Do you use reusable nappies? I am thinking of switching from disposables to re-usables and need advice....?

I have done some research online and there seem to be many different kinds, and I am really quite confused. My baby is 10 weeks old and I live in the UK.


Could you possibly clarify for me what the difference is betwen the various kinds of re-usables and what is involved in a nappy change...?


Which brand do you recommend and why?


THANK YOU SO MUCHDo you use reusable nappies? I am thinking of switching from disposables to re-usables and need advice....?
There are a HUGE variety of reusables out there, so I can only say what I know. I have used pre-fold nappies (cotton bottoms and Bambino Mio) and found them to wash and dry very well, but they are more work than All-In-One's (AIOs) such as Kushies/Kooshies or Boots own brand. I ended up using Kushies and loved them - they do take longer to dry, but they're easy to use (the same shape as a disposable - with velcro fastenings) and rarely leaked. I recommend trying this site;


http://www.usednappies.co.uk/index.php





You can purchase used nappies from there if you want to try a few different ones before settling on one that suits you best. There's no need to worry about hygiene - a quick boil wash will sort that out. You will need approx 10-12 nappies (depending on how often you wash them), a nappy bucket (with our without nappy soak, that's a personal choice) a waterproof bag for when you're out and about, and some nappy liners. I strongly recommend fleece liners when baby is still on all fluid diet - poo just slides off the disposable liners when it's runny. You can purchase the fleece ones on ebay in loads of funky colours and designs, reasonably cheap. It's also worth looking into using reusable wipes... sounds gross, but you'll be washing them with the nappies. You could try cutting your own squares of fleece, leaving them in a sealable tub with some water and some sort of cleansing solution (you can find easy ones online), and use them as you would use disposable wipes.Do you use reusable nappies? I am thinking of switching from disposables to re-usables and need advice....?
My ';baby'; was born in 1960 so I used terry towel nappies (with a muslin nappy lining) right from day one.


I can't advise you about all the new super-dooper brands and styles on the market, but it is no big deal not to use disposables - and my little girl was out of them during the day at 18 months, using a potty of her own volition, completely dry during the day 3 days after 18 months apart from the odd accident. Night time of course took longer.


It has been calculated that reusable napkins cost Mum and Dad only a third of disposables and that every disposable napkin ever used is still in a landfill site (not to mention the millions of trees felled to make them), so you are saving money and doing your bit towards the environment.


Congrats you.
I applaud anyone who makes the change here and in similar scenario, we've got to stop being such a throw away society.


The finer points of advice I'd leave to mothers on here!
Yes you Can !!


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There are a HUGE variety of reusables out there, so I can only say what I know. I have used pre-fold nappies (cotton bottoms and Bambino Mio) and found them to wash and dry very well, but they are more work than All-In-One's (AIOs) such as Kushies/Kooshies or Boots own brand. I ended up using Kushies and loved them - they do take longer to dry, but they're easy to use (the same shape as a disposable - with velcro fastenings) and rarely leaked. I recommend trying this site;


http://www.usednappies.co.uk/index.php





You can purchase used nappies from there if you want to try a few different ones before settling on one that suits you best. There's no need to worry about hygiene - a quick boil wash will sort that out. You will need approx 10-12 nappies (depending on how often you wash them), a nappy bucket (with our without nappy soak, that's a personal choice) a waterproof bag for when you're out and about, and some nappy liners. I strongly recommend fleece liners when baby is still on all fluid diet - poo just slides off the disposable liners when it's runny. You can purchase the fleece ones on ebay in loads of funky colours and designs, reasonably cheap. It's also worth looking into using reusable wipes... sounds gross, but you'll be washing them with the nappies. You could try cutting your own squares of fleece, leaving them in a sealable tub with some water and some sort of cleansing solution (you can find easy ones online), and use them as you would use disposable wipes.
i'd say use terry towels - alot of people will tell you they are too much like hard work, but honestly they are the original and best nappies out there.





one size fits all (you just fold it a different way), and they dry the fastest of any re useable nappy you can bleach the stains out of them using ordinary sunshine, you can fit a whole weeks worth in the machine in one go, if you use the right washing powder, stain remover and fabric conditioner, they are the softest nappies ever. they're breatheable, so no nappy rash, the list goes on and on.





the only downside of them is they aren't that suitable for a smaller baby (i found too much nappy to baby ratio, lol) i've used terries on my LO from about 4 months onwards before that i bought a cheap set of pre folded velcro fastened, stuffable kind of nappy. they were from mothercare, actually, the smart nappy ones? idk if you've seen them? they were fine, in fact i'd recommend them to start out with, but when LO grew out of them i went on to terries and never looked back.





oh and the other downside is scrubbing the poo out of them - but i just close my eyes and think of the money i'm saving! lol





i do two white washes a week which includes all the nappies, hubby's work shirts (DON'T tell him her pooey nappies and his shirts go in together, for god's sake!!!! LMAO) and pants and socks and that so it isn't that much extra washing.... you definately don't need a washing service!!!!!





i will say that i do use diposeables, especially overnight as she sleeps 12 hours and a terry won't last that long. i also use them when we go out (shopping, park, etc) so i don't have to constantly worry about finding somewhere to change her and that. i also use them sometimes on the weekend if we're going to be busy around the house (or i'm feeling particularly lazy, lol). but an ordinary packet will last me well over a month so it's cheaper all around there as well. i use the asda own brand ones, they're the best ones for value and fit i reckon.





anyway, hope that helps, get in touch if you have any questions, and good luck finding something that suits you!