How many reusable nappies?
Hi, my son is 2 weeks tomorrow and I'm thinking of using the Mothercare Smart nappy. I was just wondering how many you would think I would need? I've no idea!!!
Thanks
Daffodil & Andrew (2 weeks 2mo)
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Daffodil & Andrew (2 weeks 2mo)
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They are great so far!
I think the recomended number for a new born is about 8-9 a day, so depending on how often you are going to wash, and how quick you can dry them, you can work it out. Have you checked to see if your council have a trial pack or voucher system for nappies?
Em x
ps, clothnappytree.co.uk is a site for nappy users, good for newbies like us!!
We have a mix of Bumgenius, Flips and Close Parent Pop-ins. I think we have about 22 now and only have to wash every 3 days although he does now go 3 hours or so between changes - when he was wee they were far more frequent!!!
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i bought some fuzzibunz and they are great. i have 11 and that lasts me 2 days and do a wash on the second day. for a newborn i'd say you'd need a fair few.
some local councils will help with the cost of real nappies or will offer a nappy service so it may be worth giving them a ring.
good luck and congrates on the birth of your son x
We do do a load of laundry every night, chucking the nappies in with whatever else is being washed, but that means we always have some clean, some drying and some dirty and allows us the occasional night off if necessary.
If you can find an independent supplier to talk you through the options, you are far more likely to end up with one that is right for you. Or, as has been suggested, rent a sample bucket and see what you like. There are so many out there, it is worth being choosy.