Best Cloth Nappy to try for Beginner

Ok - I remember saying that I'd never use cloth nappies because I didn't think I could be bothered. BUT, since having a look at a friend's collection, I have to admit, they are kinda cool!

So, where do I start? I'd like to try just a couple of pocket nappies to start with (that aren't tooo expensive) to see how I like them. DS is 5 months old and his legs are probably on the skinnier side. Which brand do you guys recommend?

You girls will obviously know best!

ETA: And what's the consensus on domes vs velcro?

Edited by amykt

I've heard of velcro causing rashes and rubbing the skin raw if you don't have it on right.

Sorry can't help much more than that, but I've gone for Pea Pods which have domes - am yet to test them as bubs hasn't been born yet

we only have fizzis and a couple of honey childs. They are great and very simple. I prefer snaps to the idea of velcro, as melnel said, it sticks to everything in the wash.

velcro is good, especially if it crosses over cause you can get a good fit then. most velcro nappies have cross over tabs so they dont stick in the wash. and i have never heard of a velcro nappy rubbing a baby raw, after all it is not directly on their skin.

however a lot of kids learn to take velcro nappies off quite early so that becomes a problem.

pea pods are a god cheap nappy and you can see them in real life at baby factory, who also do a few other brands of MCN so its good to go and have a look. with pea pods though people seem to either love or hate them. I had one with eden and found it rather large for a small so she was a bit older when she could wear it. I love their bamboo inserts though they are great.

i have a swaddlebee pocket nappy here, it uses snaps and is very slim in the crotch so may be good for a slim legged bubba. i can send that to you if you want. however i dont know if anyone stocks them here anymore and it is a small.

I would recommend honey child - they are not the cheapest, but you can pick up some good deals on trademe. the thing that is good about them is they have a set of snaps for the waist and one for the legs so its easier to get the fit right. I tried itti and they were useless for me as they only had the one set of domes at the waist and they were too gapey around the legs.

If you are willing to wash everyday then you don't need as many (perhaps 9 ?). I use disposables at night as I can't be bothered stuffing the nappy with all those boosters just so they can last through the night.

Seeing as your boy is 5 months old already you might go straight to the size large, if not then mediums

Edited by Kirstine

yes their inserts are good!

Hi Tania,
I have 'demo' nappies of all the brands so you are more then welcome to pop over and have a look at any stage.

Here are the trial pack options