OHbaby! Forums : Calling all MCN experts https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:51:08 +0000 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:30:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11199 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : If you are wanting to get newborn...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223844&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223844 Author: Skyflame
Subject: 11199
Posted: 04 October 2007 at 12:30pm

If you are wanting to get newborn bummi wraps try HERE, although if you have a large baby they wont fit newborn size for long. My 6 lb 2 oz boy (long and lean) fit there for about 2 1/2 months before being able to fit small size wraps. ]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:30:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223844&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223844 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : There are lots of places that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223800&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223800 Author: Faraway
Subject: 11199
Posted: 04 October 2007 at 11:23am

There are lots of places that sell covers but for the price of them brand new have you considered using a WAHM pocket nappy as a cover (then you can use them again later as a pocket if you choose).
Otherwise you could try here for reviews of covers.
Good luck ]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:23:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223800&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223800 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Can anyone recommend a good place...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223772&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223772 Author: sally belly
Subject: 11199
Posted: 04 October 2007 at 10:52am

Can anyone recommend a good place to get covers from?

I'm planning on using prefolds initially. I have a couple of bummis wraps but they seem a bit big for a newborn??? I also have one of the fleecy covers from snazzipants (newborn size) and it is a lot smaller than the small sized bummi wrap.]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:52:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223772&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223772 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Oh was supposed to add with the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223719&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223719 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 11199
Posted: 04 October 2007 at 9:41am

Oh was supposed to add with the one size fits all, you can use the same nap from newborn to toddler.. so when your baby is a toddler, your new baby (if you have one) can be using the same naps :)]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:41:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223719&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223719 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Can i also suggest a one size...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223718&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223718 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 11199
Posted: 04 October 2007 at 9:40am

Can i also suggest a one size fits all pocket nappy? I have the Bumgenius ones and they are excellent, i have 5 peapods and am going to sell these as they still dont fit her and to be honest probaly arent anytime soon unless she gets fatter lol. Also iv had leaks everytime. The bumgenius are perfect in everyway for her.. its my 2nd day 3rd day using them fulltime without one single leak yet, and thats 12 hours in one at night :)]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:40:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223718&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223718 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : hey that&#039;s a good idea (small...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223687&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223687 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 11199
Posted: 04 October 2007 at 9:01am

hey that's a good idea (small pockets as covers) I never thought of that ]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:01:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223687&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223687 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : You could always use small covers...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223667&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223667 Author: Faraway
Subject: 11199
Posted: 04 October 2007 at 8:21am

You could always use small covers as a cover for prefolds initially (that way if you went ahead with pockets later you wouldn't have covers you no longer need). If you made them yourself you could add a cross over snap/piece of velcro to give a better fit. I have also heard that gussets are quite good for helping to contain newborn poos.]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:21:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223667&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223667 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Apparently you can get a better...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223612&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223612 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 10:33pm

Apparently you can get a better fit initially with prefolds and covers. And if you get a good cover, the chances of a poo explosion are slimmer than with pockets.

But I love pockets as you can customise absorbancy, they are quick and easy to put on, and oh so cute!]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:33:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223612&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223612 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : because newborns pee and poo so...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223578&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223578 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 9:25pm

because newborns pee and poo so often i dont really see the point of a more expensive, absorbent system. wether it was wearing a pocket or a prefold it still should be changed very frequently. and because they dont start sleeping thru till a bit later too having an absorbent nappy doesnt mean much either. the beauty with prefolds too is that they can be boosted if you did require a bit more absorbency and later on if you go with pockets they make great stuffers for them too. i still use prefolds with toby and he is 2 yrs old but mostly they are what i stuff my pockets with.   ]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:25:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223578&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223578 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Caitlin was in Fuzzis from 4 days...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223484&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223484 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 7:16pm

Caitlin was in Fuzzis from 4 days old (when we left hospital). She was a big baby (9lb 7oz) and has my thighs so we've never had a problem with leaks.

