they work!

Goosie, I admire your dedication but I don't know where I'd find the time or the energy to be making my own right now! You should take some pictures to share of what you've done, though. I'd love to see them!

chocaholic · Dec 22nd, 2009, 17:21 PM

I've found a local nappy laundering service, they supply and wash nappies for £9 per week (dirty ones collected and clean delivered). Don't have to buy any nappies, they will change up to next size when ready and include free extra nappies if you need more (if baby is ill). As an added bonus my local council will subsidise half the cost for the first 12 weeks (apparently other councils are doing even more). I will have some disposables for hosp and when out and about but hopefully we're sorted (get a 1 month trial in case we don't llike them) xx

bitter almond · Dec 26th, 2009, 14:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chocaholic

I've found a local nappy laundering service, they supply and wash nappies for £9 per week (dirty ones collected and clean delivered). Don't have to buy any nappies, they will change up to next size when ready and include free extra nappies if you need more (if baby is ill). As an added bonus my local council will subsidise half the cost for the first 12 weeks (apparently other councils are doing even more). I will have some disposables for hosp and when out and about but hopefully we're sorted (get a 1 month trial in case we don't llike them) xx

We're also going to use a cloth diaper service the first few weeks. It's not horribly expensive and it will let us try out cloth diapering without having to make a big investment at first.

I found a couple of brands that make bamboo cloth diapers. I was interested in those because I have really sensitive, rash-prone skin and bamboo is good on me. I figured it might work well on baby, too. It's also hyper-absorbant.

Mitsuko · Dec 26th, 2009, 14:28 PM

We're going for cloth diapers too. One of my friend is using them wo she was able to give me some very good advice. She's not the most organised person and she manages very well! Honestly, it doesn't really seem much of a hassle. My reasons for using cloth are mostly environmental but I'm glad I won't have a smelly bin somewhere in the apartment...

We're going to use disposable the first few weeks and then will switch to cloth. I mostly bought All-in-ones but not the one size fits all system, which I don't trust. It always ends up in neither size fits, imo!

From what I've read, every baby is unique and every parent is too! So it's best to experiment with different kinds of nappies and choose what you prefer. You can rent nappies or buy them second hand so they don't cost you that much.

hivechild · Dec 26th, 2009, 20:11 PM

I wish we had a diaper service close by and affordable because I'd totally give it a try if they did, but alas they all seem quite distant to where I am from what I've found in looking! Bah!

Dec 22nd, 2009, 08:34 AM	#11
chuck Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 6,353	I'm going to use disposibles for the first week or 2 until I find my feet a bit too...dont fancy trying to scrape those first poo's off of fabric lol!

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Dec 22nd, 2009, 08:55 AM	#12
Margie Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,438	We've got a couple of different ones to try out and will then stock up when we've decided which ones we like best. My friend said that she found plain old flat terry-nappies the easiest at newborn stage.

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Dec 22nd, 2009, 09:36 AM	#13
Goosie Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 20	This is probably only for those who like me have a lot of time and little money, but I have made most of my nappies. I got the pattern online (there are a few different ones free to download, and a few sites where you can buy patterns), and then went about finding cheap (but soft) fabric in bargain boxes. I reckon I spent about 2 -3 euro's per nappy all inclusive. I've chosen a 3 part system - inner soaker, fitted, sized nappy and separate PUL cover. For night time I've made some wool covers. Baby isn't here yet, so who knows if they'll fit and function like I'm hoping they will, but they do look cute. I chose sized nappies instead of one size fits all to try and get around that tiny baby/huge nappy problem. I'm sure she'll grow out of the size 0's in no time, but at E2 each they're still way cheaper than disposables and no trapsing to the shops. Can't wait to try them Goosie

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Dec 22nd, 2009, 17:12 PM	#14
hivechild Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,518	Oh so many decisions to make! I really want to give it a try even though I know it'll be more work even if I intend to do a combination. I've seen a few trial kits that I think I'll pick up to see how they work! Goosie, I admire your dedication but I don't know where I'd find the time or the energy to be making my own right now! You should take some pictures to share of what you've done, though. I'd love to see them!

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Dec 22nd, 2009, 17:21 PM	#15
chocaholic Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wirral, UK Posts: 470	I've found a local nappy laundering service, they supply and wash nappies for £9 per week (dirty ones collected and clean delivered). Don't have to buy any nappies, they will change up to next size when ready and include free extra nappies if you need more (if baby is ill). As an added bonus my local council will subsidise half the cost for the first 12 weeks (apparently other councils are doing even more). I will have some disposables for hosp and when out and about but hopefully we're sorted (get a 1 month trial in case we don't llike them) xx

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Dec 26th, 2009, 14:28 PM	#17
Mitsuko Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,731	We're going for cloth diapers too. One of my friend is using them wo she was able to give me some very good advice. She's not the most organised person and she manages very well! Honestly, it doesn't really seem much of a hassle. My reasons for using cloth are mostly environmental but I'm glad I won't have a smelly bin somewhere in the apartment... We're going to use disposable the first few weeks and then will switch to cloth. I mostly bought All-in-ones but not the one size fits all system, which I don't trust. It always ends up in neither size fits, imo! From what I've read, every baby is unique and every parent is too! So it's best to experiment with different kinds of nappies and choose what you prefer. You can rent nappies or buy them second hand so they don't cost you that much.

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Dec 26th, 2009, 20:11 PM	#18
hivechild Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,518	I wish we had a diaper service close by and affordable because I'd totally give it a try if they did, but alas they all seem quite distant to where I am from what I've found in looking! Bah!

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