washing cloth nappies

youngmummy94 · Nov 6th, 2011, 00:34 AM

My LO will be here soon (hopefully) and I am going to try to use cloth nappies, most probably pocket nappies.

This sounds silly, but how do you store the dirty nappies? I've seen about wet and dry pails but what is the difference and which is better? I have time so that wouldn't be an issue.

Also, is it any use using disposable liners?

Thanks heaps!

hot tea · Nov 6th, 2011, 00:58 AM

I haven't had my LO yet, but I have a well established stash and have done my fair share of research! I am using mostly one size pockets.

I have a dry pail for mine. Actually, mine is just a huge dry bag that I can either insert into a pail or hang up. This makes it sooo easy because I can take the bag once it is a full load, and throw it right in along with the diapers needing a washing.

As far as I know wet pails are unnecessary.

And disposable liners for which? The pail? IMO it would make little sense as the point of cloth diapers is not to throw so much out, if you know what I mean!

youngmummy94 · Nov 6th, 2011, 01:12 AM

Thanks! They have disposable liners for placing inside the nappie but not where the insert goes, to collect the poo and you just throw them out.

LittlePants · Nov 6th, 2011, 02:04 AM

If you're breast feeding, disposable liners are worse than useless - they just spread it around, and eventually it goes through into the nappy anyway. Fleece liners help to keep little bums dry, so they are good, but as far as BF poo is concerned just put the nappies through a cold rinse cycle before you wash them.

Most people collect their nappies i a dry pail (no water) but TBH, designed nappy buckets are a rip off. They're too small, and nothing soecial anyway. I've found that a beer brewing barrel does the job much better, and is about 1/4 the price for a bucket large enough to take 3 days nappies has a really good sealing lid, which LO's can't get off. Far better than any nappy bucket

I wouldn't recommend pocket nappies for newborns though - a 2 part system is much m0re efficient until they're weaned

ke29 · Nov 6th, 2011, 03:48 AM

I dry pail mine in a bucket now, I was using a monkey foot bag which are only good really if your washing daily, otherwise the urine starts to leak through. I just bought a cream bucket with a lid from Amazon.

Laucu · Nov 6th, 2011, 04:43 AM

I dry pail my nappies - I just line a nappy bin with a wash bag. Then all I have to do is pull out the wash bag and shove it in the machine. That way you are not handling the dirty nappies too much.

Dispoable liners are expensive and a bit pointless in the early days (when the poop goes everywhere!) so I would also recommend fleece liners. Just buy some fleece fabric and cut it up. It's one less disposable thing that you are buying!!

Rachel_C · Nov 6th, 2011, 05:19 AM

Wet pailing can be pretty gross - after a day, no matter how well you've rinsed the nappies off before hand, you're likely to find a layer of stinky floating poo-scum on top of the water

.

You shouldn't soak anything with PUL or elastic regularly anyway (a one-off is fine) so the only thing you would safely be able to wet pail with pocket nappies is the inserts. The rest would have to go in a dry pail. I did used to do that and just soak the dirty nappies and dry pail the rest, but it didn't make any difference to stains or cleanliness but added extra work so I stopped.

I wouldn't just get pocket nappies either, a good mix is a good idea to try out first. Two-parters are better for containment for a young baby.

flubdub · Nov 6th, 2011, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rachel_C

Wet pailing can be pretty gross - after a day, no matter how well you've rinsed the nappies off before hand, you're likely to find a layer of stinky floating poo-scum on top of the water

.

You shouldn't soak anything with PUL or elastic regularly anyway (a one-off is fine) so the only thing you would safely be able to wet pail with pocket nappies is the inserts. The rest would have to go in a dry pail. I did used to do that and just soak the dirty nappies and dry pail the rest, but it didn't make any difference to stains or cleanliness but added extra work so I stopped.

I wouldn't just get pocket nappies either, a good mix is a good idea to try out first. Two-parters are better for containment for a young baby.

nappybliss · Nov 11th, 2011, 15:25 PM

All of the above is good advice.

nappybliss · Nov 11th, 2011, 15:48 PM

No need to dry pail - just adds to the smell and is definitely not recommended with pockets because it will delaminate the waterproof lining and reduce the life of the elastic.

Would suggest if you want to line the pail use a pillow case as not expensive.