The HC nappies have an extra snap for the wings so they stay up around the waist and don't droop down causing gaps and leaks.
I sold a small HC recently for a 6 1/2 pounder and it fitted perfectly

edited for typo

Edited by Two Blondinis]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:16:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223484&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223484 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : How old was Caitlin when you started...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223475&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223475 Author: Tiff
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 7:04pm

How old was Caitlin when you started her on fuzzies?? And did you have problems at night? I think one of the biggest downfalls I've heard about pockets for wee ones is the fitting around the legs, but I'm sure I read that you (or someone) posted that the new honeychild were quite well fitting in this department?!]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:04:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223475&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223475 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Tiff wrote:I think I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223469&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223469 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 7:00pm

Originally posted by Tiff Tiff wrote:

I think I'm just being a bit dense - as it has probably been explained. But for those of you who feel this is true, why exactly do you think prefolds are better than pockets for a newborn?? All this nappy stuff is SO confusing!! I'm glad I have started my research early!!


Some people prefer to go with prefolds and wraps as some systems can work out cheaper than going pockets. Most babies are in smalls for a reasonably short time (approx 6mths), medium pockets are the most cost effective - Caitlin went into her mediums at around 5mths (she has her mother's thighs ) and is still in her mediums 9 months later with heaps to grow in them still so they'll probably last until we start toilet training ]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:00:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223469&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223469 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : And I&#039;ve also heard that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223468&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223468 Author: Tiff
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 6:58pm

And I've also heard that prefolds aren't fantastic for nights??!!??]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:58:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223468&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223468 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : And I&#039;ve also heard that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223467&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223467 Author: Tiff
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 6:58pm

And I've also heard that prefolds aren't fantastic for night??!!??]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:58:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223467&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223467 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : I used pockets from about 2 weeks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223455&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223455 Author: kebakat
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 6:48pm

I used pockets from about 2 weeks old with Daniel , I intend to do the same with #2 whenever that will be. ]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:48:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223455&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223455 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Hehe Tiff, tell me about it. GandT,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223451&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223451 Author: JD
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 6:44pm

Hehe Tiff, tell me about it.

GandT, do you use prefolds for your babies now? Im curious as to why most of you use pockets or whatever for your 6mth + babies]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:44:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223451&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223451 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : I think I&#039;m just being a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223446&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223446 Author: Tiff
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 6:37pm

I think I'm just being a bit dense - as it has probably been explained. But for those of you who feel this is true, why exactly do you think prefolds are better than pockets for a newborn?? All this nappy stuff is SO confusing!! I'm glad I have started my research early!! ]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:37:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223446&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223446 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : as far as i know the middle panel...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223429&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223429 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 6:14pm

as far as i know the middle panel is always supposed to be the thicker panel... and how you fold them helps too. hehe i brought coloured too cause they were on sale, but do prefer the unbleached.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:14:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223429&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223429 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : GandT wrote:yep i have and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223420&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223420 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 5:58pm

Originally posted by GandT GandT wrote:

yep i have and they are fab... they have a thicker layer in the middle and they feel so soft when new. eventually they end up as white as the bleached ones and i can only tell the diff by the thickness.


That is interesting as I tend to prefer the unbleached ones and felt they were thicker and softer but thought I was imagining things. Bummer as I just bought some coloured ones that were on sale (only because they were on sale and they didnt have my beloved unbleached).

I also noticed that some prefolds are thicker in the middle panel and some in one of the outside panels. I wish you could choose where the extra thickness is because it is handy for a boy to have that at the front!]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:58:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223420&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223420 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : yep i have and they are fab......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223413&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223413 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 5:54pm

yep i have and they are fab... they have a thicker layer in the middle and they feel so soft when new. eventually they end up as white as the bleached ones and i can only tell the diff by the thickness.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:54:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223413&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223413 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Oooo do it do it! There is a really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223410&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223410 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 5:52pm

Oooo do it do it! There is a really good photo tutorial in the DIY section on the Nappy Network website. It looks really easy to follow. I've just ordered a whole heap of nappy making fabric and am just waiting for uni to be over so I can try doing it.

