Anyone got any reccomendations for MCNs for my older two. Their both over 12kgs and very chubby round the thighs. Im thinking maybe some fitteds/covers but Im cool for AIO's or pockets. Dont want to spend too much, just want something new to try and could do with a few extra's for their stash. Currently we only have Itti's.

Anna, side snapping nappies are very accommodating of chubby thighs. cos if legs need a looser fit than tummy, you can do that in a side snapper, cos the tummy and legs can be done up independently. You could have the legs done up on the 2nd biggest setting, and the tummy done up on the smallest setting for example.

i would steer you towards some sidesnappers:

  • Blueberry pockets in large (stuff it with a bamboo trifold) - avail at the weewuns and also baby blossom
  • Swaddlebee pocket in OSFA (stuff it with a bamboo trifold)
  • Ecobubs washable wool pocket in large (stuff with b trifold) on sale at nurture nappies, but i'm not sure if any larges are left

(these brands above are if they need wide crotch nappies)


  • Swaddlebee pockets in large (stuff with swaddlebee hemp insert) these are on sale at the weewuns right now, the older style (microfleece inner) for 20 and the newer style (cotton velour inner) for 25.

(above - if they need narrow crotch nappy)


Side snap covers:

  • large berry plush (minky)
  • large sugar peas in wool or mm fleece

both of these, can be used as Ai2, if you buy the matching inserts, taking the place of a fitted nappy.

something else very easy to get over chubby legs, is pullup covers

  • large dancing bears mm fleece cover (nurture nappies)
  • XXL disana woollen soaker (the weewuns) buy this larger than you currently need it, great night cover too.
  • handknit woollies with the drawstring waists like at ceejaynappies under budget knits, only 20 for soakers with leg cuffs, 25 for shorties BARGAIN


side snap fitteds:

  • cute tooshies OSFA (but i would check the rise measurement with the seller first, to make sure it is high enough for your bubs)
  • motherease bamboo OSFA

hope that helps you Anna
i did heaps of research on "what suits a chubby bub" back when bilbs had three rolls of chub on each thigh and i was struggling with her MCN, all we had were front snappers at the time.