~*~Celebrating Clothies~*~

[~Chick79~]

Complete Stash! (http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/KarniF00l/Dakotas%20Nappies/stash005.jpg)

Lauren I am so envious of your stash!!!! I love it :yelclap:

Mine is pretty boring.... 24 BBB, 3 GK funtimes, 1 GK Anytime with 2 Bummis Super Whisper Covers, 6 BB PUL covers.

At least I have 5 more new GK Funtimes on their way to me! :smiliedance:

[KarniF00l]

Mine is pretty boring.... 24 BBB, 3 GK funtimes, 1 GK Anytime with 2 Bummis Super Whisper Covers, 6 BB PUL covers.

At least I have 5 more new GK Funtimes on their way to me! :smiliedance:


Hon, i'm sure ALOT of the cloth mumma's would envious with your stash having 24 BBB's :yes:

What new GK's prints did you get ?

[~Chick79~]

Cheeky Monkeys, Sports balls, Green Farm, Tractors ( I already have Thomas & 2 Pooh on Gingham) and 1 x baby boy Anytime (I already have a white one)

AThis is probably going to be a really dumb question.... :o but with pockets do you just change the stuffing or the whole nappy at change time?? I have been changing the whole lot but a friend asked me the other day and got me thinking..........

[KarniF00l]

AThis is probably going to be a really dumb question.... :o but with pockets do you just change the stuffing or the whole nappy at change time?? I have been changing the whole lot but a friend asked me the other day and got me thinking..........

That's not a dumb question. If only you knew what kind of questions i use to ask :o I change the whole nappy at the same time. I couldn't imagine just changing the prefolds/stuffing ect because once it's wet thats it. The inner of the nappy would be somewhat damp still.

[Oscar's mum]

with pockets do you just change the stuffing or the whole nappy at change time??

The whole nappy is changed! The idea behind pockets is that they will dry quicker after washing cause you can take the nappy apart. Also makes it easier to boost what is needed for each child - ie heavy wetters, light wetters.

[kymmy]

Oooer is that an offer ? ;)



:yes:

Love your stash! Very impressive n00b or not! Like the change table too. I have a pic of my stash and it looks boring but I am happy with it anyway esp the woolies.

Thanks for the birthday wishes every 1. I celebrated his birthday by buying him an embroidered Berry Plush cover....on a nappy ban - does not include covers, accessories etc!

[meme]

i had a go making a pocket nappy the other day. i used some of my tery flats for a practise, and also because i got sick of folding and wondered if i could just make fitteds out of them all, but they would be bulky at any mmore than 2 layers, so made the pocket then made stuffers out of all the off cut bits. obviously still needs a cover, but they do anyway, at least this way my dp will use them!

i do just love the look of a bub in a big fluffy white terry nappy.
have a look (http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g317/zenia800/thenappy.jpg)

i also have a pic of one of my other nappies on bubs, it's becoming a favourite (http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g317/zenia800/twinklestarbutt.jpg).

[Oscar's mum]

Meme - those nappies are gorgeous!:thumbsup:

[meme]

aw thanks om! i loved yours in the sew off thread too!

[kymmy]

Very clever meme! They look great! I want to sew....

[Oscar's mum]

aw thanks om! i loved yours in the sew off thread too!

Thankyou:o I got some more PUL in the mail yesterday so I might do some more nappies today. I ordered enough for 6 nappies but I only have enough suedecloth to make 2 nappies. I will post a few pics if I can be bothered finishing them today;)

Did someone say Spotlight sold suedecloth? Or am I imagining things?

[KarniF00l]

Oh my! My boy will be going to kinder next year

Kinder next year :confused: I thought it was 3 and 4 year old kinder or is it different where you are ?


:yes:

Love your stash! Very impressive n00b or not! Like the change table too. I have a pic of my stash and it looks boring but I am happy with it anyway esp the woolies.

Thank-you! I love my change table too, it's a matching set with the cot. Please share stash pics.. that goes for everyone else. I'm such a sticky beak :o

:yelclap: so if i buy something like this kind of wool Click (http://www.ozebaby.com.au/product.php?VP=3140) would you be able to come up with something like this Click (http://www.ozebaby.com.au/product.php?VP=2955) ? without the patterns on it of course. If so name your price =)

[kymmy]

I went to Spotlight and asked for suedecloth they showed me the suede so i asked for microfleece they showed me the polar fleece.!

[KarniF00l]

meme i just love the first pic!! What a keeper :thumbsup:

[HoopDeeDoo]

I have this problem too, I've got loads for the outside, but not enough for inside.
Can you use Sherpa for the lining of pockets?

I saw one roll of suedecloth at my Spotlight yesterday it was on sale for $4 a metre such a bargain, unfornately it was pink, and I know it's silly but I just could bring myself to buy pink suedecloth for my boy's nappies. Plus it didn't actually say it was suedecloth but looked exaclty the same as the sample I brought with me.

I bought what to me looks like sherpa though. It said on the tag high cotton fleece or something, it looks exactly the same as the sherpa I bought online, except Spotlight had pretty colours.

[Oscar's mum]

I went to Spotlight and asked for suedecloth they showed me the suede so i asked for microfleece they showed me the polar fleece.!

So they don't sell it then? (You would think working in a material store they should know their products :rolleyes:)

[kymmy]

Kinder next year :confused: I thought it was 3 and 4 year old kinder or is it different where you are ?




Thank-you! I love my change table too, it's a matching set with the cot. Please share stash pics.. that goes for everyone else. I'm such a sticky beak :o

:yelclap: so if i buy something like this kind of wool Click (http://www.ozebaby.com.au/product.php?VP=3140) would you be able to come up with something like this Click (http://www.ozebaby.com.au/product.php?VP=2955) ? without the patterns on it of course. If so name your price =)


Sorry meant my big boy will be at kinder - he is 3 and a half!

