Archive for the ‘Nappies’ Category

The all new Wonderoo V2 Cloth Nappies fit from birth to potty training age (8lb- 35lb). This Pocket Nappy features poppers which can alter the size and fit of the nappy according to the child’s requirements. Not only does the nappy itself alter in size but the all new three stage micro-terry/ bamboo insert can now be altered in shape and size using poppers. The absorbency/ padding can be altered according to activities/ times e.g night time/ day time using the Three-Stage absorbency padding:

• Stage 1: A small contoured bamboo terry insert (to be used alone for small babies)
• Stage 2: Large rectangular insert made from six layers of soft and stretchy bamboo terry (to be used for larger babies)
• Stage 3: The two inserts can be snapped together to provide extra absorbency for older babies, night times or heavy-wetters.

The Wonderoo V2 is the ideal cloth nappy for parents, Grandparents or carers who may find two part nappies difficult or overwhelming to use. The Wonderoo V2 Nappy is an ‘All In One’ Pocket Nappy which makes this nappy as easy to put on as a disposable nappy. Although, this nappy does need stuffing, this can be done once the nappy is washed and dry, making the actual changing process a ‘one step process’.

The Wonderoo V2 is now available in a wide range of colours with either a PUL or Fluffy Minky outer. This nappy isn’t only easy to put on but looks cute and is just as soft as it appears for little ones to wear. The Wonderoo V2 has all improved leg gussets with anti-wicking technology and is now trimmer and offers a more improved fit, making the nappy far more comfortable to wear.

The Outer PUL/ Minky cover is soft to the touch and is made from stretchy fabric, the inside of the nappy is made from micro-terry fleece which pushes any liquid into the pocket of the nappy where absorbent padding soaks up any moisture. The Micro-terry fleece therefore remains dry protecting babies skin. The moisture is locked in the pocket of the nappy keeping both clothes and skin protected and clean.

Upon product testing the Wonderoo V2 with Josh (15 months), Mums Baby Magazine found that the baby wearing the Wonderoo V2 was very comfortable and slept for far longer during nap time whilst wearing this product. Upon removing the nappy, the Micro-Terry fleece inside felt quite literally bone dry, the babies skin was therefore well protected reducing any chance of issues such as Nappy Rash (which is quite common for those children wearing disposable nappies). The outside of the nappy was still clean and dry as expected whilst the pocket contents were indeed soaked. Josh had no pressure/ wicking marks and seemed very happy whilst modelling and testing the Wonderoo V2.

 The stuffing/ inserts can be removed easily for washing. This nappy can be machine washed at 40 degrees Celsius, although can be washed at higher temperatures if required (perhaps if the nappy has been soiled and requires a hotter wash). To dry, hang out on the line or alternatively you can tumble dry this item on a low heat. It is suggested that children should not wear any creams such as rash cream which are greasy and can damage the absorbency of the Wonderoo V2.

Available from £13.99 from www.babykind.co.uk, The Wonderoo V2 is a popular choice of cloth nappy. Baby Kind offer this nappy for sale either separately or as part of a ‘Ready-Made Kit’ which includes all the accessories and items needed to begin using cloth nappies. Although this nappy may seem expensive to some, this is actually a very economic and cost saving nappy, considering that it fits from birth upwards and can be washed and reused as many times as you please!

Mums Baby Magazine were hugely impressed with this cloth nappy and see it as a cloth nappy which is the closest in design to disposable nappies which many parents may be used to. Therefore, this would be the ideal cloth nappy of choice for those parents starting out and wishing to ‘swap to cloth’. The Wonderoo V2 Fits well and is easily adjusted in length and width to suit the baby, therefore fulfils both babies and parents requirements.

 

Sarah Collins (34 from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire) is Mum to Eva (2 years, 5 months) and Daniel (10 weeks). Sarah tells MBM more about the Tommee Tippee Nappy Wrapper.

“Having used nappy sacks for the first few weeks when my daughter was born and trying to juggle nappy, cotton wool and wipes going successfully into the nappy sack and then remembering to take it downstairs and out to the bin after every nappy change I quickly looked for an alternative and found this. It’s not the most expensive baby gadget we bought, but now with baby number two on the scene and my daughter just about still in nappies, it has been the best investment and addition to the nursery.”

Suitable from birth until your child is potty trained, The Tommee Tippee Nappy Wrapper is available from www.kiddicare.com for only £9.99, the triple refill packs are £12.99 and well worth their value, Sarah explains further benefits of this product to MBM:

• The Tommee Tippee Nappy Wrapper is easy to use.
• The Nappy Wrapper doesn’t take up a great deal of space
• By using the Nappy Wrapper, it makes the process of getting rid of used nappies hygienic.
• The Tommee Tippee Nappy Wrapper stores up to twenty eight nappies at a time
• Each refill cassette can last last up to one month
• There is no need to fill your outside bin with mounds of individually wrapped nappies.
• The Tommee Tippee Nappy Wrapper makes the disposal of waste products such as wipes, cotton wool and the nappy itself easy and quick, there is no juggling nappy sacks.
• The product is great value for money in comparison with using standard nappy sacks
• The Tommee Tippee Nappy Wrapper saves multiple trips out to the bin to dispose of used nappies.
• The Tommee Tippee Nappy Wrapper is odour free.
• It only takes on simple twist to seal each wrapper.
• An Internal blade in the lid is used to cut the plastic wrapper when you need to empty the tub.

Sarah found it difficult to identify many drawbacks to this product. The only two negative aspects that she could identify were:

• Sometimes the blade does not always cut the plastic so you have to do this manually
• There is no indication when the cassette is going to run out, so you need to have a spare one in the house all times.

