Using cloth

I have just heard about Modern Cloth nappies and was wondering if anyone could tell me the difference between these, disposables and normal cloth.
Also, after people who have used these nappies.

I have written a few articles on minti about modern cloth and also set up a cloth group. Always willing to talk cloth!

Modern cloth refers to fitted cloth which can be made from many differing fabrics including oh so soft bamboo, thirsty hemp, and organic cotton, which are my faves. These are usually fitteds which need a cover. You can also get pocket nappies which are like a pocket in which you put a piece of absorbent material such as cotton, hemp or terry flat. They generally don't need a cover as most have a waterproof outer called PUL (Polyurethane Laminate). You can also get AIOs All In Ones which don't need boosting or cover - the nappy is all you need.

Disposables are much more readily available and are made from plastic and paper. I don't really know about the ins and outs or how they are made. These are thrown away after they are wet or dirty whereas cloth can be washed and reused - literally saving you m oney.

Traditional cloth refers to flannelette/ terry squares or flats. These are folded and pinned or snappi - ed and need a cover. Some of us may remember seeing these on most babies not too long ago with a PVC pilcher. Nappies (diapers) were soaked, ironed and folded. Modern cloth is different in that it fits better with most people's busy lives while being better for the environment and the budget. Now modern cloth can be put in a dry pail/bucket til wash day, avoiding chemicals like bleach and napisan. Fitteds don't need to be ironed or folded and pins are not necessary. Also PVC is no longer the only choice for a cover. Actually before PVC people used handknitted woollen covers and now that is a popular choice.

Hope that helps. Please feel free to ask questions and join the cloth bums group.