Real Nappies/ Prefold Users
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Topic: Real Nappies/ Prefold Users
Posted By: tomtom
Subject: Real Nappies/ Prefold Users
Date Posted: 13 June 2008 at 3:36pm
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Hi there.
We have been using the 'real nappies' brand on my son from the age of 6 months with great success. we've got baby number 2 on the way and i'm keen to try bummis wraps and prefolds on a newborn. i think i've read in these forums that prefolds are good at containing breastfed poo?? i hope so as i've already started my collection :-) Also: would you recommend using biodegradable liners with a newborn or does the poo just run straight off? is a prefold and wrap enough or will i need to buy some 'whisper pants' to go over the top for better leakage prevention? Many thanks for your help....... |
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Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 13 June 2008 at 4:09pm
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Most find liners useless with a nb, some still like to use them. It will probably soak through, though still help. You could always try washable liners. Whisper pants are instead of a wrap, not as well as generally, so either.
So long as you're using a snappy alot find them good for containment - if you're just pad folding them, it'll go all over the cover. -------------  
 
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Posted By: tomtom
Date Posted: 13 June 2008 at 4:19pm
| Oooo, what is a snappy? i don't know anything about these and would have put baby in just a prefold and wrap. does it sort of tie everything together?? will check out the real nappies website. thanks! |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 13 June 2008 at 4:26pm
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how have you been using the prefolds on your son? they have snappis on the accessories page.
the snappi is the alternative to pins. i prefer to snappi my prefolds on as never had much luck with pad folding them and dont worry about liners either. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 13 June 2008 at 4:43pm
Snappi replaces pins  Sometimes I forget some people still use pins! Forgive me if you do, they should work just as well.
They are about $5 each, but you should only need 1 or 2 for a full set of prefolds. -------------
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Posted By: nicolaann
Date Posted: 13 June 2008 at 5:31pm
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I used real nappy prefolds and a mixture of RN wraps, and bummis wraps on Sophie. I never snappied, just folded the prefold in quarters, and placed in the wrap. It was mostly fine - had the occassional explosion! I never used liners on her, and never used any other covers over the top. I used the prefolds until she was 13 weeks, and then switched to pockets, as I was finding she was waking as she felt wet. ------------- Nicky, Mum to Alex (5) & Sophie (3) http://lilypie.com"> 
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