IF I was to give it a go what would I need?

Hello All,

I am looking into this whole cloth nappy thing and I was wondering IF I was to try what would I need for a basic set up? I would be most likly want to try the Modern Cloth Nappies ( I think..they are the ones that are designed like disposables??)

Also Bella is a big bub - she is 8 kgs @ 4.5 months and puts on about 1 kg a month...

Thanks In Adavance!!

Kate

PS as you can tell I have NO IDEA about cloth!!

The other ladies are WAAAYYY more knowledgable than me, but in the nappy threads, there is a starter thread, so you can read all about them, choose the type you like, and start there. :D
Ill try to get the link for you to start reading up.... Welcome!!!! :D

https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...ml#post1011825

Howdy Kate - welcome to the dark side ;)

The first thing I wanted to work out - out of all the information I was faced with - is what system do you think would work for you. So, what "idea" do you like best - fitteds, AIO (all in ones), pockets, AI2 (all in two's).

Once you have worked that out - then you need to work out what brands you like the look of, and try a couple, see what suits your baby, cos what suits mine may not suit yours. We can give you recommendations on what is a good nappy - but they would be based on how they work on our kids you know? Not necessarily a guaranteed winner.

Float around in the cloth thread, ask questions, google brands - ASK MORE QUESTIONS.. ;)

Thanks Ladies!!

Ill have a lurk around and read up and ask you all many many questions!!!!

Kate xox

Me so way confused!!! DOH... Maybe Googling so I can see what they look like??

And once I find one that I like would I just buy one and try it?? Is there a second hand market?? As $$ are tight I would not want to buy one and then not use it....

I would like to try a cloth nappy for night time as Bella sleeps 12-13 hrs staight and the disposables only JUST hold that much wee...

Thanks Girls! Sorry I am asking so many silly questions!!

Kate xox

Google a site called buyforbaby, it sells second hand mcn's. Avoid ebay! I can't wait to try out my mcn's on my little girl :D. Watch out for the cloth nappy girls, they will have you addicted in no time.

If you buy new, many sites have trial packs with three nappies and boosters / liners etc.

EDIT: how do you feel about fitteds + covers, vs AIO?

if you google "baby beehinds" or "bum genius" or prob any of the main brand names, on their main pages (the nappy name dot com), they often have a 'New to Cloth' section where they explain with pictures the different types and how many you will need.

Kate - if you like, I can send you a couple of brands out of my stash to have a play with?

AAAWWW Mel! That would be ACE!!!

Just a few though - can't spare much from my 145+

PMSL

ahhhh..... I crack myself up... :p

Perhaps I was being too subtle. Mel is an enabler lol she will have you addicted in a matter of days. ;) Love ya Mel.

*mwah* returning the love back atcha

(enabler? me?? never)

WHOLLY CRAP 145!!! OMG!!!
Enabler huh.... I will watch out!! Your the best Mel!!

I best go rob a bank of some sort to finance the adiction im bound to have!! eeekkkk...

let me know how heavy she is and her measurements (and your address) and I'll see what I've got :)

Thanks Mel.. she is asleep so ill do it tomorrow and let you know!

There were a few months where almost every post from Mel had fluffy mail in it in the cloth thread. She isn't too bad an enabler, there are worse ;)

Kate - Buy for baby is the best place for 2nd hand MCN atm. A BB member is going to be doing a second hand MCN store very soon so keep an eye on the MPM threads too (Lots of MPMs also do member discount) Popular items stocking (like Maz's) will usually also be announced in there, and you need to be pretty quick for those. They never stay long enough to go cheaper though.

Get as many different brands as you can. Some brands suit some kids better than others.

Hey Mel,

I PM'd you but my comp has been a biatch all day so I hope you got it!

Kate

Hmmm I'll take a look - maybe one passed me by....

Just sneaking onto this thread, we are thinking about going cloth this time - even DH is "prepared to look into it" which in his language is "if I don't have to change anything I do and you do all the washing I'll agree"! (i do it anyway - it is the only household chore i do do!)

Thanks for all the tips about finding secondhand stuff, and to steer away from ebay. One question: is there that much more washing???

Ryatha,

I have 2 in full time cloth and I do a load (and not even a full washing machine load) every 2nd day. So I do it one night, then rinse the next night and hang it out (then I do a load of clothes, rinse it the next night - hang it out) so I always rinse and then wash something of a night time when the kids are in bed. Takes about 10 minutes for me to hang them on the line inside (I just use a couple of clothes horses - and then put them outside in the morning on sunny days!)

So no - not really that much extra washing - once every 2nd day is alright I reckon.

Kate - I can't find your PM honey?

i hope you don't mind if i do a mini hijack - but it seems better than starting a new thread :)

i'm planning to go with the cloth option & i've started buying a few mcns but i've come to a bit of a halt because i'm not sure whether i'm charging off in the right direction!

i'm trying to be realistic and am thinking i will probably use sposies or both sposies & mcn for a couple of weeks at the start till i get myself sorted out & into a bit of a routine at home.

so far i've bought:

3 x cushie tushie aio
6 x small itti bitti d'lish
3 x kissaluvs fitted (size 0) + cover

but now i'm not sure what to do next...i got the fitteds because from reading here & on nappycino it sounds like they're great for NBs (& i don't think i'll be a flats girl!) but now i'm wondering whether i should stop & wait to see what shape bubs is to establish which style will be the best fit or whether i should keep on building up the stash & maybe try some other brands/styles as well to build up the stash while i still have a salary & save some extra costs further down the track.

if anyone could suggest where to from here, i'd be very appreciative :lol:

Sent you another PM Mel.. if this one doesnt work Ill send on FB.

Got it Kate :)

Sloane - if you are unsure (and I can see why cos I didn't start buying until my first kid was around 14 months old, so I could see what shape he was!) then just put some money away in a bank account just for MCN's - what you would be spending now on them - and then when the time comes, you already have the money put aside for them, and you will know which ones to buy. :)

:doh: now why didn't i think of that?! silly mushy brain! i'll just keep stalking your site in case i feel the need spend spend spend!

:lol:

Fair enough :p

i just found the eco bubs. i really love the sound/look of them. oh boy!

Yeah I love ecobubs - the medium is still a little big for DD (but she doesn't have really chunky legs or anything) but both the medium and large fit DS (he's 27.5 months and 14kg) so I'm getting my monies worth out of them!!!!

Sloane - If you are not put off by using second hand nappies, you could go onto Buyforbaby and look at some second hand. That is a cheap way of figuring out the styles that fit your bub and then you can buy the ones that work brand new in bulk.