There is no simple answer to this - it all depends on your circumstances and your priorities. These are my suggestions for how to choose the right nappy system first time:
DON’T buy from the high street. There is not the choice or the knowledge to help you make an informed decision.
Find out as much as you can about the different types of nappies that exist, and when they are most or least appropriate
Contact The Nappy Lady for tailored advice specific to your circumstances
If you still want to try things out before committing yourself definitively, get an experimentation kit
You can also put together your own selection of nappies to try, you can buy secondhand, but you have no guarantee of quality, and the worst risk is that you might end up a “nappy junkie” in the meantime!
When you get your chosen system, DON’T prewash all your nappies etc as you won’t then be able to return them if your choice turns out to be wrong. Just do a few first of all. Please read our returns policy for further details.
Make it work. Investigate all sources of advice before accepting that your choice may not have been the best one - the chances are, there is something you are doing wrong, rather than the nappies being unreliable. That’s what this Nappy Tips section is all about, and the Nappy Lady Team are always available by e-mail, phone or letter to provide help. Your aim is to talk to someone knowledgeable about the different suitabilities of the nappy products they sell. Some of our advisors host nappy demonstrations where you go and get hands on advice and nappy fittings. Please click here to contact us to see if there are any nappy demonstrations in your area.
If, despite everything, you have ended up with a nappy system which is fine in principle but just not suited to you, be aware that there is a very good secondhand market for most nappies on the internet. Sell your nappies and then come back and get tailored advice from The Nappy Lady!
Which is the best nappy system for you? Click here to get a personal recommendation from one of our Nappy Lady advisors and get 5% off your order!
Added on 15/05/2007 22:54:41