Inserts and booster...

[SmileyBJ]

I need some extra boosters or inserts which I can use in a variety of pocket nappies, but getting confused with the amount of different styles. Also don't want to pay a fortune.

Which is the most absorbant material? Bamboo? I know terry towelling and cotton don't hold much at all of ds's wee at all lol. & some people say that hemp begins to smell?? Which is the best way to go?? :o

[mytwoangelsC&A]

I like bamboo the best very absorbent but i find it does take a bit to dry! Have you tries ebay oe even nappychino auctions there is sometimes bargains on there of people sellin variety of boosters!

[mundyc]

I think microfibre actually holds the most liquid out of all of them but the problem is it can leak out when under compression . Alot of nappy makers are using a microfibre and bamboo combo as the microfibre holds heaps and the bamboo traps it in IYKWIM :confused: .
As for pocket inserts most people tend to go for bamboo as it is very absorbant and quite trim - but it costs alot more . the greenkids inserts get great reviews and sometimes you can pick up seconds on Ozebaby . Or maybe baby beehinds bamboo fold ups might work , they are not too pricey if you buy a bulk pack .
I picked up some bumgenius microfibre boosters from Nurture Nappies for a few dollars each a while ago , not sure if they have any left - check out the specials page .

[Me]

I love the absorbancy of the bamboo(both of my girls are heavy wetters), but they do take a long long time to dry(especially as we head into the winter months and I don't have a drier!). I haven't tried hemp or microfibre so can't comment there.

[Purplebird]

I find microfibre boosters dry very quickly. Especially important when you're in Melbourne with no dryer! I'm not a big fan of hemp to be honest, but bamboo or microfibre would be fine as boosters.

[Sparrowgal]

I agree with the others about bamboo and microfibre. I think peapods have some microfibre inserts/boosters but bamboo is kinda expensive. I've never noticed drying time issues because I generally leave them for 2 days to dry anyway. Greenkids seconds inserts can be quite cheap as mundyc says!

I am not a huge fan of hemp. It gets so crunchy...

[SmileyBJ]

Thanks plenty for all your replies. Looks as though bamboo is generally the most preferred and absorbant. Drying time doesn't both me too much as I have inside lines and might be able to put them infront of the heater etc.