dry pailing vs wet pailing

[bitofadramaqueen]

Apologies if this has been done to death but I couldn't see a recent post.

I'm pregnant with my first and committed to using cloth nappies but just wondering whether I should go with dry-pailing or wet-pailing. The plan would be to wash nappies every two days.

Would appreciate hearing other people's advice/experiences.

I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the different ones to choose from - are they all much of a muchness? I'm planning to start with cloth but have some biodegradable disposables for trips around town or to friend's houses.

The different types (all-in-ones / pockets / shaped / prefolds) and materials (cotton, hemp, bamboo, microfibre) differ quite wildly, but within categories there isn't really all that much to choose. Everyone has their favourite though...

I think people who are vehemently anti-cloth are really just being a bit defensive of their decision.

You'll find each kind of nappy has its devoted band of followers. We're in tots bots fluffles, great if don't have a tumble drier as they come out of the washing machine almost dry. But they are enormous and fluffy (v. cute!), and most baby clothes aren't cut to accomodate cloth - something to watch out for.

Whatever nappy you decide to go for, Motherease airflow wraps are the best out there I think. We tried the tots wrap to begin with, but swiftly changed to mother ease after having some nasty leaks!

I agree with the others - dry pail, just wash when it's full, use a mesh bag.

Cloth is really no hassle, and I get a warm glow every time I load the washing machine!

so nice to be encouraged to use cloth rather than patronised . Think you're right on the defensiveness sanguine. The same folk bump their gums at me because I also hope to bf, and they all didn't take to bf and gave up swiftly.

lol at 'bump their gums' never heard that before!
Slightly OT but if you don't get on with BF many people give up but you can express, I did for dd1 for 9 months and dd2 for 6 months although dc3 will have to take from source or go without because I can't see me having time to be attached to the 'moo-moo machine' .

Oh I love 'bump your gums' - it has a multitude of uses . Well done for expressing so long - hope dc3 prefers the source!

Dry pailing all the way. Occasionally I've had to soak dd's nappies in a water and vinegar solution when she's been having some very smelly teething moments, but otherwise dry pailing is much easier.

i also encountered some negative reactions to using reusables, weird really. it is easy using reusables though and with you on the excitment! similar reaction with bf - my mother seems to be actively trying to discourage me, she has said that she is jealous because she gave uo too quickly though!

It is a bit wierd - I think people forget that disposables are a fairly new invention. My mum managed just fine with terry nappies and giant nappy pins(though, cloth has come on quite a bit since then it seems!).