Cloth Nappies #181

**helle** · August 10th, 2009, 04:09 PM

Hey Ladies!

I thought i'd join here as I am wanting to use MCN's. Both DF and I suffer some sensitive skin (DF is prone to eczma and I have a list too long to mention!) so to me cloth seems the way to go incase our bub inherits our crappy skin genes! (hope not though)

So far I have a couple of Itti Bitti's & some cushie tushies. I really love the CT's because they do from NB to toddler, and they're oh so cute! I'm seriously considering stashing up on CT's but am a little reluctant to because I don't know how they perform, being I don't have my little model yet to test them out on!
So any tips/advice you girls have fire away! I'd love to learn more!

**Visitor8** · August 10th, 2009, 04:58 PM

not a big CT fan, Ashton is on the last snaps and one of the snaps broke off last night and it's new! Only been used 1 time before that

**Ryatha** · August 10th, 2009, 05:03 PM

CT's are lovely but just too big on my NB at the moment. can't wait til she grows a bit so I can fit them on her. I've found the OSFM/A don't really fit small newborns but should be fine once she grows. Itti bitti's on the other hand a great - we've got smalls at the moment and loving them!

WOGB - Hot pink IB d'lish

**helle** · August 10th, 2009, 06:32 PM

CT's are lovely but just too big on my NB at the moment. can't wait til she grows a bit so I can fit them on her. I've found the OSFM/A don't really fit small newborns but should be fine once she grows. Itti bitti's on the other hand a great - we've got smalls at the moment and loving them!

WOGB - Hot pink IB d'lish

Ryatha, I have a few ittibittis in smalls jic! Both Df's sisters have had 9 pound babies so I am not really holding much hope for a small baby if his genes kick in!

Missymoo, I would be contacting CT's if I were you, I'm sure that they'd take it back as a fault & replace for you. They are afterall meant to last a little longer than 2 goes! If you do let them know let me know too, if a company isn't going to replace faulty items I don't think I'd want purchase what they sell either!

**Livinthedream** · August 10th, 2009, 06:49 PM

NaNa, if that is the WC you got in the swap, it prolly isnt up to full absorbancy yet, i recon it was washed 2 times then used and washed 2 times. I think bamboo may need more that that....
CM,dont stress

Teagz, CTs say they are from birth but it is my experience they are on the large size, my 4mth old is on the newborn fit and has only been able to waer them from about 3 mths onwards. He was 8lb 11oz born so he is not small. I do love mine tho.. The small ittis were da bomb for him as a NB

**NaNa** · August 10th, 2009, 07:49 PM

MLM - nah, it was an older one. Seriously, this boy just sprung a leak last night! It was ridiculous.

teagz - depending on your bubs size, perhaps when they're earthside you might want to have a look at nappies with organic velour inners, like swaddlebees and some WAHM-made ones that can do custom inners with natural fabrics like bamboo. Reduce the risk of any sensitivities to suedecloth or synthetics.

WOHB: Bubblebubs GNST, which DP put on back to front. Again. Seriously, what is it with him? Everything's upside down, back to front or inside out. Every time!

**Visitor8** · August 10th, 2009, 07:59 PM

NaNa maybe he's doing it for a laugh??

Ashton has horrible nappy rash again, stupid me gave him a little cows milk the other night cos I had a couple of drinks... thought he would be ok since he is 11 months now but noooooo... that was Saturday and he is still crapping 19 times a day and his butt is red raw

Hope it stops soon cos I was almost going to go buy a pack of disposables but said no I would ride it out for another day. Anyone else have this? It's definately the milk cos this is twice now.

I got this nappy second hand the other week and only used it a few days ago and OMG it is wonderful! Has anyone else used baby softwrap fleece AI2s?? They soakers in it are soooo generous that it can be used as a night nappy easily and they are side snappers. I am in love! Going to see where to buy them later, even though I can't buy any more nappies cos I have too many. Wish I had of found these before!!

WOHB: Baby SoftWrap, and he's snoozing for the night

**tan32** · August 10th, 2009, 08:04 PM

Mel, i had a similair problem with Hamish when he was younger and stopped bf, i put him on cows milk and it either ran out the other end or he threw it up, he still cannot handle cows milk and he is 5.

ok girls well i am full mcn now, have no sposies in the house and am actually finding it really easy. Dh is even happy to change his bum. Emma loves picking out which nappy to use.
I have a few more different ones coming from Mel and am going to email nicky about getting something special for my little man.

wolb: BBmagicall

**NaNa** · August 10th, 2009, 08:34 PM

mel - if only. He can be such a bimbo at times... *sigh* well, he DID used to be a flight attendant once upon a time! But maybe he's smarter than he lets on and he's just messing it up so he doesn't have to do it any more... ooh that's evil, but I doubt it! He puts his own clothes on inside out sometimes.

**Visitor8** · August 10th, 2009, 08:57 PM

what a laugh!!

**Ryatha** · August 10th, 2009, 09:23 PM

Thanks NaNa - needed a good laugh!

We've found DD2 has a sensitive tush so I'm busily making bamboo inserts and boosters to put in her covers and the inside of her pocket nappies so she has no synthetics against her skin. It's easier than buying more fluff as I think DH freak if I bought any more

We didn't give DD cows milk til she was about 3, but now we only have soy in the house. Much better for everyone, including DH's tummy.

WOGB - fuchia ib d'lish... DD1 picked it but about to be her new bamboo flat and cover for bed...

**tk1999** · August 10th, 2009, 11:56 PM

Hi everyone - my DD arrived on 09.08.09 at 34w1d gestation... she is currently in the SCN and all of my nappies are at home NOT prewashes... LOL I finally found out that DPs mum had not started pre-washing but seriously did it have to take me having to deliever early for her to say she hadn't started.

We are using sposies in the SCN (I doubt even my NB nappies/covers etc would fit!!) and am looking forward to getting stuff pre-washed so we can get into cloth as smoothly as possible!