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Nappies for babies

SpexSpex
edited January 2011 in Chit chat
Odd question here, but maybe one of the Dads can answer it. My mates wife is about to have a baby, so Mrs Spex and I thought we'd get them a load of disposable nappies as a gift. As neither of us have kids, we don't know how long a supply of say 20 nappies will last. I know its not an exact science, but roughly any idea anyone?

TIA

S
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  • rich_chandlerrich_chandler
    edited January 2011
    Spex wrote: »
    Odd question here, but maybe one of the Dads can answer it. My mates wife is about to have a baby, so Mrs Spex and I thought we'd get them a load of disposable nappies as a gift. As neither of us have kids, we don't know how long a supply of say 20 nappies will last. I know its not an exact science, but roughly any idea anyone?

    TIA

    S
    About 3-4 days IIRC...
    I wanna tell you a story 'bout a woman I know...
  • fogfog
    edited January 2011
    I would ask.. maybe they use terry ? nappies..
    dunno which work out cheaper tbh

    the chuck away ones, small fortune.

    or put money in a bank account, get the parents to set up a trust..

    OR.. how about some nice spectrum games ? I just might know where there are a few available *cough* ;)
  • milemile
    edited January 2011
    a cat litter tray might work out cheaper for them. :-P
  • zeropolis79zeropolis79
    edited January 2011
    For a newborn, 20 will last one week if they're lucky.

    My youngest went through 16 in a week when she was newborn.
  • MrCheeseMrCheese
    edited January 2011
    20 nappies would be 3 or 4 days max. We found buying good quality nappies was more cost effective. A few years ago mins (not as long ago as karingal I wager :-o ). IIRC we changed them every 4 hours and then as required due to natural disasters. Scottie_UK has more of a hand in this situation than me at the moment...
  • rich_chandlerrich_chandler
    edited January 2011
    MrCheese wrote: »
    Scottie_UK has more of a hand in this situation than me at the moment...
    And you can't avoid putting your hand in it a few times...
    I wanna tell you a story 'bout a woman I know...
  • psj3809psj3809
    edited January 2011
    With our newborn we needed about 5 or 6 nappies a day. In Tescos (other superstores are available) we bought in bulk as there were some cheap deals.

    Sod Terrys Towling, sounds so wrong washing out that stuff time and time again. Didnt find nappies dear at all, the baby wipes we also bought in bulk and nappy bags are cheap as chips.
  • WhizzBangWhizzBang
    edited January 2011
    As a relatively recent parent myself, I would advise against buying nappies as a present - I do not think it will be particularly appreciated. Get the mother some flowers or some chocolates or get the child a nice small blanket or a small cuddly toy.
  • ZnorXmanZnorXman
    edited January 2011
    Get them a day-pass at a spa.

    Or a 30 minute cheapo neck-massage.

    Whichever fits your budget, I know that either one is [usually] very much appreciated.
  • Rock and RollRock and Roll
    edited January 2011
    My twins were born 6 weeks too early....we needed 15 to 20 nappies a day :)
  • Scottie_ukScottie_uk
    edited January 2011
    We use re-usable nappies, as at 20 a week that's a big drain both on our financial resources and the environment.

    These days you do not have to boil re-usable nappies. Ours can be washed on a cool to medium wash in the machine. They have a removable insert that you take out, so that the soiled parts get a better wash.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-x-new-design-POCKET-NAPPY-3-layer-inserts-/330521547572?pt=UK_Baby_Baby_Changing_Nappies_LE&hash=item4cf49e9334#ht_1106wt_1139

    It's worked out much cheaper, and as yet George has not experienced any nappy rash. He is 16 weeks old tomorow.
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  • thingleythingley
    edited January 2011
    I was asked to organise a gift for someone at work on the arrival of their baby and this went down really well:

    http://www.babyblooms.co.uk/baby-clothes-bouquets/blue-baby-bouquet/medium-blue-bouquet.html

    It's quite easy to send, nicer for them to receive than a load of nappies, But it's still pretty practical.
  • ModgeModge
    edited January 2011
    A couple a pairs of ear plugs would be more appreciated perhaps :smile:
  • milemile
    edited January 2011
    no one has mentioned baby cages yet. :razz:
  • rich_chandlerrich_chandler
    edited January 2011
    mile wrote: »
    no one has mentioned baby cages yet. :razz:
    And there was me expecting you to recommend your adult nappies...
    I wanna tell you a story 'bout a woman I know...
  • dm_boozefreekdm_boozefreek
    edited January 2011
    Talking of Nappies somebody left a used one on the top shelf near the cacky catcher aisle at work the other night. Me and one of the fellas I work with were smelling poopoo near where we were working.

    I got a stepladder and looked on the top shelf, I wasn't gonna move it though so I pretended I didn't see it. I don't think it's there now, couldn't smell any shite last night when I was working? :lol:

    Funny how they threw the used one up where the actual poo parachutes are kept, dirty buggers, kinda funny in a way though I suppose :D
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  • JuanF. RamirezJuanF. Ramirez
    edited January 2011
    WhizzBang wrote: »
    As a relatively recent parent myself, I would advise against buying nappies as a present - I do not think it will be particularly appreciated. [...]

    I must disagree. With a newborn baby, nappies are one of the most useful things you can come across these days. Parents will appreciate it more than receiving tacky baby clothes or another useless gifts. They see nappies are the money they will save thanks to you.
  • mel the bellmel the bell
    edited January 2011
    Lol at the title, ive now got an image of none baby nappy wearers in my head :(
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  • dm_boozefreekdm_boozefreek
    edited January 2011
    mel the bell wrote: »
    Lol at the title, ive now got an image of none baby nappy wearers in my head :(

    Now it's even worse, you saying that made me think of the end of the Frank Skinner show when he'd put that horrible Vengerboys tune on and dance to it in those giant old man pants. Or Antoin De Caunes on Eurotrash, when he would do something similar to one of the horrible europop tunes they'd play the show out with.

    I need to get the mind soap out and wash my brain......by which I mean skip the beer altogether and move straight onto the Smirnoff :D
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  • mel the bellmel the bell
    edited January 2011
    dm_boozefreek wrote: »
    Now it's even worse, you saying that made me think of the end of the Frank Skinner show when he'd put that horrible Vengerboys tune on and dance to it in those giant old man pants. Or Antoin De Caunes on Eurotrash, when he would do something similar to one of the horrible europop tunes they'd play the show out with.

    I need to get the mind soap out and wash my brain......by which I mean skip the beer altogether and move straight onto the Smirnoff :D
    *hands boozy a nappy*
    Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
  • polomintpolomint
    edited January 2011
    I thought he wanted to swap Nappies for Babies,,,, errr...
    So far, so meh :)
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