Are Flips less work than other reusables

[kglo]

I am going to Jamaica for 1 month and staying in a house with no running water.

We don't want to use disposables so was wondering, are flips really less work than washing other reusable nappies?

We will buy the washable inserts as we could not carry enough disposable inserts for a month and I do not think they sell the disposable inserts in JA. My hubby is totally against putting our son in anything disposable anyway.

We will only have cold water from a stand pipe to wash in also.

 

[hayley x]

I'm really not sure you can effectively wash nappies in cold water, but the flips are by far the most convienient reusable nappy imo x

 

[Rachel_C]

Flips are really easy to wash - I washed them by hand when we went away for the week (I have stay dry ones).

I wouldn't wash in absolutely cold water (mostly because I don't like cold hands although that might be nice in Jamaica, you lucky person!) BUT if you got some detergent that was effective at very low temperatures I think it would be fine. The other option would be to heat up water - I assume you'll have a kettle or pans or something you could do that in, then just wash the nappies in a bucket or something. If you were washing in cold water, I would think you'd need to wash them really really thoroughly and do lots of rinses. When I was washing by hand, I washed in extra hot water (just the inserts, the outers I washed at about 30/40 degrees) just in case I wasn't washing them properly, as an extra precaution, and I made sure to rinse them really well by soaking them in a bath full of water after washing.

 

[Jetters]

I would definitely advise taking stay-dry Flip inserts, for sure. They are easy to handwash and take up barely any space. xxxxx

 

[Rachel_C]

I would definitely advise taking stay-dry Flip inserts, for sure. They are easy to handwash and take up barely any space. xxxxx

That's true! I took 20 inserts and 9 outers and they were about the same size as one pack of disposables.

 

[ummar]

Flips are really easy to wash - I washed them by hand when we went away for the week (I have stay dry ones).

I wouldn't wash in absolutely cold water (mostly because I don't like cold hands although that might be nice in Jamaica, you lucky person!) BUT if you got some detergent that was effective at very low temperatures I think it would be fine. The other option would be to heat up water - I assume you'll have a kettle or pans or something you could do that in, then just wash the nappies in a bucket or something. If you were washing in cold water, I would think you'd need to wash them really really thoroughly and do lots of rinses. When I was washing by hand, I washed in extra hot water (just the inserts, the outers I washed at about 30/40 degrees) just in case I wasn't washing them properly, as an extra precaution, and I made sure to rinse them really well by soaking them in a bath full of water after washing.

Potion lets you wash effectively at 30 degrees - https://www.babipur.co.uk/shop/Reus...appy_Potion_1Kg_-_Tots_Bots/product_info.html

 

[twiggy56]

id say go for staydry inserts and wash with a detergent effective at low temps...

the Stay-dry will be dry in no time in the JA heat! And if you get stains anyway im sure there wont be a shortage of sun to sun the stains out anyway!!

 

[kglo]

It sounds like a good option then, I think I will invest in some.

How many outers and inserts do you think I will realistically need if I will be washing daily?

I will be taking some of our show off nappies so baby can wear them with just a t shirt at times.

 

[Rachel_C]

I can't remember what detergent it is but there is one advertised on TV as being effective at 15 degrees. It's probably a biological one though.

 

[Rachel_C]

How old will baby be when you go?

 

[ummar]

I can't remember what detergent it is but there is one advertised on TV as being effective at 15 degrees. It's probably a biological one though.

Do you mean Ariel? https://www.ariel.co.uk/Products/ArielExcelGel.aspx

To the OP, what do you mean you'll only have access to cold water. Do you mean room temperature water? What is that likely to be in Jamaica?

 

[nervouspains]

Incase your wanting to buy any outers- I have 2 for sale xx

 

[DueMarch2nd]

yeah but the bio detergent that is effective at 15 would be ok because bio is absolutely fine unless used with PUL or elastic. And the inners is the thing that will need the main washing! And washing the outers in bio a few times wont hurt them, bio is only not recomended because it can deteriorate elastic/pul over time so it would be absolutely fine for the trip. How long will you be going for?

 

[kglo]

How old will baby be when you go?

He will be 4 months old

 

[kglo]

How many flips outers and inserts will I need if I plan to wash daily?

 

[kglo]

Incase your wanting to buy any outers- I have 2 for sale xx

Have they been used and what colour are they?

 

[Jetters]

I would take... 4 outers and 10 inserts, minimum. Are you going to double them up at night? I'd use an organic insert at night.

 

[Rachel_C]

For a 4 month old, I would take probably at least 6 outers and 12 inserts I think. That would allow time to wash and dry them while still having a few spares. I'd plan for the worst case scenario though, say LO got an upset tummy you could easily get through 6 and 12 in one day, but you could wash as they're used if needed. In fact, washing as you go might be best anyway as it will allow less time for dirty nappies to sit festering

By 4 months, you might need specific night nappies rather than boosted Flips, but you'll only really know that nearer the time. Some people can get away with two inserts in one cover, but we've never been able to do that, we've always needed night nappies. If you do, I'd take at least three and they'll need washing really really well.

 

[kglo]

I've just made my order, 6 outers, 14 inserts and 5 packs of the disposable inserts.

I will be taking his show off nappies and night nappies as well.

Thanks for all the help ladies.

 

[Jetters]

good choice! hope you have a fantastic time xxx im BEYOND JEALOUS!!