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]

Thems is big childrens!!! Fark!!

I might knit some wool liners, could i get away with it?

Im going to make some boosters out of the terry TB I couldn't sell, may as well get some use out of them.

Ds2's rash is horrendous today all bleeding and lumpy. His shite isnt as firm either. Poor sod.

Poor little buggar Notgrownup . Hope he gets better soon. Perhaps it's the super toxic poo that his skin is reacting to. Once that's passed, perhaps his bum'll be able to heal properly.

Update on used nappies: they stink. I kinda expected this. They were v. cheap. I've had this before with second hand nappies too. But still...I'm about as skanky as they come, but I would be hestitant to give away nappies that reeked of ammonia after one wear. How can people do it? I dunno. Cue massive vinegar soak, 60 wash and extra cold wash for the rinse. Out on the line for a (hopefully) sunshiny day. We'll see what this does.

VQ - so funny how DCs weave an image into your head then astound you by changing. It's been marvellous following my DS's growth and development (PFB complex probably). Can you even get babies bigger than 10lb3?!

Im a minger but theres no way I'd sell/give something away that smelled

Thanks, the peachy bum seems a bit better, im mixing the creams with vaseline and ditched the paper liners. He has been eating more the past week or so too. Hes a right chunky kid.

Vq you make me 'lol' the way you have with words.

Nappies hung out on the maiden in a sunny room since yesterday and they smell fine. The overnight nappy didnt honk of ammonia either!! I did was them with detergent twice though after the vinegar rinse.

I took ds1 to school in my jamas.

Bleurgh, BFG, that's minging! I've benefitted from a couple of cheap destashes and no smells (bit rough even after I've washed (pfb) though, might try tumbling them??)

My friend's dd was 10lb15, VB no epi makes me glad dp and i are both shortarses!

I nursed a baby that was over 12lb born. The biggest baby ever born was 23lb 12 oz, in Ohio in 1979. He sadly died a few hours later.

DD2 now has thrush down below to add to her infection, plus is teething too. She is not sleeping well, understandably, but is fine in the day.

notgrownup could your lad have thrush? It does not look like the thrush we have, more lumpy and pustules. Would knitted liners work?

Yo VQ, thats what his butt looks like. Ive a half used 6m old tube of Canestan. Ill get some more!!

Would wool work? The really soft stuff? Im still learning nappy wise.

Your poor DD!!!! Its just one thing after the ither!!

Just catching up on this thread and interested in the vinegar treatment. I don't generally have trouble with smells, BUT my towelling nappies are just REALLY stiff grey and old (using on 3rd child, and were first used on DS 1 who is now 10) and our tumble dryer is bust not that I like using it anyway, Any tips on whitening/softening treatments....?
Also, I'm planning on selling some of my smaller sized stash, anyone had any problems buying or selling pre-loved nappies? Anything I should try and avoid? (apart from making sure they don't stink, eh?)

Hum, vinegar should help with the softness and line drying of course. A friend gave me some very old and well used muslins that were grey. No amount of washing and sun-bleaching made them any less grey.

I've been using and following ebay recently. People either sell all together or seperate. I'm not sure which is the best strategy. I don't think you get any more by selling individually, plus with the fag of seperate packaging, addresses etc, I would choose selling as a bundle on balance. I've also bought a couple of things recently from the Pre-loved Cloth Nappies facebook group too. There's quite a lot of activity on there - lots of bartering I suspect.

My main bug is lack of description. I'm forever emailing questions about state of elastic, any stains etc. Hope that helps fudge.

notgrownup I have hydrocortisone 1% prescribed for DD, spread thinly, twice a day and it is working wonders. I am not sure canesten is what he needs as it is different to what we get, apparently. Her sore patch on her clitoris is still there, and looking a bit angrier and bigger. Waiting for it to explode. She is not bothered by it, unless it is touched directly in nappy change.

fudge my recommendation for your predicament is.... Treat yourself to some new ones! 10 years old the nappies do not owe you anything, and I am not sure anything would cure them. I appreciate this may not be an option for you though. How old is your youngest? I have yet to sell any of mine as awaiting my third. My Fuzzis are 7 years old, and many were pre-loved. They are still my best nappies.

DD has a giraffe bum today. I love it!

Ill have a look for that strength, thanks.

Your poor DD she must be in a right state. I wonder if shes scratched it when shes been in the nip?? Ds2 has discovered his little general and always seems to grab it when hes covered in shite.

