What's your setup?

[em1984]

I'm VERY new to clothies to bare with me :D I have only just ordered some, so havent even started yet but I'm VERY excited!

What I wanted to ask was what is your setup in terms of nappy changing? I need to make it as SIMPLE as possible for dp (it took a few months of persuading for me to be able to use cloth so I need to make the transition as gentle as possible :laughing:) We change Noah on a change table in his room, so would it be better to have a laundry bag/bucket in his room to just chuck the nappy's in? So say its just wet, we can just chuck it in there for me to sort out later? And with soiled nappies, how do you work that? Change bubs first, pop him down and then deal with it? Anyway, you get my drift, how do you guys do it at your house?

Thanks!!

[mytwoangelsC&A]

I have my bucket in the laundry i normally take the nappy off and change him, if its wet i sometimes leave it on the change table depends how busy i am, no 2's as soon as i have changed him and put him somewhere to play or bedd i dispose of the soiling and put straight in the bucket as it a bit stinky so you don't want it laying around, you probably could leave the bucket next to the change table with the lid, i can't do this as i also have 2 year old that i am sure would have a ball pulling out dirty nappies

[embryonichappyperson]

I just have a simple wooden change table with one shelf which has my basket of creams and extra snappis etc, a little bin for soiled cloth wipes, my fleece liners, basket for my cloth wipes which are el cheapo flannels and my boosters. I have a little shelf next to the change table with all my covers and soakers and on top of that I have a nappy bucket with lid and when it's full I move it to the top of the washing machine and replace it with my 2nd nappy bucket. I have a couple of baskets underneath the change table and some under the window for my terry flats. My DS2 is breastfed so I don't have to wash off his nappies as breastfeeding poohs are water soluable and the nappies can go straight into the bucket and I wack on the lid straight away. I wash every 2nd day or when both buckets are full which is about the same time.

[em1984]

cool thanks girls, might go invest in a nappy bucket with lid! Another question, in terms of snaps in's and bamboo boosters, should I have spares of these? I get ones with each of the nappies I have bought (and I have bought a few different brands, so all different) but should I invest in some extras? do they have to be the same brand as the nappy? is there somewhere I can invest in some in bulk?

Also, in terms of drying the nappies, is a dryer ok to use if the weather is really miserable? Are there certain nappies you can't put in a dryer? So far I have bought some bbh, itti bitti's (both snap and sewn ins), pea pods and baby bullfrogs. Do they generally send you care instructions with the nappies?

Thanks :)

[embryonichappyperson]

Well most nappies come with a booster etc but it's worth having extra. Darlings Downunder have GK boosters which you can buy in bulk for an ok price and apparently their boosters are really good and you can add to the nappy, but I think using the same brand would be good cause they would be made to fit into that certain brand of nappy.

I think a dryer is ok but you have to be careful as it might do some damage. Just look at the care instructions for the nappy. I use airers when it's raining in front of the heater and put the nappies on the line in good weather, which we have had enough of lately thank God as my tiny lounge room becomes a lot smaller with airers everywhere.

[mytwoangelsC&A]

cool thanks girls, might go invest in a nappy bucket with lid! Another question, in terms of snaps in's and bamboo boosters, should I have spares of these? I get ones with each of the nappies I have bought (and I have bought a few different brands, so all different) but should I invest in some extras? do they have to be the same brand as the nappy? is there somewhere I can invest in some in bulk?

Also, in terms of drying the nappies, is a dryer ok to use if the weather is really miserable? Are there certain nappies you can't put in a dryer? So far I have bought some bbh, itti bitti's (both snap and sewn ins), pea pods and baby bullfrogs. Do they generally send you care instructions with the nappies?

Thanks :)
:yes:some spare would come in handy! They don't have to bee the same brand as the nappy you are useing. Yep when weather is bad you can use the dryer on a warm setting only not hot and if they are pocket nappies like bumgeniusi tend to only put the inserts in as the shell tends to dry very quick over the heater. I find i very rarely have to use the dryer i normally wash and if its bad weather which it is a lot in Melb this time of year i habg over the clothes rack and put a sheet over it all it is normally dry within 24hrs if not a quyick burst in the dryer does the job:yelclap:

[Jaspat24]

I have a change table in DS room and have all the nappies in organiser things from ikea on the shelf underneath. If i'm busy i'll often leave wet nappies sitting on top of the bin but dirty nappies i wash out once DS is settled etc. I have a nappy bucket in the laundry. I put mine on top of my washing machine (front loader) and under the dryer. I leave the lid off.
As for the dryer, you can only put things in on low heat cos it will shorten the life of your nappies etc. I would just use a clothes airer that you can move inside and ourside as the weather gets better/worse over the day, that way they still get un and still dry.
Maybe just try your nappies first before you think about extra boosters etc, it'll be easier to work out what you need once you're using them and then you won't have spent a lot of $ on things that aren't needed or don't suit.

[Merla]

We just have a large metal pedal bin for dirty nappies (and a small one for sposies, or the odd disposable wipe). So it has a lid, but you don't need to touch it.

I keep all my DH friendly nappies in a nappy stacker above the change table, so he knows that he can just grab one and off we go.

