Disposables are quick and easy and very comfortable for baby but they do have their downside. They leak at night, which is bad for doing anything the next day except another load of washing. They also give babies eczema on the legs, back and bum; and who wants to spoil that beautiful soft baby's bottom? Most brands also promote the Gel in their nappies. The chemicals in Gel makes them more absorbent, but also interfere with the sex hormones of your baby.
Cloth nappies used at nighttime are really great. They are much more absorbent than disposables, so stop leaks. Our baby won't tolerate them during the day, because he wees too often, but at nighttime when he is asleep they give him great relief from any possible nappy rash or eczema that he's developed.
There are just as many cloth nappies on the market as disposables. So which one do you buy? It's a big thing to get wrong, they are so expensive. You could purchase according to your budget - from flat nappies to fully fitted. But each cloth nappy has its strong points that doesn't necessarily correlate with their cost.
We bought a few of about eight different sorts, and here is what we found.
Cloth nappies used at nighttime are really great. They are much more absorbent than disposables, so stop leaks. Our baby won't tolerate them during the day, because he wees too often, but at nighttime when he is asleep they give him great relief from any possible nappy rash or eczema that he's developed.
There are just as many cloth nappies on the market as disposables. So which one do you buy? It's a big thing to get wrong, they are so expensive. You could purchase according to your budget - from flat nappies to fully fitted. But each cloth nappy has its strong points that doesn't necessarily correlate with their cost.
We bought a few of about eight different sorts, and here is what we found.
- Number 1 for absorbency, value and versatility: Eenee Microfiber Nappies. These are flat nappies, which you fold inside a water-proof cover. They are great for padding out other nappies, and as a nappy in their own right for the younger baby. We also use them to dry him and to wipe him down when dirty. If you are only going the flat nappy route, these are for you. Just invest in a really good cover, such as Kushies Waterproof. If you are going to buy fitted nappies, still stock up on at least a dozen of these, maybe two. They cost $25 for half a dozen.
- Number 2: Imse Vimse Countour Shaped Nappy. The quality of the brushed organic cotton fabric and workmanship in these really stands them apart. They feel crisp and new even after washing. They are very easy to put on baby. Just tuck them under, fold the flaps, and put on a cover. They grow with baby, fitting newborns to toddlers. Don't bother fishing out the extra 20 bucks for a fitted nappy which has elastic, studs, and whatnot. These are less than half the price and catch the poo just fine. Whatever you do, get the Kushies Waterproof covers rather than the Imse Vimse covers. One, they are cheaper, and two, the velcro doesn't catch on your bare breast when you are burping him after a feed - very important. These nappies cost about $12 each.
- Number 3: Kushies Ultra Nappy. You can't get easier than this cloth nappy. It comes with the cover attached, which is perfect for those bleary nights when it's 2am, you've had 10 hours sleep total for the last three days, and you can't remember where your hands are let alone find a cover for the nappy. They do have a few downsides though. The plastic cover makes them slower to dry. The elastic legs catch icky stains, and you can only wash them in cool water. Also, you need one size for infants, and one size for toddlers, which means double the outlay. However, they are the excellent quality, and at about $20 each are still half the price of other fitted nappies.
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