Product reviews

I am a reusable nappy fan! I've worked out that even though I have now bought 5 newborn covers, 5 small covers, 5 medium covers, 18 size 1 nappies and 18 size 2 nappies and 2 packs of liners that I am still in the black compared to the equivalent number of disposable nappies.

I have to buy 5 of each size of wrapper because the dirty breast-fed nappies always require me to wash the cover as well... bambino mios really aren't good at keeping the poo in!

I find that the wraps can be re-used for wet nappies. The wraps are always a bit smaller than their size claims - a 7-9kg wrap only seems to work for my little one from 6-8 kilos.

I agree with others about the velcro sometimes rubbing but I've only found this a problem since my little one moved up to the medium nappy covers.

The nappies themselves are extremely easy to wash and to fold. I also find that they dry very quickly outside or in. I tend to use an unbranded nappy booster inside the folded nappy during the night to add extra absorbency.

I don't normally use bambino mios when I am out and about because I'm scared of having to trapse around with a dirty nappy in my bag! I must admit I use disposables when I'm travelling.

The wraps look cute and fit well so I'm happy to deal with the leaky poos because the other advantages out-weigh the negatives.

Am now on 3rd child with cotton nappies. Still use Bambino cotton pads, but avoid the wraps, which stop being waterproof after a few washes. Pity because they seem to fit the best for really little babies, which I specialise in! So now use Bambino Mio prefolds with Motherease wraps which are brilliant.

I agree that they tend to leak with Bfed poo - I seem to always have to wash the wrap as well. Cope better now we're moving on to solids. I have also noticed that velcro on wrapper tends to rub on tummy. I still use them every day despite this, and I don't find the folding a problem at all, but I will probably try another brand when we grow out of size 1s!

I tried a variety of nappies before deciding on Bambino Mio's. I liked the fact that they were slim-lined, not as bulky as some of the others that made my LO's bum look huge! I find that they are pretty good on absorbency and containment, although preparing the prefolds took a bit of getting used to. You just need to be careful that you get the right size covers, otherwise they can rub on the tummy.

We were given a load of these when I was pregnant and were reasonably happy with the leak containment, dirty clothes were rare. The main problem was that the velcro folded in over the top of the prefold and rubbed on DS tummy. He sometimes got sore legs too. Had to buy some bigger size wraps and were disappointed at how they washed and we are now looking at replacing at least the wraps. Not a problem to dry without a tumble dryer.