I will try to upload my stash pics onto my web album (if it will let me :rolleyes:)

You want a soaker? I can knit that- beautiful yarn too. I will pm you.

[Oscar's mum]

unfornately it was pink, and I know it's silly but I just could bring myself to buy pink suedecloth for my boy's nappies.

Oh I am the same - it would just ruin the nappies! And I probably would put those nappies lined with pink at the bottom of my stash and never use them! lol:p

[kymmy]

So they don't sell it then? (You would think working in a material store they should know their products :rolleyes:)

Gosh I know more! A young guy was trying to compare yarns and his guess is not good enough for me! Also a lady was asking about dress patterns - the guy just says I have never sewn a dress! Umm that helps. I wonder if they are crafty at all - at least at the store we went to.

[KarniF00l]

So they don't sell it then? (You would think working in a material store they should know their products :rolleyes:)

:laughing: Thats excatly like when DH goes into an electrical store like D!ck Smiths and the staff are all female.. he asks for a certain electrical part and they have no idea what he's talking about :rolleyes:

[shed]

You can use sherpa for the inside of your nappies. Its lovely and snuggly and the poo rolls off it.

Its cheap too. I got it for $3 a metre at Spotlight. Lots of the WAHM nappies have this and it looks nice and works well.

[MotherOfPearl]

I celebrated his birthday by buying him an embroidered Berry Plush cover....on a nappy ban - does not include covers, accessories etc!

Kymmy- I like your style!:thumbsup:

[HoopDeeDoo]

You can use sherpa for the inside of your nappies. Its lovely and snuggly and the poo rolls off it.

Its cheap too. I got it for $3 a metre at Spotlight. Lots of the WAHM nappies have this and it looks nice and works well.

Awesome, thanks for that shed - the stuff I got was $12 + a metre but very wide

[Oscar's mum]

These are my latest nappies I made up today!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h300/speedwayatom/Newnappies-1.jpg

[MotherOfPearl]

These are my latest nappies I made up today!


Love the camo nappy!!
Great job OM

[KarniF00l]

Love 'em OM !! :yelclap: I would seriously kill for a pink and grey camo nappy :o where did you get the camo PUL from ?

[stellaj]

They had it at Spotlight, i have the blue camo and dinosaur camo. It is reduced too, somthing like $5 a metre.

[stellaj]

scrap that- i'm talking about fleece!!!!!

[KarniF00l]

They had it at Spotlight, i have the blue camo and dinosaur camo. It is reduced too, somthing like $5 a metre.

So there is pink and grey camo PUL ? :yelclap: I'ma get me some tonight when DH and i go shopping, then all i need to do is find someone to make it for me :o

[Oscar's mum]

Love 'em OM !! :yelclap: I would seriously kill for a pink and grey camo nappy :o where did you get the camo PUL from ?

I got the camo from the following store:

http://www.bumblebeenappies.com.au (http://www.bumblebeenappies.com.au/store/Default.asp)

You know they have pink and grey camo there too! I could make you one if you wanted (or you could make your own too:thumbsup: ) I am going to be ordering some more PUL from them probably tonight or tomorrow.

[KarniF00l]

scrap that- i'm talking about fleece!!!!!

Oh d@mn!! had my hopes up then :crying: *sniff sniff* :p

[Oscar's mum]

So there is pink and grey camo PUL ?o

Spotlight does not sell PUL:no:

[mum2elouise]

Oscar's Mum, what did you use for your pattern? I was thinking i might just have a practice run on a flat by copying another well-shaped AIO i have....

[~Chick79~]

That's not a dumb question. If only you knew what kind of questions i use to ask :o I change the whole nappy at the same time. I couldn't imagine just changing the prefolds/stuffing ect because once it's wet thats it. The inner of the nappy would be somewhat damp still.

The whole nappy is changed! The idea behind pockets is that they will dry quicker after washing cause you can take the nappy apart. Also makes it easier to boost what is needed for each child - ie heavy wetters, light wetters.

Thanks! This is what I thought to... once it is wet it is wet! I couldn't even imagine re-using it!!! :no: But thought I would ask (even if it had been the case i still would have changed the whole nappy!)... :o

[Oscar's mum]

Oscar's Mum, what did you use for your pattern?

It's a mix between a Wee Weka and a GK's. I figured if GK's could be a OSFA why couldn't I make a variation of the Wee Weka to be a OSFA!:thumbsup:

[kymmy]

Awesome OM! Your bubs are so spoilt for nappies. You have some great PUL.

[kymmy]

http://picasaweb.google.com/mychildrensmother/KnitNap Av's stash and woollies (http://picasaweb.google.com/mychildrensmother/KnitNap)

[MotherOfPearl]

Kymmy the musical soaker's fab!

[KarniF00l]

I love the musical soaker Kym.. You sure are talented :yes:

Dakota in her new soaker i recieved this morning..

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/KarniF00l/shorties005.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/KarniF00l/shorties006.jpg

.. and not long after, getting very tired and grumpy

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/KarniF00l/shorties011.jpg

[sopolicha]

Dakota in her new soaker i recieved this morning..



What a peach!!

[Funkychicken]

Kym, I know I have said it before but I feel it needs to be shouted-YOU ARE SO VERY, VERY CLEVER!!:yelclap: Your creations are just so cute.

Lauren, I love Dakota's new ones. That little pocket is really cute and such a nice finishing touch!

[pookiesossige]

Lauren, Dakota's gorgeous! The soaker looks fabulous on her too!

[shed]

Lauren, did u see that pink camo PUL on the bumblebee site?

