What size wraps to go with size 1 tots?

[bobsmum]

You;d think I'd know by now - this is for no3.

Got the tots wraps last time in the bulk kit, but have since learned I should have had Motherease from the start.

But what size?

Ds and dd have been 8lbs8oz at birth.

Will probably be getting a mix of nippa fluffles and aplix bamboozles unless I can find a stonkingly good offer on something similar.

And do you think the velcro wraps are better for newborns cos they don't move that much, then I can switch to popper wraps when we move to size 2s?

Ta muchly

anyone?

From the babykind website.....

Sizing for Rikki (Velcro)

Available in five sizes, though many babies may only need three sizes before potty training.
Extra-Small Covers the same weight range as the Small wraps, but is designed for use over prefold or pad nappies only, and is slimmer cut for slim newborns.
Small 6lb - 12lb (2.7kg - 5.5kg)
Medium 10lb - 20lb (4.5kg - 9.1kg)
Large 20lb - 35lb (9.1kg - 15.9kg)
XL 35lb - 45lb (15.9kg - 20.5kg)

Sizing for Airflow (Popper)

XS 6lb - 12lb (2.7kg - 5.5kg) Covers the same weight range as the small size but with a trimmer cut suitable for a smaller baby. Small* 6lb - 12lb (2.7kg - 5.5kg)
Medium 10lb - 20lb (4.5kg - 9.1kg)
Medium/Large 20lb - 27lb (9.1kg - 12.3kg) A slimmer cut wrap, but taller in the rise, making it suitable for slimmer babies. However, if cost is an issue you could safely skip this size.
Large from 20lb (for chubbier babies) or 27lb (for slim babies) - 35lb (9.1/12.3kg - 15.9kg)
XL 35lb - 45lb (15.9kg - 20.5kg)

Not sure which wrap type is best for a newborn or even if there is one better than the other at that age. I've got a mix of both for my next one - if one really doesn't work well I'm just going to sell it on as there always seem to be plenty of takers for them!

Hi bobsmum, I used the XS and then Small sized rikki (velcro) wraps over size 1 cotton tots and bimbles for ease. I know everyone says not to bother with the smallest size wraps, but I had a good few weeks use out of the XS size on both my average weight boys (7lb4, 8lb9 IIRC ), before I put them into the small size.

I prefer popper wraps for size medium onwards as I find the velcro requires too much adjusting to get the fit around the legs just right, without being too tight around the waist.

Small is fine from the start. Modern baby XS worked well for mine, and they had really skinny legs so had to be pulled right in.

I'd start with small and go for poppers just because they withstand washing much better so you will get a longer lifespan out of them

Re Bamboozles, have you tried Bambinex Bamboo nappies? They are £7 a nappy so much cheaper

Both babies have been chubbsters from the start round the legs, so I think small popper wraps sound ideal. Thanks everyone! Had forgotten how curly velcro got in the wash after a while, so will stick with poppers.

Once baby's here and I know what flavour I have I might be forced to get some girly/boyish Nature Babies or Wee Notions (just for emergencies you understand )

curlywurly - will have a nose a bambinex - thanks

bobsmum - check out the cut of the bambinex closely if you have a history of chubsters . The are quite slim cut between the legs and over the bottom so if you have a baby with err...a 'bigger bottom'...you might have 'coverage issues'. They are very good in the rise though so fab for a tall baby.

Good point BBM

Thank you flame!

Yes they are slimmer across the bum than the Tots Bots....will go and measure and see how much, but as the cut is very different I am not sure how much this will matter. Only saying this as I have big babies smallest of the three was 8lb 10oz at birth, DS2 is in nippa Bambinex at the moment hit 24lb at 9 months, so was a pretty big baby, and the fit him really well (as do the size 2 Tots)The one thing I find makes a big difference is the rise of things. Was shocked at the low rise on the Baby BeeHinds as they don't look like a low rise nappy till you try them out!

I was the same with the beehinds. Both my children have my arse (sticky outy), and bambinex have been ideal, but beehinds were because of the rise - I love the nappy, but it wouldn't have lasted him til potty training

I found the same with the beehind I have.

My DD2 is 20m but is very small, and the nappy only just fits her on the largest settings (even round the waist) yet she still uses Size 1 little lambs, bambinex, lollipops etc. Don't think I would have been too chuffed if I had bought 20 beehinds when she was born thinking they would last until she was a toddler . Ellas House Day Nappies are a good alternative to beehinds. They are very high rise and easily just as absorbant if you boost them with a MF dishcloth (they are a thinner fit too)

lol at "coverage issues"

Ds was in 12-18 mths clothes at 9 months, so I need maximum coverage if this baby's going to follow his pattern..

DD was short, but fat, in a multiple-elastic-bands-around-her-arms-and-legs-look IYSWIM - v yummy and edible.

Not bothered too much by bulk - gives me more to grab onto when they're being carried.

Ah nappy shopping - love it!