I had the opportunity to try Pikapu AIO CD a few months back.

Pikapu is an AIO one size diaper made in Australia. I love the elasticity of the outer PUL and softness of the microfleece inserts used.
Because it is an AIO, there is no stuffings needed. The microfiber is attached in a tongue-style, and this helps in making it fast-drying.

I find the velcro is acceptable. It is not very grippy like Weehuggers but not easily openable like Thirsties. The snaps for adjusting the sizes work fine as well. This is a very easy to use diaper, suitable for daddies and busy mummies who have no time to stuff inserts into pocket diapers.


The only thing that I don't quite like is the double layer inserts make it rather bulky compared to diapers such as Grovia. It is otherwise an exceptional diaper with superb absorbency. You can get in Malaysia from www.bummiakids.biz.

Pro:
1.easy to use
2.One size
3.AIO

Con:
1.Slightly bulky

rating; 4/5





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Review: Pikapu AIO Cloth Diaper

Sabtu, 26 November 2011


I had the opportunity to try Pikapu AIO CD a few months back.

Pikapu is an AIO one size diaper made in Australia. I love the elasticity of the outer PUL and softness of the microfleece inserts used.
Because it is an AIO, there is no stuffings needed. The microfiber is attached in a tongue-style, and this helps in making it fast-drying.

I find the velcro is acceptable. It is not very grippy like Weehuggers but not easily openable like Thirsties. The snaps for adjusting the sizes work fine as well. This is a very easy to use diaper, suitable for daddies and busy mummies who have no time to stuff inserts into pocket diapers.


The only thing that I don't quite like is the double layer inserts make it rather bulky compared to diapers such as Grovia. It is otherwise an exceptional diaper with superb absorbency. You can get in Malaysia from www.bummiakids.biz.

Pro:
1.easy to use
2.One size
3.AIO

Con:
1.Slightly bulky

rating; 4/5





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Alhamdulillah , out of hundreds that joined the Super G contest at Facebook from Gro Baby maker, I was one of the 6 that won! This is the entry that won.

Last Thursday, the prizes from tinytapir arrived on my doorstep.



- 2 printed grobaby shellsets- each worth RM 105
- 1 box of Biosoaker worth RM88
- 1 Magic Stick ointment worth RM60



And this is DD in Grobaby printed Sunset stripe. As in the picture below, the rise is higher by about 1 cm, and the back elastic is also about 1 cm width, compared to 0.5 cm before.





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Super G winners!

Khamis, 24 November 2011


Alhamdulillah , out of hundreds that joined the Super G contest at Facebook from Gro Baby maker, I was one of the 6 that won! This is the entry that won.

Last Thursday, the prizes from tinytapir arrived on my doorstep.



- 2 printed grobaby shellsets- each worth RM 105
- 1 box of Biosoaker worth RM88
- 1 Magic Stick ointment worth RM60



And this is DD in Grobaby printed Sunset stripe. As in the picture below, the rise is higher by about 1 cm, and the back elastic is also about 1 cm width, compared to 0.5 cm before.





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Flip diaper in medium setting - Ribbit colour

Flip Diapering System


I have been a big fan of AI2 sistem, because i am too lazy to stuff and unstuff pocket Diapers and i like the idea when you can just change the insert- therefore u can save money by not needing much cover.

However, with Grobaby, although you can just change the insert, the inner layer is made up of mesh cotton, so it still feels damp and kind of smelly, so I still change the whole diaper, so kind of defeat the AI2 purpose.

Now, Flip Diapering System has arrived in Malaysia! And I am totally flipped over this system !

Things that I like :

1. Cover - I like it when I can just wipe the cover after each use and just change the insert. I still put it into laundry if my baby poo in it, but it dries really fast, roughly in 2 hours in my shade. Absolutely love this feature!


change insert when it is soiled, flaps to tuck in the inserts

2. The Fit : truth is i hate snap closure. It is difficult to put on dipes with snap closure on active babies, and not easy to get a good fit too. With Flip however, they have stretchable spandex tab, which I think, is imperative in getting a snug fit. I doubt it will fit newborns though. DS can still fit in the smallest rise, though she would be more comfortable in the medium setting.


I like the elastics at the sides which also act like gussets, so far never had any leak with these !!

3. The inserts - Flip comes with stay-dry suedecloth topped microfiber insert, and they are simply awesome! They dry fast and keep babies bum dry. To adjust the size you just fold the insert at the front or the back. And other inserts fit as well: can use myeconappy insert, or Bamboolite hybrid insert.

4. The price - the price tag is somewhere between RM 65 - RM 75, which I feel is a fair and affordable figure, considering you only need a maximum of 4 covers if you want to go full time with Flip ( 2 covers per day rotation) A few stores retailing this diaper: www.sentuhanbayu.biz, www.medaimedai.blogspot.com, www.mybabypitstop.com and www.qt-alami.blogspot.com

Things I do not like :

1. Insert shift- because it doesn't have snaps, sometimes the insert can shift downwards a bit. But not a big problem for me. I also wish they can come up with Velcro version, would make the babysitter much happier :)






the model who currently refuses to wear pants. Probably want to show off her diapers? :D

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Review: Flip Diapering System

Sabtu, 12 November 2011



Flip diaper in medium setting - Ribbit colour

Flip Diapering System


I have been a big fan of AI2 sistem, because i am too lazy to stuff and unstuff pocket Diapers and i like the idea when you can just change the insert- therefore u can save money by not needing much cover.

However, with Grobaby, although you can just change the insert, the inner layer is made up of mesh cotton, so it still feels damp and kind of smelly, so I still change the whole diaper, so kind of defeat the AI2 purpose.

Now, Flip Diapering System has arrived in Malaysia! And I am totally flipped over this system !

Things that I like :

1. Cover - I like it when I can just wipe the cover after each use and just change the insert. I still put it into laundry if my baby poo in it, but it dries really fast, roughly in 2 hours in my shade. Absolutely love this feature!


change insert when it is soiled, flaps to tuck in the inserts

2. The Fit : truth is i hate snap closure. It is difficult to put on dipes with snap closure on active babies, and not easy to get a good fit too. With Flip however, they have stretchable spandex tab, which I think, is imperative in getting a snug fit. I doubt it will fit newborns though. DS can still fit in the smallest rise, though she would be more comfortable in the medium setting.


I like the elastics at the sides which also act like gussets, so far never had any leak with these !!

3. The inserts - Flip comes with stay-dry suedecloth topped microfiber insert, and they are simply awesome! They dry fast and keep babies bum dry. To adjust the size you just fold the insert at the front or the back. And other inserts fit as well: can use myeconappy insert, or Bamboolite hybrid insert.

4. The price - the price tag is somewhere between RM 65 - RM 75, which I feel is a fair and affordable figure, considering you only need a maximum of 4 covers if you want to go full time with Flip ( 2 covers per day rotation) A few stores retailing this diaper: www.sentuhanbayu.biz, www.medaimedai.blogspot.com, www.mybabypitstop.com and www.qt-alami.blogspot.com

Things I do not like :

1. Insert shift- because it doesn't have snaps, sometimes the insert can shift downwards a bit. But not a big problem for me. I also wish they can come up with Velcro version, would make the babysitter much happier :)






the model who currently refuses to wear pants. Probably want to show off her diapers? :D

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I would have to say this is the culprit. this is the CD that is responsible for seducing me into fitted CDs !

I joined the great Cloth Diaper Hunt organised by KittyCat last year, and Alhamdulillah i won. I specifically wanted this CD and i i got it.

This CD is unlike others that we have, the outer layer is made up of cotton terry material, something like towel , therefore, it is absorbant not only in the crotch part but the whole CD as well. It feels so soft! they have sewed a microfibre layer in the wet zone to add to the absorbancy and it closes with velcro, which i like very much. the inner is made of suedecloth which gives the stay dry feeling. it is a sized CD , so the fit is very nice on DD.

However, i find that if i use it alone, it is not enough for heavy wetter like DD. hence, i always use it with a bamboo soaker and liner (for stay-dry feeling) , and it can last up to 4-5 hours with a good diaper cover. i find myself being happy when i open the diaper cover, and found the diaper almost soaked, with no leaks on DD's clothing or bedsheet.

pro;
1. strong velcro closeure
2. absorbant material throughout the CD
3.quick drying

con;
1. not enough to be night diaper,if they could add extra soaker/booster would have been great.

I would rate it at 8/10.

i like this CD so much that i bought another one, second hand from diapersasia.
you can buy it at www.bumwear.com, selling for SGD20 each. I dont think any e-store in Malaysia have them.
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Review: Bumwear Fitted Diaper

Rabu, 9 November 2011




I would have to say this is the culprit. this is the CD that is responsible for seducing me into fitted CDs !

I joined the great Cloth Diaper Hunt organised by KittyCat last year, and Alhamdulillah i won. I specifically wanted this CD and i i got it.

This CD is unlike others that we have, the outer layer is made up of cotton terry material, something like towel , therefore, it is absorbant not only in the crotch part but the whole CD as well. It feels so soft! they have sewed a microfibre layer in the wet zone to add to the absorbancy and it closes with velcro, which i like very much. the inner is made of suedecloth which gives the stay dry feeling. it is a sized CD , so the fit is very nice on DD.

However, i find that if i use it alone, it is not enough for heavy wetter like DD. hence, i always use it with a bamboo soaker and liner (for stay-dry feeling) , and it can last up to 4-5 hours with a good diaper cover. i find myself being happy when i open the diaper cover, and found the diaper almost soaked, with no leaks on DD's clothing or bedsheet.

pro;
1. strong velcro closeure
2. absorbant material throughout the CD
3.quick drying

con;
1. not enough to be night diaper,if they could add extra soaker/booster would have been great.

I would rate it at 8/10.

i like this CD so much that i bought another one, second hand from diapersasia.
you can buy it at www.bumwear.com, selling for SGD20 each. I dont think any e-store in Malaysia have them.
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My crush with Itti Bitti D'lish is going down slowly. some CD-addict mamas have even teamed up to buy this CD from NZ. but i read that the bamboo soaker tend to get damaged after a year to 2 years of use. what do u expect, even clothes that u use also got their own wear-and-tear effects, what more diapers that we use at least 2-3 times per week.

last 2 weeks i was visited by the worst nightmare of every CD-ing mommy; THE MOLD!


the horrifying mold on my GBW soaker !!!


at first, i just noted some small, faint pinkish spots on my GBW soakers, like this (can see? very faint)
so i read through diapersasia forum for remedy

one of them suggested boiling and vinegar
so i poured one whole bottle of vinegar , soaked for 3 hours and boiled the soakers for 4-5 minutes
then washed them. sad to say, not very much improved

so i sms-ed Joanne Khow, the seller at www.everythingbabything.com. About the same time when i discovered that almost all of my Gro Baby soakers got mold (about 14 of them!)

ARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!! (running around town pulling hair)

luckily , Joanne managed to save the day. she told me to
1. soak affected soakers in hot hot hot water. cover them completely.
2. when it is lukewarm (meaning you can touch the water with your hand , add about 3 tablespoon of BLEACH- yes, i know bleach is a big no-no in cloth diapering world, but i guess this is an exception) and some DETERGENT
3. then wash and wash and wash and wash with hot water, until the water runs clear- no bubble

kill the mold! kill the mold!

took me about 5-6 wash cycle to get the water completely bubble free.
then i dry them under the sun.

and praise praise praise to God.....almost all of the mold went away (except 2 soakers- very stubborn)

for mommies who wonder whether i did the right thing with the bleach, i e-mailed Kim Ormsby - Gro Baby maker- and this is her reply ;
"That is just strange!! This is one rare case where I would recommend bleaching your soaker pads. You may use 1/8 cup for an entire load and you'd want to do at least 2 extra rinses. Please give this a try and if it doesn't work let me know right away!

Kim Ormsby/
CEO The Natural Baby Company"

sure hope the mold goes away for good
Joanne says the only way to avoid it is to wash with hot water every time
(do i have time for that....errr...............)
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Solution to moldy diapers


My crush with Itti Bitti D'lish is going down slowly. some CD-addict mamas have even teamed up to buy this CD from NZ. but i read that the bamboo soaker tend to get damaged after a year to 2 years of use. what do u expect, even clothes that u use also got their own wear-and-tear effects, what more diapers that we use at least 2-3 times per week.

last 2 weeks i was visited by the worst nightmare of every CD-ing mommy; THE MOLD!


the horrifying mold on my GBW soaker !!!


at first, i just noted some small, faint pinkish spots on my GBW soakers, like this (can see? very faint)
so i read through diapersasia forum for remedy

one of them suggested boiling and vinegar
so i poured one whole bottle of vinegar , soaked for 3 hours and boiled the soakers for 4-5 minutes
then washed them. sad to say, not very much improved

so i sms-ed Joanne Khow, the seller at www.everythingbabything.com. About the same time when i discovered that almost all of my Gro Baby soakers got mold (about 14 of them!)

ARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!! (running around town pulling hair)

luckily , Joanne managed to save the day. she told me to
1. soak affected soakers in hot hot hot water. cover them completely.
2. when it is lukewarm (meaning you can touch the water with your hand , add about 3 tablespoon of BLEACH- yes, i know bleach is a big no-no in cloth diapering world, but i guess this is an exception) and some DETERGENT
3. then wash and wash and wash and wash with hot water, until the water runs clear- no bubble

kill the mold! kill the mold!

took me about 5-6 wash cycle to get the water completely bubble free.
then i dry them under the sun.

and praise praise praise to God.....almost all of the mold went away (except 2 soakers- very stubborn)

for mommies who wonder whether i did the right thing with the bleach, i e-mailed Kim Ormsby - Gro Baby maker- and this is her reply ;
"That is just strange!! This is one rare case where I would recommend bleaching your soaker pads. You may use 1/8 cup for an entire load and you'd want to do at least 2 extra rinses. Please give this a try and if it doesn't work let me know right away!

Kim Ormsby/
CEO The Natural Baby Company"

sure hope the mold goes away for good
Joanne says the only way to avoid it is to wash with hot water every time
(do i have time for that....errr...............)
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This entry is especially for Miss Ira, just to explain a bit about cloth diapers.

There are many types of cloth diapers.

1.Pocket diapers



i have no idea where this image originally come from, but it is so popular among the e-stores

the picture is self-explanatory, right? the insert is usually made of microfiber (something like towel material) or hemp/ bamboo / cotton. they come in sized - S, M,L , XL or one size. in one size CD, there are snaps on the front, so that you can adjust the length and it fits your baby until he/she is potty trained.


2. Flats/prefolds



Flats are the traditional lampin that our grandma / mother used when we were young. in US their variation is the prefolds , whereby there are extra layers in the center to increase absorbancy. but for both, you have to use pin/ Snappi and a cover to prevent leaks .

3. Fitted Diapers



fitted diapers are diapers that have closure, and elastics around the legs and waist. the material used can absorb pee/poo but they require a cover for a complete waterproof experience. you can use during daytime for more breathability.

4. All in One



all-in-one is like pocket diapers, but with the inserts sewn already. so you don't have to do anything, just use it like disposable.

5. All-in Two

all-in-two consists of a shell/cover and inserts, whereby u can reuse the shell/cover if it is not soiled and just change the inserts. a lot of companies are going towards this now as it promotes less laundry and cheaper. Grobaby, Myeconappy and Flip (from cottonbabies) are examples of this.

the diagrams are taken from here.


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Types of Cloth Diapers

Isnin, 7 November 2011

This entry is especially for Miss Ira, just to explain a bit about cloth diapers.

There are many types of cloth diapers.

1.Pocket diapers



i have no idea where this image originally come from, but it is so popular among the e-stores

the picture is self-explanatory, right? the insert is usually made of microfiber (something like towel material) or hemp/ bamboo / cotton. they come in sized - S, M,L , XL or one size. in one size CD, there are snaps on the front, so that you can adjust the length and it fits your baby until he/she is potty trained.


