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LJsmum
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Topic: peapods Posted: 20 July 2008 at 5:16pm |
Hi just wondering if anyone uses these??
Am thinking about using cloth and unsure where to start ther are HEAPS of choices!!!
TIA
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caraMel
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 5:33pm |
I have about 6 of them, part of a mixed stash.
I've been using them since Benjy was 6 months old and they're still going strong. I've only had to strip once and that was for odour not leaks.
I haven't used them for overnight, but they work fine during the day. That's with the Peapods insert and a booster.
They're not my favourite nappy but I have no complaints.
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AliaDawn
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 5:36pm |
They aren't as good quality as most nappies, they tend to wear out sooner... they also get very mixed reviews, and don't seem to suit that many babies. From what I've heard Chubby babes have the best chance of a good fit in them.
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kiwivic
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 5:52pm |
The best thing to do would be buy one first to try and see what you think. There are so many nappies on the market and from what I've read Pea Pods aren't a favourite with the majority, but others love them, so it's best to try a few different brands/styles before investing in a huge stash. You can sell what you don't like and buy more of what you do!
Other popular brands you could look at are: Fuzzi Bunz, BumGenius, Honeychild, Baby Harmony, Foxybots, Itti Bitti D'lish, Tweedle, Wigglebums..... ummmmmm.... mind blank.......but that should keep you going for a while
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mummy_becks
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 7:01pm |
A Peapod was the first nappy I ever got, and when I got them they were great. I have heard thou that people that got them after me the PUL wasn't the best and leaked quite bad.
The insert however is great.
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 7:37pm |
AliaDawn wrote:
They aren't as good quality as most nappies, they tend to wear out sooner... they also get very mixed reviews, and don't seem to suit that many babies. From what I've heard Chubby babes have the best chance of a good fit in them. |
I had a chubby baby (4.2kg) and I found they were the worst fitting nappy I had ever tried
I've also heard that they aren't very good quality wise, leaking through the PUL. Some people swear by them others have had lots of problems.
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caraMel
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 7:48pm |
Hehe, my boy is skinny! He still fits the smalls and mediums at 12 kgs
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 7:55pm |
i used them on jack without any trouble at all and he was a skinny boy. they are generous in their sizing though. they were my first cloth nappy and that was the start of my addiction!
the only reason i didn't buy more of them was they didn't have many colours. they are great for the price and i love the trifold insert you get with them, they are awesome! i use that with a prefold overnight and it lasts 13-14hrs.
i'd definately recommend them as part of your stash, but don't get too many in case you don't like them. cloth naps are really a personal choice....people rave about fuzzi's and a couple of other brands but i don't like them and vice versa for my fave naps
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 8:00pm |
You should have a look at Snazzipants in Milford, they have a wide range and you can see what fits the best. They re online too. www.snazzipants.co.nz
Personally I like fuzzibunz, they have snap fasteners that don't go funny in the wash and seem tamper proof so far anyway. I know that peapods are easier for the kids to take off themselves!!!
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 8:02pm |
I agree with what has been said - some people love them some loathe them! The best idea is to purchase a few different brands and try them out.
Best of luck
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 8:09pm |
I have a couple that I brought when we first tried out cloth nappies and have had no problems with them. Ella went staight into a medium and it still fits her (with space to grow), so I was pretty pleased with their sizing. I normally use them with their insert and a booster.
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 8:52pm |
We do a 30 day money back guarentee - use as much as you want trial nappy.
If you want I could arrange a no obligation demo for you to have a play with the nappies and try them on Luke
I have some great offers at the moment too.
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 8:56pm |
I've used peapods on Caleb since he was four weeks old. They work well for him but he isn't a huge wetter. The bamboo inserts work much better than the others ones and we use a booster to make a night nappy.
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 9:14pm |
Their inserts are fab but I don't like the nappy part. Maybe you could go see someones stash up that way and have a look at lots of different nappies before purchasing?
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Posted: 20 July 2008 at 9:18pm |
that's a good idea - I hear Emma has 1 or 2 (hundred)
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Posted: 21 July 2008 at 12:09pm |
Jack still fits the medium so they are great sizing. We just have huge problems with leaking, they work ok the first couple of times but then leak through the PUL. The insert and the fit are great for us its just the PUL that let it down.
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Posted: 21 July 2008 at 2:55pm |
i brought a small for eden and it still doesnt fit her. thought i might flick it off for cheap...
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Posted: 21 July 2008 at 3:05pm |
Gremlins were in smalls from about 12 weeks or so, they would have been about 7kg. I never had any probs with them. Have bought one of the new bamboo ones for Chiara but she is about 3kg too small for it so far!
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Posted: 21 July 2008 at 3:11pm |
i love the bamboo inserts they have tho, fits my swaddlebees pocket perfectly...
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Posted: 21 July 2008 at 6:46pm |
thanks guys  think i will try them out and see how we go. Luke is skinny just on 10kg and very slender around the waist. So they may be o.k. they are resonable too.
I like the look of the nappies that you don't have to wash after every use just take the insert out.
Have only seen (real nappies ) like this as they don't have a pocket you just put the insert in the cover. if you know what i mean.
I'm new to this!! it's a bit confusing!! Is their other brands like this with out the pockets??
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