Cloth Nappy Review

Frugi......super clothes and they fit over any clo...

2011-09-12T12:37:03.897Z

Frugi......super clothes and they fit over any cloth bum.... I have a code ...smurfs.... For 10% off all orders till dec...

Itti's have been my most favourite most trusty...

2011-08-24T00:47:55.237Z

Itti's have been my most favourite most trusty nappy so far!
I find the Snap in one is more absorbent then the all in one and I add a booster to all nappies.
I love how the nappies are super trim and very absorbent, I have started getting the tuttos because I want a nappy that can be recycled and used on the next baby right from birth HOWEVER it is a bit baggier and on my 2 yr old son I cant quite get the sizing right but I will persevere.

I use the LL pocket nappies... i LOVE them, Its a ...

2011-08-18T07:30:15.372Z

I use the LL pocket nappies... i LOVE them, Its a shame I'm not really planning on having another any time soon because I want to buy more just to own them. the bamboo inserts are amazing and because they are cheap you can order like 5 nappies and 10 booster changing them when the wee is overloaded but no Doo'Dooz I use them on my 3 year old at night with a booster and my 16 month old. the All in ones fit so great into their clothes there isnt much gap between their size and their age group. LOVE LOVE LOVE these

I've enjoyed reading this blog and its content...

2011-07-28T12:20:47.908Z

I've enjoyed reading this blog and its content so much :)

Bambineo is now called Bambinex and there are defi...

2011-07-15T04:19:54.019Z

Bambineo is now called Bambinex and there are definitely no more name changes planned! The Teddy has been discontinued, they used to come in some really beautiful colours. But better than ever Bambinex have a new range called the Basic Line - definitely worth checking out, very economical All In Two, and they have just one the Baby Innovation Award for 2011! Their Bamboo Nappy - the softness line also one the Mumsnet Award in the UK for their Bamboo Nappies. If you loved the Bambineo, you will adore the Bambinex Range.

I always used www.bumfluffbabies.com. New website,...

2011-07-14T21:04:58.803Z

I always used www.bumfluffbabies.com. New website, good offers and service. You can get in touch for advice as well if you need it. Well worth a look.

Hooray, finally found somewhere to get more of the...

2011-06-25T10:20:12.005Z

Hooray, finally found somewhere to get more of these, even if I did have to get them from ebay. I wondered where they had been hiding having not seen them for a while! These really are the best nappies I have ever used. They are absorbent and dead easy to wash and dry, which is a godsend in this manky english summer weather. Highly recommend this nappy as it is unbeatable for reliability and value for money.

We use these nappies this summer and had no proble...

2011-06-23T23:18:53.604Z

We use these nappies this summer and had no problems with them.

No more accident's in the pool

Cool!

Try Birth 2 Potty a community interest company sel...

2011-05-24T20:39:17.621Z

Try Birth 2 Potty a community interest company selling a great range of nappies, slings, bibs, wipes, etc. A lot of there products are made by wahm's.
The website is www.birth2potty.co.uk

I have had Rocking Green recommended to me by a na...

2011-05-08T17:55:44.096Z

I have had Rocking Green recommended to me by a nappy user - so thought I would pass on her comments.
She said it removed the ammonia smells very successfully and got the nappies very clean.

we have 10 cotton and 10 microfibre- the microfibr...

2011-05-06T14:05:31.556Z

we have 10 cotton and 10 microfibre- the microfibre ones are MUCH better- much softer and quicker to dry. the cotton ones go stiff after about a month and take much longer to dry.

will definitely be moving to size 2 when the time comes- but may get a bamboo sample before ordering a full microfibre batch.

I used the Itti Bitti D'Lish Nappies on my bub...

2011-02-23T06:54:20.581Z

I used the Itti Bitti D'Lish Nappies on my bub when he was 2mths old after hearing they were the best nappies available, and didn't really like them, they came in lots of different colours which is good for choice!

I tried both the AIO and Snap In versions, I didnt really find them very absorbent for my power wee boy.

I also found that the fit was VERY trim, low and tiny. I do think that they were too low for my bub, they were so low at the back I found it didn't cover my son's whole bottom (his bottom hung out which kind of created a fountain up the back).

I hate being negative, so having said this, a lot of people rave about ittis, so maybe I am just the odd one out...

I am a (real!) user of Lollipop Softee nappies. I ...

