How exspensive for cloth nappies????

[HugsAndKisses]

hey everyone out there using cloth nappies:wave: ive always used disposables but was just thinking i might give cloth nappies a go. but i was wondering how much do the inserts cost and in all honesty do u think u save alot with all the extra washing u need to do and buying the inserts?
also how much does a good quality cloth nappy cost and approximately how many do u buy? i know there is probly info about this in other threads but it would take me a while to find the answers im after :o





ok ill admit im lazy:laughing:

[MummyCharmzy]

It depends what type of cloth you use at to the cost and different types suit different people :)

How many nappy changes does your bub go through in a day normally?

If you want to wash every second day then get 2.5 X what u go thru in a day to allow washing/drying time.

If you choose a nappy like baby beehinds you will only need a booster perhaps for nighttime.. so two..

For $380 you can be set up with baby beehinds.. that will give you 12 nappies, 4 pul covers and microfleece liners. You might like to add 2 boosters for night time which is an addition $10. ($5 per liner). The 12 nappies will last from birth to toilet trained... you could get 2 small and 2 medium covers and then would only need to buy large eventually for another $32 for two....and that covers til toilet trained! So all up $422 birth to toilet trained. As compared to for example: huggies nappies $41 and a box used to last me approx 2 weeks... so your cloth nappies are 'paid for' after just over 5 months... iykwim...

if u want anything else its up to you but that would do you! :D

(there are cheaper options I'm sure... but it all depends on you as I said.. thats just an example :D)

[Cassalina]

There are some great cheaper options if you just want to give it a go first. If you buy a pocket nappy like Peapods (up to around $15.00 but on sale at the moment) they come with an insert already. I would probably suggest buying a microfibre insert (say $3.00) to go with them though but that is just my experience. You can get peapods from www.theweewuns.com.au (http://www.theweewuns.com.au) or www.peapods.com.au (http://www.peapods.com.au) (I think they are on sale).

Then there are the Green Kids pocket nappies (www.greenkids.com.au (http://www.greenkids.com.au)) which are more expensive ($23 for the nappy and I think $11 for the hemp insert) but are one size fits all and a very well made beautiful nappy. (You'll see they are very popular on this forum).:smiliedance:

All up I'm saving heaps of money. I would estimate I've spent around $250.00 on nappies and they lasts me around 2-3 days. Because you only use a little detergent (1/4 strength) that cost is minimal IMO. No soakers or bleaches or fabric softeners. And then there is the reduction of the enviromental cost (sorry I'll get off my soapbox!).:ecomcity:

One of the best decisions I ever made was switching to cloth!! DS has absolutely no nappy rash anymore! And because I can stuff a night nappy with enough to last 12 hours there is no more changing DS' disposable in the middle of the night.

Sorry I'm raving! Perhaps you could try buying a trial pack and just give it a go. If you don't like it you could always list them for sale on this site and they would be snapped up in an instant!!!
Good luck with your decison.:yelclap:

[stellarella]

Hi, YES I think I save money even though I do more washing, without a doubt.

I use eenees and the initial start up cost for my full set of nappies which will do my bub until he is out of nappies and then any bubs that follow was approx $500. This includes 24 cloth nappies and around 10 eenee covers in different sizes. Eenees are very different to other cloth nappies, the concept is a waterproof cover which you keep replacing with a new cloth insert, the cover only needs to be changed if it is soiled otherwise you keep using them with a new insert.

I use disposible liners with my nappies and they cost me about $5-7 for 10 days worth. I use a natural nappy soak which costs me about $40 for about 4 months worth, BUT this is very expensive soak as I wanted to get the environmentally friendly type from tri-nature. I know people who use bicarb and vinegar to do the washing of nappies so VERY CHEAP.

The way I see it, for the cost of 12 or so weeks worth of disposibles I have got myself a set of nappies for the entire nappy life of this baby and any that follow. I simply have small onging cost of disposible liners and soak, but as I said you can use bicarb and vinegar and some parents use washablel liners too.

You should check out www.eenee.com.au (http://www.eenee.com.au) as these nappies are leak proof and I can have my bub in a nappy the whole night without any leaks.

[stellarella]

PS. I get 4 days worth of nappies and therefore only wash every 3/4 days.

[HugsAndKisses]

THANKS FOR THE TIPS THEY DO SOUND GOOD... i would like to try them out. i dont want to sound like a snob and by no means are we rich but if i do decide to get cloth nappies i would want good quality ones...but at the same time they dont need to be top of the range:p and also what about sizing? my son is 17 months so do i need to buy a large size or is it one size fits all?:detective:

[stellarella]

These are definately not the cheapest nappies. We are not rich either but seeing as I wanted them to last a long time and work really well I decided to fork out the inital cost.

eenees come in newborn (to 6kg), 0-2(6-12kg) and 2-4(12kg+) sizes. If you check out the website you will see that they offer a disposible option for when you are travelling, out shopping etc and these pads can just be flushed down the loo. I use these as a booster for night time and they are brilliant.

[babytoo]

All I can say is head straight to www.greenkids.com.au do not pass go and do not collect $200! lol Anyway, they are a one size fits all pocket nappy, they offer a trial pack...just order it and give it a go...like someone said, if its no good someone will snap it up straight away on here! I like you dived into the deep end around 4-6 weeks ago and haven't looked back..something posessed me and I ordered the trial and now I have an almost complete stash of Green Kids and other pockets too! You will love them....so easy, so convenient....go to it!

[HugsAndKisses]

thank you all for the replies... i will talk it over with df and will most likely give cloths a go:thumbsup: it is a bit like diving in.....ive never had the urge till just now....i was just sitting here thinking its probably better financially and of course environmentaly to use cloth nappies:yes: also how do the hold together do i need to use safety pins? are they velcro?

[Tam-I-Am]

Have a look at www.greenkids.com.au (http://www.greenkids.com.au)

They're pretty self-explanatory if you look at the product information tab.

[LucyE]

Here's a link (http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?t=10207&highlight=cost+cloth) to a previous thread where a did a basic cost breakdown and the cost of washing for us.

[kymmy]

Snaps (buttons) are great for keeping the nappies on bub - haven't had the best of luck with velcro or pins, myself!.
I have spent a lot on nappies but in the long run we have saved,. The extra washing isn't much for me (I have 3 young children)
I would suggest getting a new to cloth package from www.nurturenappies.com.au as they can give you an idea of what is available - fitteds, covers, pockets and an AIO.