Having a baby Old Style???

Needhelpsaving

Not pregnant, but thinking about starting a family.

I got my SIL a lovely bath gift set really cheap - I bought one of these baths where it supports the baby (£5 at ASDA) - it is exactly the same as the one my other SIL (on the posh side) spent £20.00 on! I have knitted my nephew/nieces things - 99p ball of wool and some spare time. You can get some lovely patterns in the charity shops.

polejunkie

laddujaddu wrote: »

Dear Old Stylers,
I'm having my first baby and was thinking about reusable nappies - I think the ones that use terry cloths or muslin squares are the cheapest. I was wondering if I could make them myself may be from old white t-shirts, and then I'll have to buy only the outer layers(pants).Any ideas or any advice will be greatly appreciated.Please share your experience if you've used reusables with your baby(s). Thank you,
Natasha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL7ZF3jlVgc

http://www.greenisuniversal-reuse.com/fashion/upcycled-diapers

http://naturalviolet.blogspot.com/2009/04/recycled-t-shirt-diaper.html

You can also make your own flat nappies from tie dyed old jersey bed sheets, velour is a new discovery, great for making little posh bum wipes from.

esio_trot

Washable nappies - you might struggle, I'd think, just making them out if t-shirts. Even muslin nappies only last a few short weeks before they're not absorbant enough. A pack of muslins for the first few weeks, followed by terries and the appropriate sized wraps should be the cheapest option. Infact I remember my mum using the terries she used on mh sister and I as cleaning cloths for years afterwards!

I personally use a shaped nappy and wrap most of the time, with a few pocket nappies for convenience for others looking after bubs. I'd strongly recommend speaking with a nappy advisor, either online or at a nappuchino near you for advice. Take a look at the washable nappies thread on the mse families board too.

laddujaddu

Thank you for all your replies about reusable nappies!
I think pocket ones are a good idea, from what I understand so far. And I'll definitely try to speak to a nappy advisor.
I'm thinking about making my own washable breast pads, I'd love to breastfeed. What material do you think is the best and how thick they should be for leakages?
Also what maternity/breastfeeding bras do you girls find the best?

chirpychick

Hello!
After 5 years TTC i am finally pregnant (only 5 wks) :j

Im wondering if someone could kindly point me in the direction of any existing links to having a baby OS, on a budget, without spending very much at all!

Or if there aren't any then tell me what the absolute essentials are and what i really shouldn't bother with!

So excited and scared all at the same time!

squeakysue

Big congratulations! I'm sure there will be lots of existing ideas and threads already but one thing I would do is ask on free cycle or ask friends for any equipment and clothes toys etc, it really is not worth buying new.
Obviously breast feeding can save you a fortune but keep an open mind about

Good luck xx

tigerfeet2006

Also check out the Marriage, couples and families board

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=24

Congratulations on your pregnancy My 5years trying is 10 years old now

VfM4meplse

Congratulations :T:T:T.

I know you've waited a long time or this and will be bursting with the news, but you've got a long way to go. You might want to keep it to yourselves for now.

Pink.

Hi chirpychick,

Many congratulations! These threads should help:

Having a baby Old Style???

OS list of what you REALLY need for a first baby

I'll add your thread to the first link later to keep the advice in one place.

Pink

anguk

Congratulations, you must be so excited! I hope everything goes really well for you and you have a straightforward pregnancy with no morning sickness.