The Great Cheap Nappy Hunt!

Greenstuff_2

HOWEVER, what I would also say is that I think that to use the economy argument for them is a waste of time. Although they ##seem## cheaper, there are a lot of hidden costs - increased laundry bills, replacement of lost / damaged ones, cost of inserts, cost of replacement covers, cost of replacement nappies. I very much doubt that any re-usable nappy will last for more than 2-3 years of constant use, making a mockery of the 'buy them for all your kids' argument.

What I'm saying is that the total actual saving is probably not going to be that substantial.

However, we use re-usable ones out of conscience, rather than cost-saving - so this is not a problem for us.

Good points, but it's also worth remembering that babies that are in disposables stay in them much longer, reason being they are so very good at keeping them dry instantly, so the baby doesn't associate the feeling of going to the toilet with being wet, as opposed to reusables that stay wet for a minute or two.
Not only does this mean more cost, but children develop from the bottom up, so they crawl, walk, potty train then talk. There is a direct link between potty training and talking so delaying potty traing also delays development.
Not only are the chemicals bad for the environment, they are also bad for the baby, for little boys disposables have been blamed in part for falling sperm counts, and one of the chemicals used in them have been banned from use in Tampons as they are associated with Toxic shock syndrome - not such a good thing to have near a little girl I'd have thought...

It's always worth checking with the local authority too, mine, (Herts) do a cashback scheme for those purchasing re-usables, they also do a subsidised nappy laundering service, if your council doesn't then ask them why on earth not!

longtallsally_2

John you say that "for little boys disposables have been blamed in part for falling sperm counts"

I know this has nothing to do with the original thread but Dr Robert Winston was on the tele the other day and he says that "falling sperm counts" in men is a myth. He is probably the top expert in reproduction in this country so I would tend to believe what he says.

Anyway instead of having a debate between disposables and reuseables - what's best? can we get back to finding cheap nappies which was the original question and my understanding of that is a list of shops doing special offers/cheap brands.

perryash1

The best and cheapest disposables that I have used are ALDI's and I have three little ones, they are 3.99 for a packet but they do not start from newborn size, but can definately recommend !

aje2010

WOW!!!

I'm so exited about sharing this with all you mse folks, usually it's my colleagues who I keep telling of this little "scam".

Here it goes,

You register with pampers, (through info leaflets or their website). And they start sending you money off coupons. Usually £2 or £1.

You wait for the Boots 'Spend over £15 on baby products and get 500 points'
Buy two Economy packs for £16 and use two £2 (or £1) off coupons. Note: You are entitled to use 2 coupons don't let them tell you it's only one coupon per purchase etc.
If your lucky and they have BOGOF on wipes make up the £15 in wipes.

The maths

economy packs = £9 Buy two for £16 (Saving £2)
use the two £2 coupons (Saving £2)
buy 2 packs of wipes get 2 free (saving £6.50 approx)
Advantage points 500 (equivalent to £5)

Full price £31
After the savings you pay .......... £15.50

Beat that!!!!!!!!!!!