Okay so now what??
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Topic: Okay so now what??
Posted By: lottieandharry
Subject: Okay so now what??
Date Posted: 15 May 2008 at 7:51pm
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Right my first cloth naps have arrived, they are ecobubs wool pockets for night time. I wanted to see if they fitted well before ordering any of their day pockets ( also currently deciding what others to try). But do I need to wash them and all the boosters etc before use and if so do i have to wash them seperately (I only have 2 so far so seems bit of a waste of waterif I do??) and what with. We use persil sensitive, should I only use ecostore? Also do I have to do anything special to them before first use?
Sorry I am totally new to this so may have a few more questions as well along the way! Thanks  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 15 May 2008 at 8:05pm
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You *should* prewash them, I never do but they do work better once they've had a few washes.
You only have to wash them separately if they are dark colors in case the color runs, I wash all my nappies in with the clothes. And Persil sensitive is fine, just use 1/2 the normal amount. I use Persil standard and it works fine. Hope that helps! Good luck! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 15 May 2008 at 8:53pm
| Yeah I would wash them first, but then I always wash everything new first! ( I know you will be thinking OCD Emma!!) |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 15 May 2008 at 9:04pm
Who me? I wouldn't dare comment  ------------- 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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Kellz wrote:Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 15 May 2008 at 10:32pm
| I never wash mine first either but just don't expect too much of them without being washed. |
Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 15 May 2008 at 11:32pm
I don't prewash any of my nappies either - I'm always too impatient 
Vic xx |
Posted By: nicolaann
Date Posted: 16 May 2008 at 7:30am
So..... what are you going to order next?? How exciting!!!! I wish I had no nappies so I could order all new ones!!  ------------- Nicky, Mum to Alex (5) & Sophie (3) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lottieandharry
Date Posted: 16 May 2008 at 9:54pm
Okay here is the wee guy in his ecobub wool pocket. All ready to go for it's first outing tonight!!
I put 2 inserts into it as I was worried one may not be enough, what do you all think? His bum looked so huge I had to have a wee laugh!! I have to work out this whole stuffing thing. Not sure what I am going to get for daytime. Was thinking I may get some more ecobubs or honeychild naps, or a mixture. I like the Fuzzis but would prefer to buy NZ made if possible! I think I am a pocket fan but could be persuaded otherwise. Mum picked up a pamphlet on Baby cheeks for me the other day, they looked quite good but not sure about the whole one size fits all thing, what do others think about that? I can now see how this could become quite addictive ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 16 May 2008 at 10:12pm
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Oh, he looks adorable!!!
If you like NZ-made, definitely check out Foxybots - made by the lovely Stacey  - www.foxybots.co.nz
Their minky pockets are gorgeously soft and the hemp/microfibre trifolds are fantastic. Vic xx |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 16 May 2008 at 11:36pm
| Aww so cute |
Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 17 May 2008 at 8:29am
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Some NZ made:
http://www.Wigglebums.co.nz/shop - Wigglebums http://www.foxybots.co.nz - Foxybots http://designerbums.wordpress.com/about - Designer Bums http://www.bibandtucker.co.nz - Bib & Tucker http://www.popit.co.nz - Poppit http://www.littlebuttons.co.nz - Little Buttons http://www.joel-ezenaps.co.nz - Joel-Eze http://www.yoyonappy.com/home - YoYo And some online retailers who generally stock NZ made & Imported: http://www.mothersinstinct.co.nz - Mother's Instinct http://www.bumbles.co.nz - Bumbles http://www.tweedle.co.nz - Tweedle http://www.snazzipants.co.nz - Snazzipants http://www.scamps.co.nz/zencart - Scamps As you can see, there's LOTS to choose from, but then that's the fun bit right? -------------  
 
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Posted By: Tiff
Date Posted: 17 May 2008 at 9:12am
I've been using Bumgenius one size since Rohann was 2 weeks old and so far so good - have honestly had no probs with them. But as I've only been using them for 9 weeks there is probably others out there with more long term one size experience  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 17 May 2008 at 9:23am
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I've heard of alot of leg elastic problems with bumgenius, but that might not apply to the new ones. -------------
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