Nappy advice

sparklygirl1

Muslins V.cheap in ASDA

Olliebeak

I'm hoping that this is the correct place to post - if not maybe one of the board guides will move it to the most appropriate place.

I'm looking for some help and advice for my son and his girlfriend. They are expecting their second baby in August and would like to use washable nappies.

Obviously things aren't quite as simple as they were 'back in my day' when you just bought 24 terry squares, nappy pins, a pack of liners and some plastic pants.

Could one of you lovely posters please advise what is the best thing to do for somebody who is looking for information, advice and hoping to keep costs down as far as possible.

shirefairy

thenappylady.co.uk they have all the basic advice and can basically help you make the best choice for your sons situation. There's lots to consider when choosing such as if you don't have a tumble dryer you're better off choosing a fabric which is quick drying for example...

There are loads of different systems now and many of them look like regular disposables and even have velcro or poppers instead of pins.

Some councils give some cash back as well as an incentive. In gloucestershire we have a real nappy lady expert who visits hospitals and local baby groups giving out advice and hiring out trial packs of different nappies. Its really a good idea to try them out before you commit to a full set.

I used tots bots which is a shaped cotton nappy that does up with velcro tabs like a disposable. I use a liner inside to catch the poo which just flushes, and some times a booster inside which is just an extra piece of thick cotton terry for extra soak up power, with a wrap over the whole thing. I've been very happy with them. The only downside is that they come in different sizes so you have to pay out when the baby grows. Size 1 and 2 is usually all you need, but I had a bit of a whopper so needed size 3 as well! Some washables are adjustable from birth to potty so you only have to pay once.

Ebay is great for buying second hand which is ideal for trying a few different systems. It can be quite addictive as they are all so much cutier than throw aways.

jak

WE have decided to go with reusable nappies after the first week or 2. We are going to buy littlelamb microfibre 40 nappie set. It cost £260 but you get 20 of size 1 and 20 of size 2 plus lots of extras.
We have bought several newborn disposable nappies to start us off tho as the littlelamb nappies only fit from 7lbs plus.
Get lots iof info then decide. Loads of reading ahead for you I guess!!!

Olliebeak

Thanks to the board guides for moving to a more appropriate thread . And thanks to those who've replied with advice and comments. I've passed the information on to DS and GF - they are delighted :T.

OrkneyStar

cluuuuur wrote: »

I'm all set for my son to arrive, got the re-usables in, and we've even worked out how they go on with multitudes of lining etc...without resorting to putting one on the dog, which was looking likely.

Has anyone used ecoballs with reusable nappies? I know I've read elsewhere that they're not fantastic for stains (but we have to have some sun for line drying soon, right?

Also, what temperature do people wash nappies on? I usually use 30 for clothes, but 60 for bedding.

I have been doing my nappies at 40 with Eco balls 90% of the time, sometimes Lidl non-bio. I found Fairy a bit hit and miss and have heard of absorbancy problems if washed in Fairy for some reason.

onlyroz

I used Boots own brand (useless and leaky), and Kooshies (much better) on my firstborn. I found them great until he started to crawl, and then found that they restricted his movement somewhat, and started to leak more with his increased mobility. #2 due in Jan, and haven't yet decided what to do regarding nappies.

squashy

onlyroz wrote: »

I used Boots own brand (useless and leaky), and Kooshies (much better) on my firstborn. I found them great until he started to crawl, and then found that they restricted his movement somewhat, and started to leak more with his increased mobility. #2 due in Jan, and haven't yet decided what to do regarding nappies.

In my experience, I have yet to find a high street nappy that cuts the mustard. Even Boots terry squares are not as thick and fluffy as ones bought online.

I started with a selection of different nappies from The Nappy Lady, however now I like Tots Bots and Wee Wonders. All of which I have bought online.

Bitsy_Beans

I have read a number of you use fleece liners - is this more for solid matter? i can't imagine fleece being that absorbant?
I attempted terries with my son but I didn't like the fact that none of his clothes fitted - how do you all get around this issue? or don't you!
Baby number 2 is due in July and I have some Cotton Bottoms stuff left over from first time round I didn't like their inserts - way too bulky. Given that money is already tight with current economics I am seriously considering giving re-usables another go.
Will be checking out the used nappy website and nappylady so thanks for that.

Js_Other_Half

Bitsy_Beans wrote: »

I have read a number of you use fleece liners - is this more for solid matter?

Fleece keeps the babies skin drier, as well as for solids. I use disposable liner, then fleece, then the nappy - but I am aware that I don't need both fleece and disposable liner...:o

I wash the disposable liners too - stuck in a little laundry tabs bag along with the nappies...:money: