Got my Itti Bitti trial pack
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Topic: Got my Itti Bitti trial pack
Posted By: Natalie_G
Subject: Got my Itti Bitti trial pack
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 9:46am
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I got my trial pack of AIO and snap itti bitti the lavender and peppermint colours are so neat, and they feel so soft lol. They both feel like they will hold everything the little mite will do.
What do people prefer the AIO look to be the best just a little worried about washing and drying them and how many I would need, since I would need to wash these after every change?? unless I am wrong. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 9:54am
We went for the snap ins. DH prefered them and who am I to argue with a DH that happily changes nappies.
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 10:20am
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We have snapins as well - I think they are more absorbant (but I know that others don't find that) and they are nearly as easy... ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids 
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: Tweedle
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 10:39am
Yay for fluffy mail 
Both styles are popular but we have found the snap in's to be every so slightly more. If you have a heavy wetter then the SIO is the way to go - best idea is to try them both out and see what you think.  ------------- Mum to Ellie, Dylan & Lauren |
Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 12:26pm
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I bought 2 snap-in's before the sewn-in's were released and whilst I love them I can't wait to try a sewn-in for the new baby (when it fits a medium). ------------- 
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 12:37pm
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I have 3 snap ins and one sewn in and I prefer the sewn in. I use it without a booster and it lasts as long as the snap ins with a booster. It doesn't take any longer to dry either. The hempy part of the snap in I find takes just as long as the sewn in to dry.
The advantage of the snap in is that you can buy extra snap ins and then if they just piddle you can change the snap in rather than the whole nappy, and yep wash after every change. Newborns tend to poo at every feed (or at least my one did) so would definitely need washing. How many depends on how much washing you want to do and how often. I think I started out with 8 nappies and then have slowly increased my stash to about 18. I found in the early days 8 wasn't enough though as he was changed more often then than he is now, but we just did a mix of cloth and disposable. If you want to be fully cloth then I would say you would need a min of 12 nappies and you would need to wash everyday. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Natalie_G
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 12:56pm
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Thanks for advice everyone.
Ill start saving for at least 12 the snap ins do sound better if bubs does a lite pee just needing to change the snap in rather than the whole nappy. I am hopeful to start using them when bubs is doing soilds rather than runnys. Which my plan is around 6 months. Hopefully before hand ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 1:00pm
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Ok at 6 months they are normally down to pooing once or twice a day so no where near as bad. -------------
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Posted By: Alianasmummy
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 2:09pm
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Yep we got the snap ins. My partner thought the nappy would look newer longer because its the insert that could get stained and we could just replace it. Im buying a couple of extra inserts instead of extra nappies because the shell dries in no time so the turn around is faster
The inserts do take a while to dry though. We have 14 nappies now and i haven't had to use a sposie since getting my new stash, and Ali is still pooing every nappy change  I do a wash every day though, cant stand the smell in the laundry otherwise ------------- http://lilypie.com">  tickers" /></a>
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 4:45pm
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I am not so sure the idea of changing just the insert if they only wee works. I find my boy wees right through so everything is wet....or the sides at least so we have to change everytime. then again I think he is holding on and letting it all go at once. Thats a lot for any nappy to deal with.
One advantage I could see to getting extra inserts is as alianasmum said, the outers dry HEAPS faster than the inserts so if you only had a few you could wash them, hang them on the heated towel rail over night and your outers will be dry in the morning. The inserts take about 24 hours on our towel rail. Obviously with summer coming things are going to dry fast outside.
We have just bought the bakers dozen (13) snap ins and had 3 so we have way more than we probably need but that should make them last longer and do no 2 as well. |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 8:23pm
I prefer the sewn ins. I have so many inserts I kept losing the snap in bits and I think the sew ins are a wee bit bigger and not so fiddly. I have now started keeping my snap ins snapped in at all times so I don't lose them 
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Posted By: MorgansMum
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 9:15pm
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I have 3 AIO and a snap in and prefer the AIOs I find they tend to be more absorbant and the drying time is no different than the snap ins ------------- Morgan, Libby http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 22 September 2008 at 9:48pm
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I've just bought an entire stash of the sewn ins, I have one snap in but find it fiddly and bulkier, it doesn't sit as flat. The sewn ins are just like sposies that you have to wash - no fuss! ------------- 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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Posted By: Natalie_G
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 10:36am
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After having a look with my dad (he is a clothing cutter and knows heaps about fabric, mum is a sewer) we saw that the snap ins looked like they would dry quicker without so much padding, but I see where you are coming from with the AIO being more absorbant, hmmmm might just get a mix pack half and half.
My mum is also will to make some, and I found a pattern, so that will be more helpfully ill just need to buy inners and get discounted fabric. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 12:33pm
| which pattern did you find dagster? |
Posted By: Natalie_G
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 2:00pm
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I found it on The Nappy Network site.
They had a few different ones. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 3:30pm
I have some pretty funky PUL thast is already cut it to the large wee weka pattern but I think you's be able to trim it down to the small. I dont think I am going to get around to ever making them so that could be an option. Dont know what its worth though. I have 101 dalmations and some rainbowy ones. Plus I think I have some uncut periwinkle...but not very girly is it
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Posted By: Natalie_G
Date Posted: 23 September 2008 at 4:32pm
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Oh neat nzpiper, I wouldnt have a clue on the cost either lol. I will get my mum to make a tester but she wont be able to make it till next year she is going mad on a big knitted blanket for bubs.
PM me with $$ and we can sort something out only if you dont want the fabric. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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