thread: Tropical wet season baby - what to use/what not to use?

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  1. #1
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    May 2008
    Darwin
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    Hiya,

    Our DD was born in peak wet season here in Darwin and I used prefolds initially with cotton covers, but at night I used Huggies. I know that might seem like a cop out, using cloth all day and then disposable at night, but DD never got nappy rash and I attribute that to changing her regularly through the day and using the right nappy at night (for her!) to ensure the moisture was drawn away from her bum. Especially as her night sleeps became longer, and so her nappy had to absorb more and more at night time - I just never found a cloth nappy that I was happy with for overnight purposes - but I know that there are other Mum's on here who have had awesome success with cloth overnight (and a friend of mine is one of them!) so it would be worth getting their feedback.

    DD never seemed bothered by either type of nappy - I found that as long as her clothing was appropriate for whatever we were doing then she was fine, and her nappy wasn't too much of a concern

    Everyone is different, and this was simply the way that worked best for me and DD - and I agree with Jodi - Nappy free time is always a winner!!

  2. #2
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    May 2010
    30

    Thanks so much for your feedback, much appreciated

  3. #3
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    Sep 2005
    In the middle of nowhere
    9,362

    Yep, i second anything Bamboo woth a fleece or wool cover. Might sound too hot but the moisture is evaporated much quicker than a PUL cover that holds it all and the heat in.

  4. #4
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    Sep 2007
    travelling
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    Yep, I'm not quite as tropical as you, but close. I can't use PUL on DS at all over summer, but he's fine now & has even had it over night a few times & been fine! That was a suprise, coz he's very, very sensitive.