Cloth Nappy General Discussion #199

[Jennifer13]

I've tried heaps of different brands and I've now settled with a stash of my favourites, with a few extra stand-bys just in case.

What I like: BBHs fitted nappies, with covers. I like bamboo and hemp. These were too bulky until she was at least three months though. Sized BBH AIOs are quite good, but preferred the Swaddlebees. I don't mind the BBH MagicAlls, but they come after my TotsBots in terms of preference, as they don't fit quite as snuggly. TotsBots OSFM because they're the easiest to use, they're just like a disposable (only prettier!). They would have been fine from NB if my NB had have been a little bigger. I think the BBHs are more absorbent, but neither have ever leaked on me. Swaddlebees, even though I have only had one, is probably my favourite. I just don't need any more nappies, so I won't buy them. But they seemed to go the longest in terms of fitting for a sized nappy and they were fantastically absorbent. Took longer to dry. Lots like TB to use. I liked the Cheeky Butts minis the best for NB, Lil Joeys next best. My back ups are BumGenius and Cheeky Butts and both are good, just not my favourites.

What I don't like: GroVia NB nappy, leaked the only two times I used it and I didn't bother again. The rest I've tried that I haven't listed were all doable, just not my best.

I started with a skinny baby with stick legs and I now have a chubby bub with great thighs! Who knows what she'll be like in a few months or when she starts moving though.

WOHB: TotsBots AIO with a booster, if her nanny hasn't changed her it'll be the cute apple one. Could be the flower one if she has.

[RhiChiChi]

Thanks all for your suggestions. I am planning on bf so that should make the nappies more manageable to clean - I am a little freaked out it is going to be too hard b/c sposies were easy but I know the benefits of MCN's and the likes.

My stash so far is: 6 IB's d'lish small size AIO and 16 IB tutto's SIO. My gf also purchased extra insert thingys and I'll look at flushable inserts and a squirter thing or equivalent then - that seems to not be needed straight up. In hosptial (going to hospital for birth) though they supply sposies, so I'll just use them then convert at home. DH seems interested in using them, which is great. I'll have to check out how to use the IB tuttos though b/c they have alot of press studs whereas the d'lish only press stud accross. There was one other snappy nappy in there but it looks huge for a nb, more a toddler I think. I'll keep my eye out for other brands 2nd hand then to try and see what I like best. Thanks again

[Jennifer13]

We used sposies for a couple of days until the meconium was over.

But if you want a squirter get it installed before birth. You will use it as soon as you're home.

[HotI]

Why do you use a squirter on newborn nappies? Is it cos you don't like poo in your washing machine or cos you are worried about stains or something else?

just curious

[Jennifer13]

Means no stains, plus in our case DD2 has always been quite productive in that dept! They def need a rinse first.

DP felt better about no poo in the washing machine too.

[Rowellen]

I don't like poo in the washing machine. I prefer to get as much off as possible prior to washing.

[RhiChiChi]

How often do you wash your nappies? Daily, every second day etc...

[Jennifer13]

Every few days, generally when I'm out of my favourites. I could easily go about five.

[Rowellen]

I wash every second day. I don't like to leave them sitting around to long when they have wee or poo in them.

[leckert]

Used to do every 2-3 days; currently everyday as I'm chucking ds1's odd nappy, along with the training pants and wet/pooey clothes in with ds2's clothes (haven't got ds2 in cloth yet ) and my breast pads


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[luna moth]

Why do you use a squirter on newborn nappies? Is it cos you don't like poo in your washing machine or cos you are worried about stains or something else?

just curious

Mine didn't get clean if I didn't. Mind you, DD was a once a week poo-er so they were pretty thick by the time they came out.

I wash when I can't get the lid on the bin closed AND there's a small pile next to the bin Every 2-3 days.

WONB: GF workhorse

[RhiChiChi]

Thanks for answering my question, I usually wash a little less than that a week but happy to do nappies every second day

Sorry, another question - when you have got rid of the poo off the nappy, I am assuming you don't rinse them or rinse the wee ones? And do you just put them in a dry pail?

[leckert]

Once poo is off nappy they just go in the nappy bucket - wees don't get rinsed (unless it was the night nappy as that one stank something shocking in the morning) and just go in bucket.


On a side note can someone remind me how to get that wee smell out of nappies? DS1's are a bit whiffy even straight after a wash. Should a strip wash sort that out?

[RhiChiChi]

Thanks Leckert!

[Ryatha]

I use bi carb for the smell or sun... Strip wash also works if I have the time.

[leckert]

Thanks cat - might try the strip wash and sun (what's that? ) I suspect the reason they smell is cause I've been drying them inside lately and not out in the fresh air and the same ones seem to get used rather than rotating through them as we're only using them for day naps with ds1 or if he's decided not to tell us (or go by himself) when he needs to go to the toilet at home - he can use toilet appropriately when out but not at home

[Jennifer13]

Gah - line full of nappies *almost* dry last night so I left them out for this morning's sunshine. And it rained!! Lucky I have heaps. Working through my second best stash while they dry inside now. Good rinse with rain water can't be bad for them, right?

[leckert]

Rainwater rinse helps soften them I find