2. Flats/prefolds



Flats are the traditional lampin that our grandma / mother used when we were young. in US their variation is the prefolds , whereby there are extra layers in the center to increase absorbancy. but for both, you have to use pin/ Snappi and a cover to prevent leaks .

3. Fitted Diapers



fitted diapers are diapers that have closure, and elastics around the legs and waist. the material used can absorb pee/poo but they require a cover for a complete waterproof experience. you can use during daytime for more breathability.

4. All in One



all-in-one is like pocket diapers, but with the inserts sewn already. so you don't have to do anything, just use it like disposable.

5. All-in Two

all-in-two consists of a shell/cover and inserts, whereby u can reuse the shell/cover if it is not soiled and just change the inserts. a lot of companies are going towards this now as it promotes less laundry and cheaper. Grobaby, Myeconappy and Flip (from cottonbabies) are examples of this.

the diagrams are taken from here.


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Due to her smallish thighs, there are a lot of DS's CDs that DD cannot wear. So, this is just to share with you her current CD stash.

The orange, green and purple CD's are Grobaby CD's. I am so in love with them that I can't wait for the printed Grobaby to arrive in Malaysia. We have about 7 covers and 21 soakers, still not adequate in this rainy season as Eva uses up to 8-10 diapers daily.

The blue CD is Rumparooz G2. Also good for smallish babies. Love the soft microfleece and super-absorbent insert.

The pink CD is Lunatots AIO. I find the new Lunatots with the 4 layers of snap buttons can fit DD well. Never leak yet , with soft microfleece inner. AIO, so saves me the time to unsnap/snap / insert the soakers. Alas, it doesn't come in Velcro, otherwise it would have been totally perfect. (i simply love velcro...). For an AIO, the price is rather good as well.

The last one with the prints , is actually Imse Vimse Newborn Cover, which i use with Myeconappy inserts. I love the cover because of the cute prints, and although it is supposedly for newborn, i think it can fit DD until probably 6 months. it has double gussets and because of the cotton outer layer, sometimes it wicks. but i still love that cover. (Maybe will drop by Tiny Tapir and have a look at MPB cover later....wink wink...)
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The CD Stash






Due to her smallish thighs, there are a lot of DS's CDs that DD cannot wear. So, this is just to share with you her current CD stash.

The orange, green and purple CD's are Grobaby CD's. I am so in love with them that I can't wait for the printed Grobaby to arrive in Malaysia. We have about 7 covers and 21 soakers, still not adequate in this rainy season as Eva uses up to 8-10 diapers daily.

The blue CD is Rumparooz G2. Also good for smallish babies. Love the soft microfleece and super-absorbent insert.

The pink CD is Lunatots AIO. I find the new Lunatots with the 4 layers of snap buttons can fit DD well. Never leak yet , with soft microfleece inner. AIO, so saves me the time to unsnap/snap / insert the soakers. Alas, it doesn't come in Velcro, otherwise it would have been totally perfect. (i simply love velcro...). For an AIO, the price is rather good as well.

The last one with the prints , is actually Imse Vimse Newborn Cover, which i use with Myeconappy inserts. I love the cover because of the cute prints, and although it is supposedly for newborn, i think it can fit DD until probably 6 months. it has double gussets and because of the cotton outer layer, sometimes it wicks. but i still love that cover. (Maybe will drop by Tiny Tapir and have a look at MPB cover later....wink wink...)
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i have been bitten by a bug; fitted CD bug!

initially, i am not to keen on fitteds. heard that they need a cover, and most of them are available only in snaps version. then, i won this Bumwear Great Cloth DiaperHunt organised by KittyCat , and unwillingly, i got sucked into this fitted CD addiction!

on the picture above are my latest collection, from the left; FuzziBunz one-size pocket diaper (hear so much great reviews about it, has just got to try one), then secondhand Bunnyfeet OS cover, Graham Bear Wear Medium in Rock star print, My Precious Baby Medium in ducky yellow print.

on the side, littlepods pouch in turqoise. my mei tai is working fine with DD, but i just want to try pouch, so i thought just grab one.

will write a review soon. in the meantime, prewash, prewash, prewash.....
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Crazy Over Fitteds





i have been bitten by a bug; fitted CD bug!

initially, i am not to keen on fitteds. heard that they need a cover, and most of them are available only in snaps version. then, i won this Bumwear Great Cloth DiaperHunt organised by KittyCat , and unwillingly, i got sucked into this fitted CD addiction!

on the picture above are my latest collection, from the left; FuzziBunz one-size pocket diaper (hear so much great reviews about it, has just got to try one), then secondhand Bunnyfeet OS cover, Graham Bear Wear Medium in Rock star print, My Precious Baby Medium in ducky yellow print.

on the side, littlepods pouch in turqoise. my mei tai is working fine with DD, but i just want to try pouch, so i thought just grab one.

will write a review soon. in the meantime, prewash, prewash, prewash.....
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Fuzzi Bunz one size pocket diaper claims to be the most adjustable one size pocket diaper around, and indeed, it is! for it has not only 4 settings over the legs, but another 3 over the waists too!

actually i have been eyeing this diaper for a few months. when she was born , DD had big belly and skinny leg. so this diaper would have been perfect for her, i can give the waist a bigger setting and keep the setting small for her thighs.

The fabric feels so soft! The PUL as well as the microfleece feels much softer than other CD's. The inserts given were very thick as well, and it gets softer and fluffier with each wash.

