help with chosing nappies

[Tash]

hello

I'm looking to get my 6 month old baby girl into cloth. Something i didn't manage successfully with my DS. I used Cotton bottoms but found that they leaked and were generally IMO awful (maybe becuase DS was rather skinny?), i then tried Kushies which were ok but took an age to dry.

I currently live in a flat so only i have airers (that i can put on my 'balcconette') and a tumble dryer to dry with. My DD is a chubby little thing (16lb at 5month, thighs are 12inches (measured for fuzzibunz)). I bought a couple of fuzzibunz (that she has now out grown), which i loved but as she is growing so fast i don't want to pay out so much money for her to out grow them in a few months, also a wonderoo and a Minki which i found but liked the Fuzzis more.

So rather randomly i was considering Terry nappies. as i understand it they can be folded different ways to find a better fit for your baby. what about wraps? I was considering the ME Airflow or the rikki...are these any good? would a tots bots wrap work well? would they need a fleece liner or is that completely up to me? Are the Little ewe teries any good or is there a better brand?
i have about £60/70 to spend at the most at the moment. is there something better to try? i like the look of tots bots but i can't kit myself out in them this month.

Tasha, Iolani (25wks+4)

[friendlybaby]

Hi Tasha,

Sorry for the delay in replying. I didn't have chance to look yesterday.

Most shaped nappies come in a size that would fit your daughter, but as you say it is out of budget at the moment Terries should work well too.

Terry nappies can be folded in lots of different ways. There are several guides online, but as a start you could take a look at http://www.kittykins.co.uk/advice/id/20 where she lists several different folds.

Little Ewe are definitely the best quality terry nappy around. They come in three different sizes but as your little one isn't a newborn and is quite chubby (cute!) then I'd recommend just going for the biggest size which is 60cm x 60cm. There is reviews of them here:

http://www.friendlybaby.co.uk/nappies/littleeweterrysquares.html

Both ME Air Flow and Rikki are generally considered to be the best wraps around. Tots Wraps are good, but most people prefer ME. I've found most people prefer Air Flow over Rikki, although if you do have a child that does explosive poos Rikki may be better, but does tend to leave red marks on their legs.

Whether or not you use any sort of liner, be it fleece or paper is up to you. A fleece liner would help to draw the moisture away from her skin, but not every child gets on with fleece. Paper liners mean that you can dispose of any poo without having to sluice the nappy in the loo.

If you do decide to wait until your budgets looking a bit better, then Tots Bots do have a good range of shaped nappies. Fluffle dries in no time, but is made from polyester which some people don't like. The Bamboozle is an excellent nappy for absorbency but takes a long time to dry.

Anyway, I'll stop waffling now. I'll check by later, so let me know if you have any other questions.

Wendy

[Tash]

thanks Wendy

i think i will be going for the Air flow as i find that the aplix can be quite stiff (well it was on DS) and can look uncomfortable.

I think that i'll be buying terries and maybe a couple of tots bots fluffles may *accidently* find themselves in the order too :hysterica .
Do you know what the Easy Peasy Bumbles are like? Oh and what is good night time nappy? I heard that the Huggles by Minki were good.

I think that i'll be buying more of the ones i like in the end. I've just not got a whole lot of cash this month but i really begrudge buying ANOTHER pack of disposible when i know (and want) i can use cloth.

Tasha

[friendlybaby]

The Easy Peasy Bumble is a good value nappy, but the quality isn't perhaps as high as with other one-size nappies like OneLife or ME One Size. The problem with one-size nappies is that chubby babies tend to grow out of them before they are potty trained, so do take that into consideration.

Huggles by Minki are a good night-time nappy. I also like most bamboo nappies for night-time (come to think of it I like them for day-time too!) as bamboo is a lot more absorbent than cotton. I've used Tots Bots Bamboozles overnight without problems, and when they do need boosting (as inevitabley all nappies do overnight) I have used a microfibre cloth between the nappy and the wrap and we have had no problems even when he has slept for 14 hours!

I know what you mean about buying disposables. I used some when we went on holiday to Spain and couldn't believe what a waste of money they were.

Wendy

[baby-bean]

I think if drying facilities are limited the Fluffle is a brilliant nappy - even if you just have a few to complement Terry Squares. The Fluffle dries in minutes. I use a Fluffle for night time often too, with terry boosters inside the pocket and a Tots Fleece Wrap.

I do have to declare bias though, as I sell them!

I really like Bumbles too, but I have found that they just don't stand up to wear like Tots do. My Tots Bots have done 4 babies now and still look good and work, my Bumbles have only been used by 1 baby but already look tired and lots of the poppers have gone. :(

Bamboo is great for absorbency, but takes an age to dry I'm afraid.

