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]

VQ I'm glad that the family are all ok now! Hope next week is a calmer one in the Valium house!

PP I'm impressed that you're going to use cloth from the start, what will you do with the nappies while in hospital, are you just going to bag them up and take them home with you? What if you're in more than one night? Newborns wee lots IIRC. Def use fleece liners or sposies for the meconium, it's not nice... Sorry, not trying to scare you, just curious!

Also can anyone recommend a good wet bag for out and about? I've had a nature babies one, it leaked, exchanged it, new one felt damp on the outside today after first use, huh!

Spoke too soon wondering if DD2 has had a bit of a reaction to the antibiotic (trimethoprim) as had a slight temp all day, but tonight spiked a temp and has thrown up, and been looking somewhat listless. Dr reckons it was a UTI, but she was pretty much ok apart from her sore patch. Temp has come down and she is sleeping peacefully. I will contact NHS24 in morning or tonight if condition worsens. I will not be giving her any more unless I clear it with Dr. May be nothing to do with the antibiotic.

I'm looking for a camping wetbag. Not bothered about pretty pictures on it, so going for cheap and sturdy! Nappies will go in there then home with dp for laundering. I anticipate 1 day in hospital then 2-3 in MLU, with lots of visits from my folks, mil and dp, all of whom i trust to bring appropriate supplies when necessary. Meconium, and therefore sposies, will be at least 2 days so I'll take 2 days worth of cloth and leave the rest somewhere obvious for dp to grab if necessary.

Poor little mite, hope you can all get some rest and recover, VQ

Not too bad a night all things considered. I have yet to find a good wet bag. I know you can get some monkey sommat ones, but they are expensive. I usually put them in a nappy bag, but they are always at risk of getting thrown away by accident, especially if in hospital.

Had a leak this week with an eBay cheapie. Not the nappys fault. Lack of monitoring by DH. It was the cow print minky and she did not have trousers on, so it was not visible, and he is not one to check. Just wee thankfully. It only came to light when she sat on her big sister, and her sister complained she was soaking. The minky fabric was sopping wet, but still looked normal. Could have happened with any tbh.

biscuit Have a look at the 'my little patch' website, she's a wahm who makes the most gorgeous, leakproof wetbags! I bought my first one from there, but she has a Facebook page where she sells slightly mis-sized and some different designs...now have a large one at home, a couple for out and about and small ones for reusable wipes... Can't recommend her enough!

vq sorry to hear that you're having a turbulent time! Hope life settles down in time for the new one to arrive!

You've all inspired me to try the Alva babies... I've just had a couple arrive (zebra and giraffe) although I off to a baby shower today where the mum to be is interested in fluff... So I may gift her one to try!

Kelbels, as a "first time mum to be interested in fluff" that would probably be my favouritest present :o

Got to spread the love purple.... Just hope I can let go of it when I hand it over

You hand it over with a wink, a business card, and a "Now you know what to get me for Christmas"

Very good idea. I would love some fluff! Thinking of asking for it for Christmas. Would that be a bit sad?

Nope, although you might want to suggest that Baby would appreciate some cool nappies...

Much better idea purple. As DC3 he will not be needing much!

Dr thinks it was a reaction to antibiotic, so now on another. She is much better, but still low grade temp. Being a rascal which is always a good sign. Yawn.

Hi ladies, I'm 17 Weeks pregnant with DC2 and have been looking into cloth nappies but haven't a clue where to start.

I used disposables for DS as I thought it was all Terry squares and rubber pants which my mum informed me was a Bugger when I was younger.

The main thing stopping me from just going for it is that my DP is really not keen on the idea and can be stubborn so I worry that they'd be difficult for him to use IYSWIM, has anyone else dealt with this?

The other thing is that the baby will be starring nursery at 9 months as I have to return to work then, are they simple enough for them to use?

How many would you suggest buying and what would I need to go with them?

is it possible to get without a massive outlay a we are on a tight budget and don't want to spend to much incase its not practical for us.

Any brand to look for or avoid?

