Cloth Nappies # 141

[*Efjay*]

oh oh - on a different note...that horrible MCHN I had that really gave me the shiats and that I had wished dead (matter of speaking) DIED last wednesday - just keled over inthe shower...the day after I rang up and reported her behaviour. Do I feel terrible right now???? you bet ya!

OMG I know this is bad, But I have a had a **** morning (still having a little cry now & then) but that made me laugh & i really did need a laugh.
Well I guess there will be no follow up on the matter of your complaint then will there!

[Janie]

OMG Maz! I'm speechless! (and those who know me know that's not something that happens often!).

[PinkPalace]

OMG maz!!! dont you hate that! I remember years ago.... i was walking behind this old lady at the train station and it was packed and she was walking SOOOO SLOW... and i was saying in my head..."cmon old lady walk faster" and she tripped and fell down the ramp!!!

NOw when ever i am behind an old lady walking slow i say to myself..."take your time!!!! take your time!!!" lol

Big hugs to FJ! i hope you are ok. i will be on msn soon if you need a vent!

Question - if you wool wash and forget to rinse then lanolise straight away will it work - or do i need to take them out of the lanolise soak, re rinse and re lanoilise?

Wohb - BBB +PUL

[Olive]

oh no maz!! sort of funny in a weird kind of way!!
will ask the boy, he is a way on boot camp so wont be back at work til thursday, i beleive reece plumbing sold something similar too, do you have one of those up there??

OMG sez you speechless

[1MOREPLZ]

Afternoon ladies...
no fluffy mail here how sad...
Maz if you do want to sell you BBH (i think thats what you mentioned before) magic-alls give me a yell

still waiting on my BBH covers....

[*Efjay*]

what do people find best in a wet bag, zipper, snap or drawstring closure?
Teh BBH one reallt seems to big to be practical as a every day wet bag. I was thinking of looking for something else. Just wanted to know what poeple found wokred well for them or if you prefered a perticular closure...

[Willow]

FJ - I've got a jam tots one, good size, zip closure. I think that's best to keep the smell contained IMO. I'm looking at getting a bigger one though, just for when DS is at MIL's place when I go back to work. I don't know if the jam tots will hold a whole day's worth of nappies.

[melham74]

FJ.......I have 2 a drawstring one and a BBH zip one I only got the BBH today so havent tested it but my drawstring one is the perfect size for Kindy to put about 3/4 nappies in.

I should add that the drawstring one is one of those $6 -$8 type ones the schools sell as swimming bags and libary bags.

[Daydream Believer]

FJ - I like the zips on the wet bags, with they runny NB poo I think its less likely to leak through the opening, even though its probly extremely rare for that to happen

[*Efjay*]

yeah I think the BBH one will be handy come NB time when I am out but I only change Isla once maybe twice when we are out. So I don't need so much space. Folded up the wet bag would take up more space the a nappy LOL.

Might hunt out a few single trip wet bags or something.

[Olive]

tracey you sure do breed good looking kids!!! maddi must be fetting close to high school!!

i got fluffy mail!! my ittis!!!

[AnnaBelle]

Hello there all you MCN queens !!! I need some help!!!!

I am expecting bub nos 1 and keen to give the cloth nappies a go - done a little reading on MCNs but actually feel more confused the more I look
"this is probably where a lot of people give up and think it is too hard and go to disposables...right??"
Anyone in the group able to point me in the right direction - websites...forums so i can make a decision and pull my finger out and make a decision on what to buy for bub.

I am thinking of going part time cloth and part time disposable...
I probably will be back at work (3 days) when bub is about 4 or 5 months old..
Thinking so far about - flats/ prefolds when new born and then going onto pocket nappies when older???

Input/advice is very very welcome...


Anna

[alioops]

Hi AnnaBelle!

Pockets and AI2s are VERY easy to use, and most of them can go in the dryer. always read the care instructions first though all of mine can. AI2's are cheaper in the long run IMHO than pockets, because you have to pay for the absorbent bits seperately.

There are lots of good brands, but there are some dodgy ones too, and unfortunately when you are new to MCN, it is hard to tell the difference. Nurture Nappies and Darlings Downunder are good, WAHMnaps are good, any member with a shop in their sig is good (if they have nappies ) be careful with Ebay, some ofthe worst ones are on there, but there are also some good ones, so ask before buying. ALWAYS if you are using pockets, get more inserts than nappies! sometimes you will need double bppsting, sometimes your boosters may take ages to dry.

My girls are only part time in cloth, but i dont buy the sposies, they use them at childcare. so when they are home they have cloth on.

[~Saram~]

Hi Annabelle - sounds like you have a pretty good handle on things and yes everyone feels the same when they start out but it doesn't take long before your an expert. great sites are the australian nappy network (not sure what the rules are on links anymore) modernclothnappies dot org nappycino dot com are great info site for shopping there are a number in the BB market place and the big stores are nurture nappies, darlingsdownunder, nappy bucket, baby blossom, natures cradle and I'm sure there are some new ones too, I'm a bit out of the loop.

Christy - looking forward to catching up, we are staying northside in Strathpine but I'm armed with a car, GPS and kids who have never expereinced brisbane traffic so travelling will be a fun experience for us all :-)

Not sure who the other brisbanites were - pink palace? My gosh you gals chat so much I've forgot but would love to catch up with you all. Should we try and set a date time now? I'm happy to work around everyone as we are planning nothing but our reunion on the 27/28th September

FJ - fellow cancerian here hugs to you!

Ari has discovered the most revolting thing today! she can reach in the leg area of her nappy and pull out poo! OMG 3 times this evening caught her with her hands in her business - YUCK

Got to go, meant to be studying eek

[Laranna]

Thanks for the advice on the swim nappies ladies...I will hunt around, maybe just start off with some of the disposable ones and maybe order 1 or 2 MCN ones (good excuse to buy more MCN's while I'm at it )

[~Saram~]

Hi laranna - we had 2 mcn ones but we swim everyday from about Oct - Apr. We haven't used dis with DD but did use them with DS and I can honestly say the MCN ones hold a lot more then the disp ones when it comes to the first 8mths or so and those runny poos OMgosh. Ari has soiled her swim nappies a couple of times and we just rinse them off and away we go again. We have only used the imse vimse ones so I can only vouch for them but they are great.

[maz]

Sarah - will get back to you about you know what

Christy - did you still want some nappies babe? let me know

to tired...Vy being a cow (what eles eis new)

later chickens

[QueenMab]

OMG Maz Vy looks SO CUTE in your ticker!! That outfit is adorable!!

FJ, I have a GK wetback that was seconds in there ozebaby store, it's most excellent. It has a zipper & fits a whole days worth of nappies in for when we are out & about but also folds down to nothing. Highly recommend.

Janie, May be piking on tomorrow, again, myself, feeling a bit cruddy. Will see how I am in the morn, elsewise we might see you next week!