CatsCube Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Just wondered if anyone else used cloth nappys here, I have two boys in cloth and I love them, never use nasty chemical disposables now. Ans use cloth wipes too. For anyone interested I can answer your questions, and it may surprise you to know that its not all terry towels and plastic pants anymore. HJere are some of my collection of pocket nappies, cloths, woolens and wraps: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Karen & co. Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 They are so My guys had the big fat terry nappy and plastic pants bottom karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 So did I! I love the little knitted panties.. I want some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I used pocket nappies with my boys (Fuzzi Bunz, minkis etc) and Ellas House Bumhuggers at night time. I loved using cloth and felt very virtuous. I actually love doing laundry so it was no chore! My boys both potty trained at 2 though (now 5.5 and 3.5) so I can no longer enjoy shopping for new nappies, Good job I've got into chickens! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 They look lovely! I tried the Bambine Mio wraps and liners on my boys. They seemed to find them very uncomfortable as the waistbands were very rigid. We resorted to terries which were fantastic I used to fold them in the diamond shape as soon as they were dry so they were ready to use. And mine were all dry day and night not long after their 2nd birthdays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Unfortunatly very few people get on with Bambiono Mios, or pre-folds full stop, and because they are so cheap and easy to get hold of, people start with these first and it then puts them off all cloth nappies. I love collecting cute nappies for my two, just as well I dont have a girl as I really would be broke from buying all the cute girly ones! But yeah Im now getting onto having a nice chicken collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I use ME mainly onesize but some sandies too I tried wool wraps but found they always leaked they do look cool though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Those knitted ones look exactly like the "pilches" that my MIL gave to me. I had no idea what they were and gave them to a charity shop. Terry nappies and plastic pants for my lot. Mothercare used to make some smashing little plastic pants that you tied fore and aft and they never leaked. They came in a pack of 10. I had hundreds of white flannels that I used as wipes, either with water or baby lotion. The others were too costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I use cloth and I actually work for The Nappy Lady as a demonstration advisor. I use loads of different nappies and it's funny how taste changes. With Eloise I loved my cotton Tots Bots but now with Hermionei'm a bit more into the Ellas House hemp nappies. I haven't used disposables on either of the girls because of the chemicals in them. I also use washable wipes and SLS free shampoo, toothpaste etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Wow. We never used disposable ones - I think they were around in the 70's when our son was born, but they weren't generally used and we certainly didn't have any. I was a dab hand at changing - it was 'my job'. Mind you, I wasn't so keen to do it once he got onto solids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Yes they do get a bit smelly once they start solids don't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarabelle Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Just wondered if anyone else used cloth nappys here, I have two boys in cloth and I love them, never use nasty chemical disposables now. Ans use cloth wipes too. Hi there, I use cloth on my son too, but he's out of nappies during the day now and just in them at night. I love your wrap collection and just wanted yours and others opinions on the best night time wrap for a toddler. He's getting sore thighs in his Motherease airflow size large, but the xl I have leaks and doesn't seem to fit properly. I'm considering getting a size 3 tots bots fleece wrap as we have got on quite well with a size 2. Any ideas? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Does anyone else remember their mother boiling up the nappies in Napisan, in an enormous gas fuelled boiler? I wanted to use towelling with Rosie, but I had to go back to work when she was just 8 weeks old, and nurseries won't use cloth nappies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Just wondered if anyone else used cloth nappys here, I have two boys in cloth and I love them, never use nasty chemical disposables now. Ans use cloth wipes too. Hi there, I use cloth on my son too, but he's out of nappies during the day now and just in them at night. I love your wrap collection and just wanted yours and others opinions on the best night time wrap for a toddler. He's getting sore thighs in his Motherease airflow size large, but the xl I have leaks and doesn't seem to fit properly. I'm considering getting a size 3 tots bots fleece wrap as we have got on quite well with a size 2. Any ideas? Thanks, Hi have you tried the Motherease Rikki wraps are these any better? I wouldn't try the current Tots Bots wraps but hold fire. I see you live in Essex where are you? Maybe I can help you. Do you live fairly local? Pm me and maybe we could have a chat. As I mentioned before I work for The Nappy Lady. Shirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Those are very cool! I did use terry nappies (including the more modern shaped ones with velcro) back when my son was a baby, except in the very beginning (Caesareans and nappy buckets are not a good combo!) and on days out (I drew the line at carrying stinky dirty nappies around!). He was out of nappies quite early as well - not sure if terry being slightly less comfortable than high-tech disposables was an incentive for him to learn to use the toilet instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I use cloth for my son who is 1 and my daughter at night times. I have loads of minkis and some sam I am nappies that I got from a lady off of Freecycle, which I use with wacky wraps. I made loads of my own longies out of the sleeves of wooly jumpers which were particularly good for my son as he has Achondroplasia ( hes' a dwarf), as we cant buy him trousers from shops. Then I lanolised them and use those as outers. I belong to a Yahoo sew your own cloth nappies group, but its not very good as its very American, so they all talk about shops over there. I also bought some fleece and som PUL which is the waterproof fabric and made some of my own, which was really easy except for the elastic. Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 That's interesting Sarah - what are 'longies'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 They are basically the same as Cats cubes' knitted pants but with longer legs that go all the way down. When you lanolise wool it makes it more waterproof so you can put it straight over a cloth nappy without the need for a waterproof cover. If you then put another material over the wool it will draw water into that material making it wet. So wool on its own is great but it needs to be on its own. Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Ahhh, I see. I got the bit about lanolin, but couldn't work out what the garment looked like. Thanks for the explanation. I bet he looks dead cute in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I'll get some pictures done. Will have to be tomorrow now though. I'm just finnishing a couple of chicken door stops. There going to be Easter pressies. Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Sarah - would sheep fleece be any use for things like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Definately, aslong as the trousers are made from 100% wool and no cotton or other material is added they work really well. I usually felt my jumpers first by washing them in a hot wash. This means they are thicker. If you are felting your sheeps fleece first then they should work really well. The only time they are not very good is for prolonged periods of sitting. Here are some pictures of my son in his longies and his collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Longies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Awww, bless him - he's a cutie. I love the name 'longies' too Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
