How do you clean your Baby beehinds?

[hayleysmummy]

:laughing: I just posted a thread saying that I dont think I could ever use clothies because of all the work put in to clean the etc But I really like the look of Baby beehinds thanks Neostudded You got me started Julius looks so spunky in his
So can anyone answer my questions
DD is 10 months old and a little over 8 kgs What size do I buy?
About how many will I need?
Do I need liners with them?
If so which ones?
And finally how is the easiest way to clean them?
I have no idea as ive never used cloth before
Plz help I would really appreciate it :D

[Shanaynay]

If you are wanting the fitted BBH, they are one size fits all :)

You will need liners if you want bubs skin to stay dry. I only use liners overnight, during the day I don't.

When they just have wee in them, I put them in a dry nappy bucket till I'm ready to do a load. Then I just wash in cold with half the amount of detergent as usual. Just a regular wash.
With pooey ones, I have a 'little squirt' which is a hose that connects onto your toilet to help spray poo off. So I do that then put it in nappy bucket.

They fitted ones will need covers too, but if you had say 18 nappies (a good number for full time), you only need about 5 covers because you re-use them till they are smelly or dirty.

[spring]

Babay Behinds are IMO one of the hardest nappies to use & clean.

DD is 10 months old and a little over 8 kgs What size do I buy? They are one size fits all
About how many will I need? it would depend on if you want to use them full time or not, maybe try 5 to start with?
Do I need liners with them? I think liners make them a lot easier to deal with poos
If so which ones? I use fleece though silk would be nice
And finally how is the easiest way to clean them- put them in a dry pail until you do a load of washing them chuck them in the machine. If they have poo on them give them a rinse if need be or roll the poo into the toilet first before you put them in the nappy bucket.

[hayleysmummy]

Thanx I think I wanna use them its so exciting looking at all the different ones but the cute coloured ones are out of stock :crying:

[MW&S]

Babay Behinds are IMO one of the hardest nappies to use & clean..

I agree.

If you dont know if you want to use cloth I think BBB's would put u off.

Also u need a cover with them so u dont see the cute colours! hehe.

I only use BB's at night as they r pretty bulky imo.

I use AIO's during the day. No stuffing or covers needed! And for me I need the easiest option :thumbsup:

[SassyMummy]

BBBs aren't hard to deal with - the same as any other cloth nappy really IMO.

They're one size fits most. DD is 15.5kg and JUST fits into them still. She's got a tiny bit more growing room.

They need a cover. PUL, wool or fleece. I use fleece, and I use my BBBs for night.

All you REALLY need is the nappy itself and then a cover, but liners can come in handy (to make sure your bubs bum stays dry rather than damp), and so can an extra booster if you're using them for night.

To clean - you just chuck any poo in the toilet and flush then stick in a nappy pail and "dry pail." No water or anything... just nappies in a pail... until you're ready to wash.

To wash, you just stick them in the washing machine (with your other clothes, or on their own... up to you...), add about 1/3 of the amount of washing liquid you usually use, and then wash. Then hang on the line until they're dry. You CAN use hte dryer too if you need - on low heat.

It's not hard at all.

If you go to Darlings Downunder you can get a trial pack - they're in stock with the coloured nappies. Make sure you get a BAMBOO one if you want a colour, and specify which colour you want. You can get a white, green or blue PUL cover too... for a bit over $30. There are probably plenty of other places that stock them too... I know I've bought mine from other places before...

[ButterflyMama]

DD is 10 months old and a little over 8 kgs What size do I buy? The Babybeehind nappies are one-size-fit-most, but the covers are sized. I'd go for a medium size cover.
About how many will I need? For full time cloth I'd say about 20-24 to start off with. That way you can wash every second day, and still have a few for the time in between.
Do I need liners with them? You can if you like, it's a personal preference. I personally do because they keep bubs bum dry and make the nappies easier to clean due to the poo going on the liner, not the nappy itself.
If so which ones? Make your own, polarfleece.
And finally how is the easiest way to clean them? Drypail first which means nappy goes right into a bucket (no water! MCN don't need soaking!) until you're ready to wash them. Since your DD is 10 months old I'd recommend buying a Little Squirt (a hose thingy that attaches to your toilet) so that you can spray the poop off first before you wash them. After that, they get placed straight into the washing machine (I do a cold wash always) along with any other washing and half strength detergent. Voila! Easy peasy.

I personally love Babybeehinds. They make up the majority of my stash. :thumbsup: Any other questions feel free to ask.

Jessie

[cwsmum]

Also u need a cover with them so u dont see the cute colours! hehe.
The Baby Beehinds covers come in the same colors as the nappies now :thumbsup:


Thanx I think I wanna use them its so exciting looking at all the different ones but the cute coloured ones are out of stock :crying:
Where are you looking to buy them? There are a few different sites, and also some places you can get them IRL too.

[Ange&Seth]

Thanx I think I wanna use them its so exciting looking at all the different ones but the cute coloured ones are out of stock :crying:

Try 'A New Blessing' from the bubhub nappy directory. I ordered 2 BBBs from her on Wednesday 1.30pm and they arrived on my doorstep at 12.30pm Thursday - plus it's 10% off at the moment!!

