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OHbaby! Forums : Family Cloth- Would you do it? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:05:54 +0000 Mon, 30 May 2011 09:10:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=39282 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : bahaha fattarts I love your signature!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1336406&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1336406 Author: Shezamumof3
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Posted: 30 May 2011 at 9:10am

bahaha fattarts I love your signature!

]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 09:10:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1336406&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1336406 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I have to be quite honest and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335993&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335993 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 39282
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 2:17pm

I have to be quite honest and say I just don't care enough about the environment to use cloth wipes for the loo! I think my big smelly 4wd probably has more impact than my 4 rolls of TP a week

Good on you/more power to you if thats your thing tho!]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 14:17:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335993&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335993 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : nathansmummy wrote:If you're...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335988&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335988 Author: TheBabe
Subject: 39282
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 1:59pm

nathansmummy wrote:

If you're concerned about the environment why wouldn't you get an outside loo that didn't flush? When I stayed in Waiheke as is often the practice amongst the hippies there (haha) I had to pee out on the lawn (not fun in the dark and cold trust me) and #2 in the outside loo using ordinary TP and covering with sawdust. All biodegradable.

Actually chickie where I live thats exactly what we do. Our composting toilet is across the paddock and yep I pee out on the lawn in the dark and cold (mainly coz I'm scared of the dark and refuse to go across to the loo by myself at night and DH won't go with me every 5 minutes after I've sculled a couple of litres of water and need to pee constantly LOL). When we get around to building our own place we'll definitely use composting toilets rather than normal ones though ours will def be inside

Family cloth isn't something that I feel particularly strongly about like I do about say eating naturally (I want to whack so many peoples heads together for filling their kids up on crap!) and yes we buy toilet paper - 40 rolls for $10 from the wuddyfuddy atm coz about a quarter get rained on or stolen by the wekas and I'm not spending the extra on the eco-friendly stuff to have it wasted. I'm just saying its not as disgusting or as much effort as some of you seem to think and it really is a viable option. I'd def be quite happy to use family cloth while my children are in nappies. In saying that I'm not sure what I'd do once I didn't have that extra washing to make up a load though.

Edited by Babelicious]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 13:59:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335988&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335988 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : freckle wrote: Wriggles wrote:Why...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335985&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335985 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 39282
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 1:40pm

freckle wrote:

Wriggles wrote:

Why do some of you think it will be loads more washing? If you have a couple of tissue boxs full then thats not loads more, about the size of 2 nappies! I get that the bits will be fiddly to hang out.... Anyway, each to their own i guess.

because I would not want to wash pee or poo rags with our clothes, so it would require an extra load everyday (as I wouldn't want to leave them any longer unwashed). With three kids and 2 adults we have enough washing atm, infact in winter it is near impossible to keep up... so thank goodness for toilet paper

Amen!]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 13:40:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335985&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335985 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Wriggles wrote:Why do some...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335979&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335979 Author: freckle
Subject: 39282
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 1:26pm

]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 13:26:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335979&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335979 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Bizzy wrote: JessDub wrote:Bizzy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335965&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335965 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 39282
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 12:45pm

Bizzy wrote:

JessDub wrote:

Bizzy - researching recurrent UTIs I've seen g-strings being referred to as 'E-coli highways'. Eww.

*shudder*

*Also Shudders*]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 12:45:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335965&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335965 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : JessDub wrote:Bizzy - researching...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335962&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335962 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 12:29pm

JessDub wrote:

Bizzy - researching recurrent UTIs I've seen g-strings being referred to as 'E-coli highways'. Eww.

*shudder*]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 12:29:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335962&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335962 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Bizzy - researching recurrent...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335954&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335954 Author: JessDub
Subject: 39282
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 11:55am

Bizzy - researching recurrent UTIs I've seen g-strings being referred to as 'E-coli highways'. Eww.]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 11:55:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335954&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335954 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Why do some of you think it will...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335948&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335948 Author: Nothing
Subject: 39282
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 11:38am

Why do some of you think it will be loads more washing? If you have a couple of tissue boxs full then thats not loads more, about the size of 2 nappies! I get that the bits will be fiddly to hang out.... Anyway, each to their own i guess. ]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 11:38:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335948&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335948 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : someone mentioned undies and it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335939&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335939 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 11:18am

someone mentioned undies and it reminded me of something i saw on Dr Oz. He was saying that g strings can be quite bad as the bacteria from your anus can travel along the string and cause infections! Eeeew!!! I think if we did family cloth i would make my husband rinse his own pooh cloth!]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 11:18:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335939&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335939 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Babelicious wrote:Theres a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335900&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335900 Author: nathansmummy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 9:49am

Babelicious wrote:

Theres a huge difference between wiping a pooey bum thats been squelched and spread around in a nappy and wiping up after you've sat on a toilet and everythings gone into that. I mean even with my 3yo theres barely anything at all to be cleaned up. Ever have to wash skiddy undies? Cloth TP is even better than that.
I like the environmental factor, cutting back on production energy, packaging, use of wood and so on. I always think that just because society thinks something is acceptable doesn't mean that it is. Tobacco has been a hugely accepted part of our culture and others for a very long time. Clearly what society accepts at various stages of its (un)development doesn't make it the healthiest option.

If you're concerned about the environment why wouldn't you get an outside loo that didn't flush? When I stayed in Waiheke as is often the practice amongst the hippies there (haha) I had to pee out on the lawn (not fun in the dark and cold trust me) and #2 in the outside loo using ordinary TP and covering with sawdust. All biodegradable.]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 09:49:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335900&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335900 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : fattartsrock wrote:Oh Biz,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335894&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335894 Author: freckle
Subject: 39282
Posted: 29 May 2011 at 9:23am

fattartsrock wrote:

Oh Biz, lol... I did BLW (although it wasn't called BLW in "my day" it was just "feeding themselves" ha ha (cos I was lazy) I also "wore" #2 and breastfed her til 2....Bith of which I did out of laziness or needing hands free for #1 ...I'll never use mama cloth so you have me beat there. I don't need a blinky or a tag or a label I just did my "job"... Im not crunchy im just lazy ha ha. And soooooo un pc.

haha! we did "feeding themselves" too, and I carried/carry my babies, have them sleeping with me, breastfeed, use cloth naps (much of the time :))... I don't really consider any of that very alternative... infact from looking around I'd consider it pretty mainstream?? ... but family cloth, no thanks

no way am I wanting to make more washing for myself... and really tbh it grosses me out!

Someone mentioned it would be good in a natural disaster... I think if this is a concern you'd be much better off having a big stock of loo paper, cos the chances are in a big natural disaster like the one we've had down here, you won't be able to wash all your wee rags if you have no water or power...

