OS nappies

wogglemaker

Is there an economical option to terry nappies???????? They more than did the job for both of mine from the day they were born! They are now 18+ but does that matter

wogglemaker

fizzel81 wrote: »

i have just been given a selection of washable nappies all sizes some new some used im pretty clueless when it comes to the cleaning etc of them(i have got some all in ones but never really got round to using them all the time), are they hard to keep up with as such if all go's well im hopeing to use them on my 8 month old son and the baby when he is born(july) is there going to be much more washing involved as at present the only benefits i can reall see are the saving from not buying disposables

when my to were babies there was only one size of terry nappy. You folded them to fit new born or older and used liners then napisan.

mum_of_4

I used washable nappies with my second child and it was so easy. No worries about running our of nappies just stick in with any other washing. She never got nappy rash. Easy to potty train as she felt felt rather than the traing pants feeling dry. Still using them now with my youngest who's 2.

I guess you use more energy but i really notice the cost of nappies when we have to buy them for holidays or when at the Grandads. Never really felt like any extra work.

I was so thrilled with them that i used to visit the health visitors weekly weigh in groups and show the other Mums just how simple the new nappies are.

HelenKA_2

Just to add my support to all using terries. I used them for DD2 and twin DD's 3&4. There really is nothing nicer than a line of nappies blowing in the wind! I went for the flat squares to fold and fasten with a nappy nipper since they would last from birth to potty and were quick to dry since only one layer. I washed once a week with DD2 and about every 5 days with DD's 3&4, occasional 60, very occasional 90 mostly 40 with non-bio and sodium bicab - from chemist, lavender oil for the final rinse. Must add that we live in Scotland!!! I dry pailed, used fleece liners cut from old fleece jumpers and tots bots wraps with a booster pad for over night. The best web site I found was Twinkleontheweb.co.uk. My babies were all quite slim and I was able to use the origami or chinese fold all along but the key was to get a good tuck round the back of the thigh. But I had to have baby sideways on to get this right!

What was even more impressive was that left handed husband got the knack and even would put the wash on if I asked!

SpoonyOh

I have a five-month old son and want to switch from biodegradable nappies to reusable (eco-friendly and cost-effective!). I have bought myself a six-pack of terry nappies as the budget's a bit too tight to accomodate Motherease/Kushies/the like. I also bought degradable liners, nappy pins and plastic pants and washed them ready for first use. I am using the kite fold, but my son is peeing through them straight away. Today he wore a nappy for fifteen minutes before he piddled through the liner and the terrycloth.
Any suggestions? I'm waiting for details of a nappy library service to be posted to me, but I wanted to make the terrys work.

jimmo

My youngest son is 27 and has been out of nappies for a few years now so I am not talking from recent experience.
In the “good old days” the real issue was the plastic pants. Elastic around the waist and legs prevented leaks and the terry nappies then soaked up rather than prevented it leaking into the pants in the first place.
Sometimes, you could decide to change a nappy as a matter of routine and see a huge pile of wee trapped in the pants but when you took the pants off you knew where it was going. Other times there was no wee splashing about in the pants but the nappy was saturated.
Changing a nappy is, to my mind a tender moment but, whenever I changed my sons’ nappies without a pool in the pants their little willies would rise up and squirt me in the eye.
Somehow warm, watery urine splashing into your face becomes a beautiful thing and I wouldn’t have missed that for the world.
I think you are doing the right thing switching to old fashioned nappies

bridiej

Are you sure they are that cost effective? Think of all the washing, water usage etc etc etc. I did a lot of research before having DD as I was determined to use reusable nappies but in the end I figured it was too expensive - buying the nappies and everything required was hundreds of $$$s before you factor in the washing etc.

OK, I have reread and it says you've already bought so the above may not be any use

Best thing I can suggest is try a parenting forum as they usually have a section about nappies etc. I'll see if I can find a link for you! this might be a start http://www.babyguideuk.com/forums/index.asp

sarahsarah

I use terry squares, but use the "chinese fold" its got loads of layers in the middle section so soaks up loads of wee.
Here are the instructions for the chinese fold: http://www.thenappylady.co.uk/public/articledetails.aspx?id=146

Also if you google there is a video. It looks daunting but its really really easy!!!

I also tried plastic pants but in the end invested in some proper wraps, they are little lamb ones from ebay, they were really cheap and you only need about 3 or 4 as they dry so quick... Although if you have only got 6 terry squares you would need to wash every day so may only need one or two, but if you get another 6 or 12 then get another couple of wraps. I don't change the wrap every time I change the nappy, just wipe it with a babywipe usually. 6 nappies is usually enough for 1 day, so if you only have 6 would have to wash every day, but if you got another 12 pack you would only have to wash every 3 days or so.

Nippas are a lot better than pins, too.


If you still need extra absorbancy you can buy microfibre boosters, or just get some cheap value microfibre cloths.


Instead of degradable liners, I use fleece ones. I bought a fleece baby blanket from the pound shop and cut it up. Fleece lets water through but stays quite dry next to the skin.

Penelope_Penguin

Hello, SpoonyOh :beer: I used terry nappies with both my children, and was very pleased with them.

Have you tried Freecycle for more nappies Have you tried your Local Authority? Some give a pack of free reusable nappies to new parents, to help with their recycling targets

bridiej wrote: »

Are you sure they are that cost effective? Think of all the washing, water usage etc etc etc.

YES!!! They are cost-effective :j Real nappies can be used for more than one child, and disposable nappies last for decades in landfill :eek:

We have an existing thread on reusable nappies, so I'll merge this thread with it to keep ideas together

Penny. x

Elise1

I used Tots Bots (shaped terry) for both my boys with Imse Vimse cotton wraps . Worked really well . Used washable fleece liners inside . Instead of baby wipes , used cotton squares (even made some from some old cot sheets I was given) to wash them wth either warm water or , & I know this sounds funny , honey & cammomile tea - great for when they are teething &their bottom gets a bit sore/irritated !! Also bought a waterproof draw string bag to put the dirty nappy in if I was out - saves on the cost (&the plastic waste) of nappy sacks .
Sure I saved a fortune on price of disposables . Washed them at 60 degrees (don't need to wash them any hotter than that) & line dried them whenever possible . The initial outlay is expensive but they can be used for more than one child . The ones I used for my boys are still in very good condition - would like to sell them if anyone has any hints on the best place to sell them ?