[kymmy]

:thumbsup:

Oh Dakota is gorgeous. Those woolies are divine - the pocket looks so cute.

[KarniF00l]

aww thanx guys.. I'll be able to show off another soon hehe.. Kymmy am i allowed to gloat about the custom soaker ? I can't help myself :o


Lauren, did u see that pink camo PUL on the bumblebee site?

Sure did :yes: Oscar's mum is making me a pocket nappy from it, like a GK's one :yelclap:

oh dear.. all these ppl making me stuff. I should be really ashamed of myself that i can't sew or knit :o but yet i'm soooo excited LOL

[kymmy]

Gloat all you like! Some ppl can sew, some can knit, you can hyena. All great talents. At least be good at one!

[pookiesossige]

Nothing different or unique, just wanted to share some pics I took over the last couple of days!

Ariene in her new style Peapod
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/pookiesossige/PinkPeapodPumpkin.jpg

My fav pocket (until my new GK's arrive) - a purple print Happy Heiny
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/pookiesossige/PurpleHaiwiianHappyHeiny.jpg

Green BBB
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/pookiesossige/TummytimeinaBBB1.jpg

[KarniF00l]

Em, Ariene is gorgeous. I love the Happy Heiny nappy :thumbsup:

I just remember that tomorrow is a public holiday so i probably won't get my new GK's until Wednesday maybe even thursday d@mnit :rolleyes:

[stellaj]

I can't sew or knit but I can hyena alright- Itti Bitti AIO and A side snapping VBSN in the space of 2 weeks, my stash is almost complete:eek:

[Funkychicken]

I can't sew or knit but I can hyena alright- Itti Bitti AIO and A side snapping VBSN in the space of 2 weeks, my stash is almost complete:eek:
Complete:eek: -I didn't know there was such a thing as a complete stash, Mel! :rolleyes:

[~Alicia]

I'm only new, so I can't fold very well yet, but here's Alexi:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n191/bubhubmum21/P1020683.jpg

it might take me awhile to learn the lingo i think :o

[pookiesossige]

Mum21, how cool is that terry flat!? The hot pink looks so cool! An d Alexi is such a cutie! Don't worry about the folding, check out the link that Oscar's Mum gave you, it has a lot of folds. RainbowBrite uses terry flats too, I think she does the Jo fold, that website (whatever it was, I forget) had instructions for it. AngleKisses uses flats too, but with boys she might be using a different type of fold, not sure!

[Oscar's mum]

Aww what a cutie! Which fold did you use on her?

[MotherOfPearl]

Oh Mum21 you're very lucky having a cute girl to put in pink!!I'm jealous!You're also very clever using flats- there's no way I could do that.


Lauren- I think it's great that these other great girls are able to share their talents- don't worry I can't sew or knit either.Every Winter my Nanna would teach me how to knit and I'd always have to get her to show me the next year again- and it's not that hard!!But like you, mine isn't around anymore and it's such a shame cause she'd have loved knitting for Hugh.

[stellaj]

Complete:eek: -I didn't know there was such a thing as a complete stash, Mel! :rolleyes:

I said almost Sal :laughing:

[KarniF00l]

Very cute mum21.. i love the brightness of the pink nappy. Too cute!

Mel - What is an almost complete stash :confused: Thats something i tell DH to give off the impression that i'm almost done. Almost done buying nappies ? :laughing: Yeah right !!! I'll never see that day. Well not until Ducky is fully TT of course and that's the day i'm dreading already :gloomy:
anyhoo.. off to the nappy shops i go ;)

[~Alicia]

Lauren ~ Dakota looks gorgeous in her soaker!

Em ~ they're gorgeous! (what a cutie you have :D ).

I can't wait to make the switch! I can see I'll be buying, umm, are they called pre-folded or all in ones? Or Modern cloth!? ahhhh getting overwhelmed again! :laughing:

I've got a few coloured terry flats. fluro pink, fluro orange, fluro green, purple, soft pink and another one I can't remember :o . My aunty works in a baby shop, so she sends them down every now and then. She finds the coolest stuff there!!

Oscarsmum ~ it was just a triangle fold. :yes: nothing spesh.

Kazza ~ isn't it gorgeous!? I love coloured ones. I'm going to buy some more next week

[MotherOfPearl]

My aunty works in a baby shop, so she sends them down every now and then. She finds the coolest stuff there!!



you'll have to put her on to modern cloth for her shop,
after we've almost got our stashes complete!!;)

[HoopDeeDoo]

what gorgeous girls, shame I'll never have pink in my stash *sniff sniff*

I've been doing lots and lots of sewing, but I don't want to show and tell till I've finished my pile of fabrics, so off I go to sew some more.............

:wave:

[pookiesossige]

what gorgeous girls, shame I'll never have pink in my stash *sniff sniff*

I've been doing lots and lots of sewing, but I don't want to show and tell till I've finished my pile of fabrics, so off I go to sew some more.............

:wave:


I can't wait Em!! :thumbsup: :D I'd love to have a sticky! (as usual!)

[mum2cooper]

Can I join this thread??? I have just put my bubba in his first GK's Anytimes :smiliedance: Except he did a poo in it 10 minutes after I put it on him :laughing:

Here is a couple of pictures of his cute lil' bum:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/MandyJohnCooper/mcn002.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/MandyJohnCooper/mcn005.jpg

I cant wait to order more now!! For those of you who have big-wetting boys- what do you put in your GK's for days/nights? Is the double hemp insert enough during the day? (I forgot what its called lol)

[Oscar's mum]

Can I join this thread??? I have just put my bubba in his first GK's Anytimes :smiliedance: Except he did a poo in it 10 minutes after I put it on him :laughing:

Awww your little man is just gorgeous!