Sarah strongly recommends this product to all parents who are struggling with the struggle which nappy sacks can cause. MBM would like to thank Sarah for her time.

Emma Russell speaks to Mums Baby Magazine about Cloth Nappies and answers some of the many questions relating to ‘Fluffy Bum’s’.

 

What made you decide to use cloth nappies?

I had always planned to use cloth nappies, long before I fell pregnant. I think my main motivation was the thought of all of those disposables filling up landfill sites and still being there long after my baby had grown up. Plus, cloth nappies look so cute! Money was another factor. Although the initial outlay can be expensive, I don’t have to budget nappies into the weekly shopping trip and these nappies can be used over and over for any other children we have.

How much did you spend on cloth nappies?

When I found out we were expecting, I spent a long time researching different cloth nappies and was getting a bit bogged down by it all.

By chance, a work friend had overheard me discussing cloth and had an unused starter pack of Bambino Mio’s gathering dust in her loft. She had bought them with every intention of using cloth but just never got around to it.

For the price of a bottle of wine, I was set up with 12 pre-folds and a handful of newborn covers. Since then, it has become somewhat of an addiction so I dread to think how much I have spent – probably a couple of hundred pounds.

Has your little one ever worn disposables and if so what would your comparison between cloth and disposable be?

When we first brought Tom home from hospital, I had a whole wardrobe full of disposable nappies. I don’t know how but you just seem to accumulate them during pregnancy from all kinds of places.

We worked our way through that stash which probably took about six weeks. As first time parents, we also wanted to make sure that we knew what we were doing before trying out the cloth. Now Tom is in cloth full time during the day but often wears a disposable nappy at night.

I have tried a variety of cloth night nappies but find that they are all so big and bulky. From Tom’s point of view, I don’t think he really cares at the moment whether he is in cloth or a paper nappy. I would like to think that he finds the cloth more comfortable, especially as the inside is soft and there are no crinkly paper bits around the legs!

What are the positive aspects of using cloth nappies ?

• They can be used for more than one child – making them even more cost effective
• They come in so many wonderful designs and styles
• They look extremely cute!
• They are better for the environment
• You don’t end up with a bin full of stinky nappies
• They are softer on the skin
• They contain no chemicals which ‘lock away wetness’

Are there any negative aspects of using cloth nappies? 

• It can be expensive to get started
• They need changing more often than paper nappies
• They need washing

How easy do you find using cloth nappies?

Like everything in life, once you know what you are doing, it is easy. You get into a routine to make life easier for yourself. I find using cloth no more difficult than using disposable nappies. The dirty nappies go in the washing machine every two to three days and the covers get washed when they need it. The art of changing a cloth nappy is no different from changing a disposable!

How do you wash your nappies?

We have a nappy bucket where we throw the soiled/wet nappies. We dry pail, meaning we do not soak the nappies. I usually put a couple of drops of tea tree oil or lavender oil on a washable wipe and hang it over the netting in the bucket as this keeps it smelling fresh and also has anti bacterial properties.

When the pail is full, they go in the machine on a normal 40 degree wash. The only difference is that I only use the smallest amount of washing powder and I do an extra rinse cycle. This prevents a build up of detergent in the fabric which can cause the nappies to lose absorbency. For this reason, fabric softeners are also not advised.

Many people use a splash of white vinegar in the wash to act as a softener but I haven’t really found this necessary. Many ladies use more eco friendly methods of washing nappies, using soap nuts.

My nappies get hung up on the line to dry as the sun is the best way of bleaching out any stains. In winter, I put them on airing rails in front of windows in order to get the same effect. I love looking outside and seeing fresh white nappies blowing on the line.

What nappies do you use during the night time?

I love the Wee Notions nappies and have spent many a creative hour pouring over their web site designing the next nappy that I would like to buy. I have several Wee Notions Night Notions nappies which are a separate nappy and wrap. Although they are very effective and easily last the twelve hours I find that like most other night nappies, they are rather bulky. We use a disposable nappy at night for this reason.

If your chid goes to nursery/child minders, do they also use cloth?

Tom started at the child minders after Christmas when I returned to work. Before returning, my child minder said she would give cloth a go but didn’t seem too keen. I feel happier sending him with disposables as they can be worn for longer periods. Cloth does need to be changed more often as the wetness stays against the skin and unless you are used to this, it could be easy to forget which could lead to nappy rash.

I also feel awkward about asking anyone else to sort out dirty nappies. In a disposable, you just wrap it up and bin it without thinking about it. With cloth, I tip the poo down the toilet and flush it away. I would not expect anyone else to get that intimate with my child’s poo!

Are there any particular Cloth Nappies that you would recommend to our readers?

There are so many different types of nappy on the market, trying to work out what is best for you and your child can be very confusing. Once we had got the hang of the Bambino Mio’s, I bought several different types of nappy to give them a go. This can be expensive but lots of cloth users sell on or swap nappies. Places like the www.clothnappytree.com are good for finding bargains and likeminded mums.

We tried pocket nappies such as Wonderoos, Bumgenius and Fuzzi Bunz, all in one nappies such as the close parent pop ins and shaped nappies such as Thirsties and Petit Dessous that require a separate wrap. We still use these nappies. Some of them are sized and some of them are designed to last until we potty train.

Our absolute favourite nappy is the Itti bitti d’lish snap in one. It has inserts which popper into the waterproof wrap. When the inserts are wet, you just replace them and reuse the wrap. I also use our Bambino mio prefolds in these if all of the inserts are in the nappy bucket and they work great. The thing I love about the itti’s is that they are very slimline so you don’t struggle to stretch trousers over the top of them. We have never had any leaks with them either.

MBM would like to thank Emma for her time and hopes our readers consider ‘binning the disposable’ and ‘keeping to cloth’.