'Chinese Prefolds' vs. Fitted / 'Shaped' Nappies

[hub2dee]

Hi all,

Was hoping for some experienced advice...

I've been e-mailing Erica at Simons Custom Cloth about her nappies and wraps - to learn more about how they're made and whether they might be good for our new (first) baby. Love the fabrics, prints, customisation options, design etc. etc. Gallery here.

She mentioned that although her nappies would give excellent containment for breastfed explosive poo, that for economy, it might be as wise to consider Chinese Prefolds (or 'Diaper Service Quality' as they're called in the States which are basically an elaboration on the flat Terry / muslin, but with much improved absorbency because they are 4 layered to the sides and 8 layered in the middle... you just fold them to make a rectangle, spread out the top if you need to, and pop into a wrap of some description.

I get the impressions loads of people use this, particularly in the States, as they're so effective and cheap - about $25 for twelve -that's just over a quid each ! 'Bummi Super Whisper Wrap' was suggested as a great, basic wrap too.

So.... I am specifically wondering if there are any experienced cloth users who have used 'Chinese Prefolds' (which isn't the same thing as a Terry done with a 'Chinese' origami fold, but in the same spirit IYSWIM), and fitted nappies (Tots Bots, Motherease, kissaluvs etc. etc. etc.)... do the prefolds leak more and give so much more grief that the more expensive fitted nappies are really worth it, or is it essentially all marketing elaboration (aside from cuteness factor - which I can still achieve with a wicked wrap ) ?

[giraffeski]

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[hub2dee]

I kept an amazing journal for a big Africa trip I did when I was 18 / 19. And some notes when I travelled around other places a few years later. Great fun. Don't ever chuck 'em.

Are the films not developed ?

Doubt it would fit over your long neck. LOL

PS - Have given you a big boost in Member Profiles . It's funny... everyone ignores stuff for ages, you bump it to the top and everyone's posting again.

I'm gonna have to make up some other names to bump all my convos when they go dull.

[giraffeski]

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[hub2dee]

No, I didn't see that. I think it's all a bit schizo

[giraffeski]

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[hub2dee]

name changers must relish 'air of mystery' and be somewhat mischievous I reckon

glad you meant photies although you should deffo sort them into an album. I find the smaller the album (ie. the more 'average' photos you cull), the better.

[AveragePhoto]

ahem! who are you trying to cull!

[AveragePhoto]

this is more my brand of name changing, injection of silliness into the thread.

[hub2dee]

I'm trying to cull you. I want only the choicest most delicious photies not averagehoties and you look decidely average.

[AveragePhoto]

noooo
you meanie!
but i have memories too...

[hub2dee]

LOL.

OK. It's getting late and I'm gonna go pat ma dw's belly.

Night night.

[AveragePhoto]

awww blesss
you're right, i spend far too much tme on here really. Should go too. nighy noght

[hub2dee]

Hey, you made the same typo last night, unless it's a cool / funny phrase I am too slow or old to understand.

[hub2dee]

Now I can't find the typo. Perhaps I'm talking pants.

Night.

[AveragePhoto]

no its just my way of saying night night
srtarted out as a typo a long time ago now i just do it all the time. became a joke b/w tb and i.[snmile}

[hub2dee]

Morning AP. Does TB live near / study with you ? Is she also young, (kind of) free and single ?

[giraffeski]

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[hub2dee]

I'm sure it will be awful, but make the best of it and wear your big gski smile, and don't shout, and I'm sure you'll meet a few nice people. I know it can be a bit intimidating from the posts I've read on here as everyone seems to know each other etc.

Maybe think up some random event that you've planned: coffee in a few days' time / walk in the park / mother and baby cinema sess etc. etc. that you can already invite people to, rather than hanging around like a bad smell wondering if this clique might invite you to anything.

(only teasing about being loud and smelly).

Hope you enjoy it.

Hope you and giraffette

[hub2dee]

(and it being awful)

[giraffeski]

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[hub2dee]

LOL@ the whole pending event.

Sure she'll be an angel and sure you will meet one nice person.

Have fun, scoff cake.

PS - Maybe we should exit the convo and dump into your giraffe picture thread... pity the next poor person trying to learn about Chinese prefolds and having to wade through our chat !

[giraffeski]

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[hub2dee]

LOL. Glad

you

had

fun

though.