Cloth nappies

[Babylj2015]

I've got ages yet but have been thinking about cloth nappies . This will be my first and I'm really interested in using them but not completely sold . Has anyone used or is using them . Give me pros and cons? One thing that puts me off is using them out and about ? Carrying dirty nappies around ect. Any advice

[MrsAtticus]

I love them, but must admit to using disposables if we go out for the day. Have a wet bag for nappies so carrying around is no problem, but you do have to be a bit more on the ball about regular changing with washables so I find it easier to use disposables if out all day.
Other pros/cons:
Pros - def cheaper in the long run, less environmental impact, less nappy rash, easier to toilet train as in washables they feel wet so are more aware.
Cons - bigger initial cost, having somewhere to store them (not cons really just things to consider).
I have lots, and second purples point about 2nd hand stuff, good to collect what you can this way. If you are buying I loved bum genius, both the all in ones and the 2 part styles are great. Was also very impressed by mothercare smart nappy wraps, never had one leak!
When buying, remember that all wraps (the waterproof bits) and inners (the wadding) are pretty much interchangeable, so you don't necessarily need the same brand inner as wrap.
I cut up old t-shirts to use as wipes (might as well as they can go into wash with the nappies), and also used these as liners when they had solid poo (you hold then under the flush then put in nappy bin). But found I needed disposable liners when they are just having milk and poo is very runny (found bamboo ones the best).

[Darksideofthemoon88]

Re what Seb said above, that might depend on the type you use. I've got TotsBots and Little Lamb and they never stink even though DD (not quite ten weeks) can easily go 4-6 hours in one nappy because they're so absorbent. In fact, I find she tends to still smell of laundry liquid when I change her.

[PurplePidjin]

Darkside so did ds's when he was on just milk, teething screwed that one up good and proper I'm afraid!

[honeysucklejasmine]

mrsAtticus wow thank you for such a detailed response! I shall discuss with OH. :-)

I'm glad to hear they aren't smelling, at least at first!

[NorahBone]

The grotty poo stage should only last a few days, rather than weeks . The disposable liners are worth using if you need to use nappy cream, as some barrier creams reduce absorbability and liners protect the nappy. They're pretty durable and you can put the wee-soaked ones through the washing machine with no damage. I'd advise against flushing them though, they don't break down easily and can block the pipes.