Flats will dry quicker than prefolds because the prefolds are layered down the middle.
Bamboo prefolds are better for long term use as a booster later on. Cotton wouldn't cut it with toddler wees! I made them 30cm square and they worked brilliant for Ruby as a newborn and I use them in Calebs pocket nappies now. Well I did
Flats have their pros too though and make great burp cloths and I always have a spare one in the nappy bag for change times as II'd rather wash one of them than the change mat.
Hi ladies just a quick stop in before I make dinner.
Still no accidents, sleeping in undies now too. So proud of my little boy. Bought all the stuff for his birthday party today wanting to get it all now so I'm not so rushed next month. Can't believe I planned his birthday party for the day before my wedding. I must be an idiot lol
Ali - look out for a PM coming your way soon.
Anyone hear much from Anna? I only see her fb updates.
How many prefolds and covers do you suggest for a NB? Going to start making mine soon when the hype and stress of the wedding is over.
Teru - I will reply to your PM on NA soon hon been very slack.
I read, but not much time to post these last few weeks with school holidays and visitors etc ....
But I have had some great nappy news - you might recall i bought 2 D'Lish seconds from Ittibitti and I thought one might have been accidentally marked as a medium instead of a small? Well I took some photos for Judith and when I did also realised the lilac one (of concern) had only 6 snaps instead of 8 - didnt notice that before somehow ....
Anyways, she emailed back no probs with an exchange of my choice in size etc so a large chocolate on its way - i thought Z will only be in mediums for another month I think anyway so it will be great timing.
And he still continues to poo every time I put one of my 3 Ecobubs on him - so I havent bought the cookies and cream one yet LOL - but still stalking
Will be more visible next week when things hopefully get back to a bit more normal!
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Jun 2004
The Festival State
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LECKERT - i was thinking today, after the "steep learning curve" when you first start using mcn, and the confusion "which are the fitteds", "which ones need covers" etc. and remembered what i did at the start to ease that confusion for our family.
when sorting the dry laundry, i bought several $2 plastic baskets.
i labelled them
- one for FITTED nappies (all absorbent fabric)
- one for COVERS
- one for aio's (do not need a cover)
by sorting thru them in one session, putting them in their baskets, then using ONE shelf in the bookcase near the change table to put
SHELF ONE
- basket of fitteds (with microfleece liner sitting in it already)
- basket of covers
- basket of wipes (with spray bottle of water)
- basket of microfleece liners
SHELF TWO
- basket of aio's
(and a basket for pockets if you have those)
- and at older stages, basket for flushable liners
SHELF THREE
- nappy bag packed ready to go with wetbag, wipes, spare clothes, four nappy changes, hand sanitiser, change mat, (this de-stressed me at going out times, knowing that SOMETHING was ready, so one less thing to do, and it stopped me LOSING, FORGETTING to pack the wetbag.)
that idiot proofed it for me and dh. So even with our waking every two hours bub, and me being a sleep deprived zombie, the labels on the baskets, and the nappies being in SOME kind of order (i didn't say they were NEATLY in the basket, just IN the basket!!) - really helped, cos then the only time i had to think about what was what, was at sorting time, after i took the nappies off the clothes airer.
so that simplified/de-stressed me
trying to sort out what was waht, and put them together AT THE SAME TIME as i had a naked wriggly (and maybe crying as well) bub on the changetable, i found too stressful.
oh, and another basket for the cloth wipes
anotehr basket for tubes and misc stuff like nappy rash salves.
This is what worked for me, and it took time for the Plan to evolve! I'm putting it down as an example of what worked for ONE mcn using household. Everyone works out their own system, as you go along, depending on what you need, what works for you, what suits.
