Hi All,
Just wanted to say thankyou to all who have responded. Emma was actually doing this (although I didnt know it at the time) for me, so her intentions have been good...
I would like to comment that I am aware of folk out in the wider nappy forum land not necessarily giving a good wrap about the fluffies brand, however, I believe that alot of this is up to the individual/baby and very much trial and error to the individual. Of the comments that have been positive - others have boosted the flufies nappies with additional absorbancy and they have worked successfully....
I've got a question though - if some of the 'more expensive' nappies need to have extra absorbancy added also, then what's the difference in buying a 'more affordable' item if you need to do the same?
I had contemplated sewing my own nappies (I already have a growing pile of sewing projects to complete before bubs is born as well as fit it in with working full time and renovating the house and working on my business), but time is somewhat short with me right now so the option was to go with something 'affordable' and make liners/boosters ( I can atleast fit that much in with my time at the moment lol).
Mum & Dad have already gone ahead and bought a quantity for me at factory prices - terry and flannel in both sizes - so will use what we have been gifted.
My intent with regards to comments about absorbancy is to boost them as well as use a good cover (not the yuko plastic covers) (which generally speaking you need to use on cloth nappies regardless if you are using the 'more cost effective' method or middle/expensive ones or the 'fold-em-yourself' cloth nappies)...
Yes there is soooo much information out there and cloth nappies of varying degrees all making their own claims and charging a varying array of prices. SO I acknowldge and comment - each to their own...
I'm not overly keen on pulling out the wadding and adding in more absorbancy as this will all add to drying time (and sewing time!!) and especially with winter approaching - but hey I 'may' still do a few just to try this all out!!.
I had a suggestion put forward to me to make hourglass liners/boosters and sew them only at the top onto the nappy, that way if line drying, the nappy is kinda separate from the liner/booster if you know what I mean and drying time won't be such a pain.
There's alot of info on the types of fabric to use for extra absorbancy... so thought about going with the following:
combination of: (away from baby skin) micro/polar fleece + terry + flannel (closest to baby skin)
I'm also going to experiment with the idea of adding in a woolen layer (you know the really thin woolen blankets you can buy 2nd hand) so it would be something like this:
(away from baby skin) micro/polar fleece + wool + terry + flannel (closest to baby skin) - if I need more absorbancy (obviously the wool would take longer to dry!) - or just play around with different fabric configurations and work out what works best.
There are other fabric options available I know such as hemp and bamboo - although I have absolutely no idea where to purchase these from in Melbourne. Any ideas?
I also thought about using FELT squares as an internal liner wedged between two other fabrics - has anyone done that before?
I'll post back to the forum once bubs is born to provide my findings but this won't be for a little under 2 months!
Thanks again for everyone who responded...
Cheers,
L