https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:24:12 +0000 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:55:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=40693 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1405553&title=new-to-this#1405553 Author: BessieBear
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Posted: 07 November 2011 at 1:55pm

I'd hate to think what i've spent too. Probably in the several thousand. But I bought and sold alot of nappies to find the ones that worked best for us.

You can never go worng with prefolds and covers. BUmmis is good. Reall nappies are too. I haven't used them but I have a friend who's onto her 6th baby and they've all beeen in real nappies and spozies and they are falling to bits now. So the must be pretty good to last that long.

]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:55:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1405553&title=new-to-this#1405553 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1404306&title=new-to-this#1404306 Author: possem
Subject: 40693
Posted: 03 November 2011 at 11:53am

Oh and apparently the traditional flat white nappies are really useful for all sorts. Like burp cloth or change mat. So even if you don't use them as nappies it could be worth getting some of them as well.]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:53:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1404306&title=new-to-this#1404306 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1404304&title=new-to-this#1404304 Author: possem
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Posted: 03 November 2011 at 11:49am

I've spent about 500 so far on pop ins. I got them from http://www.cheekycherubs.co.nz/ they were recommended to me by a number of ppl and seem like they will be quite good.

Other brands recommended to me were the tots bots, itti bitti and gro via.

I found the nappy lady gave some great advice about the different types available and the pros n cons of them. http://www.thenappylady.co.nz/

I'm planning on getting some tots bots Bamboozle and flexitots from http://www.nappydays.co.nz/

I'm expecting to spend another 500 or so on cloth

Check with your council and see if they do any subsidies on cloth nappies or a nappy workshop. The Dunedin city council used to do a $20 subsidy but have replaced it with a workshop, the first is this weekend and costs $20 and you walk away with $100 worth of cloth nappies. Maybe your council will offer something similar.

Other advice I've been given, if you buy a whole pack of nappies the same wash only a couple of them and try them out before you wash the rest as you can get more for the unwashed/new nappies if you decide you don't like them and resell.

Hope that helps, and good luck. Like you I am new to all of this too and am trying to get prepared before baby arrives.]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:49:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1404304&title=new-to-this#1404304 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396926&title=new-to-this#1396926 Author: Nothing
Subject: 40693
Posted: 09 October 2011 at 9:43pm

Dutchy- if you would like me to fix them then send me a PM and ill let you know the details :D]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:43:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396926&title=new-to-this#1396926 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396924&title=new-to-this#1396924 Author: Dutchy112
Subject: 40693
Posted: 09 October 2011 at 9:30pm

Ha, good point! Especially with summer coming up!]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:30:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396924&title=new-to-this#1396924 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396917&title=new-to-this#1396917 Author: E&L+1
Subject: 40693
Posted: 09 October 2011 at 9:08pm

Dutchy, I also use them as my playcentre/messy play/gardening nappies as that way it doesn't matter if they get covered in mud/slime/paint/sand/dirt etc. ]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:08:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396917&title=new-to-this#1396917 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396879&title=new-to-this#1396879 Author: Dutchy112
Subject: 40693
Posted: 09 October 2011 at 7:17pm

Just thought I'd respond to wriggles' offer here. Thanks! I've just had a look and I've kept 9 nappies I can no longer use. Seven of them have the elastic on one side of the legs gone and two of them the velcro needs replacing. The PUL is still in good condition. I've kept them as I struggle throwing stuff away and as I was throwing away quite a couple... Anyway, EsmesMum makes a good point in that they could be good back up nappies, or maybe I can make someone else happy with them? I'm not very talented with a sewing machine (although I wish I was able to make my own nappies!!! might start a thread for an easy pattern - all those minky fabrics look so gorgeous!). ]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:17:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396879&title=new-to-this#1396879 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396452&title=new-to-this#1396452 Author: E&L+1
Subject: 40693
Posted: 07 October 2011 at 6:38pm

I'd hate to think how much I've spent. But in saying that it is significantly less than if we use disposables full time. Plus they are all about to go through baby #2.