For those of you who have big-wetting boys- what do you put in your GK's for days/nights? Is the double hemp insert enough during the day? (I forgot what its called lol)

I use the hemparoo during the day with just a liner in the GK's and it works fine! I havn't used the new inserts though so sorry if you meant those inserts! A few Bub Hubbers have though;)

[MotherOfPearl]

Here is a couple of pictures of his cute lil' bum:


Cooper's pretty darn cute himself!!

[mum2cooper]

Thanks Oscar's mum and Kazza, I think so too, but I may be a little bias!

I put him in the Anytime with the insert and booster set in it. Does anyone else do this?

[~Alicia]

Wow! Clothies can talk!! LOL

Cooper is gorgeous! and I love that colour blue!


I've got Alexi in her orange one now :smiliedance: I've only got two cloths out at the moment, all the rest are packed up.


http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n191/bubhubmum21/P1020720.jpg

[MotherOfPearl]

Wow! Clothies can talk!! LOL



Told you you'd fit in!:laughing:

[~Alicia]

Told you you'd fit in!:laughing:

:laughing: :laughing: :thumbsup:

[sopolicha]

Wow! Clothies can talk!! LOL

Cooper is gorgeous! and I love that colour blue!


I've got Alexi in her orange one now


I have three words for you bew di full.

[Lunar]

OK, finally got the pics uploaded...

Here is Kailah this afternoon modelling the purple butterflies
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m229/My2Joys/PB070013.jpg

and again...he he he....tooo cute!
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m229/My2Joys/PB070017.jpg

Oh and this is one taken last week in her cheeky butts nappy
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m229/My2Joys/PA270002.jpg


I am soooo happy with the nappies!
I am going to try making my own PUL pocket nappy. I am a lil scared though... but I should be ok, looks simple enough!:fingerscrossed:

[shed]

Good for you Lunar. It IS simple luv, I told you - Money For Jam!!!

[kymmy]

Wow I love being able to catch up on the pics!

I am not very good with folds. I either fold in half so its a rectangle and twist (bikini twist) with a well fitting cover. Or I just tuck in at the legs. Whatever works! I love the look of the coloured flats though. That is all I had before I bought any fitteds.

[~Alicia]

oh Lunar! How cute!

And your girl is just Gorgeous!! :yes: :D

[~Chick79~]

All the photos are just gorgeous!!!!! I am so missing my cloth nappies (boys are in sposies as we are in the middle of moving!) :crying:

For those of you who have big-wetting boys- what do you put in your GK's for days/nights? Is the double hemp insert enough during the day? (I forgot what its called lol)

My DS is a heavy wetter... we have tried GKs a few times for overnight use and for the life of me I can't get it to work for me!!! (I insert a large hemparoo and a mircofibre booster into an anytime - even tried replacing the hemparoo with their new inserts) I have no dramas during the day so i mainly use them and leave my BBB for nighttime!

[pookiesossige]

My DS is a heavy wetter... we have tried GKs a few times for overnight use and for the life of me I can't get it to work for me!!! (I insert a large hemparoo and a mircofibre booster into an anytime - even tried replacing the hemparoo with their new inserts) I have no dramas during the day so i mainly use them and leave my BBB for nighttime!

Me too- last time that I tried was with the large hemparoo (and they are HUGE) and a medium hemparoo together and it was wet at 2am (put on a 7pm). Previously I had tried both medium and large hemparoo's with microfibre boosters.

I had a sucess last night with a BBB (both inserts) and one of those huge 'BamBoosters' which are enough on their own in a pocket without anything else. I could barely do the nappy up, but it worked!
I wish I had a wool soaker, but I don't think I can justify the cost just for the 2 fitteds that I have...
Or maybe I can, if I let DH assume that his granny knitted it for us :detective: :devil6:

Wow, Leisha, good luck moving!

[~Chick79~]

Me too- last time that I tried was with the large hemparoo (and they are HUGE) and a medium hemparoo together and it was wet at 2am (put on a 7pm). Previously I had tried both medium and large hemparoo's with microfibre boosters.

I had a sucess last night with a BBB (both inserts) and one of those huge 'BamBoosters' which are enough on their own in a pocket without anything else. I could barely do the nappy up, but it worked!
I wish I had a wool soaker, but I don't think I can justify the cost just for the 2 fitteds that I have...
Or maybe I can, if I let DH assume that his granny knitted it for us :detective: :devil6:

Wow, Leisha, good luck moving!

Thanks Em!

I am beginning to regret my decision of putting the boys in sposies this week though.... DS1 has the worse nappy rash! Thankfully we only 3 more days than it is back to cloth bum! :smiliedance:

[MotherOfPearl]

Or maybe I can, if I let DH assume that his granny knitted it for us!

Pookie you could just ask his Gran to knit it for you, I'll send you some patterns if you like?

[pookiesossige]

Kaz, you have a new PM! :)

[shed]

You can get a wool soaker for $15. I saw them on Buyena and the same lady on ebay. I bought one and its fabulous. Her name is Merrilyn.

[pookiesossige]

Thanks Shed! :D
That's probably a good help to others too- in the past I've just thought wool+hand knitted = very expensive. Obviously, not so! I'd rather use my BBB's instead of forking out for a $38 night nappy that is sized and needs replacing when bub outgrows it, and these require a cover/soaker anyway :rolleyes:

[MotherOfPearl]

I got 2 soakers off Merrilyn too through ebay :thumbsup: I chose the colours and one has a car on it. One Hugh has on in my avatar!

there is a gorgeous crochet wrap on BBH at the moment http://www.babybeehinds.com.au/shop/proddetail.php?prod=OTRS6

[Funkychicken]

Kazza, that soaker is so beautiful I think the special ones are worth paying for. I have a beautiful one, compliments of our very own talented knitter here on the Hub, but I have just lashed right out (still a bit shocked that I am paying this but WTH) and ordered a CRIKEY soaker. I am a sucker for any product that contributes back to charity and couldn't go past it. :yelclap:

[JaidevsMum]

okay, I've finally gotten around to getting pics of my bub in his nappy.