I have used it for more than 5 times, with no leaks. DD wears it as nite time diaper, from 11 pm to 2 0r 4 am, when i usually change her. She feeds frequently at night as she is reverse cycling, and i still change her at least once in the midnight or early morning.





overall;

pro;
1. cute prints
2. two absorbant inserts
3. highly adjustable
4. it comes with 3-years snap and lifetime elastic warranty. plus they give you SPARE ELASTIC!!! now how many company would do that!

cons;
1, i find the snaps a bit time consuming to put on. but then , maybe because i am not used to CD's with snaps

i would give it 8.5/10

you can buy it at between RM82-89. the cheapest is here ( i bought it from this store during new year sale)



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Review: Fuzzi Bunz Pocket Diaper



Fuzzi Bunz one size pocket diaper claims to be the most adjustable one size pocket diaper around, and indeed, it is! for it has not only 4 settings over the legs, but another 3 over the waists too!

actually i have been eyeing this diaper for a few months. when she was born , DD had big belly and skinny leg. so this diaper would have been perfect for her, i can give the waist a bigger setting and keep the setting small for her thighs.

The fabric feels so soft! The PUL as well as the microfleece feels much softer than other CD's. The inserts given were very thick as well, and it gets softer and fluffier with each wash.

I have used it for more than 5 times, with no leaks. DD wears it as nite time diaper, from 11 pm to 2 0r 4 am, when i usually change her. She feeds frequently at night as she is reverse cycling, and i still change her at least once in the midnight or early morning.





overall;

pro;
1. cute prints
2. two absorbant inserts
3. highly adjustable
4. it comes with 3-years snap and lifetime elastic warranty. plus they give you SPARE ELASTIC!!! now how many company would do that!

cons;
1, i find the snaps a bit time consuming to put on. but then , maybe because i am not used to CD's with snaps

i would give it 8.5/10

you can buy it at between RM82-89. the cheapest is here ( i bought it from this store during new year sale)



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Adakah poket CD anda selalu bocor?

Kalau ikut pengalaman saya macam secara jujurnya, saya rasa poket CD ni senang bocor (leaking) . Kalau baca di internet,banyak yang akan sarankan suruh
1. setting kat paha , agar tight sikit daripada disposable
2. buat strip washing dengan air panas dan dishwashing detergent
3. double insert

tapi kalau sudah cuba semuanya.... tapi masih suka bocor (macam masalah saya) ..

pendapat saya sebenarnya

masalah utama CD bocor ...

1. permukaan microfleece adalah tidak cukup untuk menyerap air kencing dengan cepat (terutama bayi kecil)
2. insert microfiber sebenarnya tak tahan tekanan (compression). maksudnya , bila ada air kencing, dihempap badan bayi, air kencing akan keluar dengan senang

so penyelesaian saya untuk masalah ini ialah....


jeng jeng jeng.....

1. jangan bubuh insert dalam poket, bubuh dia atas permukaan CD (lay in style). boleh gunakan nappy liner brand pureen / anakku / di supermarket yang murah - 100 keping untuk RM7 kot, dan liner ni boleh dibasuh byk kali, nappyliner ni akan bagi "stay dry feeling"

2. gunakan insert selain daripada microfiber. kegemaran saya sekarang ialah insert bamboo + zorb. Zorb ialah bahan sintetik baru yang menyerap 10 kali lebih cepat dari microfiber dan lebih tahan "compression" dari microfiber. setakat ni saya guna dengan zorb ni memang tak pernah bocor.

"For a head to head comparison on thickness, stacking Zorb on a desk against the common fabrics will show you something like this. 1 layer of Zorb is the same as:
  • 3 layers of flannel
  • 2.25 layers of French terry
  • 1.3 layers of cotton fleece
  • 1 layer of sherpa.
Now, to get the same absorbency, as 2 layer of Zorb, you will need:
  • 8 layers of flannel
  • 6 layers of French terry
  • 5 layers of cotton fleece
  • 4 layers of sherpa."

insert zorb+bamboo

maklumat tentang zorb di sini
(setakat ni hanya satu e-store jual insert zorb di Malaysia - www.everythingbabything.com)


Selamat menggunakan Poket CD!


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CD selalu bocor?


Adakah poket CD anda selalu bocor?

Kalau ikut pengalaman saya macam secara jujurnya, saya rasa poket CD ni senang bocor (leaking) . Kalau baca di internet,banyak yang akan sarankan suruh
1. setting kat paha , agar tight sikit daripada disposable
2. buat strip washing dengan air panas dan dishwashing detergent
3. double insert

tapi kalau sudah cuba semuanya.... tapi masih suka bocor (macam masalah saya) ..

pendapat saya sebenarnya

masalah utama CD bocor ...

1. permukaan microfleece adalah tidak cukup untuk menyerap air kencing dengan cepat (terutama bayi kecil)
2. insert microfiber sebenarnya tak tahan tekanan (compression). maksudnya , bila ada air kencing, dihempap badan bayi, air kencing akan keluar dengan senang

so penyelesaian saya untuk masalah ini ialah....


jeng jeng jeng.....

1. jangan bubuh insert dalam poket, bubuh dia atas permukaan CD (lay in style). boleh gunakan nappy liner brand pureen / anakku / di supermarket yang murah - 100 keping untuk RM7 kot, dan liner ni boleh dibasuh byk kali, nappyliner ni akan bagi "stay dry feeling"

2. gunakan insert selain daripada microfiber. kegemaran saya sekarang ialah insert bamboo + zorb. Zorb ialah bahan sintetik baru yang menyerap 10 kali lebih cepat dari microfiber dan lebih tahan "compression" dari microfiber. setakat ni saya guna dengan zorb ni memang tak pernah bocor.

"For a head to head comparison on thickness, stacking Zorb on a desk against the common fabrics will show you something like this. 1 layer of Zorb is the same as:
  • 3 layers of flannel
  • 2.25 layers of French terry
  • 1.3 layers of cotton fleece
  • 1 layer of sherpa.
Now, to get the same absorbency, as 2 layer of Zorb, you will need:
  • 8 layers of flannel
  • 6 layers of French terry
  • 5 layers of cotton fleece
  • 4 layers of sherpa."

insert zorb+bamboo

maklumat tentang zorb di sini
(setakat ni hanya satu e-store jual insert zorb di Malaysia - www.everythingbabything.com)


Selamat menggunakan Poket CD!


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DD in GBW cherry-on-white - 11 layers, with heavy bamboo and zorb

My favourite Cloth Diaper


if someone asks me what is my favourite diaper, my answer would be Graham Bear Wear (GBW). in fact, i love it so much that i have 7 pieces of this brand! cannot buy more because it sold out already.

why i love them?

1. very cute prints. the above picture shows DD in cherry-on- white , my favourite prints. another is rock star. very delicious! mm yum yum....




just to illustrate how the diaper looks like, i sold this diaper already...

2. dries fast. as you can see, the soaker can be open up, so this makes drying really fast. it takes one day only , outside adn 2 days inside the house

3. soft bamboo velour touching babies bum.

4. the material is a bit stiffer than other fitted diaper, so very easy to put on wriggly babies.

5. fitting is just great, i never have a leak in these.

6. it has ZORB inside, which makes it very absorbent.


things i do not like...


1. it is not enough to wear for the whole night without a cover, but if you add another hemp layer, definitely can lasts up to 12 hours or more.

2. they sold out really fast!

you can buy it from www.everythingbabything.com, or order straight from Etsy. prices range from RM57 to RM85, very affordable for such good diapers i would say !
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Review: Graham Bear Wear Fitted Diaper


DD in GBW cherry-on-white - 11 layers, with heavy bamboo and zorb

My favourite Cloth Diaper


if someone asks me what is my favourite diaper, my answer would be Graham Bear Wear (GBW). in fact, i love it so much that i have 7 pieces of this brand! cannot buy more because it sold out already.

why i love them?

1. very cute prints. the above picture shows DD in cherry-on- white , my favourite prints. another is rock star. very delicious! mm yum yum....




just to illustrate how the diaper looks like, i sold this diaper already...

2. dries fast. as you can see, the soaker can be open up, so this makes drying really fast. it takes one day only , outside adn 2 days inside the house

3. soft bamboo velour touching babies bum.

4. the material is a bit stiffer than other fitted diaper, so very easy to put on wriggly babies.

5. fitting is just great, i never have a leak in these.

6. it has ZORB inside, which makes it very absorbent.


things i do not like...


1. it is not enough to wear for the whole night without a cover, but if you add another hemp layer, definitely can lasts up to 12 hours or more.

2. they sold out really fast!

you can buy it from www.everythingbabything.com, or order straight from Etsy. prices range from RM57 to RM85, very affordable for such good diapers i would say !
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Before this, I used to store my cloth diapers in a plastic container, affectionately known as the "Toyogo" in our family.I can easily see which type (or more like, pattern to use today :) ) and it is highly accessible. When my first son was still in cloth diaper, we put it inside his room, and he himself would choose which brand or colour he wanted (he loved Lunatots diaper in Orange). When Eva arrived, we put the container in the living room, where Eva and I spent most of my confinement period days, and now, it is in the master bedroom, where we sleep so that I don't hit the door , fumbling in the middle of the night , searching for the CD container.





DD 's CD Toyogo
 
At this time, we have all the time in the world, and there weren't much CD's anyway. The CD's were arranged from left - all the fitteds and to the right - were all the pockets and AI2. Then I started working. And I have less and less time to organize and neatly arrange the CD's. And it gets messy. And the CD's were flying all over the place!

So I pull out a plastic wardrobe from the store, a present by dearest hubby, and tada! This is my new system.


 
 We store it in a 5-tiered wardrobe like this, and put it at the corner of the room.
This is the bottom tier, I keep the fleece and PUL covers, nappy liners, raw silk liners and extra soaker/inserts for the AI2 system like Flip/ Grobaby here. The bottom is the easiest to reach for.


 


Second tier from the bottom, would be the pockets/AI2 with velcro closure. My babysitter struggled with snap CD, so I send only velcro closure CD's to her. So in the morning, I open this drawer and grab 3 or 4 CD's and put inside DD's bag. But on and off, as you can see one or two snap CD still get in here (such as the blue-green Rainshine Design and pink Bouncy Baby diapers in the picture above).



The next tier is supposedly for pockets/AI2 with snaps and AIO. But again, they usually get mixed with the Velcro pockets/AIO as well....


 
The fourth tier is my favourite, it is for fitted CD's for night and weekend use. They are so colourful and cheerful, I just love looking at this drawer :). Ahhh....


 And this is the top tier , where I store the CD's that I have err..yet to organize and stuff and attach. the best part is I can hid it here and no can see all the mess !





