Oooh ? I can talk nappies ...
kitkatqueen we used washables (Motherease one size) with DS from about 6 weeks (wanted to straight away but was a bit much after EMCS) and though they were a bit bulky and gave him a big bottom, they were fine. We used Motherease wraps, and you only really need 4 or so wraps because you only change them when they are soiled, not at every nappy change. I also left the slightly damp ones to dry and used them a second time before washing them too. Got a bit carried away and tried loads of others, inclu. Tots Bots, Ella?s House, Little Lambs, Fuzzi Bunz, Bumgenius but still loved my Motherease nappies. So reliable, leaked far less than the disposables, but we did have to put him in the next size up trousers or shorts because of the big bottom syndrome! See if there is a local nappy agent near you who can give you a hire kit. I have a hire kit which I lend out so people can get a try of the different types before spending out on ones that might not suit! Whoa ? long message, sorry!
Have several newborn nappies now, including Motherease Sandys and Kissaluvs with their cute popper down bit for the umbilical cord!
Hawkmoth and BabyBump2B hope you both get on ok with your Bumgenius, buying a complete set of nappies can go wrong if you don?t get on with them, but the Bumgenius do have a good second-hand sale value! I always preferred the two piece system, as I found one piece leaked more, but perhaps that?s just my boy?!?
ScummyMummy I am def. a badly organised mum who has found using washable nappies easy! It is simply a case of also having disposables for when you do run out. Using cloth is not an all-or-nothing situation and if you only use them half the time, you still save money!! It?s trying to get into a washing routine, and you can wash them with your normal washing if you do a pre-wash first, especially helpful if you go for the colourful ones!