]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 09:23:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335894&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335894 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : i use cloth napies etc so that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335842&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335842 Author: blossombaby
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 10:53pm

i use cloth napies etc so that poo isn't what grosses me out so much .. tho DP poo ....

I just dont see the point in it .. why would I do extra loads of washing when I already wash mt washmore everyday .. and can hardly keep up! then to dry them put them in a container .. and wet them. sems like alot of work.
Toilet Paper wins hands down for me its cheap and easy .. If it came donw to not being able to afford it (i would be pretty worried if times got that tough) I would go without ... my MAKEUP really Toilet Paper is part of life just like toothpaste ..
also do they use different colours each person .. I hope so!!
We spend our whole lifes being taught not to share germs etc .. so why would be share what we wipe our bums with seems worse to me then drinking from someone elses bottle.
I get the whole enviroment factor -- but surely theres something else I could cut out insted of Toilet paper. like my weekly Womans Day!
Of course if i run out one day i guess i would use a cloth of some sort but i would biff it ..

I must say i have huge respect for Toilet paper now lol ...]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 22:53:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335842&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335842 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : mummyofprinces wrote: Im not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335839&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335839 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 10:44pm

mummyofprinces wrote:

Im not sure about the rest of you but I dont tend to smear poo all over my backside when I go to the toilet...

ahhhh....well thats where we differ ...

kidding!

]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 22:44:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335839&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335839 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Meh, I do it when we run out of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335811&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335811 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 9:41pm

Meh, I do it when we run out of TP... cloths just get rinsed and dumped in the nappy bucket. No extra washing or electricity or detergent or water used.

I really dont see what the big deal is, its poo and wee! I wash my hands and dettol and canneston have antibacterial washes...

Im not sure about the rest of you but I dont tend to smear poo all over my backside when I go to the toilet...
]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 21:41:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335811&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335811 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Would I do this family cloth thing? No,I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335796&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335796 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 9:21pm

Would I do this family cloth thing?
No,I wouldn't,for the simple reason that I really couldn't be bothered,to ME (and its fine if this isn't everyone's POV) life is for living,not for washing the excrement of my family.
And I don't use cloths atm,so im not about to go wash poo covered cloths ]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 21:21:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335796&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335796 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Babelicious wrote:Also you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335726&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335726 Author: SBM
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 7:32pm

Babelicious wrote:

Also you don't bin your underwear after each use do you? They come into just as much contact with bacteria down there as TP wipes do.

Good point, never even thought about that! And totally agree with the rest of your post too - a bit of poo on a wipe, no matter who it came from, is the least of our worries! Especially for us mammas who deal with poo every day! ]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 19:32:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335726&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335726 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : SoyBasedMama wrote:That's...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335723&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335723 Author: TheBabe
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 7:26pm

SoyBasedMama wrote:

That's exactly what I thought, Babe, in terms of how much poo actually gets wiped onto the cloth! Good to hear from someone who has actually done it!

As for the environmental cost of washing them, I wash DDs nappies in cold water and line dry in the sun. As the original blog poster said, she wouldn't eat off of them, but they do get clean!

pennilessparenting wrote:

Does it get sterilized? Probably not. Does it get clean? You betcha! Soap (detergent) and water work quite well as cleaners and eliminate germs, even for things such as cloth toilet paper. Vinegar in rinse loads acts as a further antimicrobial, and once the cloths are dried, either in direct sun or in a hot dryer, even more potential pathogens are destroyed.
Would I eat off of these cloths? Probably not.
Do I mind using them to wipe my bottom? Absolutely not. They're clean!
Do I think you can get sick from touching the cloths? Most likely not, but even if that were a possibility, that would only be if I touched my mouth after touching the cloths, but, like most normal, sanitary people, I wash my hands after using the facilities and using the cloths.

Yeah even with my 3yo after a toilet trip theres barely anything on there. I just chuck any TP cloths in with naps and wipes.

We drink water thats had all sorts of who knows what put in it, taken out and mixed around, we eat food containing chemicals proven to cause cancer, we use cleaners with a toxicity level strongly indicating links to birth defects and infertilisation and we use personal products with all the above crap plus chemicals linked to diseases such as alzheimers. I use cloth wipes for my babies and thats not gross so why on earth would it more unhygienic to use them for myself or DH? Also you don't bin your underwear after each use do you? They come into just as much contact with bacteria down there as TP wipes do. I think it helps if you actually think of an idea in its full context rather than assuming its worse than everything else you do/use/put near your body.

I'm actually friends with the Penniless Parenting author BTW lol we often discuss various socially whacky ideas

]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 19:26:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335723&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335723 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Hopes wrote: fattartsrock...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335648&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335648 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 4:47pm

Hopes wrote:

fattartsrock wrote:

And my mother used the family facecloths when she had her period. *vomit*...That has stuck with me and I still find it difficult to use facecloths now *shudder* and the "soaking bucket" *vomits*

Yea, Ok, I'd be scarred for life too...

Actually its quite funny the things that subconciously have affected me about my upbringing. I mean, I'm over it, I use the term "scarred for life" in a loose sense but if I look hard enough lots of what I do and have are probably kneejerks to my upbringing.
Another wee one made me laugh today. I had a wee fella form mr 6's class here for the day and he hurt himself and it wasn't bleeding but I asked him if he wanted a plaster to "make it better" as you do (well I do ha ha) and I opened up my "medicine" cupboard and he says "Woah! Is that your emergency pack?" and I did a wee mental inventory of what I have in there, and we never had ANY of those things as kids EVER. Never had plasters, medicine, paracetamol/disprin, bandages, cold medicine, arnica or antiseptic cream etc etc. Man so OT. Sorry OP.!]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 16:47:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335648&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335648 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : That's exactly what I thought,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335629&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335629 Author: SBM
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 4:00pm

That's exactly what I thought, Babe, in terms of how much poo actually gets wiped onto the cloth! Good to hear from someone who has actually done it!

As for the environmental cost of washing them, I wash DDs nappies in cold water and line dry in the sun. As the original blog poster said, she wouldn't eat off of them, but they do get clean!

]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 16:00:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335629&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335629 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : fattartsrock wrote:And my mother...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335611&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335611 Author: Hopes
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 3:25pm

Yea, Ok, I'd be scarred for life too...]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 15:25:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335611&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335611 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : But have everyone considered the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335606&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335606 Author: SMoody
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 3:20pm

But have everyone considered the environmental impact of having to use hot water (instead of cold) to wash them in. Factor in your washing powder, electricity then if you are going to have to tumble dry (all the costs involved with that).

How many will chuck it in with the normal washing? You still have a chance of bacterial infections (specially thinking of girls here) so you have to use hot water. You will be sharing these cloths between the family.

