Angiegw - 20 March 2011 10:49 PM
HI folks,
We are planning on starting a Nappy library as part of our new parenting group. I thought it would be good to give people an idea of the different types of cloth nappies, how they are used, what type of babies they suit etc.
I only have experience of using shaped nappies and fleece and PUL wraps. I’m really happy to do write-ups, but i always think they sound better coming from personal experience. If anyone has the time, and has experience of a different type of nappy, would you mind doing a little write up for me? Just reply to this thread - I’ll copy and paste it to where I need it! 
I know there are descriptions out there on the web, but I think that people get a better feel by listening to/reading personal experiences.
If you could stick to a *style* of nappy (pocket nappy, AIO, flat terry etc) rather than a specific brand, that would be fab. What I’m looking for is:
Type of nappy
How you use it
Ease of use (including how easy it would be for a beginner)
Suits what age/shape/gender baby?
Suits what situation (nightime, active times, car journies etc)
Ease of washing and drying
Thank you so much folks
Angie
I’m an absolute fan of wool nappy covers, day or night.
Because they allow the nappy to breathe and evaporate they are cooler than any other cover. Use soakers or longies at night and skirties or shorties as well during the day - really cute!
They are easy to use, as that’s all you need - no other clothes required on the bottom half, so there’s never a problem with fit. Most beginners wouldn’t even think of them, but they are great! I fact even most regular users don’t believe they work until they try them, but then they tend to get hooked!
Suits all ages and shapes, as very stretchy.
They don’t normally need washing at all - just hang to air and they’re ready to put back on again. That’s because wool and lanolin are self cleaning, won’t absorb smells and are anti-bacterial. They do need hand washing when the get grubby, or soiled, and they do need re-lanolising every couple of months or so, but that’s pretty simple and less work IMO than daily washing of PUL wraps.
What’s more, if you knit or know anyone who does, you an knit your own! Only use 10% wool or alpaca, and machine washable wool is not suitable, as it won’t absorb lanolin.
Hope this is of some help
