Cloth Nappies beginner

[LuckySalem]

Hi,

Have DD who is 22 months but we automatically bought disposable's for her. However, with LO (21 weeks preg at the mo) I would like to try cloth nappies.

DP is having a hard time understanding it (and I'm missing some bits to be able to explain it to him) so was after some really dumbed down info about it.

The nappies come in different parts don't they? The outer colourful part, the inner soft part and a liner?
Can you get waterproof covers as well to go over the whole thing or do you need seperate outer colourful parts that are waterproof too?

When LO goes toilet what do you do? Far as I know you throw away the liner and wash the inner part is that right?
DP has problems with this as he doesn't like the idea of poo going around our washing machine in one load and then the next being his clothes.
I've tried to explain that the poo is caught on the liner - am I right?

Also one last thing - how much is the average starter pack and when should I buy it?

 

[purpledahlia]

yeah the poo gets caught in the liner which if you get flushables can just be put down the toilet! And then u wash the inner bit and the outer bit of the nappy in the machine, im not sure about the ones with outer plastic bits cos ive not looked at them,

 

[LuckySalem]

That's brill so I can tell him that there shouldnt be any (well not much anyway) poo in the washing machine to mix with his clothes!! lol

Any ideas on a cost?

 

[Mary Jo]

the amount of poo left on the nappy when it goes in the machine is pretty minimal if you rinse it very well before washing. I don't use disposable liners as I found they're not great on runny newborn/young baby poo and they're not very soft for baby - I use cotton fleece liners, which I rinse and wash with the rest (nappies, boosters, wraps). I spray my nappies with the shower head into a bucket (take the head off and hold my thumb over the hose to get a powerful spray) then pour that down the loo. (LO only does one pooey nappy a day, it's not as nasty as it sounds!) The things are usually stained when they go in the machine but no real solids left. And a wash hot enough to sanitise (60C+) will make sure there's nothing untoward left anywhere.

no matter how good your liner, there will be some poo escaping round the sides, just because LO squelches it (unless you are very swift in getting them changed). a paper liner minimises it but that's all.

 

[LuckySalem]

Shhh don't tell him that! lol

Must say I'm not too sure I can cope with scraping poo out which why I was looking at the disposable liners. Thats why I went with disposable nappies with DD cos I couldnt face scraping it out. I KNOW Dp won't do it either as he heaves when he just has to take off a disposable.

 

[Mary Jo]

well, maybe you could research really good paper liners - some are definitely thicker than others and are probably better than the ones I've tried (Tots Bots and Mothercare). I think some people rate Boots' liners. Also, I went to a Nappuccino (coffee morning with a cloth nappy demo) and the lady there had some really thick paper liners that she said could be rinsed and used up to three times, but I guess you wouldn't have to re-use if you didn't want to.

The thing about cloth nappies (that I guess some people wouldn't like) is that there's a lot of trial and error because there are way more nappy types and combinations of liners, wraps, etc, compared to disposables, where you have the choice of four or five brands only. But once you have the right combination for you, they're great and honestly no trouble.

 

[LuckySalem]

Right ok,

I feel like a right novice (even though I've already got a DD. lol)

I don't understand it all, far as I knew you get a nappy that you put a liner in, then pull it up (like pull up pants) and put an outer over it. Is that right or am I completely confused?

 

[purpledahlia]

Theres so many different kinds which all work differently, im just starting to understand and get my head round the different kinds of types, i think im gonna buy a few trial ones and test them out and see what suits her when shes here because apparently some dont suit some babies or the babies might not like some or body shapes make them fit diff n stuff, x

 

[LuckySalem]

oh dear so confusing.
I wonder if I can find a MW or HV to explain how they work and advise on getting some? Might make more sense if someone shows me in RL

 

[purpledahlia]

doubt the mw or hv will know/have the time/explain it right, theres groups usually in each area, when i went to a NCT sale there was a stand and there was women explaning it and they have a weekly meet which i might try and go to, nappaucino, try googling that and something might come up in your area.. there should be one.

 

[LuckySalem]

Ooh will look for a group then.

 

[Mary Jo]

google the name of your local council + cloth/reusable/real nappies and there might be details of what's available locally, like incentive schemes (vouchers towards the cost - I got £30 off from Lewisham council) or nappy information events like Nappuccinos.

 

[LuckySalem]

Will try that too then.

