advice re: reusable nappies for an explosive girl needed!

[curly amy]

hello,

i have just had a little girl (weighing in at 6lbs 3oz, so quite wee...)

I'd like to use reusable nappies and wondered if anyone had advice re the type which might be best for a petite girl with quite explosive poo!

Preferably, from a financial perspective, it would be great to have birth to potty, but I realise that this may not be possible due to her size (even newborn clothes are too big right now!)

I have one life nappies and a few bambinex, but both drown her right now.

Thanks to anyone who can offer advice,

Amy x

[Pickle]

Hi Amy,

I used prefold nappies (basically a big cotton rectangle, which you fold and cover with a plastic cover) with my daughter when she was first born - she was under 6lbs at her lightest, so also a small baby). They are cheap, and can be very effective if used properly. The main thing is to get very good covers, as that is what will hold the nasties in!

I then moved to "proper" resuables once she was bigger, although my prefolds ended up lasting for the first 6 months.

I suggest you contact Molly (The Nappy Lady) who could show you different nappy options and help find one that's best for you.

P x

[hanstands]

Have sent you a pm -- Congrats on your new baba!!

[jeh]

I've got an 8 week old and am still using muslin squares - he was 10lbs so was a big baby , and has explosive poos - I've found the muslins really successful, the poos are no less contained than using a disposable, and the muslins wash up (I rinse poo ones in a bucket first) without leaving a stain - plus they dry in about half an hour!

I used fitted nappies with my first baby - and they were massive and bulky on her at first - so am really happy with the muslins as they let my little boy stretch around so much more. 24 muslins cost me ?15 - so its really good value for the short time they can be used.

[The Nappy Lady]

Hi,

I would second using folded muslin squares for now, not worth investing in tiny nappies really as they grow so fast, unless you get them before baby arrives (maybe next time as by then you will know for sure that cloth nappies are for you) :-)

I would normally lend you my newborn kit, but it's about to go to a friend who's 2nd baby is due very soon, really sorry.

There is lots of info and links to You Tube videos on the Nappy Lady site re muslin options, give me a shout if you can't find them.

Congrats on your baby girl, she sounds lovely!

Molly

x

[curly amy]

thanks everyone!

Off I trot to find some muslins!

edited to add...do I need to have covers for the muslins?

Hanstands, I'll be in touch.

Molly - I'll check out the nappy lady site.

Thanks all,

Amy xxx

[The Nappy Lady]

Hi Amy, yes you need waterproof covers - if you don't have suitable ones give me a shout as I have lots and can lend you some.

You either need snug fitting Velcro wraps to hold the Muslins on, or Nippas to fasten muslins with looser popper fastening wraps.

Molly

x

[curly amy]

thank you again molly xxx

I have a few in the one life pack, so will give these a go.

[The Nappy Lady]

Newborn Onelife Velcro wraps will be perfect, excellent!

[curly amy]

thank you so much molly xxx