How-to decide between cloth and disposable nappies

Making an informed choice between cloth and disposable nappies all comes down to information. Here are a few things to consider when deciding whether to opt for cloth or disposable nappies.
Cost
Comparisons have been made over the years between the cost of cloth nappies versus the cost of disposables but they’re often not like for like, making it really difficult to get a true comparison. But in general, even when taking into consideration the cost of detergent, cloth nappies are likely to be cheaper.
Effort
Even if cloth nappies do work out to be cheaper than disposables, do you really have the time or inclination to clean and wash your cloth nappies?
Environment
Do cloth nappies have less of an environmental impact on the world? Again, findings do differ depending on which company has undertaken the research but it appears that cloth nappies have less of an environmental impact than disposables.
Nappy rash
There is very little difference in the rates of nappy rash between babies that wear cloth nappies and those that wear disposables.
If you’re still undecided on which nappy is best for your baby, why not jump into our forum and chat to other mums…
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I am expecting and done a bit of research on the topic - we have agreed to try to do cloth (MCN) during the day and maybe disposables at night or when going out...I have also paid for a nappy library service to try different cloth nappies too so as to get a nappy that bubba will like... we shall see!
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We use a mix of both. Cloth for home, disposable for out and about . We need to wash cloths every 2nd day so just chuck the nappies in then. We use disposable liners to catch poo ( now our baby is on solids)
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There was no way I was going to use cloth nappies like my mother days . I used to buy heaps when on special and it was worth every cents !
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We used disposable for the first month or so until he outgrew the newborn nappies and was big enough to fit properly into the cloth nappies I had. Have now been using cloth for about 4 months and am really happy with how it's working out. I also use cloth wipes.
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Somewhere between the two is a good place to be - cloth when you have the time, disposable when you don't / are travelling.
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Personally, I find that disposables would be more convenient- because i HATE washing, let alone washing loads of poo at a time!:P
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A great gift is a baby nappy service if the mum wants cloth ones
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we trained our kid to poo in the toilet so we have less poo to clean since he was 4 months old. so we use cloth and disposable because it is just wee now
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I haven't had children yet, so idealistically think that I will only use cloth nappies. Of course when the time comes and I am sleep-deprived and tired, I may change my mind.
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I have to say I used cloth for my first baby and second up until he developed really awful nappy rash that would bleed.it seemed that nothing I put on or did helped. I called the maternal nurse who advised to change to disposable . With in two days his rash had almost gone. I keep using the disposables for a few weeks then changed back to cloth. With in a day his rash was back and so were the disposables. With no 3 sadly have not even used cloth as I'm too tired. But have to say I do miss the sight of he very white nappies hanging on the line.
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I prefer to use the new style cloth nappies for my baby - I find that he has less nappy rash, they sit better and are more gentle on his skin. At home I use them however it is really difficult to go out with them. I use disposable nappies when I am going out only due to the fact they are easier to change and I don't have to carry around wet nappies. I can see the value in either being used but cloth are better for babies skin and better for the environment in my opinion :)
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If I had a baby, I think I would definitely opt for disposable nappies which are quick and easy and fuss-free. No need to constantly launder.
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I used disposable for a few reasons but I could be convinced to do a swap if the reasons were persuasive enough.
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I use a mix of MCN's and disposables. There are some newer disposables made of bamboo which are supposed to biodegrade quite well.
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On motivated days when Im at home and don't have much to do I don't mind using cloth as it does save money but you do need to change your bub more often & it is pretty messy and yuk! I prefer disposables because they are just so much easier, but I feel bad about it because they cost so much more and are so bad environmentally!
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The ones Libbypoo mentioned sound good.
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Thanks for the help!
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This is such a hotly debated subject, and a relevant one for so many. I am currently pregnant and trying to weigh up and make a choice, yet to be honest I have no idea on which is the RIGHT decision.
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I had good intentions when my girls were born and bought terry clothe nappies, then reality set in and I was Huggies mum. Disposibles are much more practical and prevent accidents, extra washing and nappy rash.
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I just switched to cloth nappies, to save money and to do my part for the environment. I do a load of washing every 2nd day regardless and I air dry my clothes so it works out better for me plus I brought my nappies 2nd hand off gumtree and got myself a bargain.
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I have done both. With my first baby, I used cloth nappy - the terry cotton square that you need to fold, and my second one I used eco disposable (Naty nature care from Coles). I have also tried Moltex nappies, Aldi Mamia nappies, Coles brand and Huggies. The best I have tried is Moltex followed by Naty Naturecare. Naty is easily accessible at Coles where Moltex I have to buy online. I have to say the cloth nappy is probably end up to be much cheaper, but it sends our water bill up the roof.
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it is better to use disposable napppies when you go out with your baby..wrigglepot.com.au
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