]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 15:20:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335606&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335606 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I personally don't see the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335581&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335581 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 2:32pm

I personally don't see the eww factor in washing them. I've used those flushable sorbent toilet wipes before and had them after I gave birth to DD because they get things so much cleaner so much quicker.

Stick them in a bucket of water and tip it down the laundry sink (we have poo go down it anyway because of DD's cloth naps) then its not floating in your washing machine. I've managed to catch DD just after she's done a poo and changed her and there was next to nothing to wipe.

I think the environmental factor is huge, if you imagine how many trees get cut down to make the TP and then times it by the amount of TP that is made to fulfill the market you would save a forest a year EASY!

In saying that I know it wouldn't work in our house as we live with my mum and dad and bros and they wouldn't go for it. It might work with just us 3 and I think it would be quite a good thing when DD is grown and menstruating as it means she's clean especially in those first years when your trying to get the hang of it.]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 14:32:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335581&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335581 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : SMoody wrote:I told hubby about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335578&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335578 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 2:27pm

SMoody wrote:

I told hubby about this last night. His response. NO WAY. And then when I said what if the price of toilet paper goes up. His was: I will work a second job to get toilet paper or I will use all that newspapers that get delivered with all their junk in it. Will be for a worthwhile cause or I will use leaves.

(And he is very opened minded with most things)

Lol I remember as a kid (living an a VERY poor house) using newspaper and junkmail and even the phonebook as TP.
And my mother used the family facecloths when she had her period. *vomit*...That has stuck with me and I still find it difficult to use facecloths now *shudder* and the "soaking bucket" *vomits*
I guess lots of what happened in my childhood "scarred" me, hence my more "consumeristic" lifestyle now. I use tampons and pads and tenas for when I run and a liner every day for CM which I get plenty of (thanks PCOS you rock) and deoderant and cotton wool wipes for my face.... AND toilet paper. Lol.
If you don't use any of these things, more power to you...however I hope you don't scar your kids for life like I have been!! LOL (that is a little tongue in cheek BTW I'm sure you won't be)

Edited by fattartsrock]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 14:27:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335578&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335578 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I don't think it is actually...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335563&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335563 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 2:07pm

I don't think it is actually the wiping of butts, but the washing of cloths to reuse & the fact that they sit around for days before washing them.

Smoking has been around for centuries & cultures have used it in different ways, for many different things. Now that we are told of the harm it can do & the rising costs it puts a different light on things. Once advertising for it showed you would be cool if you smoked & now it shows the opposite. It is an addiction like a lot of things.

]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 14:07:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335563&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335563 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Theres a huge difference between...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335536&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335536 Author: TheBabe
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 12:54pm

Theres a huge difference between wiping a pooey bum thats been squelched and spread around in a nappy and wiping up after you've sat on a toilet and everythings gone into that. I mean even with my 3yo theres barely anything at all to be cleaned up. Ever have to wash skiddy undies? Cloth TP is even better than that.
I like the environmental factor, cutting back on production energy, packaging, use of wood and so on. I always think that just because society thinks something is acceptable doesn't mean that it is. Tobacco has been a hugely accepted part of our culture and others for a very long time. Clearly what society accepts at various stages of its (un)development doesn't make it the healthiest option. ]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 12:54:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335536&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335536 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Delli wrote:You said it wouldn't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335530&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335530 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 12:44pm

Delli wrote:

You said it wouldn't be degrading for you or the rest of your family as you have no problems wiping your kids butts or washing poo off your kids clothes. So I took that to mean your DH doesnt like to do those things and that's why it would be degrading for him to use the family cloth and not degrading for the rest of the family?

And I thought that explained why I had been having trouble getting my head around the idea that it would be degrading for your DH as opposed to all of your family. I didn't get the difference - didn't understand why it would be degrading for him but not you.

Sorry if I got the wrong end of the stick! (No pun intended

)

I think its degrading for anyone. I mean we have the money for toilet paper so don't need to recycle something like that.

I don't want a bucket of of poo wipes sitting around forever waiting for a load to wash.

DH is really good at wiping pooey butts after all he has had years of practices our oldest is 10yrs old. Our youngest is 5yrs so we are coming out of that washing poo off clothes so why would I start finding stuff to wash poo off now, lol eww.

If I lived where there was no toilet paper or did not know any better then there would be no issue...but why would you do it if you live somewhere where it is standard practice to use toilet paper. What are you really trying to save or change?

Or should I say I don't care what someone one would use I don't want to wash it

]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 12:44:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335530&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335530 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : You said it wouldn't be degrading...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335517&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335517 Author: Delli
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 12:26pm

You said it wouldn't be degrading for you or the rest of your family as you have no problems wiping your kids butts or washing poo off your kids clothes. So I took that to mean your DH doesnt like to do those things and that's why it would be degrading for him to use the family cloth and not degrading for the rest of the family?

And I thought that explained why I had been having trouble getting my head around the idea that it would be degrading for your DH as opposed to all of your family. I didn't get the difference - didn't understand why it would be degrading for him but not you.

Sorry if I got the wrong end of the stick! (No pun intended

)]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 12:26:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335517&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335517 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Delli wrote: jazzy wrote: ...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335508&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335508 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 11:39am

Delli wrote:

jazzy wrote:

Delli wrote:

jazzy wrote:

Don't you think it is a bit degrading for your DH to have his poo washed off a rag so the rag can be reused for someone else to wipe their butt?

Why would it be more degrading for DH than anyone else in the family?

I guess DH does not want his poo all over the place...sitting in a stinky bucket waiting for it to be washed where is shirts are...& so on...yip degrading & as he said maybe when he is 80 he wont care.

As for the rest of my family as I have 3 kids I never had any issues with wiping there butts, it part of being a parent, so is washing poo of their clothes...so to answer that question it is totally different don't you think.

Ah, I guess that explains it then - both DP and I change stinky nappies or wash poo off clothes, not just me. We both don't have issues with doing that. So that's why I didn't see why DH's/DP's got special "it would be degrading for them but not the rest of the family" treatment or understand how it would cause humiliation or loss of respect for them but not the rest of the family.

I don't quite get your post...maybe I missed something? What do you mean by "Ah, I guess that explains it then"?]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 11:39:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335508&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335508 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Oh yep, I've used leaves...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335497&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335497 Author: Hopes
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 11:02am

Oh yep, I've used leaves plenty of times in my life. Mostly when we were kids playing in the bush at Mum and Dads and got caught short, though. Pity they're not so great on the absorbancy factor.]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 11:02:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335497&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335497 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : HoneybunsMa wrote: I think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335489&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335489 Author: TheBabe
Subject: 39282
Posted: 28 May 2011 at 10:47am

HoneybunsMa wrote:

I think babe has said in the past that she just wipes it with paper if she's out and can't rinse it too

Yep give it a quick wipe out and pop it back in

As for cloth TP been there used that when we've needed to and I think the idea is more revolting than the actual practice. There was nothing to scrub off after #2s and it only required one wipe rather than a couple since the cloth was damp. I use cloth nappies, wipes, mamapads, and kitchen/cleaning cloths so TBH a handful of TP wipes a day isn't any hardship.

ETA oh yeah hahahaa I've used leaves too when tramping - maybe as a male alternative you can plant the TP tree (seriously theres a particular bush that has huge soft leaves that are perfect for TP) and harvest the leaves for them

ETA x2 I lost my Babe profile so had to sign up again

Edited by Babelicious]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 10:47:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335489&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335489 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I told hubby about this last night....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335325&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335325 Author: SMoody
Subject: 39282
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 9:33pm

I told hubby about this last night. His response. NO WAY. And then when I said what if the price of toilet paper goes up. His was: I will work a second job to get toilet paper or I will use all that newspapers that get delivered with all their junk in it. Will be for a worthwhile cause or I will use leaves.

(And he is very opened minded with most things)]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 21:33:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335325&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335325 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Oh Biz, lol... I did BLW (although...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335146&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335146 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 39282
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 6:28pm

Oh Biz, lol... I did BLW (although it wasn't called BLW in "my day" it was just "feeding themselves" ha ha (cos I was lazy) I also "wore" #2 and breastfed her til 2....Bith of which I did out of laziness or needing hands free for #1 ...I'll never use mama cloth so you have me beat there. I don't need a blinky or a tag or a label I just did my "job"... Im not crunchy im just lazy ha ha. And soooooo un pc. ]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 18:28:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335146&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335146 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I hate pooh! i would not want...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335083&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335083 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 4:27pm

I hate pooh! i would not want to clean my husbands or kids pooey cloths! Cloth for wees i could do i think though.

A comment on the reuseable sanitary pads though.. Before i got my mooncup i used them and would pop them in an empty container with water and use the water on the rose bushes. they never looked so good as when i watered them that way! i found them less gross to use than disposable pads - which i couldnt stand!

Oh and Fats i am a somewhat crunchy mum having used cloth nappies and reusable pads and used to wear my babies and did BLW.

Edited by Bizzy]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 16:27:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1335083&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1335083 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : jazzy wrote: Delli wrote: ...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334708&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334708 Author: Delli
Subject: 39282
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 8:17am

jazzy wrote:

Delli wrote:

jazzy wrote:

Don't you think it is a bit degrading for your DH to have his poo washed off a rag so the rag can be reused for someone else to wipe their butt?

Why would it be more degrading for DH than anyone else in the family?

Just to be clear - I wasn't advocating the family cloth (though I have no problem with people doing it) - I was just surprised that DH/DP's had been singled out as it being degrading for them (and not everyone else).

Edited by Delli]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 08:17:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334708&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334708 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : SoyBasedMama wrote: Whilst...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334679&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334679 Author: nathansmummy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 2:06am

SoyBasedMama wrote:

Whilst the cost of toilet paper isn't a concern for me, the environmental cost of manufacturing, packaging, shipping etc. is as much, if not more of a concern to me than the cost. I already buy the "environmentally friendly" loo paper, which costs a little more than the cheap stuff, but it's still wrapped in plastic, and a lot of energy was put into manufacturing it and shipping it all over the country.

If you are buying items from a supermarket and not just fresh meat and fruit/vegetables then how is that any different? Everything we buy from the supermarket is packaged and shipped etc. I don't see how adding packaging of toilet paper makes much difference in the scheme of things?]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 02:06:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334679&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334679 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I think it's disgusting and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334678&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334678 Author: nathansmummy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 27 May 2011 at 2:01am

I think it's disgusting and unhygienic in my opinion because it's a "family cloth" and not an individual one. I got given some 2nd hand cloth nappies from a friend for my baby but they were not used on her baby's bottom. If they were, I wouldn't feel very comfortable using them. I can imagine others would because they think that it's been washed and cleaned.

For me personally wiping my bottom, washing the cloth and expecting someone else to use that same cloth grosses me out. There are surely some bugs that survive a wash perhaps as well.

I agree with some others - on the scheme of things, toilet paper is pretty cheap. Of all the things we spend money on surely that should be one of them?? Each to their own but if I visit your house please don't expect me to use your reusable toilet paper. Ew! Is that what this lady does? Perhaps she now gets less visitors??]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 02:01:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334678&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334678 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : pudgy wrote:Ooooh yes moon...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334661&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334661 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 39282
Posted: 26 May 2011 at 11:08pm

pudgy wrote:

Ooooh yes moon cups rock !!! You only need to empty twice a day , and coincidence or not my af has been lighter and less painful since I started using it.

Inwish I'd done it sooner

Far out I wish I could do twice a day!

I obviously have a bit more than this, but usually on the first couple of days, I clean it every couple of hours. I'm also amazed how you sense that it needs changing too. It only took me a couple of days at the start of two AF's to get the hang of it.

I have a ladycup, it rocks! There is no way I'd use Mama pads, that is just cause I think pads are foul in general.

If I'm out I use toilet paper to give it a wipe, or a baby wipe cause I'm out with the kids usually anyway. Toilet paper out of those big dispensers is pretty hygenic. You could get away with not wiping it.

On the issue of Family cloth...no way I'm washing something that has been near someone else's bum, I have issues enough with the foulness of my boy's bowel motions I don't need to deal with the rest of the families as well! We grow enough pines quickly enough to me to keep buying toilet paper

]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 23:08:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334661&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334661 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : pudgy wrote:I think more people...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334660&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334660 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 39282
Posted: 26 May 2011 at 10:56pm

pudgy wrote:

I think more people are probably curious but not enough to ask

I only empty it twice a day or usually three times the first day or two. The websites have charts for sizing, if you've had kids they re ommend the biggr size. They come with a stem on The bottom that you trim to size to help you remove it but it annoyed me so I cur it off.

If you're out imusually just empty and then rinse once I get home. Or you can buy flushable cleaning wipes but you don't need them.

It's helped reduce the cramping I get and I am sure it's made it lighter as well, plus ***tmi****. You don't get all dried out like do with tampons. Have google of femcup, moon cup, fleurcup and do a search on tm they have a few too, HTH

I think babe has said in the past that she just wipes it with paper if she's out and can't rinse it too]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 22:56:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334660&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334660 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I think more people are probably...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334642&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334642 Author: pudgy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 26 May 2011 at 10:06pm

I think more people are probably curious but not enough to ask

Edited by pudgy]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 22:06:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334642&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334642 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : pudgy wrote: jazzy wrote: ...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334634&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334634 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 26 May 2011 at 9:53pm

pudgy wrote:

jazzy wrote:

pudgy wrote:

Ooooh yes moon cups rock !!! You only need to empty twice a day , and coincidence or not my af has been lighter and less painful since I started using it.

