Which nappies?
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Topic: Which nappies?
Posted By: tamiem
Subject: Which nappies?
Date Posted: 23 August 2007 at 10:21am
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Hey everyone,
baby number one is on the way and starting to think about the joys of nappies. We want to use the modern cloth nappies but there are so many choices out there? How do we know which brand to choose? Any recommendations? |
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 23 August 2007 at 12:07pm
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There are some really good NZ made nappies out there.
I prefer a pocket system (which doesn't always work on a newborn but is good for the majority of the time) Check out the NZ Nappy Suppliers thread under this board. A hire kit might be a good idea. That's where you hire a whole bunch of nappies and get to try them for 6 weeks or so. Gives you an opportunity to work through different systems and brands. I'd highly recommend it. Hire kits can be found on http://www.clothnappy.co.nz - the Cloth Nappy website |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 23 August 2007 at 12:40pm
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Hi there! I used cloth naps on my daughter pretty much from newborn, but mainly old fashioned type. So this time around I am getting a hire kit for the first 8 weeks, then I will go onto the stash of MCN I have. It will give you a good idea of how they work and what is best on your babe without having to spend the money on naps they probably wont fit for long. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 23 August 2007 at 4:21pm
| I haven't got a baby yet, but after testing them for how easy they are to put on and value for money, we've decided to go with BumGenius one-size-fits-all (OSFA). Velcro fasteners are so much easier and more sensible than snaps, and some of the snaps on some of them I couldn't get undone! Best to trial them to get down to a shortlist, then try them on bubs when he/she arrives. |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 23 August 2007 at 4:34pm
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i third the hire kit, greenbeans do them too i think.
also you might want to consider just getting prefolds and covers to start with as they need to be changed so much in the beginning. Prefolds can be used as stuffings for pocket nappies if you choose to use them later too. and allsorts of other things, burp cloths, change mats, spill cloths etc... |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 23 August 2007 at 8:49pm
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i also recommend getting a hire kit at the beginning and see what type of system you like.
i'd also suggest using prefolds and covers like GandT, we did this with charli til she was big enough to fit into her pocket naps properly and wasn't needing as many changes per day. ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 23 August 2007 at 9:01pm
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I haven't seen a hire kit but they seem good value.
I use FuzziBunz, I really like the pocket system (for easy washing/drying) and the different sizes (less bulk). Also - and I know this is contradictory to someone else's opinion, but it just goes to show how different everyone can be - I don't like velcro because it wears quickly in the wash and some little kids can open it. (FB has snaps.) -------------  |
Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 23 August 2007 at 9:25pm
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I have to agree with Teresa. We use the Fuzzi's mainly and love them. I do have a couple of drybees with the velcro and they are a pain in the wash. They have a fold over tab that is supposed to stop them from attaching to the other nappies, but it never works!
Plus, my SIL uses the Bum Genius and her little darling (10 months) has figured out how to get them off 
Also just as a warning, the one size nappies should really say one size fits most as the couple of Bum Genius nappies we have always leak like a sieve(sp?) on Sam due to not quite fitting right.  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 23 August 2007 at 10:44pm
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i don't like velcro either, kids can work that one out really quick. also, the one size nappies don't always fit a toddler so i found, too low in the rise ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: mizzuzp
Date Posted: 24 August 2007 at 1:50am
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Congratulations on your pregancy!
I am an ex cloth user... gone back to disposables in the hope my DD will TT. She is over 3 and being so lazy! I would recommend either MonkeyDoodlez or Bubblebubs. Bubblebubs are an AIO available from Australia with good postage rates, and MonkeyDoodles are also an AIO which are avalable from several nappy sites. Try www.cherubskiss.com For overnight I really like the Baby Beehinds. :) Good luck with your choice, there are stacks to choose from!  ------------- Me (L) - proud mummy to Miss B [6]  , and...
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Posted By: Faraway
Date Posted: 24 August 2007 at 7:59am
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We started using MCNs when Kaleb was 6 weeks old. I use pockets and a couple of AIOs. I have some sized pockets but love my OSFA/most nappies and haven't had any problems with them. Velcro/snaps is personal preference - I personally prefer velcro at the moment as Kaleb has chubby legs and some snap systems don't fit too well on the bottom row.
You probably need to try a few out and a hire kit would be a good way to do this. I also know that you can use pockets as covers for prefolds. You could always see if you can get an agent from one of the WAHM businesses to come and show you the nappies as well. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 24 August 2007 at 8:07am
you can get bubblebubs from mothers instinct in nz now. i have just ordered one and cant wait to see it. Monkey Doodlez are also available in NZ at different on line stores. no need to go outside nz for some great nappies and of course we have some great kiwi made nappies around too. |
mizzuzp wrote:Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 24 August 2007 at 1:55pm
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Just an aside, if a child gets in to the velcro, wouldn't they be able to open disposables as well, seeing as they're pretty much the same operation just different materials? And then what do you do when you use disposables and a 10-month old can get them off? I've never heard of that before, but definitely something to consider I guess.
Oh yeah, the OSFA thing is definitely OSFM. Try before you buy (in bulk) I say! |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 24 August 2007 at 2:17pm
That's why I switched to cloth! haha Well, you can make sure you keep a singlet overtop or pants on at all times so they can't get access to the tabs. Or some people tape nappies on. Or put them on backwards. But yeah, it's not a fun thing to go into your babe's room and find that they've removed their nap and are playing with the contents! (It has to happen atleast once  )
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 24 August 2007 at 7:15pm
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I've only tried 1 nappy with velcro and Caitlin whipped it off quicker than I could do it up! Same with sposies so you have to do up their onesies before they can get their grubby mits on the nappy! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 24 August 2007 at 7:54pm
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Yep they can, my friend has her boy in disposibles and he gets into them everytime (she has a wonderful mess to clean up). ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |