Bron I agree with you I like babies to look like babies especially as Paddy will probably be my last. At night I dress him in AIO's long or short sleeves depending on the weather. I just put a light wrap over him in the hammock or if it's really cold in a sleeping bag. They're great if they get up a lot on cold nights. I'm using a night nappy most nights now so I don't have to worry about changing him or any leaks. He likes to wee!!! As for other clothes I like to layer because in WA it can be cold in the morning but by lunch time it's hot. Yesterday he was wearing a long sleeved AIO with no legs IYKWIM and some leggins over the top. I got some really cute ones from Big W. They sell Osh Kosh ones and they're so cute. The feet fold over to become bootees. Then when I had to take him out last night I just added a cardie and he was as warm as toast.

Can't remember who asked but the reason I don't soak nappies anymore is coz you don't have to. The recommendations with the MCN is to dry pail them, prerinse and then wash with half as much detergent as you would use. The prerinse get rid of the wee. Sometimes I add canesten rinse to keep them smelling fresh but the sun usually does that.