Cloth Nappy General Discussion #201

**Mum2twoBoys** · March 3rd, 2013, 08:50 PM

Cattie I've only ever found microfleece online. It's quite cheap. I'm not sure any polar fleece is right as it repels liquid, as compared to microfleece that draws it away quickly. I know a few online providers if you're interested.

My dh can put the pockets together, otherwise he's clueless.

WOWB sandmans nn with wool cover.

**Ladylove** · March 4th, 2013, 12:12 AM

*knock knock*

Ladies I wouldn't mind some advice- I'm bummed because the covers of all of my Cheeky Butts pocket MCNs have completely lost their elastic in the legs... I've dealt with a few side explosions because of it even after adjusting the snaps. They are well less than a year old so not happy at all. I'm thinking I could buy some new pocket nappies - just the shells- and reuse the inserts but I don't want to buy Cheeky Butts again. Do you think I could use the inserts in another brand?

**Mum2twoBoys** · March 4th, 2013, 06:43 AM

I'd be happy to replace the elastics for a few dollars each. Pm me if you're interested.

**Jennifer13** · March 4th, 2013, 07:45 AM

I hate it when the elastics go in mine, but so far it's been more random, the odd nappy of different brands here and there. I think some were secondhand, so I don't expect them to last as well. And one I think I just didn't use the right setting and stretched it beyond capacity a few times. I'm keeping mine because I know elastic is replaceable. I just don't need to do anything about it because my stash is big enough anyway. Shame about the Cheeky Butts though. Mine are going okay after 13 mths, although I didn't use the one size ones until about 3 mths. I'll keep an eye. I use the inserts from all of my nappies interchangeably. Some I like more than others!

WOHB: Totsbots flowers with booster

**Cattie** · March 4th, 2013, 09:32 AM

Thanks wm, I'll see how we go as dd seems to be improving now even without the fleece

LL that sucks! I've used inserts from pockets interchangeably so it should be fine.

**Ladylove** · March 4th, 2013, 09:40 AM

Ok well I've just spotted cocobaby beautiful print pockets on sale for $14 each so I might grab some of those.

Jen yeah it's all of my cheeky butts! I wash, dry properly too so not sure there.

Williams Mummy thank you! I'll let you k ow when I decide what to do with the covers.

***beannaithe*** · March 8th, 2013, 03:36 AM

Audax - thanks for that

We have been trying to be really vigilant about making sure the pockets were tucked well in and have been in touch with our retailer who thinks it is build up of barrier cream. Seems a bit weird to be as it does seem a bit more about delamination but we have tried everything she suggested. But tbh, we got so sick of having to change clothes all the time that we started using a cover over the top, then entered a phase of horrendous sleep deprivation and whether or not the soaking we have done has had any effect has just gone by the wayside for the time being. Great with covers though!!!!

So I went to a nappy workshop the other day and we got told that nappies that work really well when bub is x months old may not be so great further down the track which got me thinking about trying a few different sorts of nappy. We've always used easyfits, have a couple of tuttos which weren't the best at first but now I love them and I have just bought a few grovias to try as well (plus a few custom made absolutely beautiful embroidered wool covers that I am waiting on . . . and so the addiction begins

). What are your all time favourite day nappies that are both pretty and reliable?

Miss G has started teething and has hideous nappy rash. We were shocked at how quickly it came on as neither girl has ever had it before but one day she was fine, the next all raw and weepy looking. Any tips for helping the healing process? We are trying to give her loads of nappy free time but it never seems quite long enough to let the damp bits dry and heal over properly. TIA

**~TT40~** · March 8th, 2013, 06:09 AM

mel ~ thats how Spocks rash started. fine one day next day was raw and bleeding and blisters. its very nearly cleared now. I put moogoo and bm on evrry change, changed every 2hrs max, if there is a poo change straight away. and nappy free time. this alone didnt clear it. it stopped it getting worse but was still bad. the turning point was when Audax sent me some microfiber liners so I could use zinc cream. Ive only really been putting one on her night nappy, putting zinc on the open sore bits and then lathering the rest of her bum in moogoo and now we only have one tiny open bit and just skin discolouration thsts getting better!!!
..that took me so long to type I forgot what else I was going to say... =p

**Pholi** · March 8th, 2013, 09:15 AM

the turning point was when Audax sent me some microfiber liners

Just checking - do you mean microfleece? Cos microfleece and microfibre are totally different, and I didn't think it was a good idea to use microfibre as a liner, but microfleece is great!

**~TT40~** · March 8th, 2013, 09:45 AM

yra it would be micro fleece =) it took about half an hour to write that post. on my phone and was tending to Spock =p so it probably doesn't make any sense

**Pholi** · March 8th, 2013, 10:21 AM

No, it made perfect sense, apart from that... We instigated the same kind of care when DS went from beautiful skin to bright red and flaking skin like severe sunburn, within 24 hours.
Id just hate for someone else to read the thread later and make microfibre liners as a result!

**Ladylove** · March 8th, 2013, 10:38 AM

I love my itti bitti delish nappies. I've got itti bitti, bambooty and Cheeky Butts in my stash. Itti bitti absorb really well, are a nice fit - DD is long but skinny- and I rarely get side escapes. Love the bambooty too- I personally prefer the look of a pul cover over a minky and I love the sweet pastel colours of the bambooty. I also have some bambooty strawberry and ballerina prints and Ive got easy dry and easy peasy versions. When DD was smaller though I had lots of side seeping issues with the bambooty- I don't think they were absorbent enough around the legs where the lining was slightly thinner. But not she's older they are fine. And I'm now waiting on my coco baby print pockets which look so beautiful!

I'm totally obsessed with my MCNs. I love washing, folding and stacking them... It's really weird how much I love them!

***beannaithe*** · March 8th, 2013, 10:40 AM

So by using the microfleece liners, will this stop the zinc cream from coating the nappy itself?

How long did it take for the angriness to go away? She doesn't seem quite as bothered now but it still looks nasty.

TT - impressive for posting by phone ;$

**~TT40~** · March 8th, 2013, 10:47 AM

yea the stop the cream getting on your nappies. only took a day or two to start improving

**Ladylove** · March 8th, 2013, 12:33 PM

Where do you get micro fleece liners? How do they not impede the absorbency? DD has had a nasty teething nappy rash and we use Burt's bees bum cream but the cream seems to penetrate through our nappy liners (the flushable ones) and I to the nappy itself.

**Mum2twoBoys** · March 8th, 2013, 03:08 PM

Microfleece is quick absorbing, a lot of nappies are lined with it, and thicker than flushable liners. So they tend to stop creams getting through. But if you were to put on lots of cream, you would have to eventually throw out your liner. But its much cheaper than a whole new nappy.

**Ladylove** · March 8th, 2013, 06:23 PM

Ah ok. Thanks WM.

**luna moth** · March 9th, 2013, 06:46 AM

Microfleece is quick absorbing, a lot of nappies are lined with it, and thicker than flushable liners. So they tend to stop creams getting through. But if you were to put on lots of cream, you would have to eventually throw out your liner. But its much cheaper than a whole new nappy.

Not enough nappies are lined with it! I find it really hard to find them, everyone uses suede cloth these days. Cream buildup does stop them wicking, I watched DD2 wee all over an old one the other day, and the wee just rolled right off. Might need to make some new ones.

Our Green Kids pockets have been brilliant. Two full years of use, and they've collected a bit of lint, but are otherwise still in really good condition. The old Monkey Doodlez pockets are great too, but impossible to find.

WOSB: Spunky Butts with ME Savannah cover.