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Mervs Mum · Jun 28th, 2009, 15:08 PM

Oh and PUL?

You might have to give the full names rather than abbreviations for any readers who dont know anything about cloth diapering this week

mommyof3co · Jun 28th, 2009, 15:28 PM

am just looking at some but whats the difference between aio and nappies with inserts or pockets??

OK so now you are talking another language! AIO? pockets?

Can you run us through the basic items and what they are for?

Sorry about that

To answer both of these

Flats ~ square, muslin like diapers that you have to fold and pin or snappi on. Example
http://www.greenmountaindiapers.com/flat.htm

Prefolds~ the rectangle diapers that are already sewn with more layers in the middle but you still fold onto the baby and pin or snappi on.
Example (these are also my personal favorite for prefolds)
http://greenmountaindiapers.com/diapers.htm#prefolds

Fitteds~ they go on like a disposable with snaps or velcro (some you do use a snappi or pin though) but these are not waterproof. The inside will have either a snap-in/lay-in/sewn in area that is the absorbent part. The one in my sample has 2 layers that snap in, I can take detailed pics for anyone interested from my own stash for any of the diapers
Example
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12463215@N00/3666591494/

Pockets~ These go on like a disposable with snaps or velcro but are waterproof. Most have PUL on the outside though some companies use different material to make it waterproof. They will have a pocket in the back or front of the diaper where you slide in an insert that is the absorbent part.
Example
http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php?category=516

AIO (all in one)~ Just like the pockets they are waterproof and go on like a sposie (disposable) but they will have the inserts sewn in so there is no stuffing, you just put it on and go. Some have the inserts sewn on the inside some are like the ones in my example.
Example
http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php?category=592

This is a snappi
http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php?category=59

Here is a wetbag or pail liner..they are bags that are waterproof so you can put the diapers in without it leaking through onto anything
http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php?category=162

I think that is everything, let me know if there is anything else that you want pics or examples of. Everything I have posted I have personally so I could take better pics if you are interested in say how you put the insert in a pocket, what the fitteds look like on the inside, anything like that.

mommyof3co · Jun 28th, 2009, 15:29 PM

Oh and PUL stands for polyurethane laminated. What it is is that plasticky feeling stuff that some wraps are made from.

claire-lou · Jun 28th, 2009, 15:58 PM

I changed to cloth just this week and am slowly getting my head around it. But I already have one very stained nappy. Can you give some tips regarding getting them out?
Thanks

mommyof3co · Jun 28th, 2009, 16:09 PM

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Originally Posted by claire-lou

I changed to cloth just this week and am slowly getting my head around it. But I already have one very stained nappy. Can you give some tips regarding getting them out?
Thanks

How do you wash? Also what does he eat? I've found that some breastfed babies their poo stains while others it doesn't. Alot of times after a few more washes the stain will come out but you can also try sunning the diaper. You just put it out in the sun for a few hours and it should help. Or here in the US we have this stuff called Bac-Out that is good for stains, I'm not sure if yall carry it there.

claire-lou · Jun 28th, 2009, 16:14 PM

A prewash then at 60 as per care instructions. He's FF but I'll give the sunning a go thanks

Shifter · Jun 28th, 2009, 17:04 PM

I'm a huge fan of cloth and use pockets mostly, but I did get hold of a large selection to try out before deciding which I liked best. We still use biodegradable disposables at night for the extra absorbency as we found that a cloth nappy really can't be left more than about four hours.

Did you find this too or have you come up with another solution?

Also, do you use a nappy sanitiser in with your laundry detergent? We do but I don't know how much point there is to it lol!

mommyof3co · Jun 28th, 2009, 20:37 PM

For nighttime we used BumGenius 3.0 pockets with both of the inserts it comes with for awhile. Then we started having stink problems with those so I invested in some nighttime fitteds and I would usually use a fleece liner so to help keep the moisture away. Here are a couple I really liked

These are from a Work at home mom, she stocks every Thurs at 7pm central time, they go FAST..within minutes so you have to be quick
http://hyenacart.com/BagshotRowBambo...hp?c=0&p=26801

Also these are great for nighttime
http://hyenacart.com/diaperdrivethru...hp?c=0&p=12243

Both of those ladies have excellent customer service. That 2nd one had some problems with my order, it took longer than expected so she included another nighttime diaper completely free for the wait (which really wans't even that long)

Also the new Fuzzi Bunz one size diapers are good for overnight, they also come with 2 inserts and you can use those or I've done it even with just the one big one it comes with because Hayden is still on the small side so that works well. I've used the smaller one and put it in with one of my sized Fuzzi Bunz and the insert that one came with and made that work as well. Usually adding in an extra insert will make most pockets work. For my fitteds I use them with fleece pants/short so he can breathe better and it makes them waterproof

mommyof3co · Jun 28th, 2009, 20:38 PM

Oh and the nappy sanitizer...I've actually never heard of it, even on the cloth diapering forum I'm on..I'm guessing we must not have anything like that here in the US? But washing on hot water sanitizes so I don't think there would be any need? I just do a cold rinse, hot wash with the detergent, another cold rinse and that gets them clean

Samantha675 · Jun 28th, 2009, 20:57 PM

I have found using a couple of ounces of plain old vinager in the pre-wash helps with the stink.