And it seems I lied about all prefolds being equal... I just read a post from someone on the Nappy Network saying that the unbleached pre-folds were more absorbant than the bleached. I think GandT has used them so she may be able to clarify. ]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:52:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223410&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223410 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Im in Hastings! Thanks for the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223307&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223307 Author: JD
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 3:00pm

Im in Hastings! Thanks for the offers to meet If I go to palmy at all, Ill try and combine it with a meet up or something.

Thanks heaps for all your advice.
I think I might invest in some prefolds.... and then maybe some pockets of some sort later.

I think I might even try my hand at making them ]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:00:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223307&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223307 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : JD, where in HB are you? I am...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223258&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223258 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 1:40pm

JD, where in HB are you? I am in Dannevirke, and I might be coming up that way on Saturday. I have quite a few different brands and all the different types if you want to have a look. KiwiMummy on here lives in Napier and she has quite a few nappies as well.

In case you are interested here is the link to the hire kit page from the nappy network.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:40:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223258&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223258 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : I agree with Nikki. If you have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223227&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223227 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 1:20pm

I agree with Nikki. If you have no official agents in your area then get onto the Nappy Network or even on here and ask who is local and has a good range of nappies to show you. Shame you're not in Auckland as I think Emma has 2 of every nappy for sale in NZ! LOL
It's always better to hear about the pros and cons of a nappy from someone who has actually used them on their own child

As for Peapods. I've only ever trialled one and that was part of my training for being a Honey Child Agent. I really didn't like the fit on Caitlin or the hemp inserts as I found they got really smelly when wet with pee
Also, as an Agent, I've had quite a few customers buy Fuzzis or HC nappies who started with Peapods because they were cheaper but found they didn't perform as well as they had hoped, so sold them on and invested in a more expensive but better performing nappy. I've also had the same comments made from people using the Snazzi Pants fitted and whisper wrap system.

Choosing an MCN is a very personal thing where you have to look at the cost and the quality of the product and the ease of use for you. If you're having more than 1 child then look at the cost of the nappy over the nappy life of both (or more) kids, not just this baby.

We bought the Fuzzi system as we knew we wanted to have more than 1 child and we knew people that were using them on their 3rd child and they were still going strong from when they used them on their first child. So we didn't mind paying the extra as we knew we would save in the long run.
This was back when they were still the high quality USA made FBs, I refuse to sell the Mexican made ones because they are cr@p

The good thing about our Honey Child nappies is that they really are a no risk purchase, you can buy your pack of nappies (or a trial) if you find you really don't like them you can return them for a refund within 30 days, so there's no messing around with having to sell them on Trade Me ]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:20:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223227&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223227 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : JD where in the Hawkes Bay are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223216&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223216 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 1:09pm

JD where in the Hawkes Bay are you?? Would you ever come over to Palmy?? If so maybe some of us Palmy mums can meet up with you over here and we can bring along some of our nappies to show what there is.

]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:09:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223216&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223216 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Hi JD, I can only offer my experience...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223134&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223134 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 11:11am

Hi JD, I can only offer my experience so far but here goes....

I purchased a "special delivery" package from snazzipants before bubs was born and it has about 18 prefolds, 1 fleece cover (which I love) and 3 bummis whisper wraps. I also purchased a couple of joel-eze pockets and a couple of swaddlebee pockets and an all in one from swaddlebee. oh and a mummys touch.

At first I liked the joeleze but at the moment he seems to be at a funny size and I cant quite work out how to get them to fit right. I didnt get on wel with the swaddlebees at all!! leakes everytime!