Inwish I'd done it sooner

I am tempted to try one...not sure how it works

ok so I don't really know anything about them & I don't want to gross anyone out or be too nosy...& sorry in advance for the questions, but do you remove it every time you go to the toilet & what do you do when you are out & can not wash it out. How do you pick the size.]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 21:53:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334634&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334634 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : jazzy wrote: pudgy wrote:Ooooh...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334589&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334589 Author: pudgy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 26 May 2011 at 8:51pm

jazzy wrote:

pudgy wrote:

Ooooh yes moon cups rock !!! You only need to empty twice a day , and coincidence or not my af has been lighter and less painful since I started using it.

Inwish I'd done it sooner

I am tempted to try one...not sure how it works

They are made of flexible bendy stuff so you fold it up and insert, then twist a little and it pops open again. It took me a coupler of months to get it right but now it's awesome. And it's paid for itself in 5 months .
]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 20:51:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334589&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334589 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : pudgy wrote:Ooooh yes moon...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334578&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334578 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 26 May 2011 at 8:46pm

pudgy wrote:

Ooooh yes moon cups rock !!! You only need to empty twice a day , and coincidence or not my af has been lighter and less painful since I started using it.

Inwish I'd done it sooner

I am tempted to try one...not sure how it works

Edited by jazzy]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 20:46:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334578&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334578 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Delli wrote: jazzy wrote:Don't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334576&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334576 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 26 May 2011 at 8:43pm

Delli wrote:

jazzy wrote:

Don't you think it is a bit degrading for your DH to have his poo washed off a rag so the rag can be reused for someone else to wipe their butt?

Why would it be more degrading for DH than anyone else in the family?

]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 20:43:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334576&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334576 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Hehe, reminds me that I'd...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334553&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334553 Author: Spacette
Subject: 39282
Posted: 26 May 2011 at 8:08pm

Hehe, reminds me that I'd just bought my first (small) mooncup to try when I found out about DD and consequently gave it away. So it's still a mystery!
I was using washable pads though, my mum gave me a bunch she made and they're great. So much more comfortable than plasticy sticky ones - went back to them as soon as practical for PP.

Re the actual topic - no major aversion to the idea, but just don't think I could be bothered

Edited by Spacette]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 20:08:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1334553&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1334553 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : lol I know you wernt having a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333731&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333731 Author: Nothing
Subject: 39282
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 5:09pm

lol I know you wernt having a go, I have read enough of your posts now to know what your angle is! oh and love your new logo on the bottom

]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 17:09:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333731&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333731 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Lol at beige cloths...would you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333686&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333686 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 39282
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 4:09pm

Lol at beige cloths...would you buy them beige? to cover discolour?

]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 16:09:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333686&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333686 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Wriggles wrote:fattartsrock-...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333680&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333680 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 39282
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 4:05pm

Wriggles wrote:

fattartsrock- ah its just a phrase I suppose, I think its better than 'alternative', some might call me odd but it doesnt bother me!

Ooooh. Ok.

I might find a cute little word to decribe offensive and Un Pc, lol..that way whe people read my posts they "get" my angle, lol and don't think Im picking at them! lol

That was not getting at you, BTW, now I know when I read your posts and if I thought Whaaa? I see your stuff and "lights on"!

Edited by fattartsrock]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 16:05:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333680&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333680 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : (Go go mooncups! (or Fleurcups,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333559&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333559 Author: SBM
Subject: 39282
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 2:03pm

(Go go mooncups! (or Fleurcups, which is the brand I use

)]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 14:03:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333559&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333559 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Double post Edited by pudgy ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333468&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333468 Author: pudgy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 12:25pm

Double post

Edited by pudgy]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 12:25:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333468&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333468 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Ooooh yes moon cups rock !!!You...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333465&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333465 Author: pudgy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 12:22pm

Ooooh yes moon cups rock !!! You only need to empty twice a day , and coincidence or not my af has been lighter and less painful since I started using it.

Inwish I'd done it sooner
]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 12:22:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333465&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333465 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : jazzy wrote:Don't you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333463&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333463 Author: Delli
Subject: 39282
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 12:18pm

jazzy wrote:

Don't you think it is a bit degrading for your DH to have his poo washed off a rag so the rag can be reused for someone else to wipe their butt?

Why would it be more degrading for DH than anyone else in the family?

We don't do family cloths - probably wouldn't unless the price of toilet paper went up dramatically. The reason we use cloth nappies and cloth wipes is because they save us money - the environmental factor is a bonus. Family cloth wouldn't save us a substantial amount of money, so no need for us to do it at this stage.

ETA - but I actually have wondered why I hadn't heard more about this kind of thing when you hear so much about cloth naps and mama pads/ moon cups etc. I thought about it for us In the past but yeah, I'm not so much a greenie as wanting to save money.

Edited by Delli]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 12:18:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333463&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333463 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Hopes- Ecomoon sell them (she...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333393&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333393 Author: Nothing
Subject: 39282
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 10:30am

Hopes- Ecomoon sell them (she makes her own) or you can buy them on trade me, in fact I think quite a few online baby stores stock them.

I think the best thing any lady can invest in is a moon cup/diva cup they are FANTASTIC. They save you so much money, last for up to ten years and all you need to do is steralise them before use and then at the end of AF. So much easier than yukky chemical laden sanitary products and your not adding to the landfills- just think your products are going to sit there for the next couple of hundred years! You can get them on TM, or just google it. ]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 10:30:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333393&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333393 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Hopes wrote:I think 'crunchy'...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333365&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333365 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 10:07am

Hopes wrote:

I think 'crunchy' is an Americanism? That's where I heard it first. I like it, none of the other words like 'alternative' fit quite properly (although I don't really think I class as crunchy myself)

Where do you find more info on these mama pads people are talking about? I hadn't heard of them (and aren't really sure if I'm keen), but I'd like to learn more.

I have seen them on TM. I just can not get my head around washing them, makes me feel sick...I like to flush it away...but that's me.

Yes I have seen that word on American sites I always wonder what it meant...obversely not the picture I had in my head of them..opps

]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 10:07:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333365&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333365 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I think 'crunchy' is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333316&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333316 Author: Hopes
Subject: 39282
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 9:21am

I think 'crunchy' is an Americanism? That's where I heard it first. I like it, none of the other words like 'alternative' fit quite properly (although I don't really think I class as crunchy myself)

Where do you find more info on these mama pads people are talking about? I hadn't heard of them (and aren't really sure if I'm keen), but I'd like to learn more.]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 09:21:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333316&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333316 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : When I was hanging out my washing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333298&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333298 Author: JessDub
Subject: 39282
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 9:05am

When I was hanging out my washing yesterday I had visions of a clothesline full of small beige cloths flapping in the breeze. LOL.]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 09:05:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333298&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333298 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : fattartsrock- ah its just a phrase...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333290&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333290 Author: Nothing
Subject: 39282
Posted: 25 May 2011 at 8:58am

fattartsrock- ah its just a phrase I suppose, I think its better than 'alternative', some might call me odd but it doesnt bother me!

