tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30315386.post3657764484545293315..comments2024-02-28T00:07:28.666+11:00Comments on lesliekeating: the great nappy adventurelesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06737087253010910386noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30315386.post-76630333470350824082008-10-08T13:57:00.000+11:002008-10-08T13:57:00.000+11:00I've been doing heaps of research on making cloth ...I've been doing heaps of research on making cloth nappies lately for my little one due in a few months and I found a NZ website http://www.greenbeans.co.nz/ that sells PUL, absorbent fabrics and snaps/press machines for very good prices, even taking into account postage. Good luck with it, I've heard that once you start you can't stop......Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30315386.post-4222621776632666772008-10-07T21:32:00.000+11:002008-10-07T21:32:00.000+11:00yep I've made my own and there is no going back! n...yep I've made my own and there is no going back! next you'll be wanting a snap press machine!!!!! I gave up on the bbh's as they just too wet easily and I loved pockets too much. It takes a while to find your favourite...i had all good intentions to use cloth on the twins but I think I'd have no life so I'm waiting till they're older and will decide then!<BR/><BR/>Corrie:)Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742167397662346566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30315386.post-43569670861428295732008-10-06T11:42:00.000+11:002008-10-06T11:42:00.000+11:00Well done for choosing cloth, have you been on www...Well done for choosing cloth, have you been on www.nappycino.com yet? There are so many brands to consider, I try to keep it simple for myself. I just got some more Tots Bots in size 1 for my second bub, due in December- there's a big sale on the cotton ones at www.nurturenappies.com.au We've been using cloth for over 2 years now, for me there's no other choice :) Check out my blog, there's a couple of posts on cloth nappies. Good luck with making your own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30315386.post-46495399648889061782008-10-04T07:42:00.000+10:002008-10-04T07:42:00.000+10:00Another diaper to consider is Bum Genius - they se...Another diaper to consider is Bum Genius - they sell for $18 each (in the States). I just got some for my son. He is only 10lbs now (5kg?) and they fit him great. They are expandable pocket diapers and are supposed to fit up to 35 lbs. So although they are an investment up front, they will last and last and last! <BR/><BR/>Also, I have found that Velcro/Aplix closures allow for better fit options as the baby grows. I used Bummis Super Snap wraps with my first son and they fit ok and I used some Fuzzi Bunz (also snap closures) and they were also ok, but with baby #2, NONE of the snap wraps work. His hips are too small and the leg openings are too loose. <BR/><BR/>If you make your own diapers, make sure that they are thick enough. I made a lot that were too thin, so I had to use a lot of doublers and such to get enough absorbancy. <BR/><BR/>And lastly, if you get dark PUL for the gussets/leg openings, then stains don't show... <BR/><BR/>Have fun and good luck!<BR/>:)Sally Deckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338135647596390742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30315386.post-18793692889924591312008-10-03T12:50:00.000+10:002008-10-03T12:50:00.000+10:00funny you should post this today, this morning I s...funny you should post this today, this morning I started making some fitted cloth nappies from the ottobre pattern, there is a free pattern on their website, but you need to size it down as it is BIG!<BR/><BR/>can't wait to see your nappies!<BR/><BR/>http://www.ottobredesign.com/en/print/index.htmlChristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935564388507544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30315386.post-36608738405821328872008-10-03T12:34:00.000+10:002008-10-03T12:34:00.000+10:00Aw, thanks for the shout out! Can't wait to see w...Aw, thanks for the shout out! Can't wait to see what you sew up!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01479994621172411599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30315386.post-86324240346066678912008-10-03T10:56:00.000+10:002008-10-03T10:56:00.000+10:00Ahhh 'tis dangerouns bringing up cloth naps when y...Ahhh 'tis dangerouns bringing up cloth naps when you know I lurk around your blog ;)<BR/><BR/>Free patterns and fab tutorial online at www.thenappynetwork.org.nz and OZ has an equivalent site if you haven't already found it - http://www.nappycino.com.au/<BR/><BR/>And you must must must check out Itti Bitti nappies - http://www.ittibitti.com.au/ People have been raving about them over here but they are a product from Aus! Well... not only the special edition ones are made in Aus but the brainchild of an Aussie anyway.<BR/><BR/>And a snap press is always a decent investment... especially if you can go in on it with a mate or two to keep the cost down. :)<BR/><BR/>Best of luck!Nikki Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601782588373904490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30315386.post-5976218511963564042008-10-03T10:50:00.000+10:002008-10-03T10:50:00.000+10:00Good luck with the nappy sewing. I always thought ...Good luck with the nappy sewing. I always thought I would have a go at it, but I don't mind folding my own from the square nappies. Nothing like a baby with a big nappy bottom.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474507635893417550noreply@blogger.com