Covers
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Topic: Covers
Posted By: Rachael21
Subject: Covers
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 1:55pm
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Ok 3 questions
Could ya use a pocket nappy with nothing in as a cover? And those woollen cover things can you use any wool or is it a special kind (I know nothing about wool) and it there a good pattern for one on any websites? |
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 1:59pm
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Yeah you can use a pocket for a cover.
Woolen soakers need to be lanolised once it is made up. I'm sure Nikki will point you in the direction of some patterns 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 2:01pm
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Yup, I used pockets as covers on the gremlins as newborns till they grew into the pockets themselves. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 3:10pm
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yes to pockets as covers and pure wool, i dont believe that synthetic wool is suitable for soaker.
i think if you did a google search you would find heaps of patterns. in fact this is one http://www.tinybirdsorganics.com/soakers/pattern/ - here that i found from a google search. and heaps of others came up as well. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 3:36pm
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Heeeeeeaps of patterns out there for soakers (wool covers) - let me know if you need one... do you have someone who could knit for you??
And yes, they need to be made out of yarn that is 80% wool (or more) - I prefer to use 100% wool. http://community.livejournal.com/punk_knitters/110889.html - Punk Rock Knitters soaker is an easy circular pattern - but not every one has circs. Wool covers also need to be lanolised - but you can do that with lansinoh or purelan if you have it at hand. If you are using them over pockets to stop leaks at night then you probably don't need to lanolise them. Wool is fabulous as it absorbs 30% of its own weight and breathes as well as keeps warm. I luuuuurve it.
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Posted By: nicolaann
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 4:02pm
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Ok, I haven't used soakers before, so just have a quick question. Are they good for using over pockets overnight? Sophie sleeps for 12-14 hours, so her night nappy is HUGE! I have been using 6 layers of hemp and 6 layers of MF to get her through the night. Would I be best to use a soaker?? And then maybe reduce the amount of stuffing in her nappy??
------------- Nicky, Mum to Alex (5) & Sophie (3) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 4:16pm
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Cool thank you everyone. OK so those wool covers soak up wees as well?
Yeah my mum can knit but I want to learn and thought they look easy enough so might give it a go. |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 4:16pm
| Yep they are great for using overnight. My hubby likes putting on a particular nappy for overnight (god knows why - fussy male) but I tell him if you are going to use that nappy it must have a soaker over it (it leaks out one spot on both sides) and it keeps Daniels bedding and pjs dry. |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 4:17pm
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Welllll I don't know about reducing her stuffing... perhaps?
All I know is that Hannah used to wet through EVERYTHING I could possibly put her in... first it was because not enough stuffing, then when I finally got enough stuffing in to cope with her wees the nappy was too bulky and gaped at the legs! ARGH. (Oh yeah, and she used to absolutely soak through disposables  to the point of waking up and having to change her nappy, pyjamas and sheets)
The only thing that fixed it was a wool cover... mine was a designer bums merino cover (because I didn't know how to knit) but a soaker would have been just as good if not better as it wouldn't have been as bulky. So, give it a go! Do you have anyone that could knit for you?? |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 4:19pm
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Rach - that's awesome!! You should totally learn. There are heaps of ladies from TNN in Christchurch that would help you - otherwise if you go into Knitworld they'll show you how.
www.knittinghelp.com is also a great website with videos on how to knit. I might start another thread for those who are interested in learning |
Posted By: nicolaann
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 4:21pm
Thanks Nikki! I will go and find myself a cute soaker right now!!  ------------- Nicky, Mum to Alex (5) & Sophie (3) http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 5:13pm
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Yeah, I wouldn't use a soaker as an absorbant layer, but more as leak, or "just in case" protection over a pocket (or as a cover over a properly boosted fitted) -------------  
 
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