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princess_bump · Jul 28th, 2009, 15:17 PM

so i'm thinking of trying maddi with a couple, you ladies have inspired me! and i would like to have some experience with reusable for once we have another

so my questions are -
are like the pre-folded ones, like the bumgenius and blueberry's, can i just get a couple and see what i think?
and i was thinking about getting some flushable liners too, any tips?

be nice i'm a reusable virgin

Shifter · Jul 28th, 2009, 15:32 PM

Not quite sure I understand your first question hun. Bum Genius and Blueberry are pockets, and yes you can just buy one or two to try them out. In fact Blueberry are only sold individually, making them a rather pricey option but I think they are worth it to have a few "special" ones lol!

Prefolds are more economical for a sized option (i.e. you only want them for a short time until Maddi is potty training so wouldn't benefit much from a one size nappy) and again you can just buy one or two. Mothercare do a trial pack for the Smart Nappy that just has one wrap and pad. With these they do recommend a liner but there's no need with pockets.

Mrs-N · Jul 28th, 2009, 15:35 PM

oh im getting confused with all the diiferent types and cover,pockets. AARRHH

saraendepity · Jul 28th, 2009, 15:36 PM

hey hun mothercare also do a trial pack bambino mio prefolld i havent personally used them so cant comment. the smart nappy is quite good tho

defo buy in ones to decide what you like before you commit to a huge stash

sara

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ps i use boots liners n i get on quite well with them x

sparkswillfly · Jul 28th, 2009, 15:37 PM

I use Bum Genius pockets without liners. I dont really like the flushable liners as they feel really papery I prefer the fleecey feel of the nappies. Ive never used prefolds so dont know anything about them. Pockets or all in ones are probably the best option for you to try. I would get maybe one of each brand to try maybe a itti bitti d'lish, BG and a blueberry. Ive heard toddlers are quite good at getting velco nappies off so you might want to stick to poppers.

princess_bump · Jul 28th, 2009, 15:38 PM

thanks shifter, my first question was i like the pre-folded and the bumgenius and blueberry one's, so i was wondering if i can just buy one and see, but you've answered my question

just get one and give it a go

yep - exactly maddi's probably not going to be in nappies for that much longer x

princess_bump · Jul 28th, 2009, 15:41 PM

sparks - yep that is an excellent point! think i will try a poppers one! she gets her shoes off no problems, so i wouldn't want to think what she could do with a nappy

mrs n - tell me about it, my heads spinning, i'm sure i'm making it much more confusing than it is!!

sara - thats really helpful! thank you

thelilbump · Jul 28th, 2009, 17:04 PM

i found it easier to just to buy a trail pack tbh. i kept reading all this stuff, prefolds/pockets/all in ones. i found it made much more sense when I saw them and tried them etc.

Try doing the questionnaire on www.nappylady.co.uk to find out what might be ebst for your needs. Also, check if your local council do any kind of incentive scheme for the use of reusable nappies, some give vouchers.

Shifter · Jul 29th, 2009, 04:04 AM

My council do a free trial pack which consists of a nappy bucket, 1 Little Lamb fitted and wrap, 1 Motherese fitted and wrap, a pack of flushable liners. Other councils do a money off voucher. Definitely worth checking what yours offer.

thelilbump · Jul 29th, 2009, 06:00 AM

i saw on a website essex was one of the places confirmed to be running an incentive scheme but there was no link to i'm afraid. Councils run different schemes but we get a £50 voucher here

Jul 28th, 2009, 15:17 PM	#1
princess_bump Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 31,453	fluffy bums! a qu! so i'm thinking of trying maddi with a couple, you ladies have inspired me! and i would like to have some experience with reusable for once we have another so my questions are - are like the pre-folded ones, like the bumgenius and blueberry's, can i just get a couple and see what i think? and i was thinking about getting some flushable liners too, any tips? be nice i'm a reusable virgin

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Jul 28th, 2009, 15:32 PM	#2
Shifter Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baildon, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,857	Not quite sure I understand your first question hun. Bum Genius and Blueberry are pockets, and yes you can just buy one or two to try them out. In fact Blueberry are only sold individually, making them a rather pricey option but I think they are worth it to have a few "special" ones lol! Prefolds are more economical for a sized option (i.e. you only want them for a short time until Maddi is potty training so wouldn't benefit much from a one size nappy) and again you can just buy one or two. Mothercare do a trial pack for the Smart Nappy that just has one wrap and pad. With these they do recommend a liner but there's no need with pockets.

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Jul 28th, 2009, 15:35 PM	#3
Mrs-N Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: norfolk, UK Posts: 3,162	oh im getting confused with all the diiferent types and cover,pockets. AARRHH

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Jul 28th, 2009, 15:36 PM	#4
saraendepity Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Co Durham Posts: 6,500	hey hun mothercare also do a trial pack bambino mio prefolld i havent personally used them so cant comment. the smart nappy is quite good tho defo buy in ones to decide what you like before you commit to a huge stash sara xxxxxxxxxx ps i use boots liners n i get on quite well with them x

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Jul 28th, 2009, 15:37 PM	#5
sparkswillfly Mum (Mom) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 9,888	I use Bum Genius pockets without liners. I dont really like the flushable liners as they feel really papery I prefer the fleecey feel of the nappies. Ive never used prefolds so dont know anything about them. Pockets or all in ones are probably the best option for you to try. I would get maybe one of each brand to try maybe a itti bitti d'lish, BG and a blueberry. Ive heard toddlers are quite good at getting velco nappies off so you might want to stick to poppers.

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Jul 28th, 2009, 15:38 PM	#6
princess_bump Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 31,453	thanks shifter, my first question was i like the pre-folded and the bumgenius and blueberry one's, so i was wondering if i can just buy one and see, but you've answered my question just get one and give it a go yep - exactly maddi's probably not going to be in nappies for that much longer x

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Jul 28th, 2009, 15:41 PM	#7
princess_bump Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 31,453	sparks - yep that is an excellent point! think i will try a poppers one! she gets her shoes off no problems, so i wouldn't want to think what she could do with a nappy mrs n - tell me about it, my heads spinning, i'm sure i'm making it much more confusing than it is!! sara - thats really helpful! thank you

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Jul 28th, 2009, 17:04 PM	#8
thelilbump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: lancashire Posts: 9,670	i found it easier to just to buy a trail pack tbh. i kept reading all this stuff, prefolds/pockets/all in ones. i found it made much more sense when I saw them and tried them etc. Try doing the questionnaire on www.nappylady.co.uk to find out what might be ebst for your needs. Also, check if your local council do any kind of incentive scheme for the use of reusable nappies, some give vouchers.

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Jul 29th, 2009, 04:04 AM	#9
Shifter Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Baildon, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,857	My council do a free trial pack which consists of a nappy bucket, 1 Little Lamb fitted and wrap, 1 Motherese fitted and wrap, a pack of flushable liners. Other councils do a money off voucher. Definitely worth checking what yours offer.

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Jul 29th, 2009, 06:00 AM	#10
thelilbump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: lancashire Posts: 9,670	i saw on a website essex was one of the places confirmed to be running an incentive scheme but there was no link to i'm afraid. Councils run different schemes but we get a £50 voucher here

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