Bum Genius Flip
Type
Birth to Potty, All In Two style nappy, Poppers only.
Inserts avaliable include Stay Dry, Organic and Disposable
Appearence 8/10
Neat nappy, Lots of nice colours, shame there isn't any prints
Absorbency 8/10
I use the Stay Dry inserts and they are really absorbent. They can last 4-5 hours.
Ease of use 8/10
Chose what size you need the wrap, Insert a pad into the wrap and pop it on the baby.
Fit 9/10
Obviously this depends on what type of insert you use but I have always had a good trim fit with flips. The Disposable insert has less bulk than a usual disposable.
Drying time 9/10
The wrap will be dry in about half an hour out of the washing machine, the stay dry insert is dry in around 4 hours. I have not used the organic insert.
Value for money 9/10
£13 for the stay dry trial pack, £15 for the organic trial pack, £3-5 for additional inserts. Disposable inserts £4 a pack. These are really good value for money. Especially as you can have more inserts than wraps, the wrap doesn't need to be washed every time, so have plenty of inserts on hand and just change them.
Reliability 9/10
The wrap is bombproof and the inserts last really well.
Other Comments
This really is the most versatile nappy I have come across. I wasn't taken with the idea until I actually bought some. I use the wraps with Little Lambs for night time use, I use a prefold in the wrap. They snap down tiny, and I have it on good authority that they fit small children, so a true BTP nappy.
Overall marks out of 10 9 /10
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Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Nappy Review; Little Lamb Cotton
Little lamb Cotton Nappies
Type
Sized, All In Two (AI2), Wrap required, Aplix, Fleece Liner required
Appearence 6/10
Fluffy cotton, like a towel. Come with plain wraps.
Absorbency 7/10
Not the greatest absorbency, Will last 2-3 hours
Ease of use 7/10
Being an AI2 it has two separate parts, you put the toweling on first, then the wrap. Not the easiest if you have a wriggly baby/toddler. You mustn't forget a fleece liner as this will keep your baby dry, without one, the soggy cotton will be against your babys skin.
Fit 6/10
These nappies are very bulky, but do fit well. No leg gape and the wraps that come with them have brilliant gussets.
Drying time 5/10
These nappies take all day on the line, then longer inside to dry. Airer drying, 24+ hours.+
Value for money 8/10
A single nappy coming in at £9, 10 for £80 the price is reasonable.
Reliability 6/10
This isn't the longest lasting nappy, and I have had leaks through the legs. I have also found that the wraps wick very easily.
Other Comments
We use these as a night nappy, with an insert and a microfiber booster too. With the LL wrap, L was waking up wet constantly. We now use a Flip wrap and have more success. This isn't a nappy I personally would use in the day as it really is SO bulky. By far the bulkiest nappy I have come across.
Overall marks out of 10 6 1/2 /10
Type
Sized, All In Two (AI2), Wrap required, Aplix, Fleece Liner required
Appearence 6/10
Fluffy cotton, like a towel. Come with plain wraps.
Absorbency 7/10
Not the greatest absorbency, Will last 2-3 hours
Ease of use 7/10
Being an AI2 it has two separate parts, you put the toweling on first, then the wrap. Not the easiest if you have a wriggly baby/toddler. You mustn't forget a fleece liner as this will keep your baby dry, without one, the soggy cotton will be against your babys skin.
Fit 6/10
These nappies are very bulky, but do fit well. No leg gape and the wraps that come with them have brilliant gussets.
Drying time 5/10
These nappies take all day on the line, then longer inside to dry. Airer drying, 24+ hours.+
Value for money 8/10
A single nappy coming in at £9, 10 for £80 the price is reasonable.
Reliability 6/10
This isn't the longest lasting nappy, and I have had leaks through the legs. I have also found that the wraps wick very easily.
Other Comments
We use these as a night nappy, with an insert and a microfiber booster too. With the LL wrap, L was waking up wet constantly. We now use a Flip wrap and have more success. This isn't a nappy I personally would use in the day as it really is SO bulky. By far the bulkiest nappy I have come across.
Overall marks out of 10 6 1/2 /10
Saturday, 28 August 2010
Catching Up!
The cloth nappying is going so well! Louie has been in full time cloth for nearly 2 months now and my stash is growing! I think I have around 10-15 nappies not including the ones Jess kindly gave me, so I can now do a wash every 3 days (if i can fit them all in the nappy bin! We had a slight problem regarding night nappies, the Little Lambs were leaking out every night, but twinned with a Flip wrap, they are doing okay again now! But we have a Wee Notions Night Notions on its way to us as well as some Pumpkin Pants Fleece Soaker to try too - That should be a winning combo!
And the Hooty Booty I have been waiting for for what seems like forever should be on its way to us, and unfortunately will take a little longer due to the bank holiday but it should arrive some time next week!
I have taken the plunge and added to my babywearing collections also. I currently use a Close Carrier, which i absolutely ADORE! But what with Louie weighing in at nearly 20lbs now, he is getting very heavy and I really would rather carry him on my back, which I am unable to do with this sling. So i have bought a Mei Tai, from Funky Slings, with what looks like a truly beautiful print which will accommodate a back carry, and hopefully Dan will get some use out of it too.