As for the dryer, I tend to throw inserts in on low cool to finish them off if its not good weather, because the elastic and PUL can deteriorate if the dryer is used too much.

Spares are always good (i have 2 spare snap sets for my 4 snap in ittis and find it very handy, as the shells dry overnight, but the inserts can take all day) but you don't NEED them.

[em1984]

awesome thanks so much girls!! Now I feel MUCH less confused :D mytwoangels, does putting a sheet over make stuff dry quicker??

[em1984]

Well most nappies come with a booster etc but it's worth having extra. Darlings Downunder have GK boosters which you can buy in bulk for an ok price and apparently their boosters are really good and you can add to the nappy, but I think using the same brand would be good cause they would be made to fit into that certain brand of nappy.

I think a dryer is ok but you have to be careful as it might do some damage. Just look at the care instructions for the nappy. I use airers when it's raining in front of the heater and put the nappies on the line in good weather, which we have had enough of lately thank God as my tiny lounge room becomes a lot smaller with airers everywhere.

ixnay I havent seen this site yet! This could be dangerous :o thanks!

[SmileyBJ]

We have a landing at the top of our stairs with a big antique chest of draws and a change mat on top.

In the draws is nappy creams, wipes, ready made all in ones etc. The first room is the toilet which is handy. & I keep his nappy bucket downstairs near the washing machine :).

[BabelFish]

Just tell your husband it's not that hard and to get over it. Learning something new won't kill him :D

Joking.

Really, they're not that difficult so I think he'll be pleasantly surprised! We have a nappy bag hanging off DD's wardrobe door to the right of the change table, and everything else is under it in the shelves or next to it on her dresser (the wipes).

We tend to fold up the nappy and lob it out the door into the kitchen, where we can take it straight into the laundry and put in a bucket. If it's a poo I put it on the floor and then pick it up, empty into the loo and then put straight in the laundry. If any has come off the liner I put it in plain cold water to soak.

Easy peasy!

[jag5000]

I'm a seriously lazy cloth nappier! :laughing:

we are a change anywhere household.. usually the loungeroom floor :laughing: I have a bin in the laundry that nappies get chucked into until wash time. Wee nappies get thrown straight in, poo gets scraped off and thrown in too.. unless it's a really yucky one then it goes straight in the machine for a wash right away!

the clean ones usually get chucked in a basket in the loungeroom... I'm hopeless at sorted and folding them though. I never get around to it! DH hates that 'cos he just can't figure out what inserts go with which nappies :rolleyes: .. I personaly just grab the right nappy and insert and change time... but I know lots of others that get them all put together and ready to go with inserts and even liners.

it's not hard! your DH will get over it.. I thought mine never would.. now he proudly tells anyone that will listen that we use cloth! so cute :D

[kotakai]

I think everyone has answered really well, but thought I would too :laughing:


I have a change table with 2 shelves. I have 2 boys in cloth, so they each have their own shelf. As soon as DS3 is bigger & fits into our other ones, they'll just get put all together.

I also use cloth wipes at home, so have a hanging thing next to it that holds them & the spray bottle.

I keep a bucket in the laundry sink & just throw them in there. If they have poo, that gets scraped off first.

I wash 1st thing every morning regardless of how many are there (my machine has a sensor so only uses as much water as neccessary) & they then go out on the line for the day.

Don't forget you have to unsnap all inserts before washing them & if you use pockets pull the boosters out. If using velcro, fold back onto the laundry tabs so they don't snag anything in the wash.


I haven't put any shells in the dryer, as it can damage the elastic & the pul, but will put the inserts & boosters in there if they are still damp in the afternoon.


I put them together each night, as DP would have no idea what goes with what. A good idea when you're new to mcn's is to take a photo when you get your nappies, so you can see how they go together. Some, like fluffybubs, can really confuse you,LOL! Also if you have them ready to go on the change table, he can just grab 1 & put it straight on like he would a sposie. Just make sure you show him how to do the snaps up & on what setting. Back when I started, DP used to not do them up tight enough & we'd get leaks.

[jjules13]

same process virtually as disposables. wrap the nappy up when taking it off and leave on side of change table. wipe bubba down, grab nappies (already with pockets stuffed or terry squares folded and liner inplace ready to put straight on baby- do this on laundry day !). once baby is finished with new nappy on, toss nappies into bucket with lid if just wet- or take down to laundry when i have a spare moment, scrape or drop solids off liner into toilet or if a runny one, rinse under tap in laundry into bucket which can then be tipped into the loo. then this goes into bucket. full bucket means washing :) just figure out a routine that works for you. if you are organised after laundering the nappies it makes the process easier. you can grab a handful of nappies when you need just like disposables when going out etc.

[Harriet]

We have a combined bathroom/laundry and a bench next to the laundry tub where the change mat sits.

I use cloth wipes which I just run under the tap. For wees, the bucket is right next to the tub and for poos, I chuck the nappy on the floor until DD is sorted and off the mat, then scrape the solids into the toilet which is right there and rinse the sticky poo off in the laundry tub and put into the bucket.

I'm thinking of trying one of those plant sprayers before I invest in a little squirt. DD has just started solids and it's all a bit of a shock:o