[Seren]

hi, just a quickie as the kinders are trashing

www.usednappies.co.uk

is a good place for buying preloved nappies

[Tash]

Thankyou so much for your help!:clapping:

I think i've decided on terrys, with ME Airflow wraps. For night; a mix of totsbots bamboozles and huggles. I know i'll end up buying a few more totsbots (if we get on with them) and possibly a couple of fuzzi's again when i can.

Now I just have to work out how to make some washable wipes! and a few liners to try.

Thankyou again

Tasha

[Sarah]

I love Swaddlebees (http://www.kipskabin.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=13&products_id=185) organic velour with ME wraps. So neat and not bulky and they are so soft and the colours are fab!
Sarah x

[smirnoff]

i love fuzzi bunz! Those are the ones we use with fern!

[Emsickle]

I'm a fuzzi lover too - having been down the cotton bottom line with DS2, I never thought I'd use reusables again, but fuzzi's have reconverted me :woot:

That reminds me, I ought to start putting some pennies back to get some small ones from you Sarah...would you sell them with the hemp insert included (at extra cost of course), rather than the normal inserts??

[Tash]

I think i will be adding Fuzzi's to my collection when her growth rate slows a bit. They are so easy!

[Sarah]

I'm a fuzzi lover too - having been down the cotton bottom line with DS2, I never thought I'd use reusables again, but fuzzi's have reconverted me :woot:

That reminds me, I ought to start putting some pennies back to get some small ones from you Sarah...would you sell them with the hemp insert included (at extra cost of course), rather than the normal inserts??

Yes course hun. Just contact me when you are ready and I'll sort something out for you.
Sarah x:kisshands:

[baby-bean]

Fuzzis are fab, but need to fit just right to avoid leaks - try one before you buy loads. If Fuzzis don't fit your baby well one of the other pocket style nappies will;Nature Babies, Minki, etc.

[samsmum]

Tash,

Hi, I'm new to this site, so I hope I'm doing this right! I use terry squares and love them. It's the only nappy I have bought that still fits my son. I prefer the rikki wrap with them, as it seems to fit him more snugly around the legs, but I have heard that some babies like to play with the vecro and open them! I use fluffles at night. They are very absorbent, yet dry very quickly. with these I prefer the airflow, as velcro seems to stick to them very easily. I have found that he is starting to grow out of them and he is only 10 months old. Not sure if others have had the same problem. I also made my money go further by buying some second hand, but not everyone like the sound of this. I bought most of my wraps second hand and have never had a problem.

[samf1971]

Can I have some basic advice on nappies plese. I know I'm late starting with reusable nappies as my DS is nearly 2 ! but we're planning another so I know they won't go to waste. Money is v.v.v.v.v.v tight so can't really afford any more than about £20 - £30 for them, I was wanting to use conventional terry flat nappies with either pins or nippas but I've heard people talk about wraps, fleeces, boosters and just wondered if someone could clarify what each one is and what it does. Also I know of Harringtons (can't seem to be able to find them anywhere other than Ebay) and Zorbit - are these still the best ones on the market or have times moved on? I did look at some in Mothercare and Boots but they both seemed a little thin & flimsy??

[Whassat]

im sure someone can offer you some advice Samf1971

[shazgh]

Can I have some basic advice on nappies plese. I know I'm late starting with reusable nappies as my DS is nearly 2 ! but we're planning another so I know they won't go to waste. Money is v.v.v.v.v.v tight so can't really afford any more than about £20 - £30 for them, I was wanting to use conventional terry flat nappies with either pins or nippas but I've heard people talk about wraps, fleeces, boosters and just wondered if someone could clarify what each one is and what it does. Also I know of Harringtons (can't seem to be able to find them anywhere other than Ebay) and Zorbit - are these still the best ones on the market or have times moved on? I did look at some in Mothercare and Boots but they both seemed a little thin & flimsy??
Little Ewe terries are by far the best quality, I have some used 40cm, 50cm and 60cm, that I can sell you if you are on a budget, I also have some nappi nippas and a couple of wraps, all are in excellent condition, you can pm me if you are interested., and I can give you advice, numbers and details etc

[samf1971]

Also, are there different sized terries? how do I guess what size? I usually use the disposables in a huggies size 6

Oh, didn't see your message Sharon, thanks for that, not sure about sizes, guess I'll just need the biggest sort as DS is almost 2?

[shazgh]

Also, are there different sized terries? how do I guess what size? I usually use the disposables in a huggies size 6

Oh, didn't see your message Sharon, thanks for that, not sure about sizes, guess I'll just need the biggest sort as DS is almost 2?
yes I used the 40cms for first couple of months then 50cms, then 60cms. If you need to really cost cut you can buy terries and a couple of stuffables for your ds, they are a wrap with a fleece lining, so quick to dry, wouldn't need many and you stuff them with terries, that you can also use on your newborn *voila*