I used real nappies for the first 3/4 months then moved to TM OSFA pockets and more recently itti bitti SIO and Pop in nappies which I am going to get more of. I brought a few different brands to start and then sold the ones I didn't like and invested in the ones I did. If I did it all again I would buy a better quality nappy than the TM ones I got to start with but they are a great back up nappy and of the ones I've sold I've mostly gotten back about 50% of my purchase price. Even with buying some new nappies for the new baby we are still saving money.]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:38:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396452&title=new-to-this#1396452 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396427&title=new-to-this#1396427 Author: Nothing
Subject: 40693
Posted: 07 October 2011 at 5:30pm

Hi Gen and welcome to OB

I recommend as the others have said about getting a hire kit, that way you get to try out all the different nappy styles and see what works best. I have my own business hiring out cloth nappies and if you are interested then PM me. I used prefolds and covers for the first six weeks then moved onto pockets then the Itti Bitti range of AIO and SIO then Tutto's. I now use Tutto's full time with some pockets as back ups, and Pop-ins for night nappies.

Dutchy- Do you still have the ones with the stretched elastic? I can fix them for you if you want, its not to hard to do and worth it if the PUL is still in okay condition. ]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:30:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396427&title=new-to-this#1396427 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396301&title=new-to-this#1396301 Author: Dutchy112
Subject: 40693
Posted: 07 October 2011 at 1:54pm

I'd say it really depends on what you want. I chose to use the Real nappies brand for the first 6 months. They were the most affordable & got very good reviews everywhere. They're also very husband proof (with the velcro etc). After 6 months I went onto using pockets (bought on Trade me). What they say is true here, you get what you pay for...

I've spent around $1300 so far (that's over 2.5 years) and I know this cause I've kept a spreadsheet on the number of flush-able liners I bought and used at every nappy change . This does not include disposable nappies though (which we used for about 1.5 years during the night) or disposable wipes.

I'm now due with no 2 and looking forward to using the Real nappies again . Unfortunately I'm going to have to replace the pockets as slowly my stash has decreased to only 10 (I had 26!) because the elastic in the legs all went...

I think a hire kit is a very good idea. You can find more info on them on www.thenappynetwork.org.nz.]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:54:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396301&title=new-to-this#1396301 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396257&title=new-to-this#1396257 Author: Gen2011
Subject: 40693
Posted: 07 October 2011 at 12:10pm

Thanks for the tips, hire package seems like a great idea will have to see where I can get one from though.

How much have you spent on cloth nappies, as in how much should I budget for..going by the most expensive (ecobots) its going to cost into the 1k mark?!]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:10:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1396257&title=new-to-this#1396257 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1395999&title=new-to-this#1395999 Author: bebebaby
Subject: 40693
Posted: 06 October 2011 at 6:13pm

I think it really is best to try a few different nappies and see what fits baby best before you go and buy all one brand/type.
A hire kit would be good. I bought prefolds for 0-4ish months and then bought an itti bitti, bum genius and fuzzi bunz etc. And could then see the different styles and fits for my boy and then went on and bought the majority of our stash in a couple of brands. Could you buy vouchers from one or more of the online nappy shops. Then you have credit for when you are ready to buy.
Things you could buy now are cloth wipes, wet bags, rockin green (or other washing powder suitable for cloth). ]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:13:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1395999&title=new-to-this#1395999 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1395991&title=new-to-this#1395991 Author: Hopes
Subject: 40693
Posted: 06 October 2011 at 6:01pm

My recomendation would be to arrange a hire kit (there's an OB one, I think it's still in circulation?) I hired one for our first and it was so great to be able to try everything out without having to buy it first, and then buy what you like best.

Of course, that does mean you'd buy them later rather than now, but you could put money aside now in case?]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:01:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1395991&title=new-to-this#1395991 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1395800&title=new-to-this#1395800 Author: Gen2011
Subject: 40693
Posted: 06 October 2011 at 10:59am

I am pregnant and absolutely wanting cloth anppies, they are just sooo cute!

Where on earth do I start? It is so overwhelming, I am in CHCH if that is any help.

I dont mind a bit more effort so they dont have to be as expensive (I think you can get all in ones or something?)

But does anyone on here have any tips, DP is wanting me to stock up on nappies now while we have some money..]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:59:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40693&PID=1395800&title=new-to-this#1395800