Writing a nappy FAQ article - need your help

[littlestar]

Hi Ladies
I am writing a FAQ article for a blog, (i'm a contributor)
what i need is list of questions about anything cloth nappy. (you can put the answers if you like but please bear in mind if you do it's giving me permission to publish them)
I will probably break it into sections when i've compiled a list but it means we can link to it when we get the same threads about moving to cloth all the time.

So.....fire away!

 

[sezzlebum]

what does fitted/prefold/aio/sio/ai2/nn/obv/oc etc mean?
what are wraps?
what nappies do i need wraps for?
how many nappies will i need?
where do i get nappies from?
what is dry/wet pailing?
how do i strip wash?
what do i wash nappies with and at what temperature?
how do i get poo stains out?
what are soakers?
whats the score with wool? lanolising etc

thats all i can think off for now lol

 

[mummypeanut]

Will using cloth effect my childcare arrangements? (having all the same nappy brand helps child care providers to learn your system, some nurseries wont accept cloth but other provide thier own cloth so enquire. AIO nappies are easy systems for people to get the hang of)

Will I need to use disposables when I go out for the day?
Do cloth nappies smell?
What are boosters for?
What are fleece liners for?
What are disposable liners?
Are cloth babies more prone to nappy rash?

 

[sezzlebum]

can i use creams with cloth nappies?
do i have to carry dirty nappies around with me when we're out?
my baby screams when i put {brand of nappy} on, why and what can i do?
which nappies are trimmer?
do bulky cloth nappies hinder movement development?
what should i use at night?
my babies a heavy wetter, what do you recommend?

 

[littlestar]

Fab questions so far - i have to avoid doing recommendations though - i don't want suing if someone buys unsuitable nappies.

 

[Rachel_C]

people will always ask what's the best brand of nappy so i'd include that but answer that different brands suit different babies

 

[lfernie]

What does OBV stand for?

 

[littlestar]

What does OBV stand for?

organic bamboo velour - its a really soft absorbent fabric

 

[sezzlebum]

its lush

what are boosters/inserts
how many boosters/inserts will i need?
which is more absorbant hemp or bamboo or organic cotton?
can i resell nappies if i dont like/use them?
can i buy preloved?
what are the council ran incentives?
i think im getting a slight addiction to cloth nappies, what should i do?
my oh has closed my paypal account down to stop me feeding my addiction, what should i do?

 

[Monkeh]

i think im getting a slight addiction to cloth nappies, what should i do?
my oh has closed my paypal account down to stop me feeding my addiction, what should i do?

 

[anothersquish]

i think im getting a slight addiction to cloth nappies, what should i do?
my oh has closed my paypal account down to stop me feeding my addiction, what should i do?

*snort*

If anyone actually knows the solution to a severe and debilitating cloth nappy addiction could they PLEASE let me know before I end up bankrupt....

 

[littlestar]

 

[littlestar]

my list so far.....

New to Cloth Nappies or Considering going Cloth
How many Nappies do I need?

What type of Nappies should I buy?

Do I need wraps for all my Nappies?

What ratio of Nappies to wraps do I need?

Are Cloth Nappies Daddy/Family friendly?

Are Cloth Nappies easy to use?

Do Cloth Nappies smell?

Do bulky Cloth Nappies hinder baby's development?

Can I resell Nappies if I buy a brand that doesn't suit me?

Can I buy Pre-loved Nappies?

Will my childcare provider use my Nappies?

Where do I get Nappies from?

Part-time in Cloth Nappies

Can't afford enough Nappies straight away, Do I have to buy loads before I can start using them?

Can I just use Cloth Nappies some or the time or will my baby get confused if I swap and change?

I can't afford to buy loads of Nappies at once how can I do this

How do the council Incentives work?

Changing Nappies

How often should I change the Nappies?

Can I change just the nappy inners or do I need to change the whole thing?

New Nappies

My new nappies are leaking, what am I doing wrong?

My Nappies are soaking my babies clothes straight away, what am I doing wrong?

Night Nappies

How many night Nappies do I need?

What Nappies should I use?

Boosting

What is the difference between an insert and a booster?

What is a doubler?

What is a soaker?

Storing Dirty Nappies

What do I do with dirty Nappies?

What should I do with the poop?

How can I make the nappy pail/bucket smell nicer?

Nappy Rash

Are clothed bums more likely to get nappy rash?

Can I use creams with Cloth Nappies?

Cloth Out & About

How do I store dirty Nappies when I'm out for the day?

Do I need to use disposables when I'm out for the day or on holiday

Nappy Jargon

What is a wrap?

What does obv mean?

What is aplix?

What are snaps?

What are fleece liners for?

What are flushable liners for?

 

[mummypeanut]

Id add to the jargon bit some of the abbreviations like AIO etc and maybe a brief description of terms like birth to potty, sized, shaped, 2 parter, aio etc

xx

 

[littlestar]

i have already written a detailled article about the different types of nappy.

 

[mummypeanut]

i have already written a detailled article about the different types of nappy.

perfect