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Reusable nappies... Who didn't like them?

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kiki22 · 03/04/2016 19:38

I'm thinking of using them I've read loads about them and threads on here with great advice but I'm wondering how many people used them and gave up? If you did why? Was it the washing? The faff?

If you do use them what are the cons? Again the washing? Or carrying the wets around?

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kiki22 · 04/04/2016 08:55

Thank you everyone's it's great to get some insight from the other side. The main things seem to be the washing and leaking so fit as far as I can tell.

From what ive read leaks and sore bums can be stopped by getting the right fit and material so maybe hiring to start with, there is a group not far from me who hire for £10 for a week trial which would work out the same as disposables so I'm not any worse off until I decide.

I'm also have loads of washing already due to ds being 4 and messy and dp having a dirty job so his uniform needs done daily, I'm swinging between not wanting to add more and what's another wash, I have large radiators, a huge airer and a tumble drier so drying should be ok.

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mamaduckbone · 04/04/2016 09:05

I tried really hard with them and did use them 'part time' for both of mine but ds2 would absolutely soak a washable and leak everywhere in one wee so I didn't persevere as much with him.

Imeg · 04/04/2016 14:36

I've used cloth a bit from when son was 10 months or so but am not using them at the moment (he's 2 now) because:

drying them over the winter was too difficult (summer was fine because we have a conservatory). Currently selling our house so can't have drying nappies everywhere.

I had a trial pack from little lamb with different types in and then also got some second hand bamboo ones - these take AGES to dry compared to the cotton and microfibre ones, so if I was doing it again I'd make sure I didn't get bamboo ones.

husband not supportive, he can't see the point of faffing about with them.
dealing with the poo is revolting, even with a disposable liner.

However I do still put on a terry sometimes if he poos at 5pm or so when it's nearly bath time anyway and it seems a waste to use a disposable for an hour or two. I am hoping to use cloth a bit more as the weather warms up and we have a buyer for the house, and I hope that might be useful for potty training.

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TwoLittleBlooms · 04/04/2016 16:02

Don't put nappies and wraps with PUL directly on the radiator or in the dryer though, it can damage the material and create leaks. Bamboo nappies (and boosters, fleece liners etc) are ok to go in dryer on low heat setting. Non bamboo nappies do tend to dry relatively quickly on the airer though (bamboo can take a little while - usually a couple of days here).

BendydickCuminsnatch · 04/04/2016 16:35

Oh everyone who is drying indoors, whether nappies or not, NEEDS a dehumidifier. The difference is amazing, my bamboo nappies dry overnight (previously took a couple of days). Dehumidifiers suck the air right outta those clothes and it's so much better for your home.

GoldPlatedBacon · 04/04/2016 19:53

Op you're right to hire in the first instance. I was going to suggest buying a trial pack rather than buying a full set from the start. When I was pregnant I loved the idea but I'm so glad that I only bought a trial pack. I only ever intended to use them during the day.

For me I found that dd would leak runny breast fed poo so quite quickly I changed to disposables if we were going out for longer than 2 hours. Also, without fail, she'd get nappy rash if she wore them regularly despite nappy off time and various cream concoctions.

Once I started weaning I just could not stomach dealing with proper poo and the extra washing being generated as her clothes needed washing more due to food stains. I only really use them now if we are staying in however she isn't very happy about the bulkiness.

I use reusable wipes though, they are great!!!

adamsmallbone · 15/04/2016 22:42

I really wanted to like reusables but they always leaked for me. Washing and drying them was not a problem - and they do smell so much nicer than disposables - but if you cant rely on them to not leak whats the point? I have heard of some people getting trial packs for free which is great but nothing like that here. Thankfully i only bought four, three Tots bots easy fit and a cheap pocket nappy so i didnt waste too much money. They do look cute mind.

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