To be a little kinder to the environment, and our skin, I have been trying to find alternatives to the mainstream toiletries which have less chemicals, nasties and which have a few more eco credentials. I have been using the new Body Shop range of shampoo/conditioner, which boasts to be very eco conscious, and quite surprisingly, well priced! I have switched to Burts Bee's nappy ointment, as Louie has had dreadful nappy rash welcoming his first two teeth, and with a mixture of Sudocreme, Metanium and the luxurious Burts Bee's, it is clearing up. The Burts Bee's ointment is much more moisturising than any other cream I have used for his botty! Also, worrying about how to clean Louie's new gnashers, I didn't want to go for the traditional Milk Teeth toothpaste for the fear of the fluorides and nasties that he might ingest, as somehow, I can't imagine him spitting his toothpaste out after brushing! So I have gone for Weleda's Childrens tooth gel which is completely natural, so it doesn't matter if he eats it!
Today, we went for a walk in Swithland Wood, and promptly forgot my camera! Louie LOVED watching the trees, seeing various pooches running around and encountering children. We went off the beaten track and saw hundreds of wild mushrooms, I wish I had a mushroom guide, I would have loved to have known if they were edible!
Oh and I invested in the AP book by Dr Sears, which is an absolute bible! I have even got Dan to read it and he is on board, boasting to want to be a better Daddy, and that it has very good values! That made my day!
So I think we are up to date on my natural goings on! :)
And the Hooty Booty I have been waiting for for what seems like forever should be on its way to us, and unfortunately will take a little longer due to the bank holiday but it should arrive some time next week!
I have taken the plunge and added to my babywearing collections also. I currently use a Close Carrier, which i absolutely ADORE! But what with Louie weighing in at nearly 20lbs now, he is getting very heavy and I really would rather carry him on my back, which I am unable to do with this sling. So i have bought a Mei Tai, from Funky Slings, with what looks like a truly beautiful print which will accommodate a back carry, and hopefully Dan will get some use out of it too.
To be a little kinder to the environment, and our skin, I have been trying to find alternatives to the mainstream toiletries which have less chemicals, nasties and which have a few more eco credentials. I have been using the new Body Shop range of shampoo/conditioner, which boasts to be very eco conscious, and quite surprisingly, well priced! I have switched to Burts Bee's nappy ointment, as Louie has had dreadful nappy rash welcoming his first two teeth, and with a mixture of Sudocreme, Metanium and the luxurious Burts Bee's, it is clearing up. The Burts Bee's ointment is much more moisturising than any other cream I have used for his botty! Also, worrying about how to clean Louie's new gnashers, I didn't want to go for the traditional Milk Teeth toothpaste for the fear of the fluorides and nasties that he might ingest, as somehow, I can't imagine him spitting his toothpaste out after brushing! So I have gone for Weleda's Childrens tooth gel which is completely natural, so it doesn't matter if he eats it!
Today, we went for a walk in Swithland Wood, and promptly forgot my camera! Louie LOVED watching the trees, seeing various pooches running around and encountering children. We went off the beaten track and saw hundreds of wild mushrooms, I wish I had a mushroom guide, I would have loved to have known if they were edible!
Oh and I invested in the AP book by Dr Sears, which is an absolute bible! I have even got Dan to read it and he is on board, boasting to want to be a better Daddy, and that it has very good values! That made my day!
So I think we are up to date on my natural goings on! :)
Saturday, 17 July 2010
fill your pants!
Today we visited a nappuccino event at Brocks Hill park! Cloth nappies galore!
A lady did a talk and showed everyone all the different types of real nappies you could get and how to use them etc. It was very informative, overall a good morning! They also were offering 10% discount, which was fab and used to get a blueberry minky and it is absolutely divine, so silky and soft. We went for the blue and coffee spots, it will go with most things :)
Our cloth nappy stash is building now! I'm going to have to re-evaluate my shelves to accommodate!
I was really sold on the idea of real wipes too, and when we got home i ordered some 'cheeky wipes', which means we are going the whole hog on the whole eco drive! Its the asda baby event next week and we aren't actually going to need anything!
So that means that now we have;
3 BumGenius' v3 (one dark blue, one light blue and one yellow)
1 TotsBots Bamboozle rainbow in orange
1 Bambino Mio Prefold
1 Blueberry minky in blue latte
1 Itti Bitti D'Lish in red
1 Cushie Tushie in Bee!!
10 Little Lambs in size 2
1 Little Lamb in size 1
and a Blueberry wrap for the big cloths :)
I think were doing REALLY well!
So Mr Postman, we cant wait for you to bring our new wipes, wetbag, nappy pail, beebum and itti!
A lady did a talk and showed everyone all the different types of real nappies you could get and how to use them etc. It was very informative, overall a good morning! They also were offering 10% discount, which was fab and used to get a blueberry minky and it is absolutely divine, so silky and soft. We went for the blue and coffee spots, it will go with most things :)
Our cloth nappy stash is building now! I'm going to have to re-evaluate my shelves to accommodate!
I was really sold on the idea of real wipes too, and when we got home i ordered some 'cheeky wipes', which means we are going the whole hog on the whole eco drive! Its the asda baby event next week and we aren't actually going to need anything!
So that means that now we have;
3 BumGenius' v3 (one dark blue, one light blue and one yellow)
1 TotsBots Bamboozle rainbow in orange
1 Bambino Mio Prefold
1 Blueberry minky in blue latte
1 Itti Bitti D'Lish in red
1 Cushie Tushie in Bee!!
10 Little Lambs in size 2
1 Little Lamb in size 1
and a Blueberry wrap for the big cloths :)
I think were doing REALLY well!
So Mr Postman, we cant wait for you to bring our new wipes, wetbag, nappy pail, beebum and itti!
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