So as explained yesterday, today was my first day of using re-usable nappies and my challenge was:
Well staying at home was not a problem today as Jenson is poorly, so I was really able to test out the Miosolo nappy with out any external distractions.
My first nappy change this morning occurred without any problems and actually it wasn’t really any different to using the disposable ones. Obviously I needed to add a liner to the inside of the Miosolo, which is something you don’t need to do with a disposable, but that was the only noticeable difference; a difference which is hardly a problem. The front cross over velcro style tabs are easy to seal the nappy shut around Jenson and as he is a wriggler during nappy changes, it wasn’t any harder to do up compared to a disposable. These innovative velcro tabs have plenty of room for a wider baby and could easily be wrapped over more to accommodate a smaller one – indeed the Miosolo is designed to be a one size fits all nappy.
When it comes to changing the Miosolo nappy the only waste you get are the wipes you have used (which you could replace with a flannel, baby bathwash/soap and warm water) and the liners (which are flushable) which is really good from an environmental and household waste view point. The nappy is then ready to be put into a hot (60oC) wash and you go on to the next clean one.
Due to being ill Jenson has slept a lot more than usual, and this did mean that on his second change of the day, I did notice a little wet patch on the bottom right hand side of his vest. However, I do not see this as too much of a negative issue with the Miosolo for two reasons:
- it does state on the nappy packaging that the nappies should be changed every 2-4 hours and by the time Jenson awoke from his (extra!) long nap we had gone past the 4 hour mark
- disposable nappies do also leak
Day 1 Challenge – My Thoughts
- I have found my first day of using real nappies relatively easy and straight forward and Jenson hasn’t complained about wearing them either!
- I guess you need to be more away of how wet the nappy might get with the 2-4 hour longevity in between changes. Its not that I ever let a child of mine wear a sipping wet nappy but certainly at Jenson’s age I wouldn’t have worried going up to 4 hours without a change and would have been confident that a disposable would stay leak free for that amount of time.
- Re-usable nappies are a lot less bulky than I would have imagined and I don’t think you can really tell the difference looking at Jenson’s bottom as to whether he was wearing a real or disposable nappy
- Washing and drying the Miosolo is easy enough and certainly they are quick to dry (more about this later in the week)
So far I have been pleasantly surprised and I wonder how I will feel as the week progresses
Bring on the next challenge!
WOW!
In conjunction with the miosolo challenge week Bambino Mio are offering 25% off all miosolo purchases from their online shop with free p&p!
They are even throwing in a free 100g of miofresh (nappy sanitiser) too! http://www.bambinomioshop.co.uk/miosolo-new-32-c.asp
All you need to do to take advantage of this brilliant offer is enter discount code challenge at the checkout.
Bambino Mio sent me re-usable nappy products for the purpose of this week long challenge. all opinions are my own as is the gorgeous baby modelling the items. I will only test products on my children which i feel are suitable and appropriate.
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mummydaddyme
We did the real nappy challenge a while ago with Bambino Mio and found them to be great- good luck! x
would like to be ayummy mummy
Looks like a great first day, will have to show Husband your posts as he really doesn’t understand why I might want to try them next time round x
Mummy Mishaps
My next post (later tonight) will show daddy putting a nappy on!! X
would like to be ayummy mummy
Are you still using them with Mads? I am considering them for baby number 3 but Husbands not convinced x
m88
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