Safeties 100% biodebradable nappies?

Hi there i am looking for some sposies for when cloth isn't suitable.

Has anyone used these nappies. I found them on the todae website, a website that recommends sustainable and environmentally friendly products.
It says;

PRODUCT INFORMATION:
This is a major breakthrough for the planet, for parents and for our babies. People have asked for a guilt free disposable nappy for a long time. Well, here it is and its competitively priced so its affordable for everyone.

The product has been scientifically tested and in normal conditions breaks down in less than six months. However, due to the arid conditions of Australian landfill, it is estimated that Safeties will break down in these dryer conditions within 6-8 months, depending on soil conditions. Included in each pack of nappies are 100% biodegradable disposal bags, which the nappies must be placed in when, disposed of.

The nappy is like any other conventional disposable and is priced competitively with the leading brands however, unlike our competitors whose nappies are paper based, Safeties is fabric based, making it incredibly soft.

Safeties Nature Nappy also has significant health benefits. Unlike conventional brands that use chemicals to draw moisture away from babies' delicate bodies, the nappy uses a grafted polymer to natural starch technology that ensures liquid is naturally and quickly drawn away from the skin, thereby reducing the risk of nappy rash and more serious conditions that result from traditional absorption methods.

Product testing has been overwhelmingly positive.

Safeties are as absorbent as the leading brands and will suit most babies for day and night use. The nappies' unique cuff system and flexible design ensures babies are less irritated and restricted when wearing the nappy.

Has anyone used these? Any comments for me?

ROFL at my spelling?! Sorry!

We have used them in the past. But they a fair bit more expensive than regular brands (despite the PR!) From memory it works out at around 60cents per nappy for the newborn size, & nearly 90 cents per nappy for the largest size. Huggies on special work out to be around 50 cents per nappy.....

From memory they don't do a larger size wither ...only upto 15kg.........my Charlie boy needs the largest size (Junior? 16kg+)

But they are good. And soft too.

Ange - I heard about these a while ago but they weren't available in Vic at the time. Just checked their site and they are now (yay) so I'll get some to try as we're really struggling overnight ATM as Angus is such a heavy wee-er. We use MCN during the day and I'd like to think we can stay with a more eco friendly sposie.

I went to the launch as it was here in Perth and got a free sample pack. Used them when S was quite young and wasn't really happy with them. It's true they are a little expensive, but it also seemed that they wicked through iykwim. I could feel the dampness on the outside of the nappy.

I'm using Moltex oko now. German ones, not sure if 100% biodegradable but close I think. I order them in bulk and get them delivered but that's Perth and i'm not sure if they are in other places. Again, a little expensive but if it's only for subbing when you can't use cloth it's not too bad.

HTH!!

Hmm good thread, I was just about to ask the same question Ange. I wanted to find out also as I dont know anyone who has tried them. There is a site called Mums nappies or something similar which sells them in larger bulk lots that work out a bit cheaper but I dont know how long a bub would stay in newborn size and if it is worth getting 260 nappies in that size or not? Any suggestions?

We have used them. They seem really good - soft and absorbant but we had a problem with the sizing. Our DS was about 7kg at the time. We got the 5-10kg nappies and they were too small. And DS isn't fat he is just really long. So we had to send them back. We found out they have a 6-11kg size as well (?!?) which are supposedly a lot bigger but as we had to buy them over the internet we would have had to send them back if they still didn't fit so now we are using the bambos.
We have found the whole issue so difficult. Bambos are about 80% biodegradable but don't use cotton (which are one of the most over-pesticided crops and huge water suckers) and supposedly are very environmentally during the manufacturing process. So is it better to go with a completely biodegradable or probably more environmentally manufacturing? It is hard to know as each company has their marketing spin but we have settled for the bambos.
What does everyone else think?

I just saw the newborn and crawler nappies in an IGA store in Perth and the crawlers were $15 a pack and the newborn $16 for 32. I didn't think that they were too expensive, but I have never bought nappies before! I noted concern about the sizing in some posts. If I buy newborn, I am guessing they will be the right size for a newborn? Anyone know?
Thanks!

I am seriously considering using the Moltex nappies, and have checked out the vermiculture plans for composting nappies, which I think is a great thing, considering I am a keen gardener - I just don't know how reliable they are as far as nappies go. I am still a few months off actually needing the nappies, but am getting close to collecting a few supplies. Can any of you out there give me an idea of how good they are? Thanks heaps