What do I need to get started?

You can expect to pay around £200 for a good nappy system, although price can vary a lot depending on which type and brand you choose.

An example basic order for a Newborn might be made up of 8 Tots Bots nappies (£58), 4 Sandy's nappies (£29), 4 Nappy Nation Nappies (£30), 2 Minki Nappies + 4 prefold inserts (£27.98), 4 Rikki wraps (£31.96), 2 rolls of liners and 6 fleece liners (£11), a bucket and mesh (£12), a box of sanitiser and a bottle of lavender oil (£11.45), 12 washable wipes (£6), a change mat and a wet nappy bag (£10.99). This makes a total of £228.38. Of course you'll also get free factsheets, help finding the right nappies and after-sales support if you buy from me rather than some anonymous website!

This might sound a lot, so it's good to put things into perspective. It is estimated that disposable nappies for one baby cost around £700 - £1000. So £200 would buy you the equivalent of only 4 - 5 months.

Remember that cloth nappies can be used for more than one child if cared for as directed.

Essentials

Nappies (15-20, depending on washing and drying facilities)

Wraps (4-5)

Bucket, with a mesh bag to avoid lifting nappies out individually

Nappy sanitiser (for soaking in bucket or adding to washing powder in machine) or tea tree / lavender oil

Fleece liners (1 per nappy) and/or flushable liners

Changing mat

Washable wipes

Wet nappy bag

Washable breast pads (if intending to breastfeed)

Nappi nippas (if using terries or nippa'd nappies)

*Optional* extras

Booster or superbooster pads for added absorbency

Swim nappy

Cot protection

Lambskin for peaceful nights!

Points to consider

What is your budget?

How many children will be wearing nappies at the same time?

How old is your baby?

How often do you prefer to wash?

Drying nappies - do you have a tumble drier or airing cupboard for wet days?

Who will be changing the nappies?

Will you be breastfeeding?

Does your child have eczema or allergies?

What are you waiting for?

Give me a call and find out more about how you can make a difference - for the environment, your Baby and your purse!