Going OK so far
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Topic: Going OK so far
Posted By: Bel
Subject: Going OK so far
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 2:44pm
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Alright, so this is day one of the cloth thing. DH got Luke up this morning so put a sposie on him... so got cloth nappy at 9am, just before bed. Slept 2 hours, so changed when got up and had pooed... 2nd nappy lasted 2 hours as well, ended with another poo. The 3rd nappy lasted an hour (he was asleep) and woke saturated... Not too sure where it went wrong, was wet all one side of his back... So now onto 4th nappy and we only have 5... and I desperately need some more microfibre inserts - they are on their way tho!!
But am enjoying it so far! Can totally see why people use cloth wipes, kinda defeats purpose a little when you have to get rid of pooey disposable wipe... ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids 
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
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Posted By: nicolaann
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 3:18pm
You could always use cloth wipes aswell Bel!!  ------------- Nicky, Mum to Alex (5) & Sophie (3) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 3:32pm
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Am tempted - but better see if I can do this MCN thing for longer than one day! ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 3:41pm
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I just got some flushable wipes. They're great! As good as the non-flushable ones I was using before and the same price!
Only trouble is I've only been able to find them online so far. Makes life heaps easier just flushing them away with the poo's though, rather than having to chuck away yucky poo wipes. ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: nicolaann
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 3:46pm
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LOL Bel! i'm sure you will. Once you have more nappies and inserts it will be easier too!! ------------- Nicky, Mum to Alex (5) & Sophie (3) http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 4:08pm
| The precious wipes in the green packet are flushable and available in supermarkets. I use those for the pooey nappies and then flush them |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 4:29pm
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If you are after some more nappies I have some that I want to sell. PM me if you are interested. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 4:51pm
Congrats!  -------------  
 
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Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 6:10pm
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Well done on your first day! As for the leak, a few things you can check are: is the insert sitting flat inside the pocket, is everything tucked inside the nappy, is it done up snug enough?
As for cloth wipes, it took me a couple of months to switch after going with MCNs but now I'll NEVER go back to disposable wipes. I carry a small pack in my nappy bag for when out and about but I never use them at home. I always warm Leo's wipes up under the hot tap before changing his nappy - I think it must feel so much nicer than a cold disposable wipe. My favourite cloth wipes are Dandilionz terry & velour. I have been using the same set for over a year and they still look as good as new! They're $2.20 each from Green Beans - I have 15 and I've never run out. Vic xx |
Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 8:51pm
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We've just started using cloth wipes as well - it makes sense when you're washing all the nappies anyway. But DP thought of the idea to keep a thermos in Olivias room so we would always have warm water on hand overnight. Our hot tap takes forever to warm up so this works really well for us.
BTW, we just got some Dandelionz too and they are lovely. -------------  
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 9:41pm
| I use cheeky wipes and they're great. Much better on their bums than harsh disposable wipes. |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 9:58pm
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We use cheeky wipes here too. I them.
Freesia what a great idea your DP had about the thermos!! Must get one so we can do the same  ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 07 May 2008 at 10:24pm
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Where do you get cheeky wipes from? -------------
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 08 May 2008 at 8:33am
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http://www.cheekywipes.co.nz/ - cheeky wipes
------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Tiff
Date Posted: 08 May 2008 at 10:51am
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Yup I use cheeky wipes too. I find them more 'grippy' than diposeable wipes especially when dealing with a pooey bum. But I'm mean to poor old Rohann as we start off with warm water in the morning but it cools down as the day goes on - but I figure disposable wipes aren't overly warm either. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 08 May 2008 at 1:08pm
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CaraMel. I see you live on the NS. You can by flushable wipes from 'Nappies for Less' on Archers Rd, G'field. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 08 May 2008 at 3:44pm
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No cloth wipes here lol, I am not a *total* convert - I use sposie liners too .
I do warm the wipes in the microwave when it's cold tho ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 10 May 2008 at 10:23pm
Flushable wipes??? OMG how have I never heard of these before. I'm so getting some of these 
Yay for the cloth
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Posted By: nicolaann
Date Posted: 14 May 2008 at 8:12am
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How has your first week gone Bel?? ------------- Nicky, Mum to Alex (5) & Sophie (3) http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 14 May 2008 at 8:58am
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First week went pretty well!! I am getting sick of only having 5 so have ordered 10 more, plus some fuzzis off TM... so that will make it better!
Trouble is that he obviously loves pooing in them! So I am continually washing poo off... and I often forget to put liner in so that doesn't help... But still going well ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 14 May 2008 at 10:56am
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Bel - I can sympathise on the poo front - Leo ALWAYS poos in his D'lish nappies! It doesn't matter what time of the day I put it on, or whether he's already just done a poo!! I wondered if it was because they are so tiny maybe they were squishing him in a place that made him poo but he'll always pick a D'lish out of the nappy basket first so I've come to the conclusion that it must just be because they are so comfortable!
Vic xx |
Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 14 May 2008 at 12:40pm
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Seb did that to his d'lish when he first got them for a couple of days - but he's stopped now, thank the gods! -------------
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Posted By: nicolaann
Date Posted: 14 May 2008 at 4:12pm
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Glad to hear it's going well Bel. What nappies have you ordered? ------------- Nicky, Mum to Alex (5) & Sophie (3) http://lilypie.com">
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