Any advice on re-usable nappies?

[rainbow]

DS1 and his partner are having their first baby in August. They don't want to use disposable nappies. I'd like to help with buying the nappies but haven't a clue what to look for, and neither do they. Anybody got any experience of these and any preference as to what are the best ones?

[gobbyash]

I can highly recommend one of my clients on price and quality.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HARRINGTONS-TERRY-TOWELLING-NAPPIES_W0QQitemZ170107168327QQihZ007QQcategoryZ26 269QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

They have 15 shops across Yorkshire and we are in the process of upgrading the website and introducing them to the world of e-bay.

Regards

gobbyash

[tyroleandancer]

DS1 and his partner are having their first baby in August. They don't want to use disposable nappies. I'd like to help with buying the nappies but haven't a clue what to look for, and neither do they. Anybody got any experience of these and any preference as to what are the best ones?

my friend uses these. She has twins.
forgot the link

[tyroleandancer]

DS1 and his partner are having their first baby in August. They don't want to use disposable nappies. I'd like to help with buying the nappies but haven't a clue what to look for, and neither do they. Anybody got any experience of these and any preference as to what are the best ones?

my friend uses these. She has twins.
http://www.totsbots.com/

[mrsm]

There's a huge huge range of reusable nappies
From old fashioned terry types, that also come shaped known as prefolds.
Then there's stuffable nappies, shaped nappies that can be stuffed with different things to make more absorbent.
These all need a wrap (the modern day version of plastic pants)

Then there's all in ones that have the waterproof part attached.

You can get terry,wool,hemp,and fleece. Throw away liners or reusable liners. The choice is endless and what suits one mummy & baby may be useless for another.

Have a look at

http://www.thenappylady.co.uk/

they have a questionnaire you can fill in and it recommends some nappies that may be suitable. Not always the best prices but a good starting place

hth

[rainbow]

Thanks gobby.........boy, does that bring back memories! I'll speak to the parents-to-be but I think the ones tyrole has linked to will be more like what they're after. Just can't see DS fiddling with safety pins somehow! (thanks tyrole!) :)

ooo.....mrsm, just seen your post too. Looks very interesting....thanks.

[mrsm]

Thanks gobby.........boy, does that bring back memories! I'll speak to the parents-to-be but I think the ones tyrole has linked to will be more like what they're after. Just can't see DS fiddling with safety pins somehow! (thanks tyrole!) :)

000.....mrsm, just seen your post too. Looks very interesting....thanks.

You can always use a nappy nippa:D . The safe version of a pin. Its a Y shaped thingy made of rubber and each end of the Y has a gripper on that sinks into the nappy and holds it all together. No more stabbed baby

[rainbow]

gosh, I am so out of date! These look brilliant! :)

[mrsm]

tots bots are good but can be very bulky and take ages to dry. But are great overnight especially with the red wrap

fuzzi's are good too

http://www.kittykins.co.uk/cloth-nappies/type/6/brand/fuzzi+bunz, and very cute

minkis score high on the cute factor

http://www.kittykins.co.uk/cloth-nappies/type/6/brand/nappies+by+minki

and mother ease do great wraps

http://www.kittykins.co.uk/wraps/type/2/brand/mother-ease

[ohsobusy]

I initially bought a birth to potty pack of "cotton bottoms" I spent about £200 pound on it and was really disappointed. I only used them for the first few months as even the one way liners didn't keep my little girl dry enough and she kept getting thrush. If I did it again I would certainly go for a shaped all in one as two part nappies just seem more fiddly and time consuming.

Also, if there is a style she likes the look of send off for a trial pack and see how she gets on with it. That way if she doesn't get on with that particular style, then she can always try another without spending out too much.

[clockwatcher]

I've used http://www.cuddlebabes.co.uk in the past. Lots of advice on there, like the nappy lady.

[Kina]

I use a variety of nappies on DD and DS,

These are good www.geobel.co.uk , bamboo is silky soft, absorbent (takes a while to dry) and naturally antibacterial.

www.weenotions.co.uk do some gorgeous shaped and pocket nappies.

www.babykind.co.uk is a fab website that lists the advantages and disadvantages of each brand of nappy, I bought most of mine from there when I started.

The world of reusables is huge! I've got some gorgeous nappies that I love to show off, I'm a very proud clothie :D

[rainbow]

Thankyou kina. I will pass on this info to the parents-to-be! Looks too confusing for me to decide!