Mummy to Baby V
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I rinse the inserts only prior to washing, or use prewash function. For 1-2 days in covered dry pail, the smell is fine.
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Mummy to Baby V
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Guess your son is like my boy -- super-heavy-wetter with chunky thighs.
If 1 microfibre insert doesn't last 2-3 hours, then add a hemp booster.
Or LoopyDo (reviewed here) with 1 hemp booster should work quite well for the day.
For chunky thighs, you may try:
- Moo Moo Kow (reviewed here)
- Happy Heinys (reviewed here)
- Knickernappies (reviewed here)
Knickernappies also come in sized diapers.
For chunky thighs, side-snapping diapers has the advantage of independent snap adjustments for waist and thighs, that is why I really like Knickernappies. Side-snaps also allow the diaper to be pulled up and down as training pants later on.
do you squeeze dry the inserts before placing it in covered dry pail?? as in the pee all in the inserts...
Mummy to Baby V
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Never done that. I leave the entire diaper with insert in the pail. For those with poo, I'd spray the poo off when I'm free or every morning before laundry time.
For diapers with only pee, I sort them out only before laundry time.
Recently, I also started putting the pocket diapers in a laundry net to reduce wear and tear. (Not for inserts though.)
I always wear long-sleeved 3M rubber gloves when sorting out the diapers to protect my hands & for hygiene purpose.
Mummy to Baby V
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You may try contacting Whoopeekiddies:
http://www.whoopeekiddies.com/store/index.php
http://www.whoopeekiddies.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_20
The Blueberry bamboo doubler mentioned is 4-layer, so seems more like an insert. 2-layer boosters / doublers are more appropriate to add behind regular microfibre inserts for day-use.
If the exact item you need is not listed, you may request if the store can bring in for you.
Anyone interested in buying Babyland cloth diapers??? I am interested in buying some, but i found a seller selling at $10 with free normal post (1 diaper cover + 2 insert) (usual price $14 excluding shipping cost), but there is a min quantity which i can't meet, therefore asking around if there is anyone who would like to share with me...
Extra inserts ca be bought for $4 per insert, 10 piece and above = $3.50
If interested, please email me at xicloudix@hotmail.com
Extra inserts ca be bought for $4 per insert, 10 piece and above = $3.50
If interested, please email me at xicloudix@hotmail.com
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Mummy to Baby V
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You may email Whoopeekiddies and ask for the prices of different boosters / doublers they have. Price depends on brand too.
If on tight budget, may even consider using small microfibre inserts as booster, though hemp / bamboo are trimmer. Microfibre is easier to find.
Or may use leftover cloth (e.g. square nappies, face towels), trim them & sew the edges. Then add behind microfibre insert as booster.
When I ran out of inserts initially, I folded square nappies into rectangles and used as inserts. Work too! Cloth diapering is good for any budget!
Mummy to Baby V
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Strip-washing is needed when there is buildup of detergent or diaper cream on the diaper. Therefore, try preventing buildup by using appropriate detergent (no bleach / softener / enzyme). If really need to use diaper cream, ensure it is safe for cloth diaper use and apply a thin layer.
When diaper starts repelling urine or leaks sooner than usual, it may be time to stripwash. When my boy was using diaper cream, I stripwashed the diapers once every 1-2 months. After he stopped using diaper cream, stripwashibg was not needed.
Steps:
- mix some baby dishwashing liquid detergent to a pail of water
- handwash the cloth diaper one-by-one using the solution
- rub the cloth diaper against itself (do not use a scrub!), especially the part that touches baby's bums
- turn the pocket diaper inside out and rub it against itself
- after repeating for all diapers, start rinsing
- 3 or more rinses until all liquid detergent is washed off
- may use washing machine to rinse, make sure the water is clear. Else, rinse again.
Colline
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i saw but nvr say can tumble dry in washing machine
meiteoh
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It's assumed that if one can wash it in a washing machine, you can tumble dry it as well (I presume you don't mean a dryer function, right?) as that's how you spin out all the excess water.
I've been doing that for months and my inserts are in fab shape otherwise you can take FOREVER to dry it if you wring out the water by hand. :x
I've been doing that for months and my inserts are in fab shape otherwise you can take FOREVER to dry it if you wring out the water by hand. :x
Hi, I have a friend who has a baby with bigger tighs (bigger in size), since u had tried so many cloth diapers, do u have any recommendation for her???
coz i understand that there is limited brand that will fits her, but its impossible for her to buy each one and try, thus asking for ur advise, hope u can help her
coz i understand that there is limited brand that will fits her, but its impossible for her to buy each one and try, thus asking for ur advise, hope u can help her
The usual bumwear can be worn till the child is on average about 2 years old... maybe you can advise your friend to just make a trip down to United Sq where Bumwear is located and the staff can assist her in making a choice.
Mummy to Baby V
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Yes, babies with chubby thighs have less choices. Need to look for those with large cutting at the thigh. Side-snapping diapers are very suitable as they allow independent adjustment of waist & thigh settings.
For chunky thighs, she may try:
- Moo Moo Kow (reviewed here)
- Happy Heinys (reviewed here)
- Knickernappies, side-snapping (reviewed here)
- Bottombumpers All-In-One Side-Snapping (reviewed here)
i use Flip diapers for my boy, who has super chunky thighs too:001_302:. They are a great fit, and no leaks! They can be found at http://www.whoopeekiddies.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_free_shipping_info&cPath=1_145&products_id=3150