Which cloth nappies are you using?

I use Cherub Tree nappies on my son. He was born 4 weeks prem (weighing 3kg) and started fitting into the cherub trees nicely by 7 weeks old.

The come with a microfibre insert as well as a hemp insert. In the beginning i just used the microfibre, but as he got a bit older I added the hemp one as well. They generally last 3 hours before needing to be changed. Occasionally i can push that to 4 but then the chance of having a leak is quite high.

I like them very much.

I also have 1 bumbeetles - it only has 1 microfibre insert. I like that very much too and it is softer than the cherub trees. When he was starting to sit i felt like the cherub trees dug into his tummy a bit, but the bumbeetles are softer so didn't.
BUT, with only 1 microfibre insert i can't really go much more than 2 hours between nappy changes. Although you can buy additional inserts to boost the absorbancy.

I have 18 cherub trees and 1 bumbeetles. I only wash nappies twice a week and that is enough for us. I also have a pack of econobums (12 prefolds + 3 covers) so occasionally i use those, especially if it's wash day and i've just run out of nappies. They work really well, but i find it stays very wet against baby's bottom, whereas the pocket nappies have a stay-dry feel to them.

I should add that he sleeps in a disposable, so we only use cloth during hte day. On average he uses 4-5 nappies during the day.

I bought my nappies from 2kidmamma's website www.doodlebums.co.za - great site with all the different brands on it, and lots of helpful info.

You don't need to spend lot of money to purchase high brand baby cloth nappies because everywhere you will see similar products. Use disposable nappies but it must be made by smooth fabric.

Hi SimoneC

We have a cloth nappy thread you should rather post your questions in, the moms there will be able to help you. On a biased note I can refer you to my website www.doodlebums.co.za where you will see all the brands available and can purchase there.

The thread is www.moomie.co.za/index.php?option=com_ku...tstart=880&Itemid=82

I'm having a little boy towards the end of December and really want to go the cloth nappy route this time. I cant bear the thought of all those plastic disposable nappies lying somewhere for years and years:(

SO my question, which brand are you using? Are you happy with it? How many do you need? How long do they last? etc. As much info as possible. Oh and pricing or websites you can refer me too would be appreciated:)

Oh and does the sex of the baby play a role in the brand you are using?