Thanks

peanut welcome. I think it is worth having a read of the threads and reviews on here. There is good advice for those considering cloth, and how to decide what will work. Also recommend you have a look at the nappy lady website as she will advise individuals. We all have our favourites though, as will you as it is addictive.

It might be worth talking to nursery to make sure they will use them, and consider seriously if you want to be bothered with washing nappies after working, and with two children to look after too. My nursery would not, but do now. With my first two I reverted to disposables, but with my DS due soon, I want to keep up with cloth as I will also have two in nappies.

General advice would be to not buy a birth to potty set until you are sure they are right for you, and that you will use them. I think it is more fun to have a selection, and some are better for different occasions, like nights, nursery, when GPs and dads are in charge etc. Pre-loved may be an option, or a trial pack, but have a read of the threads...

I am sure DH will like them once he sees what they are like.

A bit of additional advice: it's very easy to spend a lot especially in the beginning. You can get some good deals on both new and used nappies if you are patient and look around for a while.

I particularly second VQ's point about having a range. You'll find some suit DC better and that might change as s/he ages. Plus, it's nice to have more absorbant ones that take longer to dry mixed with less absorbents that a speedy driers. Only you'll be able to find out what suits the best.

Thanks LBFG!! VQ Poor lambs been in the feckin wars then! How old is she? Yeah ds's nursery rang ss when dh emailed them a pic of the bruises so it was the whole she bang - interview, home visit and that. Then ss turned round to us asking if we wanted to make a complaint!! All we asked was for nursery to keep am eye in the boys. Mad.

Ill have a look at some fleeces, the liners i have atm might be too small hence his wet bits, the skin is starting to rash too.

Will coloured bamboo be ok with some bleach in the washer? Its fluffwashday 2moro and the smell is hotching. Ammonia but will use the vinegar method. I got a huge lidded bucket off Ebay and it gets full every 3/4 days so you can imagine how bad it is!!

Good evening to you all!!

She is 2.4 poor little scrap. A bit of goo came out today, and she is keeping well on the new antibiotics (hopefully anyway). I have never used bleach. I think 3 days is the absolute maximum to leave nappies before washing. Might be worth washing the overnight ones out before putting in bucket.

Yeah, agree that three days is the max really. I used to use bleach clothes/sheets all the time until I found out how crap it is. Whatever you do, don't use it! It degrades fabric terribly (I've holey shirts to prove this) and will bleach the colour on your nappies. For stains, use sunlight where possible - even on a window ledge will help. For smells, vinegar and proper rinsing is the trick. A poster on here told me if I did this, I would never have problems with smells, and she was right.

VQ: how awful for your DD. Fingers firmly crossed that the new antibiotics do the trick this time. Poor mite.

I read that if you bleach cat wee it smells more like wee! Dunno if that works for humans though?

Im staring at the bucket now.

Has DD perked up a bit today?

Using my Dudeebaba pockets today and so far so good. But, its nap time now so that'll be the test.

I think ill double the fleece at night time and see how we get on.

Just read t'other messages. I think its been 3 days since they were first put in there cos the whole household wash cycle seems to be that!

Call me Dot Cotton.

Ive half a pint of vinegar left so half if that can go in.

Thanks for the advice re bleach. Ill leave that for the floors!!

DD is a little swine, which is good. Thanks for asking

I would advise against doubling fleece as it can be counter productive and become water resistant making nappy leak and bum even wetter. Same with disposable liners, they should be cut to size rather than folded.

Fleece blankets: Liners, soakers or both?

Glad dd has perked up :)

Ha ha always a sign the kids are better when they start playing up.

Ill aquire one of ds1's fleece blankets and make some longer liners then rather than double up. i didn't think of that! Thanks

Fleece is only good as a liner, as the wee goes through it rather than gets absorbed by it. Baby bum: liner : soaker : booster: wrap. If it is a pocket nappy, chances are it will have a fleece layer next to bum anyway. My mistake previously with my Fuzzis was using a fleece liner with them, thus resulting in leaks.