Want to change over to terries from disposibles. What will I need exactly?

[intergalacticwalrus]

Have got a 15 month old, and another due in September. How many nappies do you think I'll need, and what other stuff to go with them? Haven't got a clue!

Looking to cut some corners, as I won't be earning a penny after July!

To cut spending on nappies would personally go for motherease one size. thats what I did which means they fit from 6lbs to 35lbs so get you right through for both kiddies. Unsure how many you will need as that will depend on how often you change and how often you wash etc. I have 15 nappies that I have to wash every 2 days. That is just for one 3mth old DD being in cloth. You will also need a nappy pail and either fleece liners or disposable liners to keep nappy at its best. Fleece are better as they take the wetness away from babys bum and are reusuable. You will also need nappy wraps to fit both your little ones but can pick up second hand ones on ebay. You could also get your nappies second hand if you wanted. There are always nappies for sale via MN too. I probably havent covered it all as only started using cloth with DD as I didnt think they would be as good as they are..lol Ds missed out by training when dd was 3wks old.

there is nothing like nappies hanging out in a washing line
had these when 2 eldest were babies as I dont think disposables were invented then
liners are a must
if i had another baby I would be investing in cloth again.

I changed over when ds was about 15 months and we never looked back.

You'll need nappies (we used totsbots), wraps (we used motherease) and liners (I bought a metre of fleece from John Lewis and cut it to size). Then you'll need a bucket of some sort (get a big one as you'll have 2 in nappies). I used facecloths instead of wipes.

Suggest you do the nappylady questionnaire. YOu'll get lots of good ideas and support there.

I changed over when ds was about 15 months and we never looked back.

You'll need nappies (we used totsbots), wraps (we used motherease) and liners (I bought a metre of fleece from John Lewis and cut it to size). Then you'll need a bucket of some sort (get a big one as you'll have 2 in nappies). I used facecloths instead of wipes.

Suggest you do the nappylady questionnaire. YOu'll get lots of good ideas and support there.

Thanks everyone!

I am quite looking forward to it, actually. There's something quite nice about terry nappies!

hi don't know if you still need info but .......

......I can second the recommendation for tots bots and motherease one size, I use the Motherease for day and the tots bots size 2 for night with the notherease wraps on dd 6 months since she was about 6 weeks old. They are both lovely nappies and the wraps by motherease are brilliant too.

I got all mine second hand through ebay or nappy lady classifieds on her website I think I paid a round £4 a Motherease and about the same for the tots. The wraps go for around £3-5 depending on condition. Fleece liners are fab, I found the paper ones just crinkled up and ended up in a ball - not great for catching poo! - but I know some people swear by them. I can also recommend fleece wipes too - saves lots of money on the disposable ones.

I have some nappies by popolini which is the european version of motherease - they have extra poppers accross the front but otherwise are pretty much identical to the MEOS - but sell for slightly less 2nd hand I have discovered and actually are more adjustable than MEOS and come with the snap in booster which I am not sure motherease ones do.

I have about 18 MEOS and 4 tots bots and also 5 wraps which I rinse in the basin and air dry rather than put them in the machine which I am told shortens their life. The 18 MEOS is too many for just dd to be honest but I am lazy and bought a big bin and only wash twice a weeks if I can get away with it

If you are going to do cloth full time then you'll need something to keep the dirty/wet ones in while you are out. I paid £3 for a wet nappy bag from happyclappynappy website, lovely elephant design and holds about 6 nappies so also great for overnight stays too.

oh and a couple of washing mesh bags to go in the bucket means you don't actually touch the nappies when putting them in machine. Mine were 2 for a pound in the local pound shop. A bit of tea tree oil on a cloth at the top of the bucket helps too especially on warm days .

I wash mine in soda crystals (50p for big bag) instead of washing powder and they come out lovely and clean and also softer than with powder, white vinegar instead of fab conditioner too keeps them soft and absorbant. I did start tumble drying but this adds to you elec bills so now they hang on an airer in the corner of room and dry in about 24 hours I think. Can't wait for nicer weather so they can go out on the washing line though as the sun bleaches them and wind drying stops them getting so crunchy.

god this is long, must go

Hi
I am in exactly the same situation as you, have a 15 onth old and no.2 due in sept! I changed to cloth nearly 3 weeks ago - so still a novice.
I bought my nappies off ebay - they were factory seconds - v. similar to tots bots (which I have a few of) and just as absorbant, but at the bargain price of 25 quid for 25 nappies!
I have bought wraps off ebay (mothereae, popolini) however be aware that if you search on google 'cheap nappy wraps' or something similar you can often get wraps for the same price new as the 2nd hand ones are on ebay.
I bought a big plastic garden bin from Wilko for 4 quid, which I put the dirty nappies in and keep outside the back door. and use flushable lners from PHP.
I am just trying to track down a large net for my bin, as the only ones I've foundso far are for standard nappy bins.
Also just to let you know I have not found it to be half the hassle I anticipated it would be. If you get plenty of nappies then you're not rushing to get them washed and dried, or washing every day. So far I am only washing once a week.
Best of luck :)

There are so many different cloth nappies on the market now that it is a bit overwhelming. You can hire a cloth nappy trial set from \link{http://www.eco-babes.co.uk/index.php?option=static&page_id=708&pname=Nappy%20Trial%20Service\Ecobabes} for a few weeks to find out what kind suits you best. There are various different categories to choose from, or just get all of them. I found this incredibly useful as you really can't tell until you try.
Also, some local councils give grants towards nappy laundering sevices or buying cloth nappies. Good luck.

I've got a whole load of Bambino Mio stuff from Birth to Two that I'm thinking of selling,if you're intersted.

I would get enough nappies so that you dont need to wash every day - saves hassle and electricity. You spend more on nappies but can always sell them on later.

You can get washable wipes too which you just bung in with the nappy wash.

I have one of those drying carousels with loads of hooks which you can hang on the line or in airing cupboard and move whole thing with nappies still attached.