Re-Usable Nappies

Re-usable nappies have become a lot easier to use, and are much more eco-friendly than disposable. You can buy traditional towelling squares which you pin together, or you can buy pre-shaped nappies which have all the fastening built in.

Before rushing in with buying the pre-shaped nappies, it is worth noting that these do take a lot longer to dry than the traditional towelling squares.

The cost is initially expensive, so make sure you are going to go through with it before you purchase all the items needed for re-usable nappies, perhaps trial it first, then make your decision based on practical experience. When you work out the cumulative costs of disposable and re-usable nappies, re-usable do turn out to be a lot cheaper in the long run. They can also be used again for future children.

The main negative issue surrounding re-usable nappies, is the amount of washing as they can certainly add a lot to your daily wash! Remembering you will also have sheets, vests, sleepsuits etc to clean everyday especially whilst your baby is a newborn. You may consider using disposable nappies to start with and then make the transition into re-usable nappies once you have mastered looking after a newborn baby, and got yourself into a basic routine.

Nappy rash is also more common when using re-usable nappies, however there are many creams available to help aid with nappy rash and this should not be enough to persuade you to choose disposable nappies, and nappy rash can also occur with disposable nappies.

Sudocream is a great barrier cream, however for more intensive relief from sore nappy rash metanium cream is very effective.

For more information on the advantages of re-usable nappies, or advice on how to use them, ask your health visitor or midwife, as a practical demonstration is the best way of discovering how to use them in the correct way.