Fleece liners are excellent for keeping bum dry and more cost effective than disposable liners - but as others said, with breast feeding babies little point to any liner to protect the nappy itself. Do try a cold rinse before washing though to help lift off any pooh before the main wash.

If you need any further help get in touch with your local nappy network or try New Forest Nappy network for more advice

Nov 6th, 2011, 00:34 AM	#1
youngmummy94 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,007	washing cloth nappies My LO will be here soon (hopefully) and I am going to try to use cloth nappies, most probably pocket nappies. This sounds silly, but how do you store the dirty nappies? I've seen about wet and dry pails but what is the difference and which is better? I have time so that wouldn't be an issue. Also, is it any use using disposable liners? Thanks heaps!

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Nov 6th, 2011, 00:58 AM	#2
hot tea Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 4,415	I haven't had my LO yet, but I have a well established stash and have done my fair share of research! I am using mostly one size pockets. I have a dry pail for mine. Actually, mine is just a huge dry bag that I can either insert into a pail or hang up. This makes it sooo easy because I can take the bag once it is a full load, and throw it right in along with the diapers needing a washing. As far as I know wet pails are unnecessary. And disposable liners for which? The pail? IMO it would make little sense as the point of cloth diapers is not to throw so much out, if you know what I mean!

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Nov 6th, 2011, 01:12 AM	#3
youngmummy94 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,007	Thanks! They have disposable liners for placing inside the nappie but not where the insert goes, to collect the poo and you just throw them out.

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Nov 6th, 2011, 02:04 AM	#4
LittlePants Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Lakes, Cumbria Posts: 1,929	If you're breast feeding, disposable liners are worse than useless - they just spread it around, and eventually it goes through into the nappy anyway. Fleece liners help to keep little bums dry, so they are good, but as far as BF poo is concerned just put the nappies through a cold rinse cycle before you wash them. Most people collect their nappies i a dry pail (no water) but TBH, designed nappy buckets are a rip off. They're too small, and nothing soecial anyway. I've found that a beer brewing barrel does the job much better, and is about 1/4 the price for a bucket large enough to take 3 days nappies has a really good sealing lid, which LO's can't get off. Far better than any nappy bucket I wouldn't recommend pocket nappies for newborns though - a 2 part system is much m0re efficient until they're weaned

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Nov 6th, 2011, 03:48 AM	#5
ke29 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 3,330	I dry pail mine in a bucket now, I was using a monkey foot bag which are only good really if your washing daily, otherwise the urine starts to leak through. I just bought a cream bucket with a lid from Amazon.

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Nov 6th, 2011, 04:43 AM	#6
Laucu Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 1,090	I dry pail my nappies - I just line a nappy bin with a wash bag. Then all I have to do is pull out the wash bag and shove it in the machine. That way you are not handling the dirty nappies too much. Dispoable liners are expensive and a bit pointless in the early days (when the poop goes everywhere!) so I would also recommend fleece liners. Just buy some fleece fabric and cut it up. It's one less disposable thing that you are buying!!

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Nov 6th, 2011, 05:19 AM	#7
Rachel_C Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 11,661	Wet pailing can be pretty gross - after a day, no matter how well you've rinsed the nappies off before hand, you're likely to find a layer of stinky floating poo-scum on top of the water . You shouldn't soak anything with PUL or elastic regularly anyway (a one-off is fine) so the only thing you would safely be able to wet pail with pocket nappies is the inserts. The rest would have to go in a dry pail. I did used to do that and just soak the dirty nappies and dry pail the rest, but it didn't make any difference to stains or cleanliness but added extra work so I stopped. I wouldn't just get pocket nappies either, a good mix is a good idea to try out first. Two-parters are better for containment for a young baby.

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Nov 11th, 2011, 15:25 PM	#9
nappybliss Mum (Mom) New BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 5	All of the above is good advice.

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Nov 11th, 2011, 15:48 PM	#10
nappybliss Mum (Mom) New BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 5	No need to dry pail - just adds to the smell and is definitely not recommended with pockets because it will delaminate the waterproof lining and reduce the life of the elastic. Would suggest if you want to line the pail use a pillow case as not expensive. Fleece liners are excellent for keeping bum dry and more cost effective than disposable liners - but as others said, with breast feeding babies little point to any liner to protect the nappy itself. Do try a cold rinse before washing though to help lift off any pooh before the main wash. If you need any further help get in touch with your local nappy network or try New Forest Nappy network for more advice

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