How do i.....
Printed From:
Category: Product Reviews
Forum Name: Cloth Nappy Discussion
Forum Description: Are you new to cloth nappies? Looking for washing tips? Want to rave about a great new nappy you've tried? By popular request a board especially for all our cloth Mums!
URL: forum_posts.asp?TID=27258
Printed Date: 12 August 2025 at 4:06am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.05 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: How do i.....
Posted By: chonny
Subject: How do i.....
Date Posted: 30 June 2009 at 8:00pm
|
Ok, so i have made a few MCN's and wanna use them but if i put DS2 in them he wets thru his clothing within a couple of hours. when i can buy disposables for 30c each, it doesn't seem very cost effective to be going through so many cloth nappies with all the washing etc. Altho i do think they would be better for his exzema. Can someone please give me either some suggestions or a kick up the backside to get my a into g & use them? Thanks -------------   
|
Replies:
Posted By: kiwimonkeys
Date Posted: 30 June 2009 at 8:44pm
|
Hi,
What are you using as inserts ?? i presume its pockets you're using? You might need to put some hemp or bamboo in behind the mf to give it a bit more absorbancy :) with a bit of trial and error I'm sure you'll find a combo that works for you... and you'll never look back  ------------- Trudie Mum to Max (18 May 05) and Ava (9 April 08) http://lilypie.com">  
|
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 30 June 2009 at 8:48pm
|
Warning, barrage of questions!
I assume you've made pockets? Are they stitch and turn or have you used FOE? What are you stuffing them with and how many layers? Is he wetting the inserts through or do the nappies seem to be leaking out somewhere? Did you just use cotton thread? ------------- 
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 30 June 2009 at 8:49pm
|
snap kiwimonkeys -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 30 June 2009 at 9:52pm
|
ok..... they are pockets & i have folded old school (new) cloth nappies in them. just used cotton? they seem to leak out the inner leg area. and yes the padding is soaked thru. i bought a hemp nappy to try & it was similar -------------
|
Posted By: kiwimonkeys
Date Posted: 01 July 2009 at 9:20am
|
Hi,
Try putting two cloth nappy's in as inserts... or buying a bamboo one to try (you can get a good bamboo insert from Baby Factory, they are peapod ones and you can buy them separately to the nappies.) But Bamboo does increase in absorbancy the more it is washed.. but it should help in the short term as well. How many times has the hemp nappy being washed... as it can take up to 10 or so washed for it to be at its full absorbancy. If you have a hemp nappy, I presume it its a fitted, so you therefore have a cover... you could always try putting the cover over your pocket with an extra flannel or something between the outside of the pocket and the cover as a bit of extra insurance against leaks onto his clothing until you get your insert combo right?? Good luck ------------- Trudie Mum to Max (18 May 05) and Ava (9 April 08) http://lilypie.com">
|
Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 01 July 2009 at 12:22pm
apologies, it isn't hemp it's the bamboo peapod. i bought one from the baby factory to try out. My pocket nappies wouldn't fit two cloth nappies in them  I may try putting the bamboo insert in it too tho.-------------
|
Posted By: kiwimonkeys
Date Posted: 01 July 2009 at 1:52pm
|
Yeah... try the bamboo in behind the flat nappy and see if thats any better for you.
Good luck.. I hate leaks too. ------------- Trudie Mum to Max (18 May 05) and Ava (9 April 08) http://lilypie.com">
|
Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 01 July 2009 at 2:05pm
|
thanks. yea it's just so annoying when i have two to have to change one of them full outfit all the time -------------
|
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 01 July 2009 at 9:32pm
|
sometimes if their clothes are a bit tighter around the nappy it can cause compression wicking...body suits are specially prone to do it. also some kids just do need to be changed more often...i like the peapods bamboo inserts and havent had problems with them at all but i think 3 hours on and they need changing. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
|