Im watching a load of stuffables on Ebay and they end in an hour.

Anyone doing owt exciting today?

I'm washing nappies, ha! And waiting for the postman to bring me a nappy pressie. And making those chocolate fudgy squares hopefully. Yum.

Ripping up old carpets ready for new ones next week

notgrownup could be she scratched herself. I have never seen her rummaging, but she always lunges when nappy is off. I remember one day she lunged, and ended up losing a finger as she grabbed so ferociously. The look of shock on her face was a picture! I think that has put her off for a while. Of course we have no idea what they get up to in the wee hours. Good luck with the auction.

Being lazy today, just me and DD2 at home, and grandma is getting DD1 from school so I do not even need to get dressed. I have felt awful this week as getting very near section date, so a rest is called for. I will spend a bit of time sorting the nursery a bit better, and do a bit more baby washing.

DD is not keen on wearing a nappy, not surprisingly, so I am giving her a choice at each nappy change. Just a choice of two, or we would be there all day. Pink at the moment.

BFG look forward to hearing about the nappy prezzie.

Chocolate fudge!!!!!!!! Shame your in France.

I won them

Ds3 is just dropping off so ds2 needs dressing after hes finished throwing baby wipes everywhere and sucking them. He is a very busy boy.

Im putting my jamas back on too VQ dont feel awful for not doing owt.

Been a pj morning here too. I feel guilty n all but there, sometimes other things take priority like second breakfast.

I sniggered at you comment, VQ, about Fudge's nappies not owing her anything . Fraid the nappy present isn't anything as exciting as a giraffe nappy. I've bought some preloved stuff and, as much as anything, I want them to turn up so I don't have to chase them. At least with new or things off ebay you have some kind of guarantee they'll arrive, or at least you'll be reimbursed.

The recipe for fudge is required please. Either that or a sample in the post. Even if you are in France!

So these pockets you just won notgrownup details please

Err they've got stars on and been used a week then couldn't get into it. I cant see any brand labels on, 10 nappies plus inserts, snappy/popper fastener things OSFA but we'll see. They've been posted so should get here early next week.

Pre-shat

Yeah. We need the recipe.

It ain't exactly fudge, just caramel square thingys. Crushed biscuit and butter base, then make the condensed caramel with condensed milk (urg I know) with butter and maple syrup. Cool, then a layer of melted chocolate and oil. DH saw it in the cookbook. I thought it looked easy enough to make. I'm on a baking spree at the minute as I'm unfit to do anything else . Instead of baking though I'm playing around with a new bit of editing software to make a youtube video. All very exciting.

Ive done a love wee at the sound of that

Its kind if like millionaires shortbread.

At pockets and caramel squares

Are you in the land of Tablet Valium??

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Ha ha - been out at MacMillan Coffee Morning and then Playgroup with DD, etc today. You guys have had the better idea, I wish I'd stayed in my PJs too but it's too cold - we've not put the heating on, YET, but it is just a matter of days now till I break. Apart from anything the nappies are taking ages to dry!!

Yes Valium you are right, they don't owe me anything, and they were home made so were not even very much of an investment cash-wise! I have sold a few things on ebay recently and now have some paypal credit so will go ahead and order some more pockets.

Have yours come from China yet? Mine haven't

I really want to see what they are like before getting more.

Better go downstairs for fish and chips now . BUT before I go, on the subject of fudge, my favourite is butter tablet from thorntons [yummy emoticon] they also do devine millionaires caramel shortcake which may be a good option if you don't have the wherewithal to home bake like BFG but I'm trying to be good, Doritos are my one weakness at the mo....

Anyone on here ever succeeded in making fudge? I'm from the westcountry and miss my fudge. Just can't buy it round these parts....

Even though the weather is great for drying nappies at the moment, we're coming to the time of year where drying nappies is a nightmare. No heating but too cold/overcast outside. THis intermediate period can last a while here. I keep thinking I'll buy one of those elaborate towel driers. They are really low on wattage. I could put nappies out in the day and dry off overnight. I'm reluctant to be the first to try this - anyone else tried this?

Fudge, you have to buy some nice new ones!

Yes, BFG I know! Been browsing again just now. she will be potty trained before i decide whether to hang on for cheap 2nd hand or go for cheap imports instead!!

BTW I saw this www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180431295593?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
i may try using this to get started on making my own!

Anyway, i have made scottish tablet once. it worked but you need a lot of elbow grease - lots of stirring!! shall i dig out recipe for you?