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Make me do it....

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Hazellnut · 14/06/2005 19:43

Hi All...

When I was pg I was determined to use reusables and, following advice from a friend that had used them, was all set to buy a big full time set of motherease as soon as I started maternity leave so would be home to take delivery. Unforetunately I ended up in hospital 2 days after I started maternity leave and had to deliver dd a couple of days later. Started using disposables and dd was too small for reusables. Eventually switched to Nature nappies but basically decided I was far too lazy to do the extra washing. DH is also convinced I am too lazy to do the extra washing and also thinks it involves too much work in changing dd (not that he does it very much anyway .
Have been thinking again about using reusables for dd who is now 4 1/2 months, but need something to make me actually do it. Am concerned about spending the large initial outlay and they don't work out.....

What do you think ? How much extra washing is it ? Is it all easy once you get the hang of it ? Whats the best way to go about starting...

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Hazellnut · 15/06/2005 21:56

Thought the 'P' word might upset someone !! That wrap thing is cute - I see now that ME are doing cute wraps too so will see how we get on with the borrowed ones. DH sighed again tonight when I told him but I figure that he won't have to do the washing or much of the changing so he has no say in the matter

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starlover · 16/06/2005 13:23

hazellnut... so many men seem put off by cloth nappies! They never even do the bloody washing!!!

and changing one is NO different to changing a disposable!

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Hazellnut · 16/06/2005 19:55

quite and tbh he doesn't change that many nappies either - just weekends and then not all of them so he really doesn't have anything to complain about.... and as long as I don't get addicted I'll be saving money too so he should be happy !!

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cashmeresox · 17/06/2005 10:43

I use one-life and I love,love,love them and wouldn't use disposables now if you paid me!!! I went to a lollipop agent and was amazed at all the different nappies available and she was really really helpful. My dd was tiny when born - just under 5&1/2 pounds and very thin and they fitted (with a bit of a clever fold, explained to me by the nappy lady) and they should fit her until potty training. They cope with everything and have never leaked - fantastic!! I do 2 or 3 washes a week, adding in any other things like towels, bibs etc and I don't have a tumble drier - just dry them on the rads and on the line. Ooh I get a real thrill from looking at all those lovely white nappies on the line on a sunny day . Go on, do it, you'll see!!!

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Hazellnut · 17/06/2005 10:55

Thanks Cashmeresocks - DD was littler than this (4 lbs 9 oz at birth) but she is now 13 pounds so I don't have this excuse anymore !! I am definitely going to give it a whirl... and DH is home today and remarked on how the nature disposables we use don't fit her very well (leave red marks even though she is 7 lbs under the maximum weight in this size) so he did admit we had to do something... next he'll be saying it was all his idea to use reusables !!

Must say, I am getting quite excited about getting these ME ones off my friend on Weds....... sad isn't it ?!

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starlover · 17/06/2005 10:59

remember.. some people get put off at first because they think cloth doesn't work as well. You will nmost likely eed to change DD more frequently. You may also find that her bottom feels a bit wetter than in disposables... but this can be remedied by using a fleece liner. You can buy these, or you can buy some fleece from a fabric shop and cut it into pieces (cheaper)... you would probably only need half a meter.
Fleece wicks the moisture away and traps it inside so the surface stays nice and dry!

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Hazellnut · 17/06/2005 11:04

thanks SL - My friend was saying this too but tbh, the timescales she was talking about, I need to change the nature disposables as they aren't as absorbant as (whispers) Pampers (sorry Roosmum)so am used to this side of things. Also suspect the wet bottom bit might be similar as she often looks like that in the nature nappies. On the odd occasion I've used a pampers nappies she's seemed a lot drier. So really, what it boils down to is.... I HAVE NO EXCUSE (other than being lazy at washing... which reminds me once again I must go and unload the washing machine) !!

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starlover · 17/06/2005 11:06

lol. it's not so bad if yuo have a tumble drier, then you can save the nappies up and just do 2/3 washes a week. I have to wash every day, or at least every other day because they need time to dry on the clothes horse.

EasyLifeforme · 17/06/2005 11:58

Our little girl is such a wriggler when it comes to changing her. It was getting to the point we needed two pairs of hands. I found this great changing mat which holds her still, comfortably and without any distress. It has made such a difference to both me and particularly my husband. You can find it here quick and easy changing mat

mandyc66 · 17/06/2005 13:53

with my first I used all terries but with each one used them less and less.Afraid no 5 is all dispossible. sorry environment but my washer is on at least 3 times a day as it is without extra nappies

meggymoo · 17/06/2005 13:55

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chipmonkey · 17/06/2005 15:14

Is your baby still fully bf, meggymoo? I find there's no point in using liners because the poo still soaks straight through to the nappy. You can get bags like these for transporting the nappies. I put a piece of cotton wool soaked with a few drops of tea-tree oil in mine, helps with the smell!

chipmonkey · 17/06/2005 15:15

When the poo is more solid you can use a flushable liner to catch the solids

starlover · 17/06/2005 16:02

we've had a few leaks... but no more than we had in the first couple of weeks when we used disposables.

hana · 17/06/2005 17:08

hi hazellnut!
I'm a late convert to cloth as well but I LOVE my cloth nappies, or that should be dd2's nappies! I find myself trawlng the web looking at them - lots of cute patterns and styles - it really is addictive.........and then I have to remind myself that I'm on mat leave and need to wait until I'm earning again to buy more!!
She was about 3 months when we started using them ( she is 6 m now) and I bought a mix of MEOS. Sandys and KIssaluvs. I don't really like the MEOS - dd2 is quite small and they are really big on her and I'm hoping the others will do until she's dry ( her sister is only about 28 lbs now and she's 3!! I think the sized ones go up to 24 or 26 lbs. The kissaluvs are my fave and I also have one ella's house - the MEOS are the last to be used . Oh - I have some totsbots too, and use them at night. They are v v cute - the rainbow ones. Do get a bit of each - not buy all of one stlye at first but there does seem to be a good second hand market for them. lots of luck with your nappies!

mandyc66 · 17/06/2005 17:15

I feel invisible!!!!

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Hazellnut · 17/06/2005 20:33

mandyc - its just all these real nappy freaks trying to brainwash me !! But I think its worked ....

mind you with 5, I'm not surprised you used disposables....... I find keeping on top of the washing with 1 a nightmare sowould be lost under a pile of dirty linen with 5 I'm sure !!

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Hazellnut · 17/06/2005 20:35

hana interesting what you say about your dds being little and the MEOS not being a very good fit, as you've probably worked out my dd is little too so will have to watch this. If the MEOS I'm borrowing from a friend don't seem to fit well I'll try a different sort I promise !!

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chipmonkey · 17/06/2005 21:46

Sorry Mandy, didn't see you there behind the mountain of washing!

bensmum3 · 17/06/2005 22:39

My dh was very sceptical when I started using cloth on ds 2 (my 3rd), but now he will only use meos, and is a great fan of cloth, he still needs nagging to wash out the nappy, before it goes in the nappy bin though.. I've used meos since birth and prefolds when tiny, and tots bots and a fleece wrap at night. ds now nearly 2 and I'm buying training pants, but will be sad not to have the nappy wash every 3 days when the time comes.

misdee · 17/06/2005 22:48

i love cloth nappies. even dh loves them, though he doesnt like me buying loads (i just 'won' some minkis on ebay), anjd he rolled his eyes at me.

they just look so much better.

oh and check with local council for cashback schemes.

flowerfairy · 17/06/2005 23:18

I agree it does become an obsession.

I bought a fuzzibunz at the baby show in Birmingham and am desperate to get my hands on some more for when ds starts Nursery in Sept. but have to wait until payday

mandyc66 · 18/06/2005 07:14

feeling guilty now!!
A big pluss for loth is a baby feel wet so will come out of nappies earlier... I think!!
Maybe I should try my own theory on ds3 still in nappies and approaching 2.5!! Doesnt like the idea of a potty!!! Not really worried so dont all pounce on me..the others came out at 2.5 so I can manage to get them out of them...well not true I never 'trained' my children I let it happen when they were ready

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