Inserts
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Topic: Inserts
Posted By: Nutella
Subject: Inserts
Date Posted: 24 April 2009 at 11:30pm
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Hey everyone...I got two pocket nappies off ebay and am curious about the inserts. One has the standard looking rectangularish type whereas the other one has a full on insert pretty much in the same shape as the nappy itself. I think it would be pretty good but would also be pretty fat I think - and it also has a rectangular what I assume is a booster that goes inside the one that is shaped like a nappy.
So my question is...are all inserts supposed to be like the shape of the nappy (I plan to make my own) or do you think the one shaped like a nappy is really a night time one or something? Any advice appreciated! ------------- 
 Oct 11
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 25 April 2009 at 12:06pm
Is it a baby harmony? Their inserts are like the shape of a nappy and have a rectangular insert. I use them during the day with no problems. BUT, other than that, mine are mostly trifolds cos I  trifolds and I have a couple of rectangular ecobubs inserts.------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 25 April 2009 at 1:12pm
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I second the trifolds recommendation - they dry sooooo much faster. I'm making my own and while I started out making ones that were rectangularish (like the honey child ones, with rounded corners), I've switched to trifolds. ------------- 
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 25 April 2009 at 11:53pm
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Okay that def makes sense! Thanks ladies! -------------
Oct 11
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 27 April 2009 at 8:24pm
| Okay, this may be a dumb question, but what exactly are trifolds? So far, I've just been using the microfibre inserts that have come with my pockets, but my boy is now wetting right them and the nappies are leaking. Am going to attempt to make some hemp inserts, cut in the shape of the nappy. Is this the way to go? |
Posted By: Skyflame
Date Posted: 27 April 2009 at 9:53pm
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A trifold is just a square or rectangular insert that you fold in to 3. Made this way to have maximum absorbancy with minimal drying time. They can be any insert fabric and are generally 1 or 2 layers.
Hemp inserts will usually be 1 layer hemp and 1 layer microfibre, as hemp is a slow absober but will hold a lot. Hope that helps |