Cloth nappies, liner issue...

[ruralwanderer]

I've been using cloth nappies on a part time basis on my youngest (Littles and Bloomz and Bambino Mio) but am struggling with the liners.

I just can't get the lining paper to stay flat and in place so when she poos it still ends up everywhere, but I also have scrunched up, soggy lining paper to deal with too.

Any tips, other than only using cloth after she's pooed in a disposable?
Thanks :-)

Making sure its completely flat when it goes in works for us, as well as having the nappy tight enough with the liner pulled so it sticks out at the front and the back.

Also, we tend to not bother putting one in if DD has already done her poo for the day.

How old is she? If she’s not weaning yet, just sling it I’m the wash and forget the liner. We never bothered post-weaning either tbh, just made sure we got the solids off (poo knife or spray with the shower into a bucket) before washing.

She's 11 months old and very active...

I don't bother with the liner, not had any stains as of yet.

I gave up on paper liners. Pointless. We used washable ones or nothing at all.

Fleece ones worked well for us.

Paper were pretty useless.

Fleece all the way. If you have an unloved fleece blanket just cut it up.

I've got some microfibre liners I could put in post for you if you want to try them? I've just potty trained my youngest so no more use for them, it would be nice not to chuck them straight in bin.

Fleece all the way. Acts as a stay dry layer, much more comfortable than paper for baby, washes easily.

When I say microfibre I meant fleece btw!

I just make sure I tuck it flat round DS's front and back making sure the nappy is tight around his kegs. D's is 11 months and never still so at the minute its not always completely successful! Just try to change as soon as possible ( although he tends to crawl off to poop!! )

Fleece liners or cut the paper ones in half. I found that helped as some of them are absolutely massive

Thanks all, I think I shall try the fleece liners - I just hate having to wash pooey nappies in the bath with both baby and 3 year old dashing about, when I'd specifically used a liner to avoid the extra workload...@squigglypig that's a really kind offer, thank you, I'll PM you later :)

In the bath? Any reason why you're washing them in the bath? X

I run a Nappy Library. Here's our top tips.

Practical Poo Management for Pocket Nappies

Use front part of nappy to scrape poo off bum, fold under bum
Wipe with cloth wipe and put wipe on top of folded nappy
Put clean nappy on baby
Put wipe in wetbag and soiled nappy where children can't reach and leave it for at least an hour - think cleaning muddy boots, let it dry so it will fall off.

When ready, take soiled nappy and hold it over the loo. Pinch it by the centre back elastic and allow it to open. Catch hold of inserts and gently shake and pull them up and put keeping the soiled part of the nappy over the toilet bowl.
If the poo is still attached, pop the inserts in the wetbag and hold the pocket low in the pan and flush.
If still attached after one flush, allow to soak in loo for an hour or so then do the flushing technique.

I don't like washing them in the sink so I put them in the bath and run the shower to wash them clean.

Thanks @johnlapsleyparlabane, that's really helpful, I'll try that. Would it be possible to use the booster between the nappy and the baby rather than in the pocket to get the same effect as using a liner?

In a pocket nappy, the inner side is fleece which helps baby's bum stay dry. It's effectively a fleece liner. If you don't put the insert in the pocket their bum will be more wet and they may be at risk of developing nappy rash. Àlso if your inserts are microfiber (as opposed to bamboo, cotton, or hemp) that is not a nice fabric to have against the bottom.

Also, your washing machine shouldn't need you to "wash them clean". We do need get rid of lumps of poo, but smears will be fine to go in the machine. Then just rinse on cool and wash on hot with sufficient detergent. If you get any stains, dry them in daylight, as even weak sun can remove bilirubin staining.

Fab, thank you, lots to try :-)

We use the disposable liners from little lamb and no issues at all, they do the job well. Not sure if you can use them with other brands of nappies though.