When did they get so complicated?!

I've been thinking about doing a combination of using cloth and disposables (the latter for if we're out and about, or when he's with grandma etc.) but it all looks so complicated and there are so many choices! My mum used cloth nappies for all of us kids and they were just the plain old terry cloth ones that I actually know how to fold and pin but I guess they're just not good enough anymore!

I know I was looking in to cloth diapers a couple weeks ago and gave up... not only are there so many choices... they're flippin expensive!

They are expensive to start, but in the long run you save alot of money and you can always save them for another baby. Alot of people use the plain pre-old diapers for the newborn stage still, there are these snaps you can buy now instead of the pins so it makes if alot easier.

plus there are many other good things about them, the environmental factor to begin with, and also less diaper rash.

Cloth seems daunting at first, but really it is not that confusing once you get into it. Hivechild - They still make the old school prefold cloth diapers (the ones my mum used). I use these on and off and they work well but OH gets a bit frustrated with them. I highly recommend getting a "starter pack" or buying a few kinds once LO is here and testing them out. Like disposables, you will find that certain kinds fit your LO much better than others - and then you will know which ones to buy. Once you get to know them, you can get a few at a time and slowly phase out the disposables. I ended up doing this, since LO was early and the reusables don't fit babies under 8lbs too well. CLoth does have a start-up cost, since with cloth you buy a bunch at once rather than a pack at a time - but in the end it is cheaper to go with cloth. And did I mention cloth diapers are cute to the extreme?? LOL
Check out the natural parenting section - lots of great info there!!!

Hi there. I had the same problems choosing, and I had to consult a fair few mummy friends to make my final choice!

There were lots of pros for the disposables, quick, easy, always available and less hassle, and there were also a lot for the cloth kind - cheaper over time, better for the environment, kinder to babies bums etc.

The main thing that made up my mind, was when one of the most organised ladies I know (the kind who has her holiday pictures in albums the day after they land) said she couldn't keep up with all the washing/drying etc...If she couldn't manage, there was no way I was going to!
She also happened to mention that the cloth kind are very bulky, and depending on which ones you buy, they can be hard to get small babies trousers over.

Obviously, I would prefer to go with cloth nappies, but I know myself well enough that I would struggle to contend with them, so I am going along with the eco disposables, which apparently contain less chemicals, (and require less to make them) and also biodegrade quicker than a standard brand nappy. I feel a bit better knowing i'm still doing my bit for the environment, however small!

Sorry to go on, it's just that I looked into this for weeks and weeks before I could decide, and have only just bought a pack for my hospital bag!! Good luck with your decision! xxx

i used disposables when out and about and used koshies at home, i found koshies good as they are an all-in one nappy, MIL used terry towels when looking after my son.

The natural parenting forum here is awesome for help with cloth nappies...lots of mums to fluffy bums there.

Me and Hubby are going to use cloth and disposibles for when we're away/out and about...we've gone for the BumGenius V3 as they're birth to potty, all in one (no wraps needed) and made from microfibre so they're quick drying (and very cute colors)....we're not in it to be all natural and organic like some so microfibre is good as it dried quickly!

We're doing it to save money and the fact our rubbish is only collected every fortnight...can you imagine 2 weeks worth of nappies plus all your normal rubbish?? ppeeewwwwwwwww!!

im hoping to go fluffybum with this baby i tried for a while with DS and come summer will be putting him back into cloth to help spur him into toilet training but im not going to buy till closer to the time caus ds is a big boy so will have to be careful which ones i get as i dont want him outgrowing them

Im hoping to go cloth but only once buba is a teeny bit bigger than newborn! So im going to use disposables while im finding my feet as this is my first bubs...

but my friend sarah is an expert of cloth and reccomended this website as it sorts out nappies by what you require...drying time, size, fit etc etc...thought id share it as its really helped me get my head around it all!!

http://www.cheeksandcherries.co.uk/

I bought a pack of bum genius organics, cause a big reason was to have natural fibres to avoid rashes. These got lots of good reviews, and seemed to be an overall favourite cause they are one size newborn to toddler.

Will buy some flat terry cotton nappies in case bubs is too small to start with though, and as spares for when the washing is all too much!