Would anyone be interested in a general nappy chat thread?

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I can't be the only one with a bit of a nappy obsession.

Can I? [confussed]

Oh, before I forget: what's the verdict on Ebay cheapies? The prices are so tempting. But do they work/fit? Sometimes it takes a few weeks and washes before really finding out - what's everyone's experience been?

Little lamb size 1 are for 3-9 kg so I think you got your money's worth out of them. I got the LL OSFA and do not even do up on my DD who is 12.5kg and 2.4 yo. I have put them by for DS due in 4 weeks. He will not mind the pinkness.

I think if you have such a heavy wetter you may struggle with the eBay cheapies, but would recommend you still try just one. Size wise they would do fine. DD is on the middle fastenings, so room for growth and would fit a slimmer child too. I use 1 of the supplied microfibre inserts with 1 LL bamboo booster, and they last a couple of big wee's, although I try to change after one as she is weeping less frequently. Good on poo containment, and I like the fleece lining as it keeps her bum dry. Only used in rotation, so about 5 times so far, and she loves it. I am ordering one at a time as postage is free, and it is a cheap way of getting my fix.

I have not tried any of the other nappies you mention.

I have LL bamboo, totsbots bamboozles, totsbots easyfit, Fuzzis and Alva baby 3 eBay cheapies, and actually prefer the Alva for daytime.

I will buy some size 1 LL bamboo when next on offer. Was tempted by the microfibre, but prefer my pockets for day.

Mmm lovely poo chat! I use softys disposable liners from the nappy lady, so far they haven't damaged our plumbing... It is good to be able to just pick the liner up by the corners and chuck it down the loo, but we've had a few runny ones lately which needed scrubbing, I can't imagine doing that with morning sickness >. LeBFG my DD is a big wee-er and I'm finding the bumbles from easy peasy nappies (5 for 32.50) vg, I used a bamboo booster as well as the cotton one it comes with when we were on a train journey and it lasted 4 hours. Would def recommend them.

Ah, MrsTiggy, I've just found the bumble's deal. So, to boost, do you stuff the nappy? The deal looks good. Also, I'm liking the lollipop bamboos for 25 quid. These sorts of nappies are all pretty much the same. I'm suddenly reminded I want quicker drying options too. As I've already got bamboos, I can imagine for the lollipops, but what about the bumbles? They're in microterry aren't they?

The choice is so confusing. I keep thinking I'll try 1 ebay cheapie, then look at the price and wanna buy 10, then keep thinking 'ah, but will they work?' and then end up buying nothing. Argh. Just too cautious.

Go on get one! You know you want to. They take a while to arrive though. If you don't like it, send it to me

Gosh, you are evil . I know I should just bite the bullet and stop being such a wimp!

Do it!

Buy me!

You know you want to!

Buy me now!

In cow print!

Resistance is futile.

It will happen eventually, so why prolong the agony?

I am tempted by the lollipop offer, if that helps.

Oh buggar. You may have convinced me to try at least one. What's to lose? I'm still tempted by the lollipop too. Have to think on that one a bit longer though

Just try one. You can always get more. But do not feel pressured

Little lamb Facebook have a top up kit. 9 size 2 bamboo and 3 wraps and liners for £50 including postage, which is quite reasonable.

...got fingers tapping now...at least I know resale value of LL is bloody high.

RE the fleece liners: I find that now DS is much more mobile of late (climbing up trailors and running at full tilt) the liners move so much more. I've just cleaned a poopy nappy and more than half was on the nappy as the liner twisted. Ever have that? So annoying. I half think why bother with the liners tbh.

That happens here too. I am working on a kinda wraparound liner, so it can be secured on itself and held in place by the nappy. May not work. Will keep you updated.

Ha ha VQ you are a bad influence! Making me want to get on eBay and I've tried to be so sensible up to now! DD would look cute with a cow print bum... BFG I don't know resale value on bumbles but at £6.50 each they're good value I think. To dry, I hang them out on the clothes airer all day then overnight in hot airing cupboard and they're dry by the next day. I use the LL bamboo boosters and I actually think they take longer to dry. I don't use the bamboo boosters every time with bumbles, only when i need it to last longer. They come with a cotton booster attached by poppers and then you just tuck the other booster in the pocket with it, v easy. They're actuallyBTP, you can take out the cotton booster and popper it down to make it smaller but I've only been using them since DD was 11mo so haven't tried that.

Just sent a massive fb message to an old friend who was asking about cloth so feeling very hopeful that I've got someone else addicted to cloth now!

Thanks for the info mrstiggy, very helpful. I'm always spreading the word too - a bit like a new age evangeliser (mind you, I do the same about bf cos I live in France and I feel a bit responsible to help 'normalise' these things a bit). I've not convinced anyone I know of yet on either score....humph.

My neighbours think im a bit odd using disposables. I too have cow and giraffe.

When ds3's cord stump has fallen off he'll be in them. Hes skinny so they my be a bit lose on him.

Ive not bought any this month

notgrownup he has arrived then? Congratulations! When? How heavy? How was the birth?

I have 4 weeks 5 days to go. Not that I am counting I will put both in disposables until I am fit enough to wash them again as DH just does not understand the complicated process involved

I only have Fuzzis in small, have totsbots bamboozles that are pretty much one size, and DS is likely to be big. I have some OSFAs as well. Aagh! I am gonna have a newborn again!

How is it with three notgrownup any tips?L?

16th arrived at hospital 8.30 born at 10 home by 3.30!! 7lb 3oz and is really feckin tiny oh my god. Mind you ds2 is a sturdy boy and makes anyone look small.

Ill let you know Wed when dh goes back to work. Ds1 is being really badly behaved atm with the start of school and that.

Im dreading it. Thanks though!

Im using dispoables til his cord stump falls off. Hopefully what ive got will fit his chicken legs.

Everyone is well fed up with being pg now it seems this time round everyones finding it harder.