Cloth Nappies #190

I will most likely be using flats for a wee while with new bub. I might need to find a tutorial on youtube how to fold them :lol: What liners do people use? I was thinking the microfleece would work, right? What's the pros of using bamboo prefolds VS terry? Do you have to soak the terry flats? trying to do research prior to purchasing this round. I had so many duds prior to finding DD's stash!

I have to rinse my nappies prior to bucketing them if it's going to be hotter then 30 degrees. I opened the bathroom to put a nappy in the bucket and the ammonia smell made me choke. They'd only been there a few hours but the sun streaming in the windows had magnified the heat! Needless to say I did an emergency nappy wash in case the ammonia killed the elastic.

WOCB: nothing, air drying after a bath. she lets us know if she needs to wee when nappyless now and will go on the potty

i soak my terry's in nappysan overnight and wash them the next morning and refil the nappy bucket in the morning, its actually more work than mcns!

That's why I was considering the bamboo. I know they take longer to dry but I don't like napisan. It burns the hell out of my hands if I even get a very diluted amount on them. I'm thinking unless I manage to have a heffa that the MCNs I have won't fit for a while and DP is really concerned about me forking out for newborns when they will most likely only be used a couple of months. We want to really save a heap of money so we can get back to Vic to live near our families.

There is no need to use Nappisan on any nappies, no matter the fabric.

We used flanny flats here, and they are fabulous.
We did try using liners, not much point though wit a BF NB! lol But microfleece is a cheap easy option for liners.
Google Nappy Folds and you will get tons of info on different folds.

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i soak my terry's in nappysan overnight and wash them the next morning and refil the nappy bucket in the morning, its actually more work than mcns!

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..i don't soak mine :o
i just treat them the same as the MCN's...
i read somewhere that soaking can cause more germs/barteria than dry pailing.

i keep meaning to get some microfleece liners for the pure stay dry fact... needa get onto that. Spotlight should have fleece hey? I was gonna order some online, but the fleece was going to cost be $4 and postage was $8 -.-;

I'm selling some near new nappies if anyone is interested. https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...d.php?t=152342

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I'm selling some near new nappies if anyone is interested. https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...d.php?t=152342

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:tmi:

But Helle, there are tuttos there! I am so evil!

I don't soak flats either. I used them alot when DD was little, they are all I used when in hossy. They are really bulky though, so I did like my bamboo prefolds for that reason, not as bulky.
I still have the prefolds, but don't use them as often & my flats are more for back up, spew catching & nappy free time.
Flats are great to have in weather like we are having at the moment though. They dry so fast!

WOSB - pink dot itti.

I don't soak my flats either, just chuck them in the bucket the same way as MCN's. I do use liners with my flats though, whereas I don't with the MCN's - easier to clean! I use microfleece liners.

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But Helle, there are tuttos there! I am so evil!

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:tmi:!

Just wondering if anyone has any Cheeky Butts Cloth Nappies and if so how do you rate them? I purchased some from ebay and am curious to know how good or bad they are and any hints to make them better if needed! They were cheap so I'm happy with the purchase price but now I'm curious as to if they will actually work well or not.

How much vinegar and lavender oil do you use as fab softener? Gonna give it a whirl in my next wash to see if it satisfies DH fabric softener addiction!

There was something I read on cheeky butts nappies but now can't remember for the life of me.... :think:

not sure helle.just got my bum cheeks nappies, awwwww theyre so cuteand suprisingly not expensive!

WOIB- pink magicall

CBs..wouldn't touch them with a barge pole...unethical lady with nasty business practices....dunno what the nappies are like however....

Helle - don't use vinegar.
But the oil, put about 6 drops in the fabric softener dispenser and top it up with water. I al so just add it straight to the wash at the beginning

Ooh MelBel - sounds intriguing! lol

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CBs..wouldn't touch them with a barge pole...unethical lady with nasty business practices....dunno what the nappies are like however....

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Oh dear. I don't like supporting people like that but then I purchased them from someone else that had obviolusly purchased them from her. Oh well. They dont look like a great nappy, they look very thin and not water proof but for $14 something for 4 I thought they might be ok even if I need to add an extra booster and cover.