Next to the wardrobe is where I hang my life saviours ; the wool longies. To ensure a good night's sleep with no leaking and ultimate comfort for my baby, these pants are are dispensable!




This post is written because I want to win these cute diapers from Lovelygoody.com. You can visit their website here. And if you want more details about the giveaway organised by Cloth Diaper Malaysia, please click here

How I store my cloth diapers

Ahad, 6 November 2011

Before this, I used to store my cloth diapers in a plastic container, affectionately known as the "Toyogo" in our family.I can easily see which type (or more like, pattern to use today :) ) and it is highly accessible. When my first son was still in cloth diaper, we put it inside his room, and he himself would choose which brand or colour he wanted (he loved Lunatots diaper in Orange). When Eva arrived, we put the container in the living room, where Eva and I spent most of my confinement period days, and now, it is in the master bedroom, where we sleep so that I don't hit the door , fumbling in the middle of the night , searching for the CD container.





DD 's CD Toyogo
 
At this time, we have all the time in the world, and there weren't much CD's anyway. The CD's were arranged from left - all the fitteds and to the right - were all the pockets and AI2. Then I started working. And I have less and less time to organize and neatly arrange the CD's. And it gets messy. And the CD's were flying all over the place!

So I pull out a plastic wardrobe from the store, a present by dearest hubby, and tada! This is my new system.


 
 We store it in a 5-tiered wardrobe like this, and put it at the corner of the room.
This is the bottom tier, I keep the fleece and PUL covers, nappy liners, raw silk liners and extra soaker/inserts for the AI2 system like Flip/ Grobaby here. The bottom is the easiest to reach for.


 


Second tier from the bottom, would be the pockets/AI2 with velcro closure. My babysitter struggled with snap CD, so I send only velcro closure CD's to her. So in the morning, I open this drawer and grab 3 or 4 CD's and put inside DD's bag. But on and off, as you can see one or two snap CD still get in here (such as the blue-green Rainshine Design and pink Bouncy Baby diapers in the picture above).



The next tier is supposedly for pockets/AI2 with snaps and AIO. But again, they usually get mixed with the Velcro pockets/AIO as well....


 
The fourth tier is my favourite, it is for fitted CD's for night and weekend use. They are so colourful and cheerful, I just love looking at this drawer :). Ahhh....


 And this is the top tier , where I store the CD's that I have err..yet to organize and stuff and attach. the best part is I can hid it here and no can see all the mess !





Next to the wardrobe is where I hang my life saviours ; the wool longies. To ensure a good night's sleep with no leaking and ultimate comfort for my baby, these pants are are dispensable!




This post is written because I want to win these cute diapers from Lovelygoody.com. You can visit their website here. And if you want more details about the giveaway organised by Cloth Diaper Malaysia, please click here

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The most important thing when you cloth diaper is to know what detergent to use. Wrong detergent selection can cause sleepless nights, leaking episodes and terrible head-splitting ammonia smell!

On the other hand, the main reason I cloth diaper is to save money. So I do not really see the point of spending hundreds on detergent for cloth diapers. If you have the budgets, by all means, there are a lot of imported cloth diaper detergents out there namely Rocking Green, Country Save , Tiny Bubbles and Bumgenius which you can try. But in this post, I will only comment on the detergents that I have personally use.

Detergent for cloth diapers must be enzyme free, softener free, perfume free, phosphate free and bleach free as these additives can cause damage to your diapers and shorten their lifespan. So remember, you cannot use Dynamo / Attack / Pureen ABD / Nappikleen ( just to mention a few famous brands) for your diapers.

1. The first detergent that I use was the plain Trojan ( hoho so cheapskate!). It is cheap, widely available in all Malaysian supermarkets and safe. I had no problem with Trojan, just thought that I would experiment with other brands :).

2. Next, I used Might Detergent. Available in most online store, it costs around RM 12- RM15. It has a slight coconutty smell after wash, but I think it cleanse well. Lasts reaaaalllly long, it took me about 6 months to finish one box doing daily laundry.




3. Past 3 months , I have been using Lunacare. You can buy it at RM 19 at Lunatots store / online store. My first impression was, the box is so small! Comparing it to Alicafe coffee can ....



Then I thought that the instructions are not too clear, as my washing machine doesn't state how much liter of water it uses per cycle. Plus I do not really know how much my diapers weigh, so I just put half a scoop for each wash. So far , the diapers smell clean :)




I like that they give free scoop inside though. The powder however is much finer than Might Detergent.




4. Sometimes, I use Kiddiewash from Cosway. Available at Cosway stores, it costs around RM 9 per bottle ( can get it cheaper if you buy more than 1 bottle). I like the afterwash smell. But I am a bit skeptical with its anti- bacterial action. Usually, this means it has enzyme in it. Some mothers also claimed that this detergent causes fast buildup. I am not too sure about this.






Malaysia's favourite detergent for CD apparently is Pureen HAD. Sadly, staying in small town like Teluk Intan, I am afraid it is not available here.

What detergent are you currently using?


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Which Detergent For Cloth Diaper?

Selasa, 3 Mei 2011

The most important thing when you cloth diaper is to know what detergent to use. Wrong detergent selection can cause sleepless nights, leaking episodes and terrible head-splitting ammonia smell!