This is in his BBH bamboo:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j203/JaidevsMum/Jainappy.jpg

and this is our wash day photo:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j203/JaidevsMum/washday.jpg

I'm really happy with the absorbency of my BBH - they're better than I expected and soooo cute.

mel

[zada]

the orange bbh looks good i orded one before :D

[Oscar's mum]

the orange bbh looks good i orded one before :D

The orange one is soooo nice! Brightens up the day:yes:

[kymmy]

The orange bamboo is so cute! Suits your bub perfectly Mel. I want an orange one....and twilight...;)
I can't really justify paying for woolies since I can knit myself - they do seem exy but it does take a lot of work and they are usually one of a kind- you can't buy identical ones if they are custom hand knitted.
I have the same attitude of nappies that are unique and I jusify it! I would love to get custom woolies or any knitted by someone else esp crocheted ones as I can't crochet well.

[stellaj]

When are you going to give knitting lessons Kym?

Here is a pic of my Spring Swap from Nappycino, a nappy with his name- i love it!-
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/stellaj/PB060019.jpg
here is a smiley nappy boy-
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/stellaj/PB040012.jpg

[kymmy]

Hah knitting lessons! I need some myself! I just teach myself. I am not sure what you will learn from me.!

Luca is gorgeous!

[kymmy]

http://picasaweb.google.com/mychildrensmother/KnitNap

My fluffy mail today. A musical nappy!

[Mor]

just posted this elsewhere, DS is 14.3 kg and a tall litle boy, and fits perfectly into a medium bits for bots bamboo nappy!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/Westerbaby/Nappies/MNW-b4b-splash21-040906.jpg

[MotherOfPearl]

This is in his BBH bamboo:

Oh Mel- that is a cute, baby and nappy:laughing: !
Hugh has an orange bamboo too, thought it was unisex enough for the next one to come along!

[kymmy]

I like the rainbow bamboo!
I think I should get Mediums then instead of L.

[pixietrix]

Hi all,:wave:
I'm new to BH andjust love all the photos and advice on this thread. I am due in Feb and was considering a mix of cloth and disposables- but I was thinking teryy flats with PVC pants. I had no idea their were so many lovely options! Condsider me a full time convert. I have just ordered a huge range of trial packs of nappies, boosters, overpants and soakers to get me started. I hope you will be able to help me with all the dumb questions I will be bound to have (I'll try and check old posts first to see if the answers are there). Congratulations on your beautiful babies and their oh so cute nappies! Thanks so much for the inspiration- I can't wait to get started when Andy joins us :fingerscrossed:
Kate

[kymmy]

:wave: Kate
All the best with your pregnancy and well done on the preparation!

[~Chick79~]

I hope you will be able to help me with all the dumb questions I will be bound to have (I'll try and check old posts first to see if the answers are there).

Kate - we have all asked the "dumb" questions at some point or another so don't worry about it! We will all help you wherever we can!

[KarniF00l]

Welcome to the clothie world pixietrix :yelclap: There's no such thing as a dumb question either :no:

[stellaj]

Kym, I looove that musical nappy I've never seen that print before. Lucy- he is so gorgeous in the bamboo although I can't believe he is fititng a medium still.

[Mor]

I like the rainbow bamboo!
I think I should get Mediums then instead of L.

I was really surprised by the fit. Most of my nappies are FAAAAAR to short in the rise for him, though they are made to fit approx his dimensions. He is tall, and 90th percentile for weight, so a tad above average for 2, and most one size nappies I would give about 3-4 months before they are too short. This bits for bots really surprised me. Def. worth talking to the WAHM and getting their opinion.

[kymmy]

The musical nappy is a M and it fits so well. I think I should stick with that when choosing sized nappies.

Today I got the embroidered Berry Plush cover. Very nice! Also a zippered wet bag and wipes bag. Gorgeous stuff! Also won a semi custom for a Tango nappy.
:yes: I am on a nappy ban but ith the exception of interesting nappies ok!

[ikis84]

Ooohh... I love all these gorgeous nappies.. makes me want to buy different ones, but DH likes the simplicity of only having one or two types :(

Here is a pic of Olivia in her BBH at 5 weeks 3 days old... she is really growing into them nicely :) I don't know what people are talking about when they say they are bulky on a newborn... I guess I don't know what a disposable would look like on her now, so can't compare, lol!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/62116633@N00/293385712/

isn't she a cutie?

[mum2cooper]

Olivia is a cutie ikis84 :yes: makes me want a lil girl next :D

Here is a pic of my little man just in a terry flat:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k210/MandyJohnCooper/19weeksclothbottom001.jpg

Anyone out there use plain old flats? What covers can I get for them? I dont really like the plasticy pilchers... something that might be a bit more comfortable? Or even something I can put in them so I dont need a cover??? :confused:

[mum2cooper]

Oh, I think I have killed two threads today :o

[~Chick79~]

Oh, I think I have killed two threads today :o

Why on earth do you think that Mandy???

Have some of these :hugs: :hugs:

[stellaj]

[QUOTE=kymmy;800396] Also won a semi custom for a Tango nappy.
:yes:


I know you did Kymmy, you outbid me! :laughing:

[Percy]

Now you have only killed one!!

That piccie is so cute!