2011-02-08T00:07:14.370Z

I am a (real!) user of Lollipop Softee nappies. I bought two packs of 20 nappies in each of the two sizes, plus wraps, on a half price offer, in preparation for the birth of my third daughter in August 2009.
I chose these because we don't have a tumble drier, and live in an area where it often rains, so I needed something that was quick drying, even indoors.
I've been using them since my daughter was 4 days old; she is 17 months now. I'm very impressed - they are beautifully fluffy and soft, staying so when air dried, as advertised. They do indeed dry quickly, as promised, although I'd say two hours is pushing it - more like overnight to be completely dry to the core, as opposed to touch dry.
They are very absorbent - I boost them at night with a cotton terry booster, but on the odd occasion when my husband has forgotten this, the nappy (size 2 now) has coped well enough.
I am currently using these with pull up woollen pants (our daughter pulls velcro tabs off now!). This combination provides an easy wash, quick drying system for us, that keeps us and our daughter happy. We have no problems with nappy rash now. We had previously had soreness problems using them with PUL wraps. I think the combination of polyester nappy plus polyester wrap can cause the nappy area to become rather warm, which may bring about problems with some babies' skin. But as mentioned the wool pants have sorted that.
The elasticated leg holes have meant that so far we have had very few leaks on to the wrap, even with some very messy number twos.
The nappies also seem very hard wearing. I'm confident that they would last another child or more; sadly not likely to be mine at my age. :-)
I would not hesitate to recommend these nappies to any one who wants an easy laundering, reliable, absorbent nappy. A definite thumbs up from me.
- Susan D.

I found the new V2 nappies fantastic on my 23lb 11...

2010-12-28T12:16:58.220Z

I found the new V2 nappies fantastic on my 23lb 11 month old. I use the Microfibre booster in the day & bamboo at night :)

Tried the Itti Bitti Tutto and haven't got on ...

2010-10-27T23:41:38.620Z

Tried the Itti Bitti Tutto and haven't got on with it very well.
The sizing is fine on an almost 2 year old, so can't complain about the sizing.
The absorbency is fine, although I find for a high absorbency level the stuffing became quite bulky to avoid leakage.
I do find the bum very baggy and also have trouble with getting a good fit, the wings come down over my son's thighs.
I passed the nappy on to a friend with a young baby and they found the nappy bulky, but absorbent. The leg gussets worked quite well, but not on bf poo.
Overall this is a five out of ten for me and quite expensive.

Clothnappy.info is an information resource coverin...

2010-10-19T02:13:06.221Z

Clothnappy.info is an information resource covering all aspects of cloth nappies and cloth nappy paraphernalia.

It is a comprehensive guide to cloth and aims to the a one stop information resource.

Bumfluff Babies (www.bumfluffbabies.com) offers a ...

2010-10-13T19:13:24.440Z

Bumfluff Babies (www.bumfluffbabies.com) offers a guide to cloth nappies. Provides info on all things from cost to types to drying times. Well worth a read.

I couldn't see G-Diapers on here. We had a tri...

2010-08-31T15:05:21.848Z

I couldn't see G-Diapers on here.
We had a trial pack and thought they were OK.
The nappy has a waterproof wrap and a plastic insert which poppers in. The paper bit then goes in, it looks like a sanitary towel hmmm.
It was a bit fiddly to insert, but did fit nicely and the overall nappy was neat when worn.
I found the containment good and there were no leaks apart from when my daughter slept on her side one nap time, although she may have fiddled with it. She wasn't keen on these nappies and would complain about them, so they may not have been comfortable for her. I couldn't see any major marks afterwards to support this theory.
Disposing of the pads was sometimes OK, you had to break the pad up and poke it down the loo. This was not too bad with a wet pad, but quite disgusting with a soiled pad.

The cover has a plastic insert that snaps in. You then add the diaper part. It was a lot like fitting a maxipad into the diaper cover. At first I wasn't sure it would fit but it did. They fit well and didn't leak, neither when wet nor soiled.
I do have some reservations about flushing and adding to waste in that way. There is an option to compost the liners, but we don't have the facilities for this, so they either went in the bin or down the loo.

Drybees are a really good all in one I really like...

2010-08-31T14:57:08.086Z

Drybees are a really good all in one
I really like All in One AIO nappies and this is a great one. You can still add extra boosters for longer periods of wear, such as overnight.
With no extra boosting it is easily absorbent enough for quite heavy daytime use and lasts a good four hours.
My daughter is a heavy wetter and the nappy had no problem with leaks and required one extra booster to go overnight.
The fits nice and neatly and doesn't seem too bulky for daytimes.
I am not a fan of aplix because it ends up sticking to everything in the washing machine, but this is a nice quality aplix.
As long as I can get a vest over the nappy my DD can't undo the nappy, but it is not the one for wearing on it's own, it would be off in seconds.
I like the shape of the nappy and there is no problem with droopage at the front.
Will be looking for a poppered version.

Hi Maisie, great idea, I have been looking for som...

2010-07-27T02:38:46.887Z

Hi Maisie,
great idea, I have been looking for somewhere to get information about different sorts of nappies. Is the idea that you post a description, and readers post their reviews as comments?

