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do you think its too late to start using real nappies?

my so is 8 months old.i wonder if its too late too start using real cloth nappies. what do you think? i hate the pampers and stuff they leak all the time and cause so much rubbish, im just not sure if its too late. what are the best ones too use?

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No not too late. They are easier than you think.
its never too late. i would give it a try
Go for it, its not too late. Good for you!
I started using cloth nappies on my son when he was 8.5 months old. I've only been using them for about a month, but I love it! The most economical ones you can use are prefolds with covers. You can buy about 2 dozen prefolds and about 3-4 covers and that'll last you about 2 days before you need to do the washing. Pocket diapers are great too, but they're pricier. There's also a small learning curve. The great thing about pockets are that they're convenient for when you're out and you can adjust the absorbency by deciding how much you want to stuff into the pockets. AIO's are most similar to disposables but the most expensive as well. Personally, I use 2 unbleached Chinese prefolds with 2 Thirsties covers, one printed Bummis, and one Proraps. I also have 2 fleece soakers for naptime. When we're out, I use one size Bumgeniuses. At night, my son uses those as well, but I also use a hemp insert, which is incredibly absorbent. It works better than a disposable at night! Also, if you're concerned about it being more work, it's not. When done, you simply roll the stools into the toilet and put into a dry pail with baking soda, or if it's just wet, just toss into a pail with baking soda. When ready to wash, you wash with a very small amount of detergent. I work full time and have no washer and dryer at home, but I still CD.
8 months old is definitely not too late. I know many Moms who switched to cloth diapers at 12-18 months old. I have been cloth diapering since my daughter was 3 months old. love cloth diapering! I wish I would have started from birth. I have tried many different kinds and brands and here is my opinion on them ... You need about 24-36 diapers. There are many different kinds of diapers ranging in price and level of convenience. It really depends on your budget, lifestyle and baby when it comes down to the question of "what's the best cloth diaper?" And sometimes, you will want a few different kinds for different times of the day. Do you prefer economical diapers? Do you prefer convenient diapers? Do you have the time and patience to fold diapers, get them on the baby, fasten them and then put on a cover? Would you prefer one step? Do you need diapers that dry fast? The cheapest route is pre-folds with covers, but it is the most inconvenient. You will need 24-36 pre-folds and 6-8 covers. You also may want to buy some snappi fasteners and liners or doublers. You have to fold the pre-fold diapers to fit on the baby, then fasten, then put on the cover. Example of pre-fold diapers: http://www.parentingbynature.com/201_unbleached_prefolds.htm Example of fastener: http://www.parentingbynature.com/04_snappi.htm Example of cover: http://www.bummis.com/en/Products/covers/SuperBrite.html The middle option (for both price and convenience) is fitted or contour diapers with covers. Again, you need about 24-36 diapers and 4-6 covers. Fitted diapers and contour diapers don't require folding. Fitted diapers will have fasteners included, either velcro or snaps (poppers). Contour diapers require a fastener, or a snug fitting cover. Both types need to have a cover over them. Example of fitted diaper: http://www.bummis.com/en/Products/covers/Bamboozle.html Example of contour diaper: http://www.softclothbunz.com/Kissaluvs-Contour-Diaper_p_0-166.html The most expensive route is pocket and all-in-one (AIO) diapers. These are the most convenient though as they have either velcro or snap closure and their cover is built-in. All-in-one diapers consist of a waterproof outershell (normally PUL or nylon) and layer of absorbent material sewn on the inside (flannel, hemp etc). Pocket diapers are also a PUL outer shell with a stay dry liner (normally fleece, mirco suede, velour or minkee) interior --- there are no absorbent layers in a pocket diaper, they must be added. Pocket diaper have an opening in the back or front of the diaper where you need to add absorbent inserts, usually micro terry or hemp fleece. All-in-one diapers will take longer to dry, while pocket diapers are quick to dry since the absorbent layers are separate. Again, you will need 24-36 of these diapers, but you do not need covers, as these diapers are already waterproof. For pocket diapers you may want to buy some extra inserts if your baby is a heavy wetter. Same with the AIOs, you may need to buy some doublers to increase their absorbency. Example of AIO diaper: http://www.thebabymarketplace.com/securestore/c153258p16870526.2.html Example of a pocket diaper: http://www.jamtots.com/Baby-Kangas-One-Size-Pouch-Diaper-C502.aspx Personally I chose to use pocket diapers during the day and fitted diapers at night. You can save some money by buying one-size (OS) diapers so you only have to buy the diapers once instead of multiple times as your baby grows. I use the Tots Bots Bamboozle diapers above for night -- they are highly absorbent and come in 2 sizes. I use the Baby Kanga OS pocket diapers shown as an example above and I also use bumGenius OS pocket diapers during the day. I prefer pocket diapers because they are quick to put on (my baby is an acrobat on the change table), they dry fast and the absorbency is adjustable by adding or removing inserts from the diaper. You can lay doublers inside AIO diapers but they bunch and just don't work as well I find. It is best to buy the diapers online. Once you have an idea of which type or brand of diaper you want you can go to their site online and most will have a locate a retailer section. If you have a local baby boutique or natural foods store that sells them you can go take a look at them. However, I find that most retail stores charge $2-$5 more per diaper than most online retailers. When you decide on the diapers you want do a lot of price and stock comparisons. Try to order most of your diapers from the same place so you can save on shipping costs! It is best to buy a few different diapers and try them to see what works best for you and fits your baby the best. Then you can invest in more of a particular kind. In my experience cloth diapers fit better, do not leak and do not cause diaper rash. I used to have some poopy problems in disposables but have never had a leak in cloth diapers, even during the runny breast fed baby poos. It is really important to make sure your diapers are rinsed clear of any detergents when washing them. If you have a build up of detergent in your diapers that can cause leaks and rash and smelly diapers! I use Country Save detergent, which washes really clean from diapers and I have never had any problems. Oh, and I love cloth diapers too because they are so cute! Email me from my profile if you need anymore information!