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[puppycat]

Lol Davies it's ok, I asked all the same questions as you initially.

The nappies are reusable yes and they go in a standard washing machine.

You have a number of options with regard to washing and storing them, I think the best for you with your sensitive nose is to put the nappies, once used, into a washable bag inside a container of some sort, maybe a pop up bin or something similar.

When you have a full load (according to your machine's capacity) you can simply open then bin, take out then washable bag, throw it staright into your machine and go!

Re the inside contents, wee you never need to do anything with, it is advisable though to do a rinse cycle before you do the washing cycle. Also you MUST NOT use fabric softener only the washing tabs or liquid capsules.

The poo when baby is brestfed will break up so again just throw the nappies in the machine. When baby is formula fed or on solids you simply hold the inner liner of the nappy into the loo and flush. You will become a dap hand at this honestly and it'll wash right off in the flush and you put it into the bag with all the other nappies.

Once washed the nappies don't smell - honestly. When baby is under 6 months you have to wash nappies on 60deg, older than that then 30 or 40deg is fine depending on your preference.

Does that cover everything?

 

[Pretty Please]

I was thinking the same - are you doing it for environmental reasons?

My friend was on reusable ones saving the environment but then outside she owned a Audi a7 (3 liter) so I think I help more 1.6 engine.

I can't keep up with washing ( cloths with food on and milk smell bad) I don't think I could deal with poo / wee not being washed immediately and I wouldntbe able to do that amount of washing.

What would you do if u are on a full day out or even stay in hotel overnight just store them until u get home ? Or do u use regular naps then?

 

[Pretty Please]

Sorry puppy I'm on my iPhone and type slow......so didn't see your post

 

[puppycat]

Again you can get bags that you take out with you that are waterproof and have a magic way of keeping smells in. We simply put the nappies in there and deal with it when we get home.

The problem is, if you have used/seen used disposables you will automatically think wow what a stink but what you have to bear in mind is that disposables are FULL of chemicals which react with wee/poo and create that smell. With cloth the only ingredient is... cloth. The smell is nowhere near as potent as it is with disposables.

A lot of people use cloth for the money aspect, the environmental side of things is a bonus.

 

[puppycat]

It's ok Pretty

 

[daviess3]

Better understanding thanks pup x

I like the sound but can't see hubby doing them! Do u use a pin to secure them? I would worry doing thst! X

Heart the dont do bath hold heRe I'm gutted I love it! X

 

[daviess3]

Better understanding thanks pup x

I like the sound but can't see hubby doing them! Do u use a pin to secure them? I would worry doing thst! X

Heart the dont do bath hold heRe I'm gutted I love it! X

 

[puppycat]

Ahhh I DID miss something! lol.

Let me get a pic of a new style nappy - I bet you'll be surprised!

They're velcro or poppers

 

[puppycat]

https://www.weepickles.co.uk/siteimages/24/1/8/241882/2403270/f_1492785.jpg

Velcro ^^

https://www.weepickles.co.uk/siteimages/24/1/8/241882/2403270/f_1864654.jpg

Poppers ^^

https://www.weepickles.co.uk/siteimages/24/1/8/241882/2403270/f_1364908.jpg

Wet bags ^^

 

[Pretty Please]

Final question - on average if u said for the baby first year in cloth nappy (average cloth) what would u estimate the total cost to be? thank u x

 

[hopeful23456]

back from dr, didn't get a scan as just had one monday and they said insurance would question it. heard them on doppler though! 148-152 and 152-153 heartbeat ranges.

those pics aren't showing puppy

 

[Pretty Please]

Oh no hopeful - when do u reckon u will get your next scan ? At least u know they are both happy in your Tum

 

[puppycat]

Well I'd suggest getting all the free nappies you get vouchers for in the beginning. Trust me, if you sign up for huggies, pampers etc baby clubs they will send you free everything!

Then get yourself some second hand fluff e.g. one of each like one pocket style nappy, one fited and a wrap, velcro style, poppers style. For second hand fluff you're looking at maybe £3 each ish. Don't pay too much more.

If you like it and think you can get into it then have a look at Wee Pickles for new nappies or if you're happy with used then look at preloved or cloth nappy tree. People who use fluff take real care of it, honestly, you'll get addicted to buying pretty fluff so you need to keep yourself in check! lol.

If you buy all new nappies I reckon you're looking at £100 - £200 depending on which company you buy from. Wee Pickles have nappies for about £4 each.

If you buy used obviously it'll be less but if you work out how much you'd spend on disposables (if you can face that!) it'd be about £6-£8 for 50. If you used one every 3hrs you'd use 8 in a day. So that 50 pack would last you about 6 days (in an ideal world). There's obviously a variation on quantity and money for each size nappy but if I just use those figures for a year as an example it's:

£6 every 6 days times 60.8 (to make it to a year) = £365

About £1 a day in nappies. WOW!

A link for our US ladies as I can't work in dollars!

 

[puppycat]

Sorry try photos a different way.

Wet bag - velcro - poppers

 

[hopeful23456]

pretty - i have my level 2 ultrasound next thurs and i will have a scan the week after as I get regular scans every 2 weeks so i get alot of them anyway.

puppy - CUTE nappies!

 

[Pretty Please]

Wow I wasn't expecting them to look like that !!!! Look very trendy

 

[daviess3]

Interesting! Can't see pic puppy!! Thanks for info x
Hopeful fab hbs!! Xx

 

[daviess3]

Love pic! They don't leak or need changing more often coz baby must feel wet more? X

 

[puppycat]

On the contrary, the fitteds with wraps can stay on all night, the wee is trapped away from baby's bum and so reduces the chances of nappy rash etc. Laura wears a nappy from 7pm to 8am every night with no accidents (and that's toddler wee!)

 

[daviess3]

Wow I may actually consider this will talk to my hubby about this! He would have to b on side x