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Gabbie
18 yrs ago
Has anyone tried using moltex or 7th generation nappies for their babies? I saw some at the organic supermarket today and they were so expensive. I know they are kinder to the environment but I'm wondering about the quality and real benefits on the baby's skin! Thanks!
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crj
18 yrs ago
We use cloth nappises, but use disposables at night and for the newborn. We used 7th Generation for our first (we bought them in USA and brought them over in a huge duffle bag) they were GREAT! I feel bad we aren't using them for our newborn now, but they are too expensive here.
We used them because they have no chloreine or chemicals in them that could effect the baby negatively, and for the environmental reasons of course. We also felt they were comfortable and good for baby and we had no problems with leaks or anything, they are very well made.
Now we have run out and use Huggies for newborn and Pampers Active Fit for older one at night :(
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not to hijack the thread but crj, have you popped?? congratulations! hope all is well!
:)
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crj
18 yrs ago
Yes, Friday, a girl... natural delivery (with epidural - YEAH FOR DRUGS!) home yesterday, doing well, but EXHAUSTED... she is lovely... and being a second time mum I am soooo much more relaxed and she is getting way more cuddles and affection as I am not paranoid about getting her 'on schedule' at day one. Her older brother is saying baby and coming up and poking her ear and pulling at her and totally fascinated and smiling when he sees her... just hope it lasts!
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crj
18 yrs ago
PS Sorry Gabbie, but blame Wheelymate for asking.
And, have you considered cloth, they are so easy to use with the snaps and easy to wash too - best for baby and environment :) We love our cloth nappies! Talk to Sophie from http://www.doubibou.com/ she is the cloth nappy goddess who can tell you everything you need to know....
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thanks crj and congratulations on the arrival of your bundle of joy! do rest well!
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awww...a little girl! i say yeah to happydural too! :)
great that all is well and a relief for me (since we are trying for #2) to hear that it's not as crazy the 2nd time round when coming home with baby.
enjoy baby and hope you are getting as much rest as you can!
now back to the nappy talk......:)
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Hi Cri, have you bought from doubibou before? Or has anyone used those cloth diapers sold by doubibou? Would be great to have some feedback. Thanks
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Bought our first cloth nappies from Doubibou a few months ago, very good value and service. Choice is increasing.
For biodegradable nappies you can also check kinoa shop on line who offers all sorts of bio products. Excellent service as well, but haven't tried the eco-friendly nappies myself.
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crj
18 yrs ago
Germaine
I bought all my cloth nappies from MotherEase... and then a few months later Doubibou opened... how frustrating, after I ordered online and had them delivered to family in the USA, then carried them back in (another) huge duffle bag to HK... ha ha.
I would have preferred to order locally and try some different kinds, instead I did online researcha and chose that way.
But I am now getting new swim nappies and pull ups from Doubibou and really do think Sophie is amazing and knows lots so she is great for advice. You should write to her and ask when the next cloth nappy workshop in HK is, so you can go and see the different styles/options.
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I too would go for the save money and save the environment approach and go straight to cloth nappies.
The eco-nappies are designed to biodegrade but only under aerobic conditions, most landfills are anaerobic - so whilst they are definitely more eco-friendly from a production point of view, from a degradation point of view they are quite similar to other nappies.
Cloth are really easy once you get the hang of it and there are so many different types to suit different people/babies. I presonally find fluffles great in this climate - they're available from doubibou too.
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I decided to use cloth nappies not only for environment but for confort... even myself have problem using sanitary napkins, always get itchy and unconfortable so baby could be even worse
using all chemical products. I am going to do very traditional Japanese cloth nappies sawn by my mother and thinking what kind of detergent you guys are using. I want to use as natural as possible so thinking of getting baking soda but I don't know where I can buy... Anybody have any idea?
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:-))
18 yrs ago
I second the cloth nappy recommendations. We have just been away for the long weekend and took Tushies (biodegradable nappies from Bumps to Babes) and they were useless, lots of leaks. No leaks at all with the cloth nappies.
Other disposable nappies are also inferior to cloth nappies in terms of leaks, although the gel stuff which is bad for the environment does make them better than the bio disposables IMHO. So you also save washing soiled clothes with cloth nappies!
If you want very natural washing solution for nappies then try soap nuts. They produce a softer result than regular detergents. Available from www.kinoa-shop.com. I don't like the aroma for my own clothes though!
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