Thinking about diy
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Topic: Thinking about diy
Posted By: Genie
Subject: Thinking about diy
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 9:09pm
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I really want to use mcn's this time around, but just don't think we can afford the several hundred dollars it looks like it would take to get set up with them, so have been looking at the diy kits available on the greenbeans site. Has anyone tried these kits, also has anyone tried the patterns, wee weka I think they're called, that these pages point to? Or does anyone know of a better pattern? As this will be our last baby it seems to make more sense to me to use one size fits all type nappies rather than having to keep upsizing, any thoughts on this too would be helpful, would osfa nappies be terribly bulky while baby is small? A lot of questions I know, I've tried to research this whole mcn thing several times now, and just keep confusing myself, there are soo many options. ------------- 
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Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 9:22pm
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I've never tried the greenbeans kits, but I'm sure they're fine. I have got a sml-med wee weka side snap, and though it looks tiny, it still just fits my skinny 22 month old on the largest settings, though only with one insert in, and he normally needs 2, so don't tend to use it much these days. It's not my absolute fav pattern, it's a bit bulky in the front I find, but I'm not sure if you're looking at the sml-med, or if there's a nb one. Out of the homemade naps I've got I prefer Ditto's pattern (osfm/osfa), but you'd have to join up to the TNN forum and PM the user ditto nicely requesting that one. It's free, but by request only. -------------  
 
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Posted By: Tweedle
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 9:22pm
Hi 
First of all, congratulations on your decision to use cloth 
The greenbeans DIY kits are a great starting point and the wee weka patterns seems like a good standard pocket nappy. I have made up this kit for a customer before and she has had no problems and is happy with them. One thing to point out is these patterns are sized not OSFA. OSFA are a great choice and can save you money in the long run as you won't have to upsize ~ if you decide to purchase some come with inserts (like the bumGenius!), some brands offer quantity discounts and most nappy retailers will be happy to do lay-by which can make the intial outlay more manageable. Good luck with your decisions  ------------- Mum to Ellie, Dylan & Lauren |
Posted By: Genie
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 9:37pm
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Wow thanks for the fast replies!
Alia, have you made nappies yourself using the pattern you mentioned, if so how easy was it? Tweedle, yes I saw that the wee weka pocket style was sized, but I think it said if you use the instructions for making it a fitted nappy instead it was one size, not totally sure tho, the differences become confusing. I also did notice that some of the nappies for sale come with inserts and some don't, it seems they all work out about a similar price by the time you take this into account. Also with differences between the brands there are so many different preferences between different people it becomes confusing. It seems like people mostly say you need to try different brands to see what works for you, but that makes it impossible to get them ready before baby is born! -------------
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Posted By: Tweedle
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 9:46pm
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Yes, some nappies end up the same price once inserts are added, the quantity discounts can make it slighly cheaper. I agree, everyone prefers different brands etc and it does pay to try some out to see what you prefer - but this does make it hard to get a 'stash' ready for baby.
If you do purchase it may pay to ask if the retailer would take back any new nappies if you did find they really don't work for you once baby is born. There are often nappies that rate quite highly and have a lot of positive reviews ~ these brands can be a good choice as it means they have worked for most people & their babies. The other thing to consider is to have a few different brands ready for when bubs is born they purchase more once you find out which you prefer.  ------------- Mum to Ellie, Dylan & Lauren |
Posted By: Tweedle
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 9:51pm
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forgot to mention....prefolds & covers can be a good choice for newborns, then move onto pocket nappies once baby is a bit bigger.
Not 100% sure on the wee weka pattern being OSFA if made into a fitted, a fitted nappy does require a cover though so that is something to consider. ------------- Mum to Ellie, Dylan & Lauren |
Posted By: Genie
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 11:01pm
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Thanks Tweedle for all the advice, and for clarifying about the fitted nappies needing a cover, didn't realise that. -------------
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 01 July 2008 at 11:04pm
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My mum made me I think 9 nappies from that pattern and I love the nappies. She found them really easy to make. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 7:48am
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Havne't made up either pattern myself - had the ditto's patterns made up for me, and bought the wee weka (pocket) off another lady. It's probably a bit tricker, but it really is a great OSFA nappy. -------------
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