I wash my diapers on a sanitary cycle with a pre-wash, extra rinse, stain cycle. If they start to smell a bit funky, then I just do a couple of washes with nothing in there. I use Charlies Soap on my diapers.

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Jun 28th, 2009, 15:28 PM	#12
mommyof3co Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 10,076	am just looking at some but whats the difference between aio and nappies with inserts or pockets?? OK so now you are talking another language! AIO? pockets? Can you run us through the basic items and what they are for? Sorry about that To answer both of these Flats ~ square, muslin like diapers that you have to fold and pin or snappi on. Example http://www.greenmountaindiapers.com/flat.htm Prefolds~ the rectangle diapers that are already sewn with more layers in the middle but you still fold onto the baby and pin or snappi on. Example (these are also my personal favorite for prefolds) http://greenmountaindiapers.com/diapers.htm#prefolds Fitteds~ they go on like a disposable with snaps or velcro (some you do use a snappi or pin though) but these are not waterproof. The inside will have either a snap-in/lay-in/sewn in area that is the absorbent part. The one in my sample has 2 layers that snap in, I can take detailed pics for anyone interested from my own stash for any of the diapers Example http://www.flickr.com/photos/12463215@N00/3666591494/ Pockets~ These go on like a disposable with snaps or velcro but are waterproof. Most have PUL on the outside though some companies use different material to make it waterproof. They will have a pocket in the back or front of the diaper where you slide in an insert that is the absorbent part. Example http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php?category=516 AIO (all in one)~ Just like the pockets they are waterproof and go on like a sposie (disposable) but they will have the inserts sewn in so there is no stuffing, you just put it on and go. Some have the inserts sewn on the inside some are like the ones in my example. Example http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php?category=592 This is a snappi http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php?category=59 Here is a wetbag or pail liner..they are bags that are waterproof so you can put the diapers in without it leaking through onto anything http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php?category=162 I think that is everything, let me know if there is anything else that you want pics or examples of. Everything I have posted I have personally so I could take better pics if you are interested in say how you put the insert in a pocket, what the fitteds look like on the inside, anything like that.

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Jun 28th, 2009, 15:29 PM	#13
mommyof3co Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 10,076	Oh and PUL stands for polyurethane laminated. What it is is that plasticky feeling stuff that some wraps are made from.

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Jun 28th, 2009, 15:58 PM	#14
claire-lou Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 6,729	I changed to cloth just this week and am slowly getting my head around it. But I already have one very stained nappy. Can you give some tips regarding getting them out? Thanks

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Jun 28th, 2009, 16:14 PM	#16
claire-lou Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 6,729	A prewash then at 60 as per care instructions. He's FF but I'll give the sunning a go thanks

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Jun 28th, 2009, 17:04 PM	#17
Shifter Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baildon, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,857	I'm a huge fan of cloth and use pockets mostly, but I did get hold of a large selection to try out before deciding which I liked best. We still use biodegradable disposables at night for the extra absorbency as we found that a cloth nappy really can't be left more than about four hours. Did you find this too or have you come up with another solution? Also, do you use a nappy sanitiser in with your laundry detergent? We do but I don't know how much point there is to it lol!

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Jun 28th, 2009, 20:37 PM	#18
mommyof3co Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 10,076	For nighttime we used BumGenius 3.0 pockets with both of the inserts it comes with for awhile. Then we started having stink problems with those so I invested in some nighttime fitteds and I would usually use a fleece liner so to help keep the moisture away. Here are a couple I really liked These are from a Work at home mom, she stocks every Thurs at 7pm central time, they go FAST..within minutes so you have to be quick http://hyenacart.com/BagshotRowBambo...hp?c=0&p=26801 Also these are great for nighttime http://hyenacart.com/diaperdrivethru...hp?c=0&p=12243 Both of those ladies have excellent customer service. That 2nd one had some problems with my order, it took longer than expected so she included another nighttime diaper completely free for the wait (which really wans't even that long) Also the new Fuzzi Bunz one size diapers are good for overnight, they also come with 2 inserts and you can use those or I've done it even with just the one big one it comes with because Hayden is still on the small side so that works well. I've used the smaller one and put it in with one of my sized Fuzzi Bunz and the insert that one came with and made that work as well. Usually adding in an extra insert will make most pockets work. For my fitteds I use them with fleece pants/short so he can breathe better and it makes them waterproof

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Jun 28th, 2009, 20:38 PM	#19
mommyof3co Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 10,076	Oh and the nappy sanitizer...I've actually never heard of it, even on the cloth diapering forum I'm on..I'm guessing we must not have anything like that here in the US? But washing on hot water sanitizes so I don't think there would be any need? I just do a cold rinse, hot wash with the detergent, another cold rinse and that gets them clean

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Jun 28th, 2009, 20:57 PM	#20
Samantha675 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,123	I have found using a couple of ounces of plain old vinager in the pre-wash helps with the stink. I wash my diapers on a sanitary cycle with a pre-wash, extra rinse, stain cycle. If they start to smell a bit funky, then I just do a couple of washes with nothing in there. I use Charlies Soap on my diapers.

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