Help new and thinking about cloth

[sophxx]

My lo is 20 months so quite old but he's suddenly become really allergic to disposable nappies so much that his skin blisters and swells up.
So were going to try cloth but what do I need I like the all in one nappies but do I need flushable liners or fleece liners as well as a wet bag what do you use in your nappy bin to stop it smelling? Thanks x

 

[jen1604]

Hi Soph

When you say you're going to go for all in ones I'm guessing you mean pockets. They should come with inserts so that should be all you need nappy wise.

Disposable liners are really handy for getting rid of mess, fluffy liners are slightly less convenient and quick but keep LO nice and dry, although with pockets that shouldn't be *too* much of a problem.

As for keeping your bucket smelling ok, you can use a couple of drops of essential oil in there. Lots of people use lavender but it's really up to you!

 

[sophxx]

Thanks

Where's the best places to buy from I know there's a shop nr us in hebdenbridge is there any where good online? I'm completely new to this lol x

 

[OnErth&InHvn]

Jen- Pockets are NOT all in ones. All in ones are exactly like sposies. they dont have inserts, liners, covers, etc. Pockets are that- diapers with pockets.

OP- youll need to likley get a sample pack of something and try out different types and materials. NOT all cloth dipes are made the same. Plus youll need to think about cost and if baby will be in daycare, will daddy/grandma change baby/etc.

There are Flat diapers. I like Little-Lions flats. They are a big square pc of fabric and you fold them in numerous ways and pin them. They need a cover and can be very cheap since they are One Size.

Prefolds. I like Green Mountain Diapers and Little-Lions. They are a rectangle pc of fabric and you fold them a couple different ways and pin them (or use a snappi) and they need a cover. These can also be cheap. Youll need to buy different sizes as baby grows.

Fitteds. I have only used Goodmamas. They can be expensive. They can also be cheap. They are made from a a variety of materials and need a cover. They usually snap or velcro. They are generally not one size, but can be.

Pockets. I like Fuzzi Bunz. They can be expensive. They dont need a cover but you need inserts. You CAN NOT (or should not) just change the insert when wet/dirty. you need to change the whole thing. They snap. They need to be bigger as baby grows. Sometimes they are one size.

AIOS (all in ones). I had a private WAHM make me some. They are exactly like sposies. Very simple to use for daddy, daycare, etc. Expensive though!! Takes a long time to dry. Can be one size.

personally for a little baby id use flats/prefolds and for a bigger baby id use Pockets or AIOs. thast from me CDing since 2006.
for a wetbag, there are many good companies that make them. I use them for out and about not at home. at home id use a dry pail (you can use wet) and wash the poop off with a diaper sprayer and then toss in the pail until wash day.

sites to help you: Clothdiapernation & diaperswappers.

 

[jen1604]

I know pocket diapers aren't all in ones. However, when the majority of people (like 90%) come into the natural parenting talking about all in ones they mean pockets.

Try Cheeksandcherries and FillYourPants for online shops, they should have everything you need Alternatively there are babame and babipur which have a good selection too. (Sorry, I can never remember if the websites are .com or .co.uk but just pop them in on Google and you'll find them.
X

 

[Rachel_C]

What Jen said really! It's worth noting that cloth doesn't smell anything like disposables so you might not need anything to stop the bucket smelling.

 

[discoclare]

can't add too much but wanted to say that,yes, clean green nappy machine in hebden bridge is good and run by a nice lady (in laws are in yorkshire). otherwise as mentioned Fyp, cheeks and cherries, babame, millie's nappies, funkymonkeypants.