On the other hand, the main reason I cloth diaper is to save money. So I do not really see the point of spending hundreds on detergent for cloth diapers. If you have the budgets, by all means, there are a lot of imported cloth diaper detergents out there namely Rocking Green, Country Save , Tiny Bubbles and Bumgenius which you can try. But in this post, I will only comment on the detergents that I have personally use.

Detergent for cloth diapers must be enzyme free, softener free, perfume free, phosphate free and bleach free as these additives can cause damage to your diapers and shorten their lifespan. So remember, you cannot use Dynamo / Attack / Pureen ABD / Nappikleen ( just to mention a few famous brands) for your diapers.

1. The first detergent that I use was the plain Trojan ( hoho so cheapskate!). It is cheap, widely available in all Malaysian supermarkets and safe. I had no problem with Trojan, just thought that I would experiment with other brands :).

2. Next, I used Might Detergent. Available in most online store, it costs around RM 12- RM15. It has a slight coconutty smell after wash, but I think it cleanse well. Lasts reaaaalllly long, it took me about 6 months to finish one box doing daily laundry.




3. Past 3 months , I have been using Lunacare. You can buy it at RM 19 at Lunatots store / online store. My first impression was, the box is so small! Comparing it to Alicafe coffee can ....



Then I thought that the instructions are not too clear, as my washing machine doesn't state how much liter of water it uses per cycle. Plus I do not really know how much my diapers weigh, so I just put half a scoop for each wash. So far , the diapers smell clean :)




I like that they give free scoop inside though. The powder however is much finer than Might Detergent.




4. Sometimes, I use Kiddiewash from Cosway. Available at Cosway stores, it costs around RM 9 per bottle ( can get it cheaper if you buy more than 1 bottle). I like the afterwash smell. But I am a bit skeptical with its anti- bacterial action. Usually, this means it has enzyme in it. Some mothers also claimed that this detergent causes fast buildup. I am not too sure about this.






Malaysia's favourite detergent for CD apparently is Pureen HAD. Sadly, staying in small town like Teluk Intan, I am afraid it is not available here.

What detergent are you currently using?


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A lot of mummies told me that using fitted diapers is cumbersome. First is not really leakproof. You may feel it becomes slightly damp after one or two pee. Second you have to use a cover or wool longies to make it totally waterproof. Thirdly, it is mostly made with snaps and due to the beautiful designs and multiple layers, usually more expensive.

Well, when my daughter was about 6 months old or so, i had a few episodes of diaper leaks. I believe it was due to her size, most of the pocket diapers did not fit her well. Now what this fitted diapers did, because they were 100% all surface absorbent cloth, it did not matter what position she was in, be it sitting, lying down, looking upwards, crawling and fell on her tummy, the fitted diaper absorbed it all. In fact, if you are staying at home, no guest or fussy husband/MIL around, you don't really have to put on the cover. Therefore, the biggest strength of this diaper is its absorbency and therefore, it is really leakproof. You will not find a puddle in the middle of your house like you may find using other type of diapers.

Because you can feel the dampness after one or two pee, you will change the diaper faster. After all , who wants to let their children be in wet nappies all day/night long? I feel this is a good way to ensure that my baby always have dry nappy on, therefore redusing her risk of getting nappy rash. In fact, as far as I remember, from her birth until now , she only gets nappy rash. Once when she was a month old, and we were constantly travelling and i was using the disposable diapers. And another very mild one when she diarrhea. Alhamdulillah, praise to God.

The latest trend is the hybrid fitted diaper, whereby a layer of wool is sewn in to make the diaper waterproof but breathable. I find this idea very brilliant. Unfortunately, it is not available in Malaysian market yet, but I heard rave reviews about this diapers in USA. So for mummies who wants a leakproof, breathable diaper, you might want to give this diaper a try?



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Why I prefer fitteds cloth diapers over pocket cloth diapers?

Jumaat, 29 April 2011

A lot of mummies told me that using fitted diapers is cumbersome. First is not really leakproof. You may feel it becomes slightly damp after one or two pee. Second you have to use a cover or wool longies to make it totally waterproof. Thirdly, it is mostly made with snaps and due to the beautiful designs and multiple layers, usually more expensive.

Well, when my daughter was about 6 months old or so, i had a few episodes of diaper leaks. I believe it was due to her size, most of the pocket diapers did not fit her well. Now what this fitted diapers did, because they were 100% all surface absorbent cloth, it did not matter what position she was in, be it sitting, lying down, looking upwards, crawling and fell on her tummy, the fitted diaper absorbed it all. In fact, if you are staying at home, no guest or fussy husband/MIL around, you don't really have to put on the cover. Therefore, the biggest strength of this diaper is its absorbency and therefore, it is really leakproof. You will not find a puddle in the middle of your house like you may find using other type of diapers.

Because you can feel the dampness after one or two pee, you will change the diaper faster. After all , who wants to let their children be in wet nappies all day/night long? I feel this is a good way to ensure that my baby always have dry nappy on, therefore redusing her risk of getting nappy rash. In fact, as far as I remember, from her birth until now , she only gets nappy rash. Once when she was a month old, and we were constantly travelling and i was using the disposable diapers. And another very mild one when she diarrhea. Alhamdulillah, praise to God.

The latest trend is the hybrid fitted diaper, whereby a layer of wool is sewn in to make the diaper waterproof but breathable. I find this idea very brilliant. Unfortunately, it is not available in Malaysian market yet, but I heard rave reviews about this diapers in USA. So for mummies who wants a leakproof, breathable diaper, you might want to give this diaper a try?



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