]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 08:58:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333290&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333290 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : interesting topic and interesting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333195&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333195 Author: julz85
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 10:31pm

interesting topic and interesting replies!

if you had asked me 9 months ago i would have said 100% no way , absolutely not , never! but since september thanks to the earthquake here in chch we have had next to no sewerage for the last 8 months in my suburb meaning either the portaloo in the street , the longdrop in the backyard, or the chemical toilet. I have had to get used to bodily functions and shoveling dirt over my buisness in the back yard and emptying the chemical toilet filled with the faimlies buisness and sharing one portaloo with my entire street so using cloth wipes wouldnt worry me at all lol, in saying that i wouldnt go out of my way to make them , im happy to buy toilet paper , i dont find it expensive ,if i got caught out and didnt have any toilet paper then it wouldnt bother me using a cloth and then washing it but i will keep buying toilet paper.

Edited by julz85]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 22:31:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333195&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333195 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : And Wriggles, completely OT here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333180&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333180 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 9:46pm

And Wriggles, completely OT here but What the hang is crunchy? And why would you descroibe yourself as that?

]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 21:46:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333180&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333180 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Yuck. Absolutely REVOLTING. Disgusting....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333178&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333178 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 9:45pm

Yuck. Absolutely REVOLTING. Disgusting. I could say more, but I think you get my point.

As someone who gets kidney and bladder infections and suffered terribly with Giardia there isn't any way on God's green earth you could convince me to do anything but flush it all away. The potential for infection is HUGE.

]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 21:45:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333178&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333178 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I love what some of you have written...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333096&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333096 Author: Nothing
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 8:23pm

I love what some of you have written in response, its great to hear what everyone's different opinion is on things. ]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 20:23:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333096&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333096 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : JessDub wrote:Toilet paper...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333012&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333012 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 7:12pm

Originally posted by JessDub JessDub wrote:

Toilet paper is cheap, plentiful, renewable and flushing it is sanitary. I could not stand the idea of handling these cloths and e coli and other bacteria standing in a bucket or regularly going through our washing machine.

agree completely!! I have done cloth nappies and mama cloth but I have to say a big no on this one!

]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 19:12:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1333012&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1333012 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : SoyBasedMama wrote:You're...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332785&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332785 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 1:23pm

SoyBasedMama wrote:

You're pooing into the toilet Rach, so there'd be minimal poo on the wipes in the end ;) Though still a good idea to start with wees if you're weary, you'd still save heaps of loo paper I reckon!

Yup I would do it, have done it for number ones and it's fine. The only reason I haven't continued is cos I can't be arsed cutting up enough square cloths cos you do use alot. Like heaps of others, we already use cloth nappies, cloth wipes and when I have AF (lol), mama pads so it's no big deal *shrugs*]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 13:23:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332785&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332785 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I don't really have a problem...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332782&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332782 Author: busymum
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 1:20pm

I don't really have a problem with it. The matter on those cloths will be far less than what any nappy-changer uses. It sounds like a smart idea to make paper available for visitors (who would probably not be aware of it anyway, it looks so discreet). But, I'm not going to do it, at least not yet. #1 I have plenty enough to do, #2 Toilet paper isn't that expensive. I estimate one 25c roll per person per week, so that's $1.50/week for a family of 2 adults and 4 kids..... $78/year. I'd prefer the convenience than that kind of savings.]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 13:20:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332782&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332782 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : No way, nah ah, not ever! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332753&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332753 Author: Lulu
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 12:45pm

No way, nah ah, not ever! ]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 12:45:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332753&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332753 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I too love the things you come...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332689&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332689 Author: UpsyDaisy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 11:28am

I too love the things you come accross here... funny enough haven't had this convo IRL!

Was thinking about SoyBasedMama's comments extra impact of plactic wrap and transport of the TP also I thought it would just break down and not end up in dump.

Still not keen to use 'family cloths' though I too think we would give up sky rather than go without! But am thinking that ever had the $$ to renovate or build I would investigate a bidet thingy or a biodegradable eco toilet. ]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 11:28:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332689&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332689 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : jazzy wrote: I think if toilet...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332578&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332578 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 9:06am

jazzy wrote:

[QUOTE=pudgy]

I think if toilet paper went up to a huge amount we would get rid of sky & still keep toilet paper.

Hehe Love it Jazz

]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 09:06:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332578&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332578 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I really want to say i am open...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332568&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332568 Author: Plushie
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 8:49am

I really want to say i am open minded enough to give this a go....but i have to admit i think its a bit icky too.we use cloth naps and wipes too. I think the taboo aspect of adult excrement is a mental barrier i can't overcome!]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 08:49:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332568&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332568 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I love the stuff I come across...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332523&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332523 Author: JessDub
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 7:39am

I love the stuff I come across on this forum.

My friends had a hard enough time getting their head around mooncups when I talked about using one. Let alone telling my friends we use reusable cloth instead of toilet paper!

Toilet paper is cheap, plentiful, renewable and flushing it is sanitary. I could not stand the idea of handling these cloths and e coli and other bacteria standing in a bucket or regularly going through our washing machine.

Maybe we are 'spoiled' in western society but I see disposable toilet paper as a definite perk.]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 07:39:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332523&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332523 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Sheza wrote:even mama pads...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332509&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332509 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 6:46am

Sheza wrote:

even mama pads gross me out lol, I just wanna get rid of that stuff!

I am the same, I could not use them...but after 3 kids I don't get many light periods.

I am trying to make life easier for myself & extra washing is not something I need

]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 06:46:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332509&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332509 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : pudgy wrote: I see your point...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332507&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332507 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 24 May 2011 at 6:42am

pudgy wrote:

I see your point jazzy . But I don't think it's degrading for dh to use cloth. Why would it be degrading ?

Degrading washing his poo of a rag so it can be used again..or even more degrading having his wife was his poo off.

So I asked DH about this & he is not interested in doing it...I am being polite here. I think if toilet paper went up to a huge amount we would get rid of sky & still keep toilet paper.

