Archive for August, 2010

The Sandy’s fitted and Airflow cover make a perfect nighttime solution.


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Fitted nappies

What they are, how they work


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    My husband and I have decided to cloth diaper our first child, who will be arriving in late November.

    Right now I have about 30 or so cloth diapers of various kinds to try, including about 15 pocket diapers (babyland brand) and inserts, 4 All-In-Ones (Homemade and Bella Bottoms), 5 one-size Flip diaper covers with Stay-dry liners, 3 size small velcro PUL diaper covers and 3 or 4 fitted diapers. I’m planning on buying some prefolds and snappis to try, and I also just felted 4 wool sweaters to make wool soakers out of (I found a free pattern online).

    But when our little girl is newborn and still has her umbilical cord stump, I’m not sure what diapers would work best. I do NOT want to use disposables, and I hear Kissaluvs size 0 work well, but they are SUPER expensive. The cheapest I’ve found them is .50 each (used) plus shipping. I can sew, and would be happy to make some diapers, if I knew what I was doing, but I feel kind of lost.

    Can I use prefolds and covers for the first 3 or so weeks while she still has her umbilical cord, or will it rub her cord? If I can use prefolds, will the wool soaker covers be better, or the PUL? Should I just make some fitted diapers with the cord section cut out? Any advice from cloth-experienced mamas would be appreciated!


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    Bummis Video Series: Diaper Covers

    Bummis Diaper Covers are your durable, waterproof solution to pin-less modern diapering. They feature velcro closures, fantastically adjustable fit, and super cute prints! This video shows just how easy they are to use with fitted or prefold diapers.


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