I use mostly pocket nappies. I tried just plain flats, but i could never get the hang of them.

[stellaj]

mum2cooper- You can use just about any of the covers that ppl use with modern cloth for flats, although maybe you need to upsize to fit the extra bit of bulkiness. From memory Bummis Super whisper wrap is good for flats.

Lucy- do you actually measure before you buy? I just guess but i now have 2 pairs of longies that are far to big so I think I will need to start measuring.

[kymmy]

I know you did Kymmy, you outbid me! :laughing:

So sorry Mel :hugs: I am so mean.....did I bid straight after you?

Olivia is adorable! :yes:

I use bigger covers with flats. Wool is great though cos it stretches.....yes wool crazy

[mum2cooper]

Why on earth do you think that Mandy???

Have some of these :hugs:

Aww thanks :D I was feeling neglected yesterday when no one was replying to my posts :crying: :laughing:

[QUOTE=stellaj_79;801154]mum2cooper- You can use just about any of the covers that ppl use with modern cloth for flats, although maybe you need to upsize to fit the extra bit of bulkiness. From memory Bummis Super whisper wrap is good for flats.QUOTE]

Thankyou for that- will have to have a look around for a larger sized ones. I am going to use GK's mainly, but it might take a couple of months for me to build up enough, so thats why I have to persevere with flats for a while!

[stellaj]

Flats are just fine, don't think you have to use MCN to be a clothie. It is about saving our resources however we can and you don't need the latest, expensive,super dooper nappies etc, to do that.

[MotherOfPearl]

Condsider me a full time convert. I have just ordered a huge range of trial packs of nappies, boosters, overpants and soakers to get me started. I hope you will be able to help me with all the dumb questions I will be bound to have

Welcome Kate:wave:
I did what you've done and ordered different brands and types of nappies to try before my son was born, cause some suit better than others.
Using cloth can be so easy. The first time I put Hugh in cloth overnight it was really easy and I don't know why I was so worried!
And there will always be someone around who will answer a question for you.


isn't she a cutie?
yes!!

[MotherOfPearl]

Aww thanks :D I was feeling neglected yesterday when no one was replying to my posts :crying: :laughing:


Happens to me all the time :laughing:

[cheezelkat]

I've never been a full time clothie :o - just every now and then they get used but a few days ago, we ran out of normal wipes....and we are yet to buy another packet :yelclap: I've made all my own from cut up terry squares and flannel and they work great! (and cute)

The only reason we haven't converted is the cost. He kind of freaked out about the cost per nappy!

I was chatting to DP about the benefits of cloth and the rubbish problem with disposables and he now wants to use cloth fulltime - he was horrified - so I have the A-OK to upgrade from my flats to MCN if I wish. Now I just need to decide which ones to buy!

Liam is currently in a french terry prefold and bummis cover :wizard:

yay!

[MotherOfPearl]

:smiliedance: CK!

Well we're a BabyBeeHinds (http://www.babybeehinds.com.au) house here!
But I think the best thing to do is buy a couple of different brands and do some trialling what works best for you and DS

[cheezelkat]

Thanks Kazaa :party: I'm excited about doing my bit for the environment. No more stinky bins!

I've ordered some GKs for this pay cycle - my terries and Bummis will do until I get the money for extra.

I think DP will be pleasantly surprised about how easy MCN are. He *hates* flats because our bubba is way too squirmy! :laughing:

[mum2cooper]

I've never been a full time clothie :o - just every now and then they get used but a few days ago, we ran out of normal wipes....and we are yet to buy another packet :yelclap: I've made all my own from cut up terry squares and flannel and they work great! (and cute)

The only reason we haven't converted is the cost. He kind of freaked out about the cost per nappy!

I was chatting to DP about the benefits of cloth and the rubbish problem with disposables and he now wants to use cloth fulltime - he was horrified - so I have the A-OK to upgrade from my flats to MCN if I wish. Now I just need to decide which ones to buy!

Liam is currently in a french terry prefold and bummis cover :wizard:

yay!

Hi CK :wave: Just wondering if you have any tips for using terry's with bummis covers? I have just ordered some Bummis and hoping they will be ok with my plain ol' terry flats?

[pookiesossige]

Hi CK! :wave:
I too like my Baby BeeHinds (the Bamboo is beeeudiful!) and comes in groovy colours. I use my Tots Bots pul wrap over the top, but I wish I had a Bummis one, I'm not too impressed with it for a coupla reasons...

I'm also keen on Green Kids becuase of the prints/patterns of the Funtimes nappies.
http://e-wire.net.au/~eb_tinle/Funtimes.htm

But for fit and cheapness, I like the new style Peapods. They are affordable and even though they use cheaper materials they work well for us and are the trimmest pocket I have. They look so soft and comfy on my lil' bub and I suspect that snaps will be better for when Ariene's older and ripping off the velcro on her Green Kids :rolleyes: http://www.peapods.com.au

I like my pocket nappies because I don't have a dryer and in winter I'll appreciate their quick-drying qualities.

I recommend buying the 'trial packs' of different brands to see which you like the most.

