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Which reusable shall I get? Please help! So much choice!

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Jic · 07/02/2009 23:28

So far, I'm thinking Totsbots or Bumgenius, but I'm really confused with all the choice there is.

I'd prefer an all in one, and of course the easiest to use, dry, wash etc

Please tell me which are the best Mners!

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ceb80 · 08/02/2009 11:45

Its a minefield to be sure! I'm by no means an expert as have only just started in this mind boggling world and have yet to give birth!
Try giving some more info like how old is your DC or have you got more than one. Do you have a tumble drier? Are they heavy wetters etc.
Most people tend to use a different nappy for night and day and even then their favourites tend to change on a daily basis!
Sure someone will be along soon to help you out. Otherwise there are some good websites out there with little online surveys that recommend the best nappies for your situation/preferences. Sorry am useless at linking but if you google Kittikins and Babykind I think they have them along with trial kits.

afterglow · 08/02/2009 11:59

I'm fairly new to cloth (6weeks or so), hopefully someone with more experience will be along soon. In the meantime...

If your council do a trial pack, I'd recommend that as a starting point. Mine was brilliant, and you can always top it up with a couple of other nappies if the ones you fancy aren't included.

I starting out wanting just all-in-ones but have ended up happy with a mixture. I have bumgenius and modern baby as "all in ones", though technically the modern baby is an ai2/3 as it poppers apart for washing. I really like both of these, but they do take a while to dry (24-36hrs in the airing cupboard).

I have 1 bumgenius pocket, which dries really quickly, but I hate stuffing it (the microfibre is weird on my skin). But it's as useful as an AIO in that it's quick and doen't need a wrap.

I did find that I really like the combination of a fitted nappy and a pretty wrap, and it's worth the extra few seconds when I'm changing her at home. If we're outside though or I'm in a rush I like the AIOs.

Do you have hard or soft water, and will you be tumble-drying? I have hard water and no dryer, so have mainly fleece or bamboo nappies so that they'll stay soft in the hard water. I have a mixture of quick and slow drying ones. I didn't want all the same nappy, as personally I like some variety in underwear.

ispyjen · 10/02/2009 16:31

Fantastic for using cloth nappies! I started out ten months ago with my son. Started by buying one or two tots bots and things to try out, but then my Mum got me to try flat terries. Was a bit daunted at first as you have to fold them, (shock!) but it turns out I'm quite capable, as is my dp, and it's not too difficult at all.
I do draw the line at pull on pants as I hate the rustle of them, and prefer to use Motherease or bummis wraps. Have also tried Kushies (a bit thick and crinkly for me) and Nature Babies (lovely patterns but dp got confused by all the poppers!).
I was given a big bag of second hand but unused Cloth Bots with lovely coloured soakers, which I use at night and when we are out in uncharted waters, so I would agree a variety is good, but don't discount a flat terry. I would recommend Zorbit, about 30 quid for 12, I found some on Amazon. They wash easily, dry quickly on the line or radiator and come up beautifully when tumble dried! (and trust me, they aren't difficult to use)

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