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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 26 2007, 10:58:50 AM (147 Views) | |
Bridiej
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Feb 26 2007, 10:58:50 AM Post #1 |
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I just wondered if anyone might know the average cost of doing a wash load? Just trying to work out whether financialy we'd be better off buying disposable nappies or cloth ones, and I know cloth ones you have to wash every other day but havent a clue how much it costs. Ta :) |
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ohippy
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Feb 26 2007, 11:20:09 AM Post #2 |
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No idea at all. But, FWIW, I could never have coped with cloth nappies. The fact that in a couple of seconds I could have that smell rolled up and out of my house was worth more to me than anything else. I know it's not very environmentally friendly of me and did cost loads, but I had other things to deal with without soaking, scrubbing and washing nappies ! |
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Anastasia Beaverhausen
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Feb 26 2007, 11:32:45 AM Post #3 |
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I dont know if its available here, but I remember a company in the UK that would supply you with cloth nappies and take away the dirty ones wash them and supply you with a fresh batch. Might be worth looking into if you want to go with cloth. I use disposables, like Heather said, you can get rid of it immediately. |
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Bridiej
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Feb 26 2007, 11:34:53 AM Post #4 |
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Unfortunately Bunbury doesnt have a service...... :( |
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moneypen20
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Feb 26 2007, 11:56:56 AM Post #5 |
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I only used disposables and know nothing about cloth or semi disposables but just found this which looks quite interesting. They give a run down of costs but don't mention the cost of washing. http://www.natureschild.com.au/flex/nappies/19/1 will keep looking though. Just found this, a few years old but gives some info. http://www.rwh.org.au/wellwomens/whic.cfm?doc_id=7691 |
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| marco121068 | Feb 26 2007, 12:03:01 PM Post #6 |
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Depends on the model. The info on ours says it uses 1.02 kw/h of electricity and 46 litres of water a load - so in your case that'd be about 13c a load or there abouts in terms of electricity usage. Don't know what you pay for water. Another reason to NOT have children added to list! :rolleyes: |
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Bridiej
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Feb 26 2007, 12:04:26 PM Post #7 |
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:lol: Will have to see if I still have the book that came with ours (it's our washer from the UK) Ta Pen :flowers: It's making my mind boggle a bit all the choices...... :wacko: |
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| Hevs | Feb 26 2007, 04:40:34 PM Post #8 |
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There is NO choice!! I tried cloth nappies and lasted a day! They are a nightmare when the baby pees they get it wet and you wet Leah had full on nappy rash by the end of the day, it was ferral! And when they crap.......OH MY GOD! eeeyyooughhh :hide: But thats just my opionion! :whistle: :whistle: |
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Bridiej
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Feb 26 2007, 04:47:46 PM Post #9 |
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oh :huh: maybe huggies is the way to go after all then? |
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Melibeam
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Feb 26 2007, 04:49:47 PM Post #10 |
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I agree with Hevs, babies have to be changed much more often in cloth nappies, and are much more prone to nappy rash. Mel |
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Lynnj
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Feb 26 2007, 05:16:50 PM Post #11 |
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I've never tried cloth i'm afraid, but my hug-a-bub sling was delivered last week and with it came all sorts of leaflets aimed at mother earth types :wink: one was about organic cotton nappies and the cost comparison it gave which included an allowance for washing them was cloth $1500 disposable $5000...... i was almost tempted but as i'm a lazy git we'll be sticking with huggies and i'm saving water by not having to wash cloth nappies :whistle: |
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Anastasia Beaverhausen
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Feb 26 2007, 05:54:11 PM Post #12 |
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Do they include the cost of nappy rash cream and washing clothes after they have been peed/pooed on? Cloth nappies are a great idea for the environment, but they can be massivley impracticle. With disposables you can throw them in the nearest bin, can you imagine having to carry a pooey nappy around the shopping centre after changing. Yeeuchh!! Of course this is just my opinion and worth nothing to anyone but me, but I would always use disposables. There are some eco friendly disposables out there though, a little expensive at the mo, but if the demand is high enough the price should come down. |
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| Anne | Feb 26 2007, 06:02:46 PM Post #13 |
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I used cloth nappies for all of mine up until Alex went into hospital. Not quite too sure how that changed things, I can't remember. Anyway, once I'd gone to disposable I never went back. |
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Bridiej
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Feb 27 2007, 10:42:58 AM Post #14 |
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Yes, you see the cost is the thing for me, I'm afraid I'm not thinking of the environment (oooh I am selfish!) just our bank balance........ Lynn, I wonder, would you be able to scan the leaflet and email it to me please? :flowers: |
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| Hevs | Feb 27 2007, 12:32:37 PM Post #15 |
