What do u look 4 in a nappy?

[Oaktree]

1. prefolds as a NB...AI2's so I can pop in trifolds for more absorbency..

2. not a fan of pockets but do have 2 or 3 (spoken like a real MCN junkie ) boosters a defent NOTHING disposable..would defete my purpose KWIM

3. Bright colours, unusual embroideries, patterned minkee, OFAK's...defently nothing boring lol

4. Snaps for sure...defently not velcro as little fingers soon work out to open them and press studs (the metal sort) can rust and leave horrible markings

5. Organic baby ...nothing but bamboo fleece, bamboo velour for sure. Minkee on the outter. NO PUL!!!!! pass big time on that stuff!!!!

Maz - Whats the alternative to PUL?

[Arimeh]

Maz - Whats the alternative to PUL?

Fleece or wool

[Oaktree]

Fleece or wool

And fleece is waterproof/leakproof?

[berrme]

1. I used flats before they fitted into medium sized MCNs. Fitteds with covers at home and overnight. AIOs when we go out.
2. I like the AIO with a pocket nappies so I can boost them up without needing another liner. I have lots of boosters and fleece and suedecloth liners. I used disposible liners before I discovered an alternative... they aren't nearly as effective anyway.
3. I have a mixture of fancy minky nappies and plain nappies. The plain ones go under clothes, the pretty ones are worn on their own.
4. Don't really mind velcro or snaps. Mine worked out how to undo snaps pretty early too. I just had to put pants on over them after that. I still use snappies on the fitteds I have made myself... the only thing I have found that they can't undo.
5. Not fussed about organic or not.


Fleece or wool covers are not waterproof as such. They are a breathable layer that doesn't get wet itself as fleece doesn't like water. But if the nappy underneath gets really wet then the wee can wick through onto other things if bub sits on it. I was dubious until I tried it, but they are great, especially overnight. It is also really tough when bub is sitting on concrete/ rocks/ mud, doesn't wear it out at all and pretty much everything washes off easily.

[Kamarine]

1. AIOs, AI2's, Prefolds, fitted's, Flats or flips? AI2 generally.
2. Pocket style, clip ins, Boosters or disposable inserts? Pockets!
3. Bright colours, pastel colours, natrual tones, texture or patterns? All of the above! But definitely more bright colours
4. Velco or snaps? Snaps are great!
5. Organic or Not fussed? Not fussed, but has to be bamboo.

[miss.cinders]

1. AIOs, AI2's, Prefolds, fitted's, Flats or flips? lol I like a mix. Fitteds cause I LOVE woollies. But for convenience AIO's & AI2's. Flats for newborn [never used prefolds].
2. Pocket style, clip ins, Boosters or disposable inserts? bamboo & microfibre boosters.
3. Bright colours, pastel colours, natrual tones, texture or patterns? The funkier the better
4. Velco or snaps? Velco cause it fits better. Snaps when I have [ I mean "had"] to.
5. Organic or Not fussed? Not fussed

[Oaktree]

Thank you this is so helpful!
I have another question :: over pre-folds, fitted's & flats fleece, wool or PUL covers?