To think surely other people must also think it’s gross to…

We did similar. Flick whatever can be flicked down the loo down the loo, chuck in a lidded bucket. Every day, or every other day run a rinse wash, then a longer wash wash with either laundry sanitiser along with normal washing powder, or bio. Another rinse and spin after, on the line. Lots of those little octopus sock hangers on the washing line for all the various liners etc. It was really quite easy. We had a selection of different brands, mostly bought secondhand, along with tonnes of wipes.

Another one here who thinks wheelie bins overflowing with plastic bags full of plastic bags full of plastic nappies covered in shit that are going to still exist in 500 years time are way more disgusting than some pieces of cotton washed and dried, with the poo flushed away into the sewage system.

Nappies drying on the line are a lovely sight. We never bothered with soaking ours. Just place in a lidded bucket next to the loo and wash every day or two. Washable wipes also great. I have teenagers and am still amazed at the number of people who keep packs of disposable wipes around the house even when they don't have babies. Just wash your hands with soap, or use a washable cloth to clean other things!

No need to be rude.
I realised the point and another poster clarified it for me.
Without being personal or rude. Funny that.

I've no idea; it's only recently in human history that we've had disposables, and millions around the world still never use them.
I wonder if some people are just hyper squeamish about bodily functions? Although it's strange from women who've given birth!

Our council collect nappies weekly. They give you a blue bin for that purpose. Medical waste they collect in yellow bins. Is this unusual?

I just really struggle to understand why a bit of cloth that's been thoroughly washed and sterilised is such a horror.

We used reusable wipes with DC, they're brilliant, far more effective at actually cleaning poo v disposable wipes that just kind of move wet poo around and take zillions. You can do with one reusable what it takes about 5 disposables to do. Then they just got chucked in the giant wet bag and went in the wash.

Whatever you use, you have to deal with shit one way or the other, no escaping it. Also we used reusable nappies with DD1 (didn't with DD2, not because they weren't good but because I wasn't v well for a while and we wanted to make life 'easier', although looking back I'm not sure it was that much anyway!) and didn't have a single poonami. They're really good for containing even the most explosive nappies.

Are you being deliberately obtuse?

I was lucky enough to live in the country when my children were small. No disposable nappies then( I think I was given a sample one for my last child ,but they were useless) I used to tip the contents of a soiled nappy down the loo as much as possible. Soak nappies in a bucket of napisan . Loved the smell of napisan ,does it still exist? and then boil the nappies in an old cast iron pot ( kept for that purpose!
) on the Aga .
The nappies looked lovely and white blowing on a long line in the orchard . Don't know if I'd want to do it if drying was an issue though. I can't get on with wipes of any description. They feel slimy. White dishcloths for kitchen and flannels for face .

I meant the type of cleaning cloths you use to clean your toilet, not flannels.

Is following the crowd a great idea? Why not show them the better way to do things....😏

We used to have a van man who would collect dirty nappies, wash and return in our area.

I’m sure lots of people find them tricky to use or find the washing a faff especially if their husband/partner doesn’t do any of it.

My husband was very capable of getting involved with the washing and we both liked using them and used them for 2 kids. We’ll use them again for no 3!

Maybe it’s just my circle but locally I know at least 5 other families that used them, not all exclusively, so I think it depends on what you see and what you try and your support system.

Yes, absolutely - more premium nappy brands labelled as eco-friendly such as Kit & Kin seem very popular in my area.

I am currently using reusables with my newborn, but both me and my husband have noticed they seem to have gone out of fashion a bit again.

When we had our other child almost 7 years ago, I had a few friends who used them and regularly met people at baby groups who were.

I think nowadays there are more (supposedly but actually not) compostible/green options for disposable nappies which is probably the reason, plus there is still a prevailing attitude as this thread shows that it is difficult and time consuming.
I don't even do this bucket malarkey people keep referring to. They go in a large wetbag. Then in machine once every 2/3 days.

I don't. Only non-bio

If you use bio washing powder it’s actually less effective at high temperatures.

Must admit tho, if I still had children in nappies I would be washing it all on a hot wash.

40° would not be hot enough for me, and I wouldn't mix the contents of the wash either - just as I didn't back in the day

We use reusable wipes. They’re not much more work (I don’t think, you see… my HUSBAND does the cheeky wipe admin!), and the occasions we do use wet wipes (long haul travel) I end up cursing them as they are ineffective and leave my child with a sore bum.

They’re useful for all sorts around the house as well. Bought a second lot for household cleaning.

Been there! I hope it gets better. This isn't about creating extra work, but just habits which end up more sustainable, better for the baby- and cheaper!
Small steps. Think about maybe starting with the wipes, and moving on from there.

Yes! I meant cloth ones! Oh dear - we had a tough night!

Some babies can be more tricky than others.
Did you mean to say that you're going to try reusables?.

How is it different to re-usable nappies or are they 'gross' too?

Yes, as are all the families I know personally with children my DC’s age which I mentioned above. I also mentioned how diverse the families are before anyone assumes I/we must all be uneducated/not give a hoot about the environment/[insert other assumption]. However, as I said in a post above, I am definitely going to try disposable nappies at least with my second. My first baby was quite difficult due to her health - specifically her digestive health.

What makes you think that women have to wash them?