RHYB - sorry to hear about the M/s, i had debilliatating M/s for four months, so commiserate with you big time. i remember not even being able to open the fridge door! my sense of smell was SO sensitive.
sometimes, you gotta do, what you gotta do to get thru. If i remember rightly, you are now separated? so i can't suggest your dh deal with the poo nappies when he gets home. Is it only the poo nappies that upset your tum, or is it the wee ones also? Depending on how often your child poops, if you have a kid who is regular enough, for you to ANTICIPATE when they poop, maybe you could use mcn for the parts of the day he wees only, and use sposies, if you are able to anticipate his poops. that's one idea.
are you using the flushable liners at the moment? if you are already, and they're not helping enough, i reckon go to sposies (for the poop nappies, if his poops are all over the day, and not able to anticipate, that might mean 100 sposies).
i got used to having a child who pooped often, but i realise some kids only "go" once every few days. i found the flushable liners brilliant, once the poop was formed, or at least pastey, but it's a whole new ball game, when M/S is in the equation. And i have no clue what it's like to be growing three little people at once! i am imagining you would be VERY tired.
Teru - for longevity - the bamboo prefolds would win hands down. i ditto everything Sammi said. I tried to use a bamboo nappy flat as a pocket stuffer, no way could i get it to fit, so bulky.
wotbb: in the bath, so nothing but a cute little bottom that she loves to wiggle. so funny.
Thanks Gigi for sharing your plan! That's really helpful for a newbie like me Four nappy changes in the going out bag seems like a lot, I would not have thought of needing that many... I guess I will find out shortly! Great idea to have the bag prepacked, and the liners already in the nappies. I'm planning to use flats until bub is big enough for real MCNs - do you think it's possible to store them folded in such a way that they won't come unfolded when I/hubby grab them at 3am?
Thanks for the ideas Gigi. Had pre-stuffed my MCNs so far. I had sorted them out so that I just had the ones needing covers in one basket and the rest (pre-stuffed/boosted) in the nappy stacker that I'd gotten - stuffed in there . I had decided this wasn't quite going to work real well (at least with the nappy stacker) and was trying to think how it was going to get organised. Given me some ideas now anyway (except we can't fit a bookcase in DS's room - love my books) might have to go on top of the chest of drawers instead.
WOBB - a sposie cause we're not quite game enough to go cloth overnight yet (but the Bumgenius were a nice fit earlier today)
Are there any random swap thingos happening here like those that go on over at NA? Are they even allowed? Maybe I should read the rules lol.
Just baked some anzac biscuits. Yummo. The house smells delicious now. Always loved baking, my new mixmaster has revived my love a little more though.
Does anyone know anyone (?? lol) that can knit me a little white cardi? For me that is. My dress is off the shoulder and being an outdoors reception in August is going to be a little chilly. I want one of those tiny little cardi's that just covers to under the boobs. Anyone know what I'm talking about? They have a name I just can't think of it. Anyway I can't find a nice white one anywhere to match my dress. Anyone?
Umm nappy related? Still putting off packing them away. I don't want to deal with the tears and emotions.
Swappage? Hmm I'll add it if it isn't already there lol
Someone give me a heads up when this next "mass swap" happens. Not nappies though unfortunately But if I can GIVE nappies and RECEIVE something else then sure lol
DS just called me "Muuuum Muuuuuum" so I went into his room only for him to giggle and tell me "pup pup on floor!". His puppy had fallen out of his bed so he just HAD to go get him. Cheeky boy, any excuse will do.
Oh wanna hear something funny? DF has to get up for work at 4am, and it's been so cold the last few days that tonight he decided to wear his work clothes to bed! I told him I want lovin' when I get into bed so he's left his fly undone ROFL
BellyBelly Life Member - Love all your MCN friends
Jun 2004
The Festival State
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CHARMLEA
STRIP WASH - for nappies that no longer are absorbent as they once were
- to get excess washing detergent, nappy cream, fabric conditioner out
HOW TO? - put a tiny amount of MILD dishwashing detergent in the wash, i mean, only enough to cover a 20 cent piece.
keep rinsing until NO MORE SUDS.
if for one item, do it by hand.
DE SMELL WASH - for nappies that are "holding" the urine smell too much
HOW TO?
