JK swim nappy
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Topic: JK swim nappy
Posted By: DJ
Subject: JK swim nappy
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 5:37pm
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Hi all
We are starting swimming lessons soon, so will need a swim nappy. JK has got some on special for $9 - anyone used these? What are the key things to look for in a swim nappy? Cheers Deb ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 5:40pm
You want to look for snug elastic (for containment) and I prefer a nappy that has velcro side openings, rather than pull up, as they're easier to get on and off (esp. if dealing with no.2s!). I haven't tried the JK ones - my fave is the Bummis Swimmis nappy - it's really comfortable on and has heaps of adjustment, plus the prints are cute. Leo's still in large which I think is 9-13kg - even though he's already 13kg there's heaps of room. Vic xx |
DJ wrote:Posted By: DJ
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 5:50pm
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How much different are the swimmis from the normal bummis wrap? I wonder if she could just wear a small size wrap (and I've got a AIO rash suit that could add extra protection in case of #2's)  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 6:46pm
I don't have a Bummis nappy wrap, but from looking at them I'd say that it has slightly different velcro tabs - the section at the front is really wide so you can get lots of adjustment - and the fabric and elastic is probably different. If you get a good fit from a standard wrap and don't mind it getting wrecked from the chlorine then it would be fine to use! I just know that from doing swimming lessons with my kids that fabric is literally eaten when exposed regularly to public pool strength chlorine so I'd rather use a $20 swim nappy than a $30 pocket nappy
Vic xx |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 7:56pm
| Yip we have the jk ones and they are great. Jack was wearing the 6-9 month one last summer (2 years) so they stretch heaps and work really well. |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 7:56pm
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Posted By: jaz
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 8:11pm
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Caleb has a JK swim nap (looks like a speedo) which he wears under a rash suit. We've never had an explosion as such to deal with but the elastic looks like it would hold it all in. I have heard that a pocket with no insert is just as good. We'll try it after he outgrows this one. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 02 July 2008 at 10:42pm
Honey Child swim nappies are about to be launched - watch this space 
P.S We just use an unstuffed Honey Child nappy for swimming and have never had a leakage problem with #2s. The chlorine doesn't seem to have affected the nappy either. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 03 July 2008 at 1:31pm
Ooooh, can you give us any clues? 
Vic xx |
Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 03 July 2008 at 2:23pm
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Ella has JK swim naps - I've found hers great. Just be careful with the sizing - Ella's 20-month old heiney still fits into a size 9-mth nap! ------------- Andie |
Posted By: DJ
Date Posted: 03 July 2008 at 3:08pm
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Awesome thanks girls - i got the JK one today. Hoping it will fit! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 03 July 2008 at 5:35pm
They're teasing us as well as you guys - that's literally all I've been told other than they will be available in Cherry, Royal Blue, forget-me-knot, tangerine and YAY Watermelon (my fav  )------------- http://lilypie.com">
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