The prefolds have been brilliant. I dont do them with a snappi (too confusing for me). I just fold in 3 and put in wrap and I found the fleece wrap so good I bout 2 more. Prefolds are the most economic I think and I am tempted to keep going with them as he gets older as it is sooooo damn easy. But I am still trying others.

I bought a bubblebub AIO and it rocks! and I am tempted by the bum genius OSFA naps.

Hope this helps. Oh and my boy was 7lb5 at birht and is now 10lb and I started using them from 1 week and they are still fitting.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:11:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223134&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223134 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : when charli was small we started...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223122&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223122 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 11:01am

when charli was small we started on covers and prefolds. they are very cost effective and easy to use. not so much on a wriggly older bub though prefolds are also great for stuffing into pockets.

we have used alot of different pockets..peapods, joel-eze, fuzzi's, baby harmony, tweedles, mommys touch, swaddlebees...whew!!   i like them all, but i'd recommend tweedle and peapods for price, then baby harmony. peapods were one of the first nappies i tried and we've never had any probs with them. charli was wearing sz small up til a month ago so they last ages! depending on your baby of course.

i am different from alot of mcn users and don't really like fuzzi's so i wouldn't recommend getting them, but it's a personal choice.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:01:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223122&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223122 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Yeah I got prefolds from Snazzipants...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223120&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223120 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 11:00am

Yeah I got prefolds from Snazzipants - just the white ones though I did like the unbleached (but the white ones were cheaper).

I also got a bummi polar wrap? (I think) and will be going back to get some whisper wraps on Sat.

]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:00:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223120&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223120 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Bobbie - I think you are right...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223086&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223086 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 10:36am

Bobbie - I think you are right on the money. I'd definitely do that if I had my time again.

And JD - most prefolds are created equal. Snazzipants have some cool unbleached prefolds. But as far as covers go, I have only heard great things about bummis whisper wraps (also available on Snazzipants site). Their fleece covers look good too.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:36:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223086&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223086 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : What prefold brand do you have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223054&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223054 Author: JD
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 9:50am

What prefold brand do you have bobbie?]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:50:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223054&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223054 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Ok this is a &#039;newbie&#039;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223022&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223022 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 9:05am

Ok this is a 'newbie' post in that I have no baby yet so you old hands at MCNs may have better ideas but what I've done is get some prefolds and covers (as they're cheap and not hard to use) and 6 small fuzzis as well and I'm also getting 12 OSFA Bum Genius.

I figure that I'll use the whole gamit to start with when the baby needs heaps of changes and then as the baby gets bigger I'll use the prefolds as additional liners. The small fuzzis last until baby is up to 6 months (depending on size) and the bum genius should last much longer.

I like pockets for the ease of use and portability but I have come around to prefolds. They're a good backstop for around home I reckon especially given that you can get a pack of six prefolds and a cover for the same price as a pocket nappy.

]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:05:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223022&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223022 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : We found peapods useless. The...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223012&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223012 Author: kebakat
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 8:56am

We found peapods useless. The fit on them was ok, the PUL fabric we found was not totally waterproof. Peapods in aussie was great though and sent me replacements however those still had PUL fabric that had the same problem. So I've got rid of all mine.

Tweedles are a good if you are on a budget because they are pretty cheap. But have you thought of giving nappy making a go? I've recently had a go after not really doing anything sewing wise (other than the odd repair) for years and it's not too difficult]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:56:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=223012&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#223012 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : JD - if you check on The Nappy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222983&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222983 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 11199
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 8:04am

JD - if you check on The Nappy Network there may be someone around your area that can come give a demo. I know there are plenty of women out there willing to show off naps! In fact, I'm doing on this morning

I'd not recommend a whole set of peapods. Get one or two if you are looking to try them out. And as Sterryn said, there are cheap cost effective NZ naps out there.

