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Topic: peapods
Posted By: LJsmum
Subject: peapods
Date Posted: 20 July 2008 at 5:16pm
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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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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 20 July 2008 at 5:33pm
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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. ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 20 July 2008 at 5:36pm
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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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Posted By: kiwivic
Date 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 
Vic xx |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 20 July 2008 at 7:01pm
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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. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 20 July 2008 at 7:37pm
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. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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AliaDawn wrote:Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 20 July 2008 at 7:48pm
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Hehe, my boy is skinny! He still fits the smalls and mediums at 12 kgs ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and:
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date 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 ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: juleslucy
Date Posted: 20 July 2008 at 8:00pm
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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 By: Tweedle
Date Posted: 20 July 2008 at 8:02pm
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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  ------------- Mum to Ellie, Dylan & Lauren |
Posted By: Mum2ET
Date Posted: 20 July 2008 at 8:09pm
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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. ------------- Mum to Ella (5) and Tom (2) |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 20 July 2008 at 8:52pm
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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. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jaz
Date Posted: 20 July 2008 at 8:56pm
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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. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date 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? |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 20 July 2008 at 9:18pm
that's a good idea - I hear Emma has 1 or 2 (hundred)  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date 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. |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 21 July 2008 at 2:55pm
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i brought a small for eden and it still doesnt fit her. thought i might flick it off for cheap... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 21 July 2008 at 3:05pm
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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! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 21 July 2008 at 3:11pm
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i love the bamboo inserts they have tho, fits my swaddlebees pocket perfectly... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: LJsmum
Date Posted: 21 July 2008 at 6:46pm
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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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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 21 July 2008 at 7:12pm
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There are so many pocket nappies out there, but not that many in stores. But as you are in Auckland I would say going out to Milford to the Snazzi store and having a good look out there. I haven't personally met Pippa but others say she is lovely and really helpful. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 22 July 2008 at 1:15pm
There are heaps of pocket nappies on the market - the best ones are usually sold on the internet. Try www.mothersinstinct.co.nz for a good selection. Karyn is really nice & helpful
Vic xx |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 22 July 2008 at 1:33pm
itti bitti dlish from mothers instinct or berry plush from tweedle are like this. I saw this thing for sale at mums and bubs and its like a sock thing that you put the inserts in and then you put it in a cover so each change you just take the sock and inserts out and put new ones in. |
Posted By: mothersinstinct
Date Posted: 22 July 2008 at 4:36pm
Yes we have the sock thingy They are by Cotton Babies (Bum Genius), It has a suedecloth outer so good to have the stay dry layer against the skin.------------- Karyn Mum to J (7 years) and I (4) |