Help with new baby budget please

larissa156_2

I know it's not what you are wanting to hear, but if you are really trying to be a MSE, then you should at least consider cloth nappies and using washable wipes. Disposables will cost you up to £1,000 up to potty training, and you could get a full set of cloth nappies for less than £150. Then you can use them again on any other children you might have and save even more money.

I read somewhere that if you use on average 2 wipes per nappy change (and in reality, people use a lot more than that, and for all sorts of other things as well), then you will spend around £250 just on wipes up to potty training. Surprising, isn't it?! But then, if you've got 50 packs already, I guess the washable wipes suggestions are a bit too late!

sunshinegirl_3

I've nearly fallen off my chair when someone said they used a pack of wipes a week!! Wow that's expensive.

I used cloth nappies and face cloths (not the same ones as for her face of course) for wipes since my LO was 10 days old. I use wipes when we're out for convenience and resent every one! I use disposables on holiday and curse when she fills one as I think they're so expensive.

I'm so glad we made that decision as now I'm expecting number 2 I know we have everything we need and don't need to buy shares in pampers.

As an aside - i have a friend who still uses cotton wool pads and water on her LO (who's now a toddler) as wipes are expensive and she prefers to only use wipes when out.

Good luck

destiny_star2006

The thought of using cloth nappies fills me with dread lmao changing the things in the first place is bad enough but then havn to rinse it out and then put in my washing machine for me just doesnt work!
Each to their own tho good on ya~1

alwaysonthego_2

I recommend nappies from Aldi they are just like pampers for the fraction of the price and they don't leak. I think they are about a fiver for a big pack

Miss_Kitty_Fantastico

thanks everyone

as far as the reusable wipes are concerned i will definately consider them once i run out.

reusable nappies are a no go unfortunately as i live in a flat with limited drying space and no tumble dryer and the garden is too much of a trek away to hang on the line everyday with a newborn baby in tow.

we are hoping to move next year to a house with garden - so it is very likely that we will change to reusable ones then.

as always thanks for the great advice

Js_Other_Half

destiny_star2006 wrote: »

The thought of using cloth nappies fills me with dread lmao changing the things in the first place is bad enough but then havn to rinse it out and then put in my washing machine for me just doesnt work!
Each to their own tho good on ya~1

The newborn poo isn't fun I agree. I went onto cloth nappies around 3 months, and did whole soaking etc. Once Ds was on solids the cloth nappies became much easier to manage - flush paper liner with contents down loo, put nappy into bucket, shove into washing machine every 3 days or so on a prewash and hang over great big airer. Apparently the dining room is meant to have a table in it??:rotfl:

squashy

I love cloth nappies too- but i am afraid i dont do it for environmental or budgeting reasons really...they are just sooooooo cute! The fact I am better iff is an added bonus.

I have just dug out a mini pack of wipes from my changing bag- they have dried out. I have had them since baby was born, shes now 4 months. I go with the cotton wool and washable wipes option. We are very lucky though, she poos only once every 4 or 5 days!

larissa156_2

Miss_Kitty_Fantastico wrote: »

reusable nappies are a no go unfortunately as i live in a flat with limited drying space and no tumble dryer and the garden is too much of a trek away to hang on the line everyday with a newborn baby in tow.

Ah but you don't need a tumble drier or even to hang them on the line. Especially if you use a nappy called a Fluffle - it's practically dry when it comes out of the washing machine - just needs airing for a couple of hours.

growingafamily

squashy wrote: »

We are very lucky though, she poos only once every 4 or 5 days!

I'd be knocking on my doctors door if that was my son, he very rarely has a day without a poo, usually 2-3 a day !! He's 2 1/2 now.
Is that the norm ?? do many people's children go for days without a poo ??

Js_Other_Half

growingafamily wrote: »

I'd be knocking on my doctors door if that was my son, he very rarely has a day without a poo, usually 2-3 a day !! He's 2 1/2 now.
Is that the norm ?? do many people's children go for days without a poo ??

Squashy's baby is still quite little - at that age I think DS was having 1 every 2 days. Now it's at least 2 a day.