If DH isn't impressed with the set-up costs of MCN, remind him that the resale value is awesome- as in, it's not uncommon for people to buy them on ebay for the same or even more then they are worth new!! :eek:

Anyhoo, just wanted to welcome you to the world of MCN- the enthusiasm is contagious and you'll be addicted in no time at all! Although I do still use my old flats occasionally too :D

[HoopDeeDoo]

Hi gals,

just wanted to show off.........

these are pics of pocket HB nappies I've made of the last couple of weeks :wave:

car (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/hoopdeedoo/DSC00040.jpg)

giraffes (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/hoopdeedoo/DSC00039.jpg)

pooh and tigger (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/hoopdeedoo/DSC00006.jpg)

rainbow (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/hoopdeedoo/DSC00005.jpg)

marble (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/hoopdeedoo/DSC00004.jpg)

bugs (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/hoopdeedoo/DSC00003.jpg)

frogs (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/hoopdeedoo/DSC00002.jpg)

sesame street (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/hoopdeedoo/DSC00001.jpg)

Noah in Large rainbow (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/hoopdeedoo/DSC00019.jpg)

Lachy in medium bugs (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/hoopdeedoo/DSC00017.jpg)


Most are MM fleece outsides, with various insides, and the Pooh and tigger is PUL, the Sesame street has a hidden layer of PUL with an out of Flannel. I was pretty happy when the flannel didn't cause any wicking as yet, there was a big poo that leaked slightly, but same leakage as a sposie :yes:

[zada]

they look awesome :thumbsup:

[sopolicha]

Emma they look fantastic.

Are you taking orders?

Where did you get your MM fleece from?

[HoopDeeDoo]

Emma they look fantastic.

Are you taking orders?

Where did you get your MM fleece from?

I got the MM fleece from the wee wuns, I think it's the only nappy fabric they sell ATM.

I'm not taking orders, but I'm thinking it might be something I'd like to do in the future :)

I'd have to get permission first if I want to do the HB, and since I'm converting the pattern into pockets not sure what they would think about it.

But it's something to consider when I've got more time on my hands. My boys are keeping me very busy ATM :p

[stellaj]

They are fabulous Emma, great job. You sure are talented :thumbsup:

[Little_Toad]

hoopedeedoo, you've done a fantastic job.

[kymmy]

Emma you are clever. Gorgeous naps there - you have been busy!

[Funkychicken]

YAY, CK!!! Full time cloth and you get to pick and choose! How exciting.:smiliedance:
Emme, those nappies are fantastic. You have done an awesome job on them. :thumbsup:

[KarniF00l]

Emma - those nappies are fantastic!! Where do i submit my first order ? :p Well done, they look awesome :yes:

[ikis84]

Emma - I looove the giraffe one... it is adorable... I want one!! Noah and Lachie are cutie-pies :D

CK - Yay for the full time cloth!!

[kymmy]

Just wanting to show off my bub's first birthday cloth pressie. He got this berry plush cover with embroidered paw prints - so cute and also a wet bag with wipes bag to match - it has cute lions on it.
we're going on a bear hunt (http://picasaweb.google.com/mychildrensmother/KnitNap/photo#4996419099751350290)

[Funkychicken]

So very cute, Kymmy! :yelclap:

[stellaj]

Very nice Kymmy, I'm assuming that was a present from mum? I saw the famous Sal silver nappy in real life today, very cool.

[KarniF00l]

Very cute Kym. I was watching them on ozebaby but majority of the one's that were put up were larges :thumbsdown: I wouldn't mind a purple medium with the dragonfly. I think it was a dragonfly anyway :o

[HoopDeeDoo]

Thanks guys :o

[sopolicha]

Oowww, I got the Large purple with a Bambi look-a-like embroidery. It is so soft and fits so well. Just a bit disappointed that it is not made in Australia.

I see there is still some of the gold PUL on eBay, very tempted.

[HoopDeeDoo]

Emma - those nappies are fantastic!! Where do i submit my first order ? :p Well done, they look awesome :yes:

I'm not sure if I would be wanting to supply to such an addict :laughing:

[HoopDeeDoo]

Kymmy I love the bear paws, very cute. I'm thinking I might have to highjack my mum's embroidery machine at some stage too. I'm lazy though not sure if I want to be bothering with covers, or too many hidden layers of PUL to keep it leak proof, once I've built up my stash I'll be able to play *rubs her hands together at the thought*
Personalised bums would be cute, thanks for the insporation Luca :p ;) chooooo choooooo

[KarniF00l]

I'm not sure if I would be wanting to supply to such an addict :laughing:

HEH! Me an addict ? You gotta be kidding right :rolleyes: :p

[HoopDeeDoo]

HEH! Me an addict ? You gotta be kidding right :rolleyes: :p

I think you're in the denial stage :laughing: :laughing:

[KarniF00l]

I think you're in the denial stage :laughing: :laughing:

I promise.. just one hit of your nappy goodness i swear *shakes uncontrollably* ;)

[cheezelkat]

Thanks girls

I ended up ordering more prefolds (I LOVE them!) and a fuzzi bunz tonight. Despite DP's initial excitement....I think he's a little hesitant :laughing: and not that keen on me spending too much money so close to Christmas. I'm treading the water carefully so I don't lose paypal privleges :laughing: Oh, and I ordered a pea pods last week when DP wasn't home which should arrive tomorrow hopefully! :fingerscrossed:

I went to use my terry flats today and I have no covers that fit :crying: My Bummis simply wouldn't fit over them. I'll practise the folds again tomorrow, but the prefolds are so much softer.

And mum2cooper - I like to fold my nappies either into a long strip and place them in the cover when I'm in a hurry, or else I just fold and snappi them in place and put the cover on top. So easy!