The Itti Bitti d'lish actually come in two styles - snap in inserts, or true all-in-one (sewn-in inserts). I find the snap-in ones better as they take less time to dry, are slightly more absorbent, and you can swap the inserts over and re-use the outer (if it's clean!)
The fit: Both styles are front-snapping, narrow-crotch and low-rise. They are designed to sit below baby's tummy, on the hips.
Potential dowsides:
No choice of closure - only front-snapping, so not as adjustable as hook'n'loop or side snapping.
The small size is very small, so most bubs probably wouldn't get much wear out of it - but they are brilliant for petite babies who don't yet fit OSFA nappies.
What I love:
They are remarkably absorbent for their size, look and feel lovely and are reasonably priced.

Jess from Melbourne.

Bumgenius pocket nappies are made in Egypt and the...

2010-05-26T00:58:35.095Z

Bumgenius pocket nappies are made in Egypt and the US. They come with an absorbent cotton babies microfibre insert. The cloth nappy features a stretch-to-fit tab and the soft sueded inner fabric draws moisture away from your baby's skin.
These fitted cloth nappies are a one size fits all design to suit newborns to toddlers. As your baby grows you just need to adjust the height of the nappy with the three rows of snap downs on the front of the nappy. You won't need to use a nappy cover with these nappies. The nappies are machine washable and dryer safe (low to medium heat). Bumgenius nappies come in a range of solid colours.
I found that the Bumgenius One-size Pocket Nappy design draws moisture away from your baby and are highly absorbent. They are a slim fitting pocket nappy and dry quickly after washing. I found I needed an extra booster overnight however being a pocket nappy it is easy to add an extra booster.

kushies classic wrap i found these werent particu...

2010-05-05T22:05:35.407Z

kushies classic wrap

i found these werent particularly effective against leaks as the leg holes were soooo big and out of proportion to the tummy size. the elastic also became very rigid so once my child started crawling, it rubbed his thighs and made them sore.

they also quickly discoloured in the wash and the elastic round the legs stained as soon as any poo leaked.

however they do a range which includes some nice patterns and they are reasonably priced (which, nievely were the attraction for me with my first child).

would not recommend or use again.

I bought the large wraps (my son was a bit older w...

2010-05-05T21:57:09.958Z

I bought the large wraps (my son was a bit older when this range was released) and inners plus the newborn inners to use as boosters at night. as far as absorbancy was concerned, they were fine, but it needed the booster at night (which sometimes was still not enough)and there wasn't enough room in the wraps for all this material (even though the newborn booster was their recommendation).

Although the poo never leaked out of the nappy, it went on the wrap at least 95% of the time (they only remained clean three times in the entire time i used them), which means that although yes you can use the disposable pads (which is what attracted me to them) you still have to carry the dirty wrap around with you (which in my experince was always a lot messier than a reusable inner once the liner and it's contents were thrown away).

the liners do not stay in place, especially over the wrap on the inside of the nappy. it slips and bunches over this bit (the cotton inner seems to grip it, but wrap is too slippy) which means that even when you use a liner, the wrap often still cannot be used a second time because it has become dirty.

we also found them fiddley to assemble and once your toddler becomes wriggly, one kick makes them fall apart. we actually found terrys nappies easier! at least you can hold the ensemble as you put it on whereas with these it kind of balanced in the right position (especially with the booster) and the assembled inner can tip as you bend the nappy meaning the liner isn't covering the inner (needs adjusting as you put it on-not easy with a wriggler). my partner (who was happy to put terrys on our little one) began refusing to use these because theyr fiddley and have messey wraps to wash once theyr taken off).

On the positive side they are fairly quick to dry (although im not convinced they are quicker than a terry) and the wraps do tend to stay fairly white or just off white in the wash unlike the kushies which i used previously).

i didnt mind using them (although was often frustrated by them, and often think i forced myself to like using them due to the cost) however i definately wouldn't use them again, or recommend them and am definately buying a different set altogether this time meaning that the money i invested in them has been wasted so that is annoying and means that they weren't very good value for money

i have a friend who wanted to buy them from me but to be honest i am giving them to her because i am so convinced she will want to buy a different set, i don't want to feel ive ripped her off.

This site has a very down-to-earth tutorial on how...

2010-04-29T20:31:10.469Z

This site has a very down-to-earth tutorial on how to make your own washable baby wipes:

www.usefulthingsforreallives.com

A gorgeous 'show off' nappy which I always...

2010-04-27T12:26:08.512Z

A gorgeous 'show off' nappy which I always put on my baby when I am going out.
The fabric is so soft and there are a great choice of designs.
I like that it is a onesize nappy and should last Oscar until potty training. The nappy looks big enough to last until he is bigger, although it is a bit bulky on a small baby.
I find it doesn't last as long as my motherease with a wrap and I change him more often or there can be leaks.
I am saving for some more, wish the were a bit more affordable.