The Cloth Nappy & Wipes Review Thread

Following on from another thread we thought it would be a good idea to do a new Reusbale nappy review thread. I know there was a previous one but no ones been on that in a while and now we have the new section too We could do wipes aswell just alter the questions to suit.

So all we ask is that you review your nappies or wipes. Please don't chat so it doesn't end up a large thread that people need to spend ages scrolling through and if you have any questions please ask them outside on the board/ fluffy bum club/ pm.

I will pinch the previous threads layout as it makes sense (hope you don't mind Rafwife ). So please tell us;

• The nappy you are reviewing and a link
• Style (terry, pocket, Aio etc)
• Absorbancy
• Ease of use
• Drying time
• Design
• Value for Money
• Overall marks out of 10.

Maybe one of the lovely mods will make it sticky too

Please remember no chat.

Bumgenius V3.
http://www.bumgenius.com/one-size.php

Style
Birth to Potty pocket nappy, comes with 2 inserts, 1 large and 1 small newborn (or can be used as an extra booster for heavy wetters/night time). Pocket is to the back.

Absorbancy

8/10

I have only tried these nappies during the day so far but have had no problems with absorbancy. We can go 5/6 hours using 1 insert without leaks on an average day.

Ease of use.

8/10

This is quite a simple nappy to use. The large insert has poppers and needs folding to the correct size. There are poppers to the front of the nappy that can be adjusted to grow with your baby. The only problem with this is that sometimes they can come undone if your struggling a little with a wriggling baby.

Personally, i stuff the nappy once dry before putting them away then when it comes to change time all i need to do is get the nappy out it's ready to go as a dispsable would be.

Drying time.

I air dry and the inserts take about a day and a half (indoors).

Design

Technical design - overall pretty good. I like the lining as it keeps baby dry, wicking the moisture away from her bum. These nappies don't come in any fancy designs but they do have a reasonable rangle of colours.

Value for money.

7 1/2 / 10.

On average you are looking at about £14 for this nappy to date which is pretty reasonable for this nappy IMO.


Overall marks out of 10

8/10. There are only 2 issues i can find with this nappy, the first is that sometimes i find the inserts can smell a bit odd at times and the second being that they don't have the same range of designs to choose from as some of their leading competitors however, pretty designs don't mean they do the job they are intended for any better (but it does help retail )

Little Lamb Cotton http://www.littlelamb.co.uk/

Style I use the 100% cotton fitted nappies with fleecey liner and PUL wrap

Absorbancy 7/10: I've had one or 2 leaks but usually only if hubby hasn't put it on quite right. Generally I change them every 3-4 hours when I feed him. I haven't tried them overnight yet but may do in the next few weeks.

Ease of use 8/10: Really easy to use the only very slightly tricky bit is making sure that the wrap covers the nappy properly.

Drying time: I air dry and it takes about 8-14 hours depending on temperature, humidity etc.

Design: Simple but effective technical design, only available in white but they look very cute still and lets face it they are mostly under clothes anyway. I much prefer to use them with the fleecy liner than a disposable liner as it keeps wet away from his skin a bit better

Value for Money: 10/10 £135 got me: 20 nappies with boosters, an further 10 extra boosters, 20 fleece liners, 10 wraps, 100 disposable liners and a nappy bucket.

Overall marks out of 10. 8/10 - because it can be a little fiddly (at least for my DH) to check wrap is on properly and if it isn't leaks are more likely.

Itti Bitti D'lish
http://ittibitti.com.au/index.php?ma...ndex&cPath=116

Style
Sized s/m/l
Snap all in ones. Two inserts that you snap into place with poppers. Also do up with poppers


Absorbancy

6/10

They only last about two or 3 hours. The tend to leak after that so not suitable for night time. A booster is avaible put I havent tried it.

Ease of use.

8/10

Easy to use once you get the hang of the insert. One of the inserts folds in two and then the other insert is one layer and goes on top.
I always put the nappies together before use so they go on just like a disposable.

Drying time.

Really long! The inserts take ages to dry. I tumble dry on a 40degree setting and then air dry for a day.

Design

Gorgeous! Soft minky fabrics in a range of beautiful colours! The best part is they are so slim and go really well under clothes. They keep moisture away from the skin really well as well. Babies bum is kept very dry.

Value for money.

7.5/10

Midrange nappy at £12-£14 but they are sized so might not work out that cheap if you have to buy all 3 sizes.


Overall marks out of 10

7/10. Drying time and absorbancy let these down but they are gorgeous and super slim under clothes! Good price too. Perfect for day time.

Blueberry Pocket One Size


Style
Birth to Potty, Minki or PUL outer. Fleece inner with hemp and microfiber insert. Nappys can be on three settings, set by poppers on the outside. Velcro or poppers for doing them up.


Absorbancy

9/10

Fantastic last 4/5 hours with no leaks. Can be used overnight with an extra insert. I use the Bum Genius newborn insert.

Ease of use.

9/10

Just stuff the nappy with the insert and use like a disposable. Maybe be difficult with a wiggling baby as like the bum genius the poppers could come undone.

Drying time.

Inserts take a day to air dry. Outers dry super quick.

Design

Really nice! Lots of different prints in minki and pul. Im not a fan of all the prints but I really like the purple and black minki ones.

Value for money.