[Kizmet]

Hi gals,

just wanted to show off.........

these are pics of pocket HB nappies I've made of the last couple of weeks :wave:

Most are MM fleece outsides, with various insides, and the Pooh and tigger is PUL, the Sesame street has a hidden layer of PUL with an out of Flannel. I was pretty happy when the flannel didn't cause any wicking as yet, there was a big poo that leaked slightly, but same leakage as a sposie :yes:


they are blooming fantastic!! Can i put in an order lol

[Kizmet]

Just wanting to show off my bub's first birthday cloth pressie. He got this berry plush cover with embroidered paw prints - so cute and also a wet bag with wipes bag to match - it has cute lions on it.
we're going on a bear hunt (http://picasaweb.google.com/mychildrensmother/KnitNap/photo#4996419099751350290)

that is so adorable!!!! Can i put in an order lol :p

[KaM]

Hi gals,

just wanted to show off.........

these are pics of pocket HB nappies I've made of the last couple of weeks :wave:
Most are MM fleece outsides, with various insides, and the Pooh and tigger is PUL, the Sesame street has a hidden layer of PUL with an out of Flannel. I was pretty happy when the flannel didn't cause any wicking as yet, there was a big poo that leaked slightly, but same leakage as a sposie :yes:

Girl . .omg. .if your willing to sell I am sooooooo willing to buy!! They are absolutely fantastic! .. Well done!!

My Gk's should arrive today and my Peapod later this week!!:yelclap: :smiliedance:

[pookiesossige]

...I'm lazy though not sure if I want to be bothering with covers, or too many hidden layers of PUL to keep it leak proof, once I've built up my stash I'll be able to play *rubs her hands together at the thought*.....

Ah, Emma, did I read correctly here... You said you are lazy???
Honey, I don't think so! You are so talented!! Oh, and when you get permission to sell HB's I'm first in line, K? It'll be my only chance to get my hands on one, 'cept it will be more special cos it will be made by you!! :D :yes:
I might be getting a little ahead of myself, I know- sorry!

[KarniF00l]

I've taken some pics of Dakota in some of the new GK's prints, mainly on Kymmy's request to see the 'Punk' one. I can't wait until she's crawling around in them in summer because i'm kinda bored of the same 'ol laying down shots :o

So here they are...

Punk 1 (http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/KarniF00l/Dakotas%20Nappies/newGKprints002.jpg) and Punk 2 (http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/KarniF00l/Dakotas%20Nappies/newGKprints001.jpg).
Colourful Spots 1 (http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/KarniF00l/Dakotas%20Nappies/newGKprints005.jpg) and Colourful Spots 2 (http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/KarniF00l/Dakotas%20Nappies/newGKprints004.jpg).
Ladybugs on Yellow. (http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/KarniF00l/Dakotas%20Nappies/newGKprints003.jpg)

[zada]

aww she is cute :D

[ikis84]

luurve the punk one! What a cutie!

[HoopDeeDoo]

luv the spots sooo cute! I'm sure I have some of that print without the PUL in my stash :detective:

[kymmy]

Thanks Loz! I like those prints - so cute on Dakota.

[cheezelkat]

My Liam in his first pocket nappy :wizard:

Sorry about the bad pics - having to use a camera phone at the moment :banghead:

Liam (http://www.banditcat.net/images/bubhub/liam1.jpg)

Liam and Mummy (http://www.banditcat.net/images/bubhub/katandliam1.jpg)

He looks pretty pleased, don't you think?

[MotherOfPearl]

He's gorgeous CK,
with a lovely looking Mum who looks pleased too!

CK you look just like I imagine you to!!

[KarniF00l]

Liam is so cute in his Pea Pod CK. How are you finding them ?

[cheezelkat]

Thanks girls :)

Lauren, it leaked after half an hour of being on. I suspect the fit may be a bit dodgy for my boy who is very lanky. I'll try again today and see how it goes.

[KarniF00l]

Was there only a prefold in it CK ? if so, try putting a micro booster ontop (so it's closest to his butt) of the prefold to bulk it up if you have any. The same thing happens to me unless i slip in a mirco aswell.

[cheezelkat]

OK, I'll try that today.

I only had the prefold in yesterday :) Thanks!

[Seekrit]

I had leaks when I didn't wash my hemp properly :( I ended up boiling it and now we're leak free!

My dad's DW made Cobey another nappy yesterday :D (pocket) it'll only fit him for another week or two so she's going to make the next size up.. :D

Looks sooo cute, it's a nice trim fit really! (if only the tab and the rise were longer)

http://static.flickr.com/102/296963882_71a9b1f12a.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/121/296963757_7cd26b3501.jpg

:D

[MotherOfPearl]

Nikki- she's done a good job!
Nappy and Cobey both cute,
I see Cobey's got the back of the head bald thing Hugh's got too.

[Seekrit]

Nikki- she's done a good job!
Nappy and Cobey both cute,
I see Cobey's got the back of the head bald thing Hugh's got too.

haha Cobey's got this monk look, he's blondey on top, bald and the back and thick, long, dark brown at the base..

[~Chick79~]

I had leaks when I didn't wash my hemp properly :( I ended up boiling it and now we're leak free!

Now that is an idea :idea:

Cobey is very lucky to have someone so talented making nappies for him!!! :thumbsup:

[sopolicha]

haha Cobey's got this monk look, he's blondey on top, bald and the back and thick, long, dark brown at the base..


Are you sure that it is not the makings of a Magnificent Mullet?

[Seekrit]

Are you sure that it is not the makings of a Magnificent Mullet?
Sadly, I think you're right... (http://flickr.com/photos/nikki_m/296147446/)

[sopolicha]

That is just beautiful, he is very lovely and has a funny mum.

I got a bit worried when I read about your quest for black nappy fabrics. A Mullet and a black nappy - he will be the ultimate Baby Bogan. :p

[MotherOfPearl]

A Mullet and a black nappy - he will be the ultimate Baby Bogan. :p

And here's a tshirt to go with that look!
http://www.rockyourbaby.com.au/motorbaby.shtml?s=ST :laughing:

[veve]

ok gorgeous clothie mummies - I'm going to close this thread .. its getting TOOOOOOO long for me to find posts in that I need to find :laughing:

I will start a thread #2 .. :D

xx
Jen