talk me through reusable nappies please?

[J20BABY]

i know there are loads of different names, but whats what?

are some better than others?

whats a wrap?

do you still use safety pins?

i've not got a clue!

and..... is it worth doing it when ds is 19 months and will be out of nappies soon?

oh god! wait for flame! she's got more patience and knowledge than me!

at 19 months its still worthwhile imo!

This site explains all

thanks fluff

hiya Squonk!!!

yoohoo Flame, where are you?
would like a mumsnetter's input on the matter please

I wouldn't mind an opinion as to my 19 month old as well

well squonk, it seems threads thar we're both on seem to frighten people off!!!

doesn't anyone want to give us a hand??

we're only going to keep filling landfills with nappies if someone doesn't give us some advice!!!

There is too much info for anyone to be bothered explaining on here

Have a look at the nappylady website - she explains all the different types and gives pros and cons of each nappy, and there is also a classifieds board for some 2nd hand nappy bargains.

does that help?

www.thenappylady.co.uk (my links never work)

ok will try that thanks

just wondered really what them wrap things are, are they instead of them towel things you fold up to make nappies? and then do you just use liners and plastic pants that go over the top?

can i go to college to do a degree in nappies?

omg just looked at the site, know what you mean now

will try to get my head round it nearer the time

Not many people use terry nappy squares that I know...NONE use plastic pants....

The wraps are waterproof and are usually made of breathable fabric, poppered or velcro fastening, and are worn as part of a 2 part nappy system over a flat or shaped nappy

Nappi nippas have replaced nappy pins -they are much more baby friendly and easier to use

well i'm not with the times am i, used disposables with dd(7)

thanks

Just on quick before dinner...

Some are better than others, but often it is down to what you want from them (fast drying, cost, absorbancy, slimness) and the shape of your child.

A wrap is what goes over the top of the absorbant bit of the nappy to keep the clothes dry (used to be "plastic pants" but sooooo much nicer!!)

Very few use pins - use nappy nippas instead - they sort of hook into the fabric and hold it all together with tension.

If you want to email me bumfluffnappies at gmail dot com, or go through the advice bit on www.bumfluffnappies.com I can help more in depth (or fire questions here and I'll be back tomorrow!)

Squonk - each reusable costs on average about the same as a pack of disps (give or take a pound or two dependent on type). You can easily get away with 12 nappies at that age... will you be buying more than 12 packs of disps?

thank you flame, been waiting for you all day