[ButterflyMama]

Can I ask..
What do people think is so hard about using BB?

[hayleysmummy]

I just bought 1 hemp fitted all one size and got 10 % off from PP magazine
But I only bought 1 cause I want pretty ones
I do have some silk and terry(I think thats what theyre called) liners but will have to get some covers too
Thanks everyone you have all been so helpfull :thumbsup:

[SassyMummy]

You don't need Baby Beehinds covers... you can get any brand of covers. THere's heaps of sites listed here at BH that have heaps of different covers to choose from. Before you buy though - check here. People will quickly tell you if they're cr*p or not...

[hayleysmummy]

Try 'A New Blessing' from the bubhub nappy directory. I ordered 2 BBBs from her on Wednesday 1.30pm and they arrived on my doorstep at 12.30pm Thursday - plus it's 10% off at the moment!!

Thanx I just bought 2 more from her she has them in stock :smiliedance: Thank-you so much

And shipping is only $5 I was shocked that is so cheap
I cant wait to join the clothie mums :yelclap:

[Ange&Seth]

You don't need Baby Beehinds covers... you can get any brand of covers. THere's heaps of sites listed here at BH that have heaps of different covers to choose from. Before you buy though - check here. People will quickly tell you if they're cr*p or not...

And some lovely ladies on this site knit covers too. I bought one and it arrived lanolised and ready for use :thumbsup: Only cost me $20 including postage which I thought was wonderful (it was an XL size). I always like to buy from WAHMs if I can, rather than big retailers.

[hayleysmummy]

And some lovely ladies on this site knit covers too. I bought one and it arrived lanolised and ready for use :thumbsup: Only cost me $20 including postage which I thought was wonderful (it was an XL size). I always like to buy from WAHMs if I can, rather than big retailers.

Are the knit covers mainly for winter or anytime as a cover I would be interested to know and if its ok can you let me know who?
If they are on monkeys undies I will buy some from them on there
I feel like its my birthday :laughing:

[gremily]

Are the knit covers mainly for winter or anytime as a cover I would be interested to know and if its ok can you let me know who?
If they are on monkeys undies I will buy some from them on there
I feel like its my birthday :laughing:

Wool is warm in winter and cool in summer, so they're a year round cover. Longies are fantastic for winter time and shorties/soakers are good for summer.

Look at places like Ozebaby, Wahmania, Possum Pouches, Nurture Nappies, Llamajama, Sustainable Hemp Products and Wahm Naps.

OzCloth Nappies (http://www.ozclothnappies.org/links.html) has a massive list of stores that sell baby products, mostly nappies, but some of them will also sell woollies.

If you know how to knit (or someone you know does) it's a cheap alternative. OzCloth has some links to free patterns that are pretty easy to whip up.

[icypole]

i have used cloth nappies when master 4 was a bub but i was the ones you had to fold your self, then when miss 2 arrived i went to disposables as it was a tad easier, but now i am expecting number 3 i an using Babybeehinds fitted nappies i got a trial pack for $250 which included 10 nappies 4 covers, and 10 wipes, i cant wait to use them, the thing i like about they is the ease of washing them, dry pailing and them straight into machine easy peasy, i hated using the nappy soaker stuff

[stellarella]

Easy peasy.

You remove nappy, put poo down the toilet, drop nappy into nappy bucket, no water required. Tip bucket into washing machine once you have a load, put in 1/2 detergent and wash. Hang in sun.

[MW&S]

Can I ask..
What do people think is so hard about using BB?

For me they are more work compared to my AIO's,obviously!...but hey, i love my BB's for night!! Thats all ill trust for night time :thumbsup:

[pixietrix]

Using BBH is really not that hard- just think about all the money you will save! Sure you have to lug the dry pail to the washing machine- but hey- you have to lug a smelly bag of sposies to the bin. (What is it about sposies that they smell so rank- even if there is no poo?)

I love BBH nappies they are so absorbent and, unlike huggies, they never leak!- EVER ( I had to do strip washes and use huggies- it is the only time my son got wet patches)
PUL covers are great but I tend to use wool day and night unless we are travelling or bub will sit on his bottom for more than 2 hours.

Have you considered the new BBH AIOs just got mine and they seem promising- no covers, no soaking, no pins- just like a disposable only better, and for only $17.00 !!!!

Kate :)

[neostudded]

:wave: I only just noticed this thread (having trouble keeping up) :o Iam glad you like baby beehinds, they are cute arent they!! (I just love the Bamboo so much, I love all the pretty colors) Iam glad I got you started on MCN's, how is it working out for you? are they as much work as you thought they would be? do you have/are you getting a little squirt? I ordered mine and it just came in at reece plumbing on thursday but I forgot to pick it up!! :banghead: Have you tried liners yet? the baby beehinds site tells you how to make them if you would like to it is easier than you would think. Hope everything is working out for you!! :D

[hayleysmummy]

I love the bamboo the most I dont want hemp anymore :( Well I'm on day 3 and loving it !!!! so much easier than I thought I dont think I will get a little squirt tho a bit pricey for me unless I can get a cheap one from ebay I wish I could make my own liners but I cant sew :laughing: :smiliedance: I'm a cloth bum mum haha