Real Nappoies, Ecobots and other systems

Have a look at the post "Nappy Systems". That should help.

I use pockets and they are really easy, just stuff and put on like a disposable.

Real Nappies & Ecobots are both prefolds & covers (where an absorbent pad is laid in a waterproof cover). Other nappy systems are fitteds & covers (where the whole nappy is absorbent, with a seperate cover), all-in-ones (AIOs) where the nappy has a waterproof cover & absorbent core all sewn together so you only put on one piece and pocket nappies which are similar to AIOs but the absorbent fabrics are removed for washing and fit into a pocket between the waterproof & stay-dry lining so you can add more or less absobency as you need.

If you've never used cloth nappies before you might like to buy a small selection to try out on your baby to see what system/brand suits you & your baby best, or even try a hire kit. There are so many different types of modern cloth nappies out there and as every baby is a different shape what suits one might not suit another.

Personally, I prefer a pocket nappy or an AIO as they're easy to use without being too bulky. My favourite brands are Honeychild (pocket) & Itti Bitti D'lish sewn-in (AIO).

Hope that helps!

Hi I use prefolds and covers, and I find them great, the only time they leaked was when I needed to use a bigger prefold, now my little 4 mth old has a extremly big bum but i think he'll grow into it. We find them very easy to use and easy to wash

Addismum wrote: thanks for all responses has helped greatly. as baby is due in august and my toddler is not yet potty train i think i may trial her size and see how it goes

The other thing you could do is buy a few preloved nappies off Trade Me (or join The Nappy Network). It's a really cheap way of trialling different nappies at a fraction of the new retail price

thanks heaps for your help