8/10

Expensive at £22 each but they are good quality and will last birth to potty and then maybe one after that


Overall marks out of 10

8/10 The only thing letting them down is some of the prints I dont like and they are slightly bulky on smaller babies.

Tot bots bambozles

http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....category.13/.f

Style
Fitted 2 sizes. Size 1 8-18lb size 2 18lb to potty. these are fitted nappies that require a seperate wrap


Absorbancy

8/10

Have never had one leak and can be used overnight, however don't always wick the moisture away from the bottom so i use with a fleece liner (little lambs purely through choice)

Ease of use.

9/10

Fasten up as a disposible with velcro however could imagine a problem as child gets bigger as need to fasten both the nappy and the wrap and I imagine on a moving child this would be difficult. I've also noticed that Jack could easily open the velcro but this could and will be secured with a nippa nappa as he gets older. You also don't have to soak them which saves effort. i just dry pail them with a couple of drops of tee tree oil

Drying time.

This is the only down side. i air dry and inside this can take upto 36 hours if you don't turn the nappies over

Design

Very boring. However there are 5 funky wraps available but you limited for choice

Value for money.

8/10

Mid range 5 nappies for 49.99. With one plain wrap, funky wraps are sold seperate


Overall marks out of 10

7/10 I love the absorbancy however they are bulky and i found that they limited Jack's movement when he was younger. The other down side is they take so long to dry compaired to some of my other ones. They have however never let me down like some of these and can go 12 hours overnight. These are by far my DH's favorite as he doesn't have to fold or stuff them so are idiot proof

Little Lamb Bamboo


Style
Bamboo fitted nappies with a bamboo soaker, fleece liner and PUL wrap.

Absorbancy

7/10

Bamboo is supposed to be very absorbant compared to other materials, these stay leak free for me for 2-4 hours usually. Probably would work better for non-heavy wetters.

Ease of use.

9/10

Line the nappy with the number of bamboo/fleece inserts you require depending on how absorbant you want it, front does up with velcro.

Drying time.

6/10

The nappies take a while to dry, prob 14+ hours air dry. I use tumble dryer as it keeps them fluffy.

Design

9/10

So cute. Lovely and fluffy, wraps only available in white, but other wraps can be used if preferred.

Value for money.

9/10

I spent £280 and got 40 nappies (20 size 1 and 20 size 2), 20 wraps (size 1 and 2), 20 bamboo soakers and 40 fleece liners (the size 2 nappies have the bamboo soaker sewn in) 2 rolls of flushable liners and 2 nappy pails. However, I don't need this many nappies so this option isn't necessary in my opinion.

Overall marks out of 10

8/10 The drying time, absorbancy and limited colours let them down, however, these are not big issues for me as you can tumble dry, use more soakers/liners and they spend 95% of their time under clothes anyway.

Pop In V2


Style
A cross between a two part and AIO style. 3 Parts popper together to create the nappy. Velcro fastening with poppers for leg adjustment.

Absorbancy

10/10

A very absorbant bamboo nappy, this stays dry for hours for me. I use it overnight with the nighttime booster (sold separately) and it lasts 12 hours with no leaks. My baby is quite a heavy wetter too.

Ease of use.

9/10

Popper all three layers together and it's ready to go!

Drying time.

6/10

These nappies take a long to dry, prob 16+ hours air dry. I use tumble dryer as they take so long.

Design

9/10

Very cute. Even though AIO style, the outside is lovely and soft and there are different colours to choose from.

Value for money.

10/10

Around £15 for the nappy and booster. Well worth the money I think. I have never had a leak with this nappy, they hold an awful lot of liquid!

Overall marks out of 10

9/10 The drying time really lets these nappies down, would be 10/10 if they dried more quickly! Love them though.

Happy Heiny's One Size Pockets


Style
Waterproof pocket with a super soft fleece lining and terry inserts that come with it... although you can replace them with microfiber liners.

Absorbancy

10/10

Great, I use it overnight, it usually never leaks, although the odd time it will... but it is on her for 12-13 hours straight...

Ease of use.

10/10

Very easy, you just put the liner inside the pocket and its ready, I also just put the liners in once they are dry.

Drying time.

10/10

Very easy to dry since there are layers.

Design

10/10

-Huge variety of colors and a few fun prints.
-super soft lining inside for the baby's skin.
-Elastic in both the waist and legs for a good fit
-bigger sections of velcro that hold better on a busy girl who tries to pull the velcro tabs off ha ha... She can get the bumgenious diapers off in no time.

Value for money.

10/10

Good price I think. I prefer them over the bumgenious 3.0

Overall marks out of 10

Naughty Baby Nappies:
(not sure of theres a site but i only know of an ebay link)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12x-Washable-C...d=p3286.c0.m14

Style:
Pocket nappies, they come with 2 inserts per nappy - Birth to Potty.

Absorbancy:
8/10
They do last a good few hours but i feel theres room for improvement,

Ease of use:
10/10
These were my starter nappies and i found them very easy to figure out how to use even with the broken English leaflet

Drying time:
10/10
These dry so easily, the outer part dries within a couple of hours and the inserts a few hours on the line or on a heater. Overnight on an airer at room temp.

Design:
7/10
They come in bright solid colours but no patterns.
Elastic around the waist and legs for a comfy fit.
Velcro bits to fold over so when theyre in the wash they dont stick to each other!

Value for Money:
10/10
£53 for 12 nappies, excellent value for money to start out with!