 

[saraendepity]

hey hun, there are loads of different types of nappies... if you have a tumble dryer and dont mind using it the most simple type of nappy is an all in one (AIO) these are literally a one part system that you put on exactly like a disposable..... https://www.fill-your-pants.com/product/189/11/bumgenius-organic-all-in-one

with those i would recommend a fleece liner as they dont wick the wee away from the skin and although they take a while to dry they are a great nappy!!

you can get pocket nappies - these have a pocket sewn into them where you put the absorbant bit so if you need extra padding/absorbency you can add more as you need it!! these dry alot quicker!!!!https://www.fill-your-pants.com/product/23/18/blueberry-minky-birth-potty-pocket-nappy

or you can get all in twos which are like a cross between the two...you basically snap(popper) the absorbent part into the shell(waterproof bit) hese are quicker to dry than AIO but not as quick as pockets! the good thing with these is you can only replace the absorbent part if theres no poo !! https://www.fill-your-pants.com/product/167/11/modern-baby-pop-in-nappy--bamboo

none of the above need anything extra unless you wanna use liners for the poo issue you talked about above!!

you can also get fitted nappies which are like a step up from terry squares but these tend to get wet all around and give baby a wet tummy tho are a good cheap stash bulker https://www.fill-your-pants.com/product/46/6/tots-bots-bamboozles these will need a waterproof wrap tho

then theres terry squares and prefolds these also need a waterproof wrap

i hope this has helped a little and not baffled you

sara

xxxxxxx

 

[saraendepity]

hey hun, there are loads of different types of nappies... if you have a tumble dryer and dont mind using it the most simple type of nappy is an all in one (AIO) these are literally a one part system that you put on exactly like a disposable..... https://www.fill-your-pants.com/product/189/11/bumgenius-organic-all-in-one

with those i would recommend a fleece liner as they dont wick the wee away from the skin and although they take a while to dry they are a great nappy!!

you can get pocket nappies - these have a pocket sewn into them where you put the absorbant bit so if you need extra padding/absorbency you can add more as you need it!! these dry alot quicker!!!!https://www.fill-your-pants.com/product/23/18/blueberry-minky-birth-potty-pocket-nappy

or you can get all in twos which are like a cross between the two...you basically snap(popper) the absorbent part into the shell(waterproof bit) hese are quicker to dry than AIO but not as quick as pockets! the good thing with these is you can only replace the absorbent part if theres no poo !! https://www.fill-your-pants.com/product/167/11/modern-baby-pop-in-nappy--bamboo

none of the above need anything extra unless you wanna use liners for the poo issue you talked about above!!

you can also get fitted nappies which are like a step up from terry squares but these tend to get wet all around and give baby a wet tummy tho are a good cheap stash bulker https://www.fill-your-pants.com/product/46/6/tots-bots-bamboozles these will need a waterproof wrap tho

then theres terry squares and prefolds these also need a waterproof wrap

i hope this has helped a little and not baffled you

sara

xxxxxxx

 

[LuckySalem]

hey hun, there are loads of different types of nappies... if you have a tumble dryer and dont mind using it the most simple type of nappy is an all in one (AIO) these are literally a one part system that you put on exactly like a disposable..... https://www.fill-your-pants.com/product/189/11/bumgenius-organic-all-in-one

with those i would recommend a fleece liner as they dont wick the wee away from the skin and although they take a while to dry they are a great nappy!!

you can get pocket nappies - these have a pocket sewn into them where you put the absorbant bit so if you need extra padding/absorbency you can add more as you need it!! these dry alot quicker!!!!https://www.fill-your-pants.com/product/23/18/blueberry-minky-birth-potty-pocket-nappy

or you can get all in twos which are like a cross between the two...you basically snap(popper) the absorbent part into the shell(waterproof bit) hese are quicker to dry than AIO but not as quick as pockets! the good thing with these is you can only replace the absorbent part if theres no poo !! https://www.fill-your-pants.com/product/167/11/modern-baby-pop-in-nappy--bamboo

none of the above need anything extra unless you wanna use liners for the poo issue you talked about above!!

you can also get fitted nappies which are like a step up from terry squares but these tend to get wet all around and give baby a wet tummy tho are a good cheap stash bulker https://www.fill-your-pants.com/product/46/6/tots-bots-bamboozles these will need a waterproof wrap tho

then theres terry squares and prefolds these also need a waterproof wrap

i hope this has helped a little and not baffled you

sara

xxxxxxx

Totall baffled me but I'm sure if I look through that when I'm more awake it'll make sense

Thank you!

 

[saraendepity]

LOL sorry!! if you want i can do some vids of daisy getting her bum changed in different nappies, wont be able to do it till mon when rob is off work but if it will help i'll happily do it if you would like !!!!

 

[LuckySalem]

I've actually found a local stockist who gives advice so am planning a trip there with DD on Monday to see what it's all about as I think I need to see one to understand them better.

 

[saraendepity]

yeah that should help hun !! have fun on monday and dont spend too much !!LOL

 

[LuckySalem]

I won't spend any I'm only 21 weeks pregnant.......... will not spend, will not spend. Ahhh have no money so can't spend!

How many would I need to last a week, accepting that I do the washing twice a week?