Just bought a cushie tushie, what do i do next?

[Anila]

ok so its late at night, and i cant sleep, and i have been thinking about getting cloth nappies for a while, so while hubby is in bed i just purchased my first nappy, but i have no idea what to do when i get it.
I thought i would just get one to see if hubby and i like them and if we can see our selves using more, so i purchaed a cushie tushie couture, i assume when i get it i have to wash it, but do u hand wash, machine wash, wash bag, normal wash powder, fabric softer, etc..
I dont hand wash and i dont use fabric softer, i use my clothes dryer, as my line is not "working".

so basically, any advice on what to do with it would be good (besides using it, lol), also im hoping it actually fits, he is 12 months old but wears size 0, which are a bit big, i got the osfm.

tia my wonderful bb clothies in the know.

[alioops]

Machine wash with minimal detergent (I use half the recommended amount on nappies) No Fabric Softener Ever!! A clothes dryer is fine on low. As many pre washes as you want, but they will increase in absorbency the more you do. There is a care label on the booster, JIC you forget.

My DDs wear CT's most of the time. DD1 has it on the outer 2 snaps, and she wears size 2, and DD1 has it on the next 2 in, and she wears size 0-1. We started using cloth when she was about 7 months old I think, and most of our stash is CTs. There is a pic on the site of one on a 10 day old, and plenty of them on toddlers.

If the fit is not right for you bub, then let us know and we can figure out where the fit is not right, and I know a number of the clothie girls will know of brands that have a different fit.

[Anila]

Thanks so much alioops, im very excited to try the cloth, and a little nervous at the same time,lol.
When i had my first almost 8 yrs ago, i purchased the flat terry toweling, after a week, i got sick of washing and folding them, and hubby couldnt get the grip of it all, so he wanted to use spossies, i never knew theses fancy nappies excisted till recently, and if it wernt for the fact that we are ttc#6, hubby would have said no, so i thought id try some on kainne, then get more when i concieve for the new bub, after 5 kids u can imagine the cost i have spent on disposables in just over 7 yrs, and having 2 in nappies at 1 time is just so costly.
I got the lightblue with white spots minky, it looks so cute, i cant wait till it arrives.

How long can there wear them before u have to change nappies, he is a medium wetter, if that makes sence.
and do i need to add anything else to it, or is it ready to go, iykwim, also what is the difference between the night nappies?

i just noticed that u are a cushie tushie consultant, lol,.

[Kazbah]

Heys Anila, welcome to the world of MCN!!!!

I only every used the dryer for the first couple of months with all my nappies, its very addictive though!

Check out this thread: https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...new-users.html

To answer your Q's -

How often do you change? Well, with a new nappy, I change after about 2 hours until it's at full absorbancy. As long as you've washed it at least once (pop it in with the towels!) it's right to go, just won't be as absorbant. So at first, go for an hour, and then about 2 hours until it's had about 8 washes in total.

You may find it handy to check out the classifieds here, or second-hand nappies on buy4baby when you're getting started.

What's a night nappy? It's a nappy with more layers of absorbtion. Most night nappies have around 8 or more layers of bamboo or hemp etc.

And now for some answers to questions you haven't (yet) asked!

Fabrics ... Fabrics have varying levels of absorbancy & fluid uptake - in other words, how much & how long. Generally speaking, the faster a fabric takes up liquid, the less liquid it can hold.

Fastest fabric: Microfibre. It's the cloths you use to clean your car with - they take up liquid very quickly, but don't hold much of it. Don't put this against bub's skin, its very rough. Use as a stuffer for pocket nappies, preferably with other, more absorbant fabrics.

Flannelette: Takes up liquid quickly, holds a bit.

Terry: again, quick but holds more than flanenelette.

Bamboo: holds a lot of liquid, is slower to take up liquid.

Hemp: holds the most liquid, but takeup is the slowest.

Covers: So many covers, so little time! You only need covers if you're using a fitted nappy.

Covers are in 3 broad groups:

PUL - Waterproof, great for baby carrying, car trips & stroller. Any time where there will be pressure against the nappy and you don't want the pee to leak through Not ideal for bubs to sleep in though, as it doesn't allow much air circulation.

Fleece - Does get pressure leaks, but is great for every-day wear. Keeps the air circulating and are the softest, plus easy to clean.

Wool - Works through absorbing the liquid and letting it evaporate. Takes a little more care and should be lanolised, but only need washing once a week (usually) provided you air them between wears. Does get pressure leaks.

Good luck!

[*becstar*]

The girls have given you great info!!

Welcome to the world of MCN, I guarantee you this nappy won't be your last, LOL.

Being in brissy I don't think you'll have this worry with drying but I personally find my nappies come up cleaner with just a water wash.....no detergent at all, and even better if it's a warm wash. I also find that when I am using my dryer to dry the nappies they seem to start to smell after a few goes in the dryer so the sun is a great way to dry them and keep them smelling fresh!

GL!

[Anila]

Thanks for the welcome girls, i hope i did buy the right kind of nappy now, i just wanted something that i didnt have to think about, lol, hubby friendly! and i wanted something cute as well.
Kazbah thanks for the thread, ill give it a read now.

Now im like a kid at xmas, i want my parcel to arrive.

also how come it gets more absorbant the more u wash it?

[alioops]

Anila the CT coutures can be used overnight with a trifold booster and soaker, It is what we usually use. A soaker is a wool cover.

[Anila]

Thanks alioops, i have already chosen my next ct, if i like this one! (choc bubbles so cute)
ok so yet another question from this little learner, do u need to put them in a wash bag? or just throw in the wash?
(I had to go for my driving lesson so didnt get to read all of the other link, which i will do now, lol.)

[alioops]

I just unsnap the boosters and throw them in as is (poo removed though) I havent had any issues with them getting snagged, because they aren't velcro. If you want to use a washbag to keep it all together you can, but i dont bother.

[Visitor8]

what do you do next? YOu go buy some itti dlish and some wild child and some other pretty pattable nappies and let the addiction take over lol

[Anila]

what do you do next? YOu go buy some itti dlish and some wild child and some other pretty pattable nappies and let the addiction take over lol

lol, thanks, ill check them out also!

well i just got this email back, and im happy with the quick response.

Hi Lisa,

I am so sorry that your nappy has these faults. I have only just started dealing with this company and am unsure of their procedures. I have sent them an email with a copy of your complaint and I am sure that they will reply quickly.

Either way your product WILL be replaced if that is your preferred option. If you do not want a replacement or exchange then I am happy to refund you for your purchase. I will of course absorb all postage costs from here on.

Before you post it back to me though I'd like to hear from the company and make sure that they wouldn't prefer you to post directly back to them.
I will be in touch as soon as I hear from them.

Again I apologise for the inconvenience Lisa.

Yours sincerely,
her name..

Im very happy with the fast response.

Thanks for all ur help ladies

[angelaartsstudent]

Still, SHE saw the nappy before she posted it to you and cannot get out of it by blaming the factory!

A nice email from her though. And it will be good results all around. Not all ebay sellers are that nice!

[Anila]

Just thought i would give u all an update on my faulty nappy, the seller sent an email saying that cushies tushie are happy to replace the nappy, i have to send the nappy back to them and one they recieve it, then they will post out my replacement nappy
I just have to put the postage reciept in the bag with the nappy, and she will refund me asap.
So all good, just means now i have to wait ages to get my nappy back, and im broke till tomorrow so i cant post it off till then.

[alioops]

It shouldnt be too long, Shell has an AP guy come to her house because she uses Eparcel, so it should be max 2 weeks, depending on AP.