Oh & if my kids recycled there pooey butt wipes at home I can just imagine the call I would get form the principle at school regarding them recycling or stealing toilet paper at school

]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 06:42:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332507&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332507 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I have to admit, I'm kinda...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332457&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332457 Author: gypsynita
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 9:59pm

I have to admit, I'm kinda tempted! I know it seems gross at first, but really when you're already doing cloth nappies, how different is it? And think how much nicer a damp cloth would be on your bits than scratchy old toilet paper?? We don't have a nappy bucket - just a wetbag in the laundry, so I'd just do the same for us and have a smaller wetbag beside the toilet. TP for guests though!]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 21:59:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332457&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332457 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Ew ew ew. Not for me at all. My...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332441&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332441 Author: Richie
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 9:42pm

Ew ew ew. Not for me at all. My DD is in cloth naps but I don't mind having to scrub her sh*t, cause she can't do it herself, but no way would I be happy cleaning up adult crap! lol That's just yuck. Mam pads gross me out too.
Oh and SoyBasedMama....... you mention natural disasters and how having a stash of family cloth would be an advantage if you weren't able to access usual services.... having just been through a natural disaster, sometimes you don't have access to washing machines either.... or water for that matter!]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 21:42:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332441&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332441 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Very interesting idea! But I dont...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332347&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332347 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 8:10pm

Very interesting idea!
But I dont think I could do it.. number 1s yeah possibly, but not so keen on number 2s.
What about just water (is it in Japan they do that?) (I think CJ mentioned the Bidet??) That wouldnt be too bad, no washing, no having to deal with dirty cloths? Im keen for one of tohse!]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 20:10:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332347&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332347 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : even mama pads gross me out lol,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332346&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332346 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 8:09pm

even mama pads gross me out lol, I just wanna get rid of that stuff!]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 20:09:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332346&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332346 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Hmmm, I don't know. In all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332229&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332229 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 5:45pm

Hmmm, I don't know. In all honesty, I probably wouldn't.
We use MCNs and cloth wipes here (Waiting for AF to return so I can try out the mama pads!) but I'm really not sure I could go as far as cloth toilet paper.
Besides, our house set up is not ideal

Plus I'm the only one on the green bandwagon in this house so my parents wouldn't use them.

I'm happy to be using paper rolls thanks

]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 17:45:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332229&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332229 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : caliandjack wrote:If I was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332179&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332179 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 4:31pm

caliandjack wrote:

If I was going to go without loo roll I'd just use water instead. For me convenience and cost out weigh any environmental benefits.

Ditto!]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 16:31:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332179&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332179 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Oh... and only kind of related......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332165&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332165 Author: Hopes
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 4:14pm

Oh... and only kind of related... but a fact I learnt while preparing a youth group talk the other day, of all things - in Roman times, they just had a stick with a sponge on it in a bucket in the communal bathrooms. You'd wipe yourself down and pop it back in the bucket for the next person. That's where the phrase 'getting the wrong end of the stick' came from.

Err... yea... no hurry to go back to Roman times, myself!!

]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 16:14:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332165&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332165 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : LuckyRed wrote: pudgy wrote: ...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332162&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332162 Author: Hopes
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 4:11pm

LuckyRed wrote:

pudgy wrote:

LuckyRed wrote:

That is disgusting!

TBH, I think toilet paper is really cheap, I'm always amazed at how cheap it is!!!!!

Genuine question here, why do you find it so disgusting ?

Because I live in a westernised country and we are conditioned that way!

Haha, I like you, LuckyRed, nothing like saying it how it is. I agree, too. Even though I think in theory the idea isn't that bad, I'm not running out to do it, probably for those reasons.

In saying that, it makes me feel very lucky. I mean, lots of people have to do what we naturally find kind of gross... I'm betting in some countries they don't have the ability to do a wash every day, either. And if I had to, I'd rather have to re-use loo cloths than some of the things people less well off than us have to do as part of life (drink dirty water much?)

Not, of course, that that has any impact on me choosing (or not! as the case is) to use cloth... just ramblings I thought of

Edited by Hopes]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 16:11:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332162&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332162 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I could do it if I HAD to, but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332145&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332145 Author: MrsH23
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 3:56pm

I could do it if I HAD to, but wouldn't really choose to do it. I just find loo roll so convenient, if we didn't have any at home at the moment then DS would have boogers everywhere cause we have run out of tissues lol.
DH wouldn't agree with it, he finds it weird that we use cloth nappies and wishes we had disposables

I can only imagine what he would think about cloth loo roll!!]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 15:56:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332145&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332145 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : If I was going to go without loo...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332114&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332114 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 3:29pm

If I was going to go without loo roll I'd just use water instead. For me convenience and cost out weigh any environmental benefits. ]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 15:29:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332114&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332114 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : I am amused at all the different...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332101&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332101 Author: SBM
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 3:20pm

I am amused at all the different reactions to this! If you had asked me five years ago I would have thought it was gross too!

The original blog post link says that the ladies husband only uses family cloth for #1s, and there is toilet paper available for guests and for her husband and his #2s. Her and her two sons use family cloth exclusively.

Whilst the cost of toilet paper isn't a concern for me, the environmental cost of manufacturing, packaging, shipping etc. is as much, if not more of a concern to me than the cost. I already buy the "environmentally friendly" loo paper, which costs a little more than the cheap stuff, but it's still wrapped in plastic, and a lot of energy was put into manufacturing it and shipping it all over the country.

Another spin is self-sufficiency. If there were a natural disaster tomorrow and you couldn't access usual services then having your own supply of family cloth would be a huge advantage - I'm sure after a few days all your neighbours would be intrigued about your system and keen to copy! That said, I'm not sure how one would go about washing the used cloth in a sanitary way during a natural disaster!!

Plus there's the waste aspect of it - anything "solid" that goes into the sewerage system is eventually removed and taken to landfill, so all that toilet paper you flush away is going to end up at the dump.

Edited by SoyBasedMama]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 15:20:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332101&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332101 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : rachelsea wrote:Eww I totally...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332100&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332100 Author: pudgy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 3:19pm

rachelsea wrote:

Eww I totally would have toilet paper for guests LOL, that would just be weird (to me) to have guests use cloth in my home that I would have to clean

Yep it would be 'our' families cloth too.

I see your point jazzy . But I don't think it's degrading for dh to use cloth. Why would it be degrading ?

I look at it as it's just poo. And cloth gets it off easier too.
]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 15:19:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332100&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332100 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Its an interesting idea but not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332090&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332090 Author: ereynolds
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 3:12pm

Its an interesting idea but not one I'll be doing! I am keen to have a look at the rest of her blog though! ]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 15:12:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332090&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332090 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Eww I totally would have toilet...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332087&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332087 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 3:10pm

Eww I totally would have toilet paper for guests LOL, that would just be weird (to me) to have guests use cloth in my home that I would have to clean

]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 15:10:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332087&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332087 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Sheza wrote: jazzy wrote:I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332084&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332084 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 3:06pm

Sheza wrote:

jazzy wrote:

I don't see how you will save $, you have to wash them & dry them so that vs a couple of buck does not seam worth it.

