terry towel nappies

[hotpink]

im not a mum yet, but do think about how i'd like to do things. what kind of nappies did you use on your children. i really would like to use terry towel nappies but am wanting to know from mums and dads how you found them. and how much preparation goes into nappy changing with a towel nappy. (and the cleaning)

[yummymum]

Not too sure about the original ones most of the ones you see around are shaped just like a nappy i guess you could probably get the original ones pretty cheap on such as ebay then all you would need to buy would be pins and nappy liners which would work out very cheap. you can get the newer ones through the hospital who also provide a cleaning service, Argos/Mothercare etc also sell a more upto date version but they are quite expensive to buy but i think they would save money in the long run. You can buy whats caled a life time supply which provides nappies till they are about 2 1/2 years old and that cost around �350 if you compare it to pampers which cost you about �10 for a box of 80 and that would probably last you a month or maybe less it works out that bit cheaper, however you have to then consider either paying for them to be washed or doing them your self either way it will cost and be a lot more effort than simply throwing it away. I would love to use Terry nappies but already having a 3 year old and enough washing to sink a battle ship i have choosen to give it a miss!

[yummymum]

ps...if you buy the original ones you would have to learn how to fold them!! and if the get dirty whilst your out your left carrying that around ewwwww

[spudqueen]

With my first son I did use terry nappies for a while. I used them with a nappy liner (which did keep a lot of dirt off the nappy) and plastic pants. Folding them soon became an art - there is a different way of folding for boys than girls! I did use disposables whilst out and about though. I did give up using terry nappies after a while as it was winter and I just couldn't wash and dry them and get through all my normal washing aswell (no tumble drier). I always seemed to have a bucket of soaking nappies as well as some washing and/or drying. If I was having a baby now I may consider some of the newer versions, but I'd have to research them first.

[Parsley Dump]

Hi Hotpink

I used a nappy laundering service for the first 9 months it only worked out about �2 a week more expensive than disposables. They provide the cotton nappies (increasing in size as child grows), nappy liners which you flush down the loo with their contents and the outer pant. They show you how to fold the nappies no pins required as the outer pant has velcro on to fasten up everything.
Once a week they collect all your dirty nappies and leave clean ones, a large bin was provided with liners that you just lift out each week and leave on doorstep they even supply a deoderiser so the bin does not smell.
I found the service excellent, and it helped knowing that I was doing my bit for the environment. I stopped using them at 9 months because they do become more bulky the older your child gets.
Your midwife or local hospital should have details of nappy laundering services in your area, give them a ring and see how you go.
Good Luck
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[hotpink]

thankyou, you've all been very helpful:)

[cosyrosy]

don't have strong views about this these days as my smallest baby is now 29 and 5ft 8. this link may provide some useful info:-


www.realnappycampaign.com/

[hotpink]

ooooh you little gem, didn't find this one when googling! very helpul thanks!

[Solarjunkie]

I used terries in the origami fold http://www.kittykins.co.uk/advice/id/25

which is great as it puts the thick bit in the middle and is suitable for both sexes and can be adjusted for larger babies too.

One set of good quality nappies lasted 3 children no problem, I timed myself once to see how long everything took in a day - changing, folding, washing etc, and it was 15 minutes! So it's really not the chore that it's sometimes made out to be, plus you save money & a bit of the planet too.
I can't help thinking the shaped nappies must take longer than the flat ones to dry but I haven't tried them.

As for carrying round the dirty ones, I had a nappy bag with clean nappies in it & a zip part at the bottom & just popped the nappy in there in a plastic bag till I got home, never had a problem with it. The papery liners are great, can be rinsed if only wet & flushed if dirty.

Washing nappies by hand certainly was a chore years ago, but then they invented washing machines! So washing nappies really isn't hard work and you don't need to boil them all the time. Just don't forget not to use conditioner, it makes them less absorbent.

All the best when the time comes.

[winny]

Hi I am a fairly young mum and used terrie nappies with my first and my second. People are far too happy hanging on to old stories of soaking, smelly nappy bins and scrubbing and boiling. It is all trot. Modern machines do a 95 wash with white vinegar instead of conditioner. Nappies can be kept in a bucket with a firm lid dry without soaking and washed every other day. They do not smell. Nappie liners help keep them clean and can be put in a nappy sack to bin (just like a dispo). If you get stupporn stains you can do a soak or use some Boots nappy soak in the machine and all is clean. When you change a nappy you use less wipes as you have material to wipe up with and if they wee when changing the nappy just soaks it up instead if it running all over.

I used plastic pants with number 1 but found them increasingly difficullt to buy and swapped to using traditional terries folded to fit some of the more modern velcro waterproof wraps (deffinatly a better way). You will need drying facilities for winter.
I never regretted using them and everyone thought I was off my head but I think they were scared of the unknown. My girls never had a seriously sore bum either like friends in dispos. My husband put his first dispo on back to front as he had never used one bless him!!! We did start to use dispos when we went out with number 2.
Washing and folding really are not a pain and just become part of routine although you will need somewhere to keep then as they do take up more space than dispos. I just used to keep them upstairs and bring a few down in the morning to put in the changing box.
Pins are a thing of the past with the invention of the nappy nippa a marvelous gadget which is a sort of y shaped claw that replaces the pin.
Visit this site http://www.twinkleontheweb.co.uk/ they sell lots but the lady who owns it is wonderful and very helpful with advice. She is

[winny]

Sorry about all that waffle but it is nice you are considering using cloth. Any questions I will try to answer for you. Good luck with your decision.

[Mammar]

I want to give all you lovely mums at least three stars each for being so responsible and using terries. It's many a year since my four had terries round their bums but you brought back happy memories.
Not only are you being ecologically sound but also setting such good examples for other young mums.
And on another note, nothing will give your heart a lift more than seeing a line full of lovely white nappies blowing dry in the wind.
I leave you all with much love and a smile on my face x x x x