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You don't have to splash out on huggies. Believe it or not Aldi nappies are great (though don't do newborn) and are really cheap. Also the water costs to wash dispisables AND in the winter you have to get them dry too :wacko: Bridie, we are skint as skint can be but there are far easier ways to save money mate, believe me! :flowers: |
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Bridiej
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Feb 27 2007, 01:54:22 PM Post #16 |
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Thanks Hevs
:hug: We havent got an Aldi's here though.... :no: Just the usual Big W, Kmart and Target - I'll have to have a price up and see how they work out. |
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Snappy
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Feb 27 2007, 03:20:09 PM Post #17 |
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I bought cloth ones thinking it would save me in the long run but when it came to it I was so knackered and over house work the throw away ones were just a great buy. If you are worried about the emvironment get the degradable ones. |
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Lynnj
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Feb 27 2007, 05:58:27 PM Post #18 |
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Bridie i can't find the leaflet, John must have been tidying again cos i never chuck anything out :blushing: but heres the link to their website (even better!) http://www.natureschild.com.au/flex/organic_nappies/106/1 I still have to agree with everyone else in that disposibles are much more convenient and buying cloth to try them out is an expensive exercise too. Once Bod arrives money will be going out the window faster than you can imagine, a pack of nappies in your weekly shopping will probably not be noticed. You can offset it against whatyousaved by not drinking through pregnancy and b/feeding :thumbsup: |
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| Hevs | Feb 27 2007, 06:21:09 PM Post #19 |
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Agreed :thumbsup: Also there are heaps of good baby bargins on e Bay, including nappies! I just got a sack of "seconds" I can't for the life of me see whats wrong with them, I won them for $12 and they were £9.00 postage! I will keep an eye out for you and let you know :hug: |
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| Hevs | Feb 27 2007, 06:31:48 PM Post #20 |
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Ok the postage has gone up, but shes doing a 3 for 2 offer so they're a bargin! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Disposable-Nappies-...1QQcmdZViewItem |
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Sam
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Feb 27 2007, 07:02:56 PM Post #21 |
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PMSL Hevs Sorry just brought a horrid thought into my mind!!!! :whistle: :wink: :rolleyes: :nosepicker: |
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| Hevs | Feb 27 2007, 07:20:12 PM Post #22 |
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:lol: Not a mark on them, honest :wink: |
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Feb 27 2007, 07:41:44 PM Post #23 |
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As Hevs said, don't assume that most expensive are the best. It is also down to the shape of baby's bum. First born I thought we have to have - bugger can't remember the name but the 'in' thing at the time. She peed her way through stacks of them - they were rubbish. Went on to a cheaper make and they fitted her like a glove, no rash and lasted way longer. If I remember rightly tiddler wore Somerfield's own brand - crap apparently to anyone who asked - WTF but they worked fine for her. I think you have better things to do with your spare time than wash cloths - and it's not just bunging them in the washing machine. You have to scrape stuff either down the loo first or rinse etc etc etc - sod that. |
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Bridiej
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Feb 27 2007, 09:02:20 PM Post #24 |
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Ta Lynn will have a peek in a mo
:) Dont worry Pen, I am definitely not one of those people that has to buy something just cos of the brand, but my friend who had a baby in August tried Snugglers or some other cheaper brand and had no end of hassle with leaks, and she said Huggies were better even though they were more money (and they dont have bags of cash to splash either) OMG so much to think about...... :blink: Ta Hevs for the ebay link, I already bought a few bits of clothes off ebay, like new they are! :thumbsup: |
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| Hevs | Feb 27 2007, 09:17:50 PM Post #25 |
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No worries love. These nappies are like huggies, with the velcro and all, but just different patterns. I found with my others that any nappies would do, until they went onto solids, thats where the fun started! As for e bay, Flynn has had EVERYTHING bought from us from there. Leah says that hes the E- Baby, but then who cares? I only get decent stuff, give it a good clean and its all good :thumbsup: |
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Bridiej
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Feb 27 2007, 09:18:39 PM Post #26 |
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A woman after my own heart! :thumbsup: |
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| Hevs | Feb 27 2007, 09:20:22 PM Post #27 |
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Better that being after your money it would seem :wink: :whistle: :lol: |
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Sam
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Feb 27 2007, 09:24:53 PM Post #28 |
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Disposables are more convienient Bridie Yes they can cost loads but if you shop sensibly (as i'm sure you do) you can be cost effective I know that Kmart, Big W, Coles etc do bulk nappies and are often on offer I used to buy when they were on offer, often had 6-7 packs of nappies in bab's room Worked out cheaper to buy bulk!!!! :wink: |
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Lynnj
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Feb 27 2007, 09:30:53 PM Post #29 |
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Target have nappies on special from thursday, so i'm off down there first thing with the back of the station wagon empty so i can fill it :yes: ok slight exageration, but Indie is still in nappies too so we go through loads. |
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