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Anybody use Imse Vimse?

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JoyS · 16/03/2008 12:32

Baby #2 due in July and I want to use reusables from the start this time. I got a nice trial pack from Twinkle and it has an Imse Vimse flannel nappy in it. It looks really nice and soft (haven't washed it yet though) and I was thinking of using them as the main nappy.

Does anybody else use these? Good for newborn poo? Can they really go from birth to potty? What wrap do you use?

Thanks!

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tutu100 · 16/03/2008 18:53

I ahven't used them, but bought one as a bargain for when I have another dc. I thought the flannel one seemed very soft (i've washed mine). For a newborn folded down I didn't think it would be too bulky, and it would still fit my 2.9 yo if he was still in nappies. However I think for a larger baby it would need quite a bit of boosting.

I'll be interested to hear other people's experiences of them as from the look of it I'm impressed and I would consider using them as a main nappy if they work well.

tutu100 · 16/03/2008 18:54

I also got a bumpy wrap by imse vimse as they recommend that. Again I haven't tried it, but the velcro on the tummy bit is really soft so hopefully won't rub. My ds never really got on with velcro wraps like rikkis and bambino mio as they always rubbed on his tummy.

tissy · 16/03/2008 19:13

yes!

If it's the flannelette nappy, not the terry one, it's ideal for a newborn; probably not absorbent enough for an older baby.

You need to practise a little, but they're designed to be held in place by the Bumpy wrap, but if you're nervous about containment you can use nappy pins. Have you got picture of the folding required?

IIRC (and it was 6 yrs ago, so I might be wrong), you lay the nappy out flat and fold the middle flap to get the most absorbency where you need it (middle of crotch for girls, front for boys) Then fold down the straight bit at the back to the height you want, and the straight bit at the front next.

Lay all this on top of the wrap.

Plonk baby onto nappy. Fold front up over tummy first, wrapping waist bits to the back, then fold waist bits of the back over the front. Tuck the loose bits at the legs inwards if necessary, then attach wrap as snugly as you want.

As child grows, you can just reduce the amount of fold down at front and back. As I said, not absorbent enough on its own for a toddler, or night time in an older baby, but easily boosted, or use two at a time. I've used them as inserts in pocket nappies as well!

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tissy · 16/03/2008 19:17

the Imse Terry nappies are lovely too, and more absorbent. probably too bulky for a newborn, though.

tissy · 16/03/2008 19:20

actually, have just looked at their website, and it seems that they've redesigned the flannel nappies a little- they look rather more absorbent than they used to be (used to be completely flat, no gathers around the leg, and only about 3 layers thick at the crotch). If they've now got extra padding, then they may not need boosting at all

If in doubt, phone Miranda, she's very helpful

JoyS · 18/03/2008 19:24

Thanks for the info, I am really tempted by the newborn starter pack on the imse website. Think I might just get it.

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sushistar · 18/03/2008 19:33

I have one imse vimse flannel, with poppers. Love it, used it on mine from 9lb but would have fit earlier. Used with a motherease airflow wrap, worked a treat, dries quickly, good poo containment, stays soft in hard water. Will definatly need boosting as your lo gets older or for nights. Ds is only 3 mths but already need to boost it for him - buit he wees for England!

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