If you are looking for something with a proven track record, then fuzzis would be the way to go. I'd extend this to Honey Child naps as well even though they've only been out a short while as they look to be of the same level of quality (well better... but then the price tag matches that)

I really would suggest a demo and hire kit. It's not really that difficult... you sign up, they send it, you have it for around 8 weeks, use the nappies, see which ones work for you and then buy a whole lot yourself. The advantages are that by then your babe is fitting the small size quite well and you don't have to worry about getting a newborn size in between.

Hope that helps a little!]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:04:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222983&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222983 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : JD, that makes complete sense....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222961&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222961 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 11199
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 11:24pm

JD, that makes complete sense. I was the same, didn't see the point in hiring when I could just buy them!

To be honest we didn't find the Peapods good. I liked the price but had constant leaks so ended up getting rid of mine after a few weeks. They are not THAT much cheaper than alot of the other brands out there anyway. I have a range of pocket nappies. Fuzzis, honeychild, tweedles, drybees, Bumgenius + a few others. I find them all fantastic although honestly my personal preference is the fuzzis/honeychild nappies.   The Tweedles are quite cost effective and you can get some great looking nappies in a choice of velcro or snaps. Check out www.tweedles.co.nz. I know Rachel has some great package deals on there as well.



Edited by Sterryn]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:24:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222961&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222961 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : that is probably quite a wise...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222959&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222959 Author: JD
Subject: 11199
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 11:12pm

that is probably quite a wise suggestion GandT, but to be honest with you, I kind of don't want to piss around with hiring (can I say that word on here?). It seems relatively easy to put them on TM if they don't suit...or here for that matter.

Trouble is, I currently have no baby (still cooking) and no nappies to see (no friends or family use MCNs) apart from the peapods. Im in Hawkes Bay so no agents or shops that have them. So I guess its sort of like buying clothes for a kid you haven't seen    I just thought that their might be a few brands that are consistantly good (absorbant, good price) with a range of babies.

Does that make sense?]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:12:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222959&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222959 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : some people find peapods excellent,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222942&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222942 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 11199
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 10:11pm

some people find peapods excellent, come dont. its all about your babies size etc...

but i would suggest that maybe you get a hire kit so you can trial diff types and brands of newborn/small nappies. i think greenbeans do them and the nappy network and also fuzzi bunz do one but it is only that brand of nappy.]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:11:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222942&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222942 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : I got the small size - they still...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222941&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222941 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 11199
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 10:09pm

I got the small size - they still fit him round the waist the rise is too small for him now. If I had some spare $$$ I'd get a couple of the mediums.

The sizes are big. The only thing with them is the inserts need to be washed heaps of times to become absorbant.

]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:09:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222941&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222941 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : sorry bout all the questions ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222936&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222936 Author: JD
Subject: 11199
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 10:04pm

sorry bout all the questions ]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:04:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222936&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222936 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Do you still use them? Did you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222935&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222935 Author: JD
Subject: 11199
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 10:03pm

Do you still use them? Did you get small or medium? how did you find the sizing?]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:03:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222935&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222935 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : Nothing wrong with Peapods. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222928&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222928 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 11199
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 9:52pm

Nothing wrong with Peapods. I had a few when I first started out and had no issues with them. As to the rest of the questions i'll leave them for people with a lot more knowledge than me.

]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:52:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222928&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222928 <![CDATA[Calling all MCN experts : DH and I are quite keen to use...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222926&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222926 Author: JD
Subject: 11199
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 9:47pm

DH and I are quite keen to use MCN's for our baby, but it doesn't seem to matter how much reading I do on them, I cant work out what is best to get for us. the pocket system seem to be the way to go, with maybe a few AIO's

We will have another baby after this one...
We are on a rather tight budget...

I saw peapods at the baby factory today and they seemed to be the cheapest of all the pocket nappies and also included the inserts. Is there something wrong with them?

What would you recommend for us? sizes?
I want something that is easy to use, and absorbant!

Any help would be much appreciated :-)]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:47:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11199&PID=222926&title=calling-all-mcn-experts#222926