How and Why Wool Nappy Covers work

[Chellxx]

In theory where would I buy lanolin?? From? And is there a certain type i should look for?

You can actually use Lansinoh, the stuff you put on your nips when first BF? It's pure lanolin and found pretty easily.

I was just talking about these I want to use over night.

Is it just the soaker? Is anything put in like inserts?

Wool is just the soaker/cover. You will need either fitteds, perfolds, or flats underneath. You won't need inserts

Wow excellent, the soaker is 3/4 knitted and I'm off to mother care for lansinoh hopefully we'll have our first knitted soaker by the weekend. I've read somewhere that for nighttimes they need something extra in them (other than the nappy) is this right?

 

[LittlePants]

Not necessarily. You do need a good absorbent nappy underneath, as wool won't hold back a tide, but as long as the nappy isn't "squeezably" wet, it will be fine. If you are using overnight, you will probably either have to boost, or use 2 nappies - one on top of the other, or if you use terry squares, use 2 folded together, but it does depend on what you use, and how heavy a wetter your LO is. As a general rule though, for overnight add some extra absorbency.

 

[katerdid]

I found that I can just stick a doubled up piece of fleece in the diaper and it works prefect for nighttime.


BTW, littlepants -- I've totally converted to wool! Thanks for this post!!!!

 

[katerdid]

Thank you for this. I really want to try wool - where is a good place to buy in the UK?

You can always try Little Pant's trials. I'm sure she doesn't mind me posting this, but she has a return policy if you decide it's not for you (altho if you're like me - you'll be converted )

 

[Snuffy]

Thank you for this. I really want to try wool - where is a good place to buy in the UK?

You can always try Little Pant's trials. I'm sure she doesn't mind me posting this, but she has a return policy if you decide it's not for you (altho if you're like me - you'll be converted )

Thank you I have looked at Little Pant's site but I have limited funds this month (bloody 10 year driving licence photo renewal WOULD happen while I'm on maternity pay!) so I have ordered a Disana cover from twinkleontheweb to try. If we get on with it, I will be hotfooting it back to Little Pants after payday

 

[LittlePants]

I found that I can just stick a doubled up piece of fleece in the diaper and it works prefect for nighttime.


BTW, littlepants -- I've totally converted to wool! Thanks for this post!!!!

Don't get addicted though!

 

[LittlePants]

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[rwhite]

You should request this be stickied

 

[LittlePants]

You should request this be stickied

Not quite sure how to do that, but if any mods read this, that would be a good idea. It does seem to be something that interests a lot of people!

 

[rwhite]

Have just found this great information on how to lanolise your wool covers (and how to tell when they need lanolising) HTH someone

https://www.diaperpincorner.com/2007/07/how-to-lanolize-wool/

 

[Snuffy]

I have just finished lanolising my Disana wrap. No idea if I did it properly yet but it smells gorgeous

I also bought another preloved on here but it's a little too big at the moment.

 

[LittlePants]

Have just found this great information on how to lanolise your wool covers (and how to tell when they need lanolising) HTH someone

https://www.diaperpincorner.com/2007/07/how-to-lanolize-wool/

That's a good dem. Thanks for adding it.

 

[LittlePants]

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[katerdid]

The top waist part of my woolies have gotten stretched out a bit. Will washing/lanolizing cure this or are they stuck?

 

[LittlePants]

The top waist part of my woolies have gotten stretched out a bit. Will washing/lanolizing cure this or are they stuck?

No sorry it won't. Lanolin only waterproofs and helps with self cleaning.

 

[LittlePants]

You should request this be stickied

Does anyone now who I request for this to be stickied.

 

[Rachel_C]

You should request this be stickied

Does anyone now who I request for this to be stickied.

It would be admin but they have previously said no more stickies in here because it gets too cluttered. Instead, why don't you contact littlestar and ask her to add a link to the thread that's already stickied - https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/n...er-co-sleeping-guides-faqs-abbreviations.html That was what has been suggested in the past when people have requested new stickies and it's been turned down.

 

[LittlePants]

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[LittlePants]

How do wool wrap's perform when baby wears a sleeping bag to bed?

Just been doing a bit more on this, as some people do have problems with using wool underneath polyester sleeping bags. There is a scientific explanation to this, but basically, you need to use a LARGE size sleeping bag - with plenty of room inside for the air to circulate. Polyester is less breathable than wool, and if you use a small size polyester sellping bag, the evaporated gases can build up inside, and can result in dew point being reached, witg a resulting dampness. If you use a voluminous sleeping bag, this seems to solve the problem.

 

[octosquishy]

Okay, I have wanted to try them, but have been hesitant as I have eczema, and so does my son. Does wool break anybody else out? I, myself, have never tried wool. Also; what do you mean "wrap"? <-- total newbie here