Please educate me!

[monkeytoes]

Hello ladies,

I am a sposie user (sorry:o). I am a SAHM so it's not like I don't have time to do extra washing, but I just don't know enough about clothies to switch. So, please educate me.............
I have read a few of the threads in this section and I am totally confused! What are the best clothies to buy and where do you get then from?
Do you use a particular style/brand for night-time? Do you always use a liner? What is a good price to pay for clothies?
Sorry - I have no idea when it comes to clothies...........
Thanks

[coopesally]

It is a little confusing to begin with hey.
When I first started, I bought a lot of different types of nappies 2nd hand and tried each until I found something that suited me as everyone likes different types. I personally like AIO's because they're really convenient but the downside is there aren't many that are one size fits all brands so if you're buyingn different sizes as baby grows it can get expensive. There are a few different one sized ones so just do a search. I like nappylicious. For night I use fitteds especially for nights with wool covers. The ones I like are VBSN's and sandmans which are fairly easy to get online. I don't use liners but all of my nappies have stay-dry inners which I like to help decrease nappy rash.
Price - they range - but find something you like first I think

[mrsd]

I'm old-fashioned (just plain old, really:D ) and use the plain white terry nappies that you have to fold into shapes to use but which dry fairly quickly on the line.

I use disposable liners from the nappy section in the supermarket (which I wash and reuse if they're not soiled) and cover the nappies with waterproof PUL covers from Baby Beehinds (ordered over the 'net).

Cloth nappies can get a bit damp - damper then good sposies - if they're not changed regularly enough but this is not usually a problem. And no. 2's can be a bit gross to wash.

Having said that, we've saved hundreds over the last 11 years with 6 kids not in sposies.

[Oscar's mum]

I have read a few of the threads in this section and I am totally confused! What are the best clothies to buy

Different styles suit different kids. Your best to get a variety to see what suits you - if they don't suit you just sell them - most MCN's have a very good resale value.


where do you get then from?

The most variety is available online but some nappies such as Baby Beehinds, Pea Pods Fuzzi Bunz and a few others you can buy at some natural type stores or some markets and some baby stores.


Do you use a particular style/brand for night-time?

I personally stick to fitteds for nights with a cover - either PUL or wool.


Do you always use a liner? Yes I do - fleece.


What is a good price to pay for clothies? The price will vary alot - some are really cheap but in most cases you get what you pay for - if you go and buy the $5 cloth nappies at Big W etc you are going to get a pretty crappy nappy.

[SassyMummy]

I like pockets for Day and Fitteds with Covers for night.

There are 3 main types of nappies... pockets, AIOs (all-in-ones) and fitteds. Pockets and AIOs don't need a cover, because they've got a waterproof outer. Fitteds DO need covers because the entire nappy is absorbant, and if you don't put a cover on, there'd just be wet patches where your bub is sitting/laying.

There are some Pockets especially for night, but I think most people use fitteds for night because they tend to last longer, and covers MAKE SURE there's no leaks. There's fleece, wool and PUL covers. PUL is generally what a lot of pockets and AIOs contain, and is a stretchy water resistant fabric. It's not like old-fashioned waterproof pants... it's nicer.

Fleece are just that... covers made of fleece. They work on the idea that fleece doesn't like to absorb water so they don't leak. They're what I prefer to use.

A lot of women prefer wool covers. These have to be lanolised to work (every 3-6 weeks I hear), and absorb water. They're breathable too, which is good for little bottoms.

Pocket nappies have a pocket in them... where you stuff absorbant inserts. You get to choose what you stuff them with... some brands come with an insert, some don't. It depends on the nappy.

AIOs are cover, absorbant parts and nappy all-in-one. They sound ideal to new users... I was interested in them above all. But tehy tend to cost more and take a billion years to dry... and also seem to be less absorbant IMO.

You can buy at lots of places... you can pay with direct debit at most places if you don't have a credit card. I like The Wee Wuns, Darlings Downunder, Nurture Nappies, Eco Bambino (they have cheaper Baby Beehinds Bamboo - on sale for $22 at the moment I think).

If you see something you're interested in, start a thread about it to ask for opinions. I think that's the best way to find out if it's good or not.

As for prices, PeaPods are pretty cheap. They don't look fabulous, but I think they work really well. They're pockets, and cost about 17.95 for hemp and 19.95 for bamboo (bamboo only comes in 1 colour). This comes iwth a nappy, an insert and a wetbag (a bag you can put your nappies in while you're out so they don't leak everywhere). A lot of other nappies don't include hte insert, and don't come with a wetback, so they're definately very cheap compared to other brands.

There are some night nappies which cost over $50... so I mean, really, how much you spend is up to you...

[Oscar's mum]

There are 3 main types of nappies... pockets, AIOs (all-in-ones) and fitteds.

Pockets and AIOs don't need a cover, because they've got a waterproof outer.

AIOs take a billion years to dry




There are also AI2's which are 'all in 2's' which means they can be used as an AIO or as a cover instead - quite versitile really.

Some pockets do require a cover but most don't. If they have pul in the nappy it won't need a cover but some places do make pockets that require covers.

AIO's yes some can take a while to dry - but not all of them - shop around;)

[kymmy]

I like fitteds and flats with wool covers. /they work best for us.
It can be very daunting to start out with but with a little trial and error its nicer than disposables in our experience.And not much washing at all. One extra load every couple of days.

[pookiesossige]

Yep, it's overwhelming at the start, but once you know what you're doing, cloth nappying is EASY. No soaking, washing every couple of days (or 3) and this section to post any q's in!

One tip: Avoid Ebay like the plague. Unless you know the nappy is a good quality brand being sold on as it wasn't needed etc. Just ask us for reviews or look at the review section here (also on Nappycino- most brands are reviewed, it's great).

[monkeytoes]

Thank you girls for your wonderful advice.

I have just ordered some BumGenious AIO's to try and will see how we go.
Can't wait to try them:smiliedance: