Nappies, Eco disposables, Re usables or can't decide???

[Geordie&Bairn]

You don't have to wash at 60 degrees, I never have, I just pop in a few drops of either lavender oil or tea tree oil. Todays machines are much better in terms of water use. If it is enviromental issues that concern you then obviously get a more energy efficient washing machine and use local products if possible (less transport).

eco disposables are all well and good if you are going to compost the wet ones yourself but if not then tbh in terms of the landfill issue they aren't much better as the conditions in our tip are not great for composting them and they will still take a long time to degrade - especially if you have wrapped it in a nappy bag too.

I think the most enviromentally friendly way is elimination communication - not for me but no nappies

I agree; I never wash mine at 60 either; unless they are really really soiled and washing machines are a lot more efficient these days.
I only use half a tablet or sometimes a quarter of a tablet too.

Thank you so much for this info girls its been a real help 8)
The enviromental issue does weight heavy on my mind and after finding out the eco disposables can't dregrade in landfills i was a bit dispondent
Finding out from you that you do not have to use 60 degrees is helping to sway me back towards re usables and the tip with the lavender/ tea tree oil tip

yep I hardly use any washing liquid as it just goes into the nappies, it is recommended that you only use half the normal amount, the nappies come out clean still. If they are still stained I just hang mine out in the sun (when we get it) and they disappear - sun is also great for getting out carrot stains

And the fact you dont need to use to much powder also makes me more about using them

I would really like to try the re-usable nappies dryings an issue for me though i have only one radiatior live in a confined space no tumble dryer so if the weather is rubbish it could be a problem
But im sure i can find away round that i do have a clothes horse(James has it up with him in Reading i'll get him to bring it back)
so if its rainging alot i could dry them indoor like that, a tight squeeze but i thinks its worth trying

How do you find using them and changing them when out and about ?
Which brands do you use and rate as the best??
Do the full 0 to potty kits really cover all bases and you dont need to buy more ???
Sorry for the questions its just that they cost a lot and i have to make compleatly certain they our worth the money

Thanks for any advice you can give in advance
sarah

 

[beanie]

sorry hun replying quick as my two are napping and it won't last.

If you have no drying facilities I would avoid the bamboo ones as they take agaes to dry and instead go for the microfibre ones. Saying that perhaps you could get different ones so perhaps bamboo ones fdor night (as they are more absorbant) and microfibre ones for the day. I would aslo avoid all in ones as they take ages to dry too.

Using them has been easy. I used dispos on Seren till she was a week old so I don't really have a lot to compare them too but I find them really easy to use. Washing is dead easy - I was doing a wash every day when my babies were newborn but now they are older that has decreased. I have 2 cloth bums and I wash every other day which I don't think is bad. I use cloth when I am out, I have a great wetbag which zips shut so no niffs escape (though dirty cloth nappies smell a load better then dirty dispos I have to say) and it is easy to change them when you are out. Washing them is so easy - it takes me a grand total of 5 mins in putting them in the washing machine, out to dry and then in again. I also never run out of nappies. I have never found them to be restrictive, Seren hit her developmental milestones either on time or early - was walking by 12 months and was a very active baby. And now Cally is wearing her big sisters old nappies (though I have bought a few new ones as like I said I love cloth too much), and it has been such a saving.

I used shaped nappies but use different brands as I am a cloth whore. I personally would steer clear of birth to potty packs at first as different nappies suit different babies and if you buy a pack and find out they don't suit you or baby then its a waste of money. Instead ask your local council if they have a local nappy scheme - the one I volunteer for do talks and demos at your house. They also do trial packs you can borrow so you try before you buy.

 

[daftscotslass]

Out of curiosity, while on the topic, has anyone had the chance to try the new Tots Bots flexi tots? I'm desperate to try it but at nearly a tenner a nappy it's a bit pricy and it still has to be used with a wrap. I had a squeeze of one at Pure Nappies but they've only just come out to buy. It looks fantastic.

 

[paradysso]

i'll just agree with every thing beanie has said I like meos (motherease) nappies and they fit newborn to toddler, just need to buy wraps of different sizes.

Plus the cuteness factor is enough in itself to persuade you

 

[flowergirl]

I'm currently using disposables until there are fewer than 5 dirty nappies in a day! I will then start to use re-usable nappies. I bought 20 Bumgenius nappies which are a 1 size pocket nappy. They fit babies from birth (7lb- so not tiny babies) up to around 3.

I chose to go down this route as I know that money will become harder to find as my maternity leave ticks by and I want my money for food not nappies!

The nappies I'm using can be washed on normal cycle in washer and are fast drying.

 

[Geordie&Bairn]

i'll just agree with every thing beanie has said I like meos (motherease) nappies and they fit newborn to toddler, just need to buy wraps of different sizes.

Plus the cuteness factor is enough in itself to persuade you

Oh im looking into Mother ease ones at the moment
http://www.babykind.co.uk/mothereasemultifit.htm
And they our cute

Question
Adviced not to get the full pack but buying a bit at a time that will cost more buying seapreate instead of all in one's better for drying but would that cost more to get the individual pieces sorry coming across as a bit thick
( i suppose if i buy a starter pack which usually cost about £50 and Collier didnt like them i could sell them on ebay to recoup some of the money then try another brand )

I will look into seeing if anyone in my area has a try before you buy scheme so i can test them out that way it you will have to pay something towards trying them though???
It should work out as less then buying the one nappy trials on line then trying another if the first dosnt work as that would be costly??
Though agian if it didnt work ebay or used nappy aution could be away of recouping some of the cost???

 

[Minxy]

The energy arguement is one that goes on and on but since I'm a naughty hot wahser and tumble dryer I can't comment on that.

I still prefer the cloth cause they are so much cheaper and still greener IMO when you consdier the landfill issue. Every disposable ever used still exists! If Henry VIII had used them his big ol' Tudor turds would be hangin around in a tip somewhere

We're using more disposables than ever now as it's so hard to get aged 2-3 clothes to fit over them, but I miss my super cute nappy days.

Good luck ladies on all you decide!

 

[paradysso]

how can u say no to this hehe

I did buy a full set of meos... but ended up selling half on used nappies auction site and buying some others. you do get addicted to buying em. its like a never ending hunt for the ultimate cute nappy.

i buy alot 2nd hand, and can sell them pretty much for what i pay for them, so i dont loose out really.

 

[Bee]

I'm using little lamb reusables and i love them - he has a bum now

at night i use nature disposables as i cba faffing when he's screaming for a feed

 

[kellysomer]

I wash mine at 40 and the stains do come out, i only wash them when i have a full load to do, or my washing machine has a half load option to be eco friendly, plus its a rated energy.

Heres a piccy of Morgan....

 

[Geordie&Bairn]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww how cute is Morgan !!!!Kellysomer he looks adorable
I think the nappy he is wearing is lovely 8)

Pardysso equaly cute and very sweet and yes those motherease nappies are irresistible 8) 8) 8)
I am being swayed more and more towards using re usables once Colliers past the first poopy machine faze id already stocked up on loads of packs of NATUREBABYCARE disposables so will use them up first

Now all i need to do is settle on a brand

I'm also going to use washable cloths not wipes and cotton wool to clean Collier the cloths for bad nappy poos and the cotton wool for normal nappy mess. More eco friendly and a hell of a lot cheaper reuse the cloths and the cotton wool is less costly then a pack of wipes 8)
My anti -natal lady said it was a good idea and had seen other Mums use this method and said the cloths with the soft but bobbled feel picks up and cleans poo. The cloths can washed and re used effectively and the cotton wool is kinder on the bot bot then chemical filled wipes
I'll just use water to aid me
Im also going to use olive oil to sooth Colliers bottom instead of loads of lotions and postions as ive heard the first 6 weeks the babies PH acid level has not settled and chemical can interupt that process

http://www.unilever.com/ourbrands/healt ... bottom.asp

You dont even need to buy expensive olive oils or specialised just plain good old oliver oil Anti - natal Ladies little tip 8)
saves money on a heck of a lot to lotions and postion

I have a lot of allergies and using natural products is supposed to reduce the change of alleriges later on. I dont know if this will work but it cant be any harm and ill do anything to stop my Collier going through the hell ive had to with allergies

I may still ise NATUREBABYCARE wipes for trips out though for convenience

any one else do this??

I'm feeling more settled and informed of the choices and i want to try the reusables