1. Use a clothes horse. You can hang nappies out inside, then move them into the sunshine. Once the sun is gone for the day, bring them in to finish drying. If it starts raining, you can grab them quickly with no need to rehang. This is simply the number one thing you can do to make cloth nappy use easier!
2. Ask questions early. I've had many customers come to me after weeks or months of using our nappies with questions they've been holding onto. A quick answer may help you in a big way. Leaking nappies, poor fit, care of your nappies etc. No question is too silly. Any business that doesn't give you the attention to ensure you are happy with using their products doesn't deserve your business!
3. Wash your nappies regularly. Simple care of your nappies will see them have a long life. Don't leave a soiled nappy too long between washes, the nappy is deteriorating while it sits waiting for a wash. You may not see the damage immediately, but delayed washing will see your nappies lifespan reduce. Aim for every 48 hours.
4. Shop around and save money. So many parents are unaware of the different options on the market, and that they don't need to spend a fortune to get a decent nappy. I see very often the same few brands being recommended to parents - even though these may not be the most budget friendly or even the most suitable product. Do your research and try a few options. You may be surprised how many great nappy options there are out there (and for a lot less then the most well known). There are hundreds of different nappy makers and brands available - don't be limited to the one with the biggest advertising budget! I myself started out that way, and none of the well known brands suited our daughter - it's how we ended up with Baby Bare!
5. Stick with it. I find a lot of parents quit cloth in the first few weeks of using them. I have found their are periods of time I just don't want to wash nappies. I've taken a break for a week - then come back to them. Or there have been times our daughter is sick, and the nappies are so disgusting its unbearable to put her in one. On those occassions we have used disposables and later come back to cloth. I find cloth gets much easier as you go on. It becomes part of your routine and you don't notice it so much. I find considering the amount of rubbish we are preventing and our monetary saving, also help me stick with it. So if you are ever feeling like you want to quit - remind yourself why you started with cloth nappies in the first place.
ENJOY!
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