- put half a cup of bicarb soda, in your machine where you nromally put the wash detergent
- put half a cup of vinegar, in your machine, where you would put fabric conditioner
Do your wash (pre-soak, longest wash cycle you have, long rinse - make sure you use HOT water.
if you use cold water as a rule, to help avoid the smelly fabrics, at least ONCE a week, put the nappies thru a HOT wash.
different babies urine seems to react differently, to various fabrics.
if your bub has HEMP night boosters and they reek to high heaven, try some BAMBOO ones, see if there is any smell difference.
if your bub has MICROFIBRE night boosters and they reek to high heaven, try someother fabric, to see if you get a smell difference.
If you can, do your nappy wash AFTER ngiht nappy has been taken off, so the night nappy is not marinating all day (or two days) before being washed. Some baby's urine is so strong, it can make holes in the fabric. Some baby's urine BECOMES stronger at certain times, e.g when teething. (so will decrease the smell, once that issue is over).
these are things to try, different things work for different people. think of what i've put, as one more strategy to put into your Toolbox of "things to try". if something else works for you, great, share that with everyone, and add to the "toolbox of things to try".
wotbb: bluberry trainer with longies.
her size 2 jeans keep getting lower and lower, she's looking very 'justine timberlake" with her pants so low, and the writing on the waistband of her knickers, showing COMPLETELY! poor bilbs, maybe i should put her back in size 1 jeans. no way am i going to complicate her going to the loo, with a BELT. i've managed to avoid zippers so far too, just trying to make the toiletting as easy as possible.
i cant catch up...it would take a brain to do that ROFL
Ive become addicted to GF's now......after getting our first OMG its devine! its a custom in rainbow and love it.!!!! 5 hours without a prewash (yeah I know lazy) so now Ive emailed Nikki to get another cumst done, this time with an embroidery.
SOOOOOO I'll be slowly destashing my IB's soon as we have gotten quiet a stash together of sidesnappers slowly.
Other news.......i went into my local baby shop here to give the owners a touch and feel of some of my stash and they loved the IB's, my covers and BBH's so are now going to get some and sell them in store. I offered to do workshops in store for them to explain MCN's and they are more then happy about it. Im so excited!!! an IRL store in my home town
Raven - swappage sounds GOOD!!! I have a few nappies I wouldnt mind swapping......
shall we dance then everyone...shall we get this organised?
What rules shall we put in place?
first one - NO MAGICAL'S!!!! last swap we did I got swamped with them and everyone was happy to get rid of them but didnt want any in return.
need an even amount of people to cause otherwise it just hurts my head
hope everyone is well anyway (after my blah blah blahering)
thanks gigi , i am just not sure if strip washing in a FL is the same as aTL.. done many a stripwash in a TL just not a FL... guess i can give it a try , my machine has a medic wash .. its really hot water ... but last time i did that with sheets , all the coulors ran.. so i am scared of it now ..
No nappy news today , im just bumming out at home looking for all my tax info .. BORING ..
but from now on , i dont care how long it takes ... nappies will be dried in the shade .. im over stiff crunchy nappies then having to put them in the dryer .... grr
oohhhh a SWAP ... lets DO IT ..... i promise NO MA's .. i like mine do have some good ones that arent right for gabs that need to go bye bye ..
rule #2 - if the nappy is dodgy , like poor qaulity/not absorbent or you rate it as really s*it than dont pass it on ..chances are the recievee will think the same and not be very happy ie: ebay nappies can be a bit of a joke.
how do i replace elastic in an D'lish .. ??
my head hurts .. had a little too many bubbles last night ...
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- didnt notice that before somehow ....
Four nappy changes in the going out bag seems like a lot, I would not have thought of needing that many... I guess I will find out shortly! Great idea to have the bag prepacked, and the liners already in the nappies. I'm planning to use flats until bub is big enough for real MCNs - do you think it's possible to store them folded in such a way that they won't come unfolded when I/hubby grab them at 3am?
. I had decided this wasn't quite going to work real well (at least with the nappy stacker) and was trying to think how it was going to get organised. Given me some ideas now anyway (except we can't fit a bookcase in DS's room
- love my books) might have to go on top of the chest of drawers instead.
secret squirelling atm.....
But if I can GIVE nappies and RECEIVE something else then sure lol
do have some good ones that arent right for gabs that need to go bye bye ..
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