I posted this on the discussion thread but its a bit quiet so I'll post here...

Actually, convert Shel, I'm converted already, I just need 'approval'! lol

Well, not really, it would just be easier if she liked them too lol...

I think I need to switch to cloth... I seem to have a reaction to the sticky glue on regular pads now... horrible allergic reaction/rash every time I wear them (since the birth... it started with the maternity pads BLERK! 6 weeks of HELL! Yucky yuck yuck! And tampons just don't seem to go in like they used to (very ouchy, dry, and they just don't 'fit' right).

The main factor for Shel being aginst them are smells and stains. We soak our cloth nappies, would it be ok to just pop them in there to soak? I assume they wouldn't really stain (the nappies don't and Jazz can make some pretty feral things with her bum...!). What about the smell when you're wearing them? For a regular-heavy flow would you need to change them more often than with storebought pads?

Ok so how do they work... do you just buy the pad and its just there all in one or is there other paraphernalia? I see people talking about liners and stuff... so is there a pad and a liner... And what about leaks? A normal (normal...? disposable is probably more appropriate right?) pad has the plastic that stop it leaking into your undies and beyond... what does a cloth pad have? What's the average price and where is the best place to buy from? Anything else I should know?