I wonder how much it cost for toilet paper a yr

Agreed..

The loo paper I buy is only like $3.50 for 12

Agreed! They practically give the stuff away!]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 15:06:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332084&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332084 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : jazzy wrote:I don't see...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332083&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332083 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 3:04pm

jazzy wrote:

I don't see how you will save $, you have to wash them & dry them so that vs a couple of buck does not seam worth it.

I wonder how much it cost for toilet paper a yr

Agreed..

The loo paper I buy is only like $3.50 for 12]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 15:04:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332083&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332083 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Hmmm, it would be much the same...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332072&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332072 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 2:52pm

Hmmm, it would be much the same as sharing undies really.
I definitely couldn't do it for #2s, I could for #1s but I don't feel it would be worth the extra effort.
Would there be any kind of environmental benifits? Sorry if that seems like a really dumb question, my brain no longer works lol]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 14:52:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332072&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332072 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : So agree with you Jazzy not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332064&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332064 Author: UpsyDaisy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 2:47pm

So agree with you Jazzy not liking this idea at all.

Way better things I would rather spend my time doing and there are lots of other ways and choices to help the enviroment plus save money that don't involve me washing ### off cloths! - washing cloth nappies for my two is bad enough!

What if you went to someones house and cloths were all they had! - but the blog says family cloths so I think she has TP for guests!

But each to their own I guess

]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 14:47:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332064&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332064 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : pudgy wrote: LuckyRed wrote:That...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332058&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332058 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 2:42pm

pudgy wrote:

LuckyRed wrote:

That is disgusting!

TBH, I think toilet paper is really cheap, I'm always amazed at how cheap it is!!!!!

Genuine question here, why do you find it so disgusting ?

Because I live in a westernised country and we are conditioned that way!]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 14:42:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332058&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332058 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : caliandjack wrote:ewww, may...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332056&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332056 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 2:39pm

caliandjack wrote:

ewww,

may as well go back to using your hand than have re-usable loo roll.

actually that is a good idea as everyone can wash their own...that should save some $ also

]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 14:39:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332056&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332056 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : pudgy I don't like the idea....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332052&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332052 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 2:35pm

pudgy I don't like the idea. I have 3 kids & have been wiping butt for 10yrs. I worked in a daycare & we used cut up cloths to wipe butts & threw them away after.

Something I don't think should be recycled to me this & tea bags should be on the no recycle list.

Don't you think it is a bit degrading for your DH to have his poo washed off a rag so the rag can be reused for someone else to wipe their butt?

I don't want to wash cloths from visitors toilet trips either...what if 1 had her AF how embarrassing for her & me.

For me it would mean a wash for them only.]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 14:35:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332052&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332052 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : ewww, may as well go back to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332049&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332049 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 2:33pm

ewww,

may as well go back to using your hand than have re-usable loo roll. I'd rather use bidet than re-usable paper.
Dealing with Dd's sh*t is bad enough why would I want to contend with my own or Dh's for that matter.

I find it revolting.]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 14:33:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332049&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332049 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : LuckyRed wrote:That is disgusting! TBH,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332042&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332042 Author: pudgy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 2:23pm

LuckyRed wrote:

That is disgusting!

TBH, I think toilet paper is really cheap, I'm always amazed at how cheap it is!!!!!

Genuine question here, why do you find it so disgusting ? ]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 14:23:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332042&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332042 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : LuckyRed wrote: TBH, I think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332011&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332011 Author: jazzy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 1:52pm

LuckyRed wrote:

TBH, I think toilet paper is really cheap, I'm always amazed at how cheap it is!!!!!

Agreed.

Its not that much & you can get the real budget ones so it has to be cheaper than cutting up squares, washing them & drying them....then folding them in a old box...]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 13:52:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332011&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332011 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Yeah I would wash them with the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332006&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332006 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 1:48pm

Yeah I would wash them with the nappies too so wouldn't be extra washing. Would definitely rinse poo off first as I do that with the nappies anyway.

Think we will look into it. Not sure what DH would think but he has no problems rinsing/washing nappies so doubt he'd be too grossed out. I made all new wipes for DS so still have all the ones from DD in the cupboard that we could use as a trial. Would need to get a sealed bucket though so DD doesn't play with it

and maybe a separate container for DH so he can rinse his own

hope that's not TMI lol. Anyone else going to try it?]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 13:48:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1332006&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1332006 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : That is disgusting! TBH, I think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1331993&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1331993 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 1:34pm

That is disgusting!

TBH, I think toilet paper is really cheap, I'm always amazed at how cheap it is!!!!!]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 13:34:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1331993&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1331993 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Ewwwwww there is no way i could...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1331989&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1331989 Author: _SMS_
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 1:32pm

Ewwwwww there is no way i could use them.

Im all for cloth nappies & wipes. I dont mind cloth pads etc either although i dont use them but that just seems yuck to me.
]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 13:32:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1331989&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1331989 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : jazzy wrote:I don't see...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1331987&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1331987 Author: pudgy
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 1:27pm

jazzy wrote:

I don't see how you will save $, you have to wash them & dry them so that vs a couple of buck does not seam worth it.

I wonder how much it cost for toilet paper a yr

I would, convincing dh would be another thing. It would save us money as we already use cloth wipes for the kids so no extra washing I'd just put them in with the nappies .

For us we use a pack of 18 rolls per month so I think it's about $6-7 dollars. Pack, not much saving but every little bit counts.

Is it just the thought of rinsing poo that would stop people ? You could do a pre wash rinse first if that's the case.

Edited by pudgy]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 13:27:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1331987&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1331987 <![CDATA[Family Cloth- Would you do it? : Don't think I could do it!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1331973&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1331973 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 39282
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 1:15pm

Don't think I could do it! Although I use cloth nappies. I could possibly do it for #1s but probably not #2s I can't get my head round it.

As for the poo floating round the washing machine when your machine is going through a rinse and spin cycle anything that is in there gets spun/pumped out so there isn't actually anything in there. I do rinse DD's nappies if she poos but sometimes you just can't get it all off without scrubbing and I don't have the time to scrub her nappy while she's yelling at me and pulling on my legs, plus its slightly awkward with the way the laundry is set up. A hot wash every now and again (which incidently you should do anyway to break down the fabric softener and soap scum build up) and your machine is clean.

You would probably save a bit on TP in a full house how long does a roll of toilet paper last where as cloth wipes last years and years and years and probably cost only a couple of dollars more then that roll]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 13:15:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39282&PID=1331973&title=family-cloth-would-you-do-it#1331973