Monday, November 19, 2012

Peapods One Size (OSFM) Pocket Cloth Nappy Review

Peapods OSFM (One-Size-Fits-Most) Pocket / AI2 (All-In-Two)


Features:
PUL outer, stay-dry microfleece inner.
Bamboo tri-fold insert topped with microfleece for use as a snap in (All-In-Two) booster
Unique slide on leg elastic for size adjustment with 4 marked sizes.
2 rows of snaps for separate leg and waist adjustment.
Comes in a range of colours, and one print (swirl).
Very reasonably priced!

First Impressions:
At first glance this nappy looks identical to the original Sized Peapods Pocket Nappy, but once you open it up, you see that it's different.  I love the idea of the adjustable leg elastic - it takes away the bulk from the front of the nappy - and along with being able to use it as a pocket or AI2 makes this one of the most customisable nappies I've come across.  I'm just wondering if the slide will move in the wash - I don't want to have to re-adjust it every time.
UPDATE: The slides stay put just fine :)

Design:
So let me explain the design in more detail.  It starts out as a normal pocket nappy with a trifold bamboo booster.  There is an opening in both the front and back to make for easy insertion (pic 1).  The bamboo booster is topped with microfleece (just the top 1/3 when folded) and equipped with snaps so it can also be snapped into place at the front of the nappy for use as an AI2 (pic 3).  When not used as an AI2, a layer of microfleece covers the snaps, so they don't irritate bub (pic 2).
Right near the snaps there is also a slide on the leg elastic which can be pulled up or down to tighten or loosen the leg elastic and at the same time the rise of the nappy.  XS,S,M, L are marked on the elastic so you can easily make both sides the same (pic 4). 



Size/ Fit: 
With 4 size settings, and separate leg and waist adjustment, you should be able to get this nappy to fit most bubs.  I reckon on an older/taller child it might become a little hipster though - it doesn't seem as long in the rise as some of my others.
It fits my 18mth old very nicely on Medium so she's got a bit of growing room yet. She's a little chubby, but there's still plenty of room.


Absorbency:
The tri-fold absorber is 2 thick layers of bamboo - lovely and soft but holds a lot of wee :)

Washing/ Drying Time:
Easy to pull apart and wash.  The covers dry in no time at all and the boosters take a full day in the sun (not that we get a full day of sun that often here :))  I guess that's the bonus about AI2 and pocket systems - you can buy extra boosters and re-use the covers while the others are drying.

Other Comments:
I'm looking forward to seeing how this fits on my newborn - only 6 weeks to go! - I reckon it'll be one of the earlier fitting One-Size nappies.  The quality of material seems good, although I think I personally prefer micro-suede to microfleece as an inner layer - my micro-suede nappies don't seem to have stained as easily, but that might be coincidence :)

UPDATE: I had this nappy on Cha Cha at 5wks and 4kgs. It fit her nicely on the XS setting both around her legs & tummy. The trifold bamboo insert seemed like overkill at that stage, a Peapods night booster would probably have been enough, but the nappy still wasn't too bulky for an OSFM. There was a bit of excess material at the front, but it didn't affect how well it worked. It was nice to be able to make the legs fit exactly right and still be able to snap the tummy to fit right too.

Summary: 
 I really like this nappy so far!   I love how customisable it is and it's very practical for Tassie weather.  The price is also very reasonable! I'd definitely recommend it!

Friday, November 2, 2012

Bumpy Buns Reviews Intro and Index

I've been thinking for a while now, that I'd like to go through all my stock and try out each product to see how it works, so that I can make better recommendations to people who ask. 


So I've decided to go through my shelves, in no specific order, and try out nappies, accessories and products for Mum and write reviews as I go.  I'll also be reviewing a few popular brands that I don't sell (yet) to see how they compare.

It's a good time for me to start actually, as my first daughter is now 18mths, and I have another on the way (Due in December!), so over the months I should be able to try out all the different products in different sizes, including Newborn!
If you're after specific information on Newborn Nappies, here is the link to: Nappying my Newborn - Intro and Index

I'll keep this blog as the introduction and put links up to all the different reviews and products for easy reference.  Clicking on the Title will bring up the review. Clicking on the picture will take you to that product for sale at Bumpy Buns.


If you would like a specific product reviewed, let me know via the comments section and I'll see what I can do :)

The first cab off the rank:  Pikapu OSFM AIO!























Baby Beehinds Magicall
Baby Beehinds Magicall






Pikapu One Size (OSFM) All in One (AIO) Review

Pikapu OSFM AIO (One-Size-Fits-Most All-In-One)


Features:
PUL outer, sewn in microfibre layer with a fold out booster all topped with stay-dry microfleece.
4 rows of sizing snaps, velcro fastening, double gussets.
Comes in a range of colours, but no prints.

First Impressions:
On first inspection it's a good looking nappy!  Beautifully soft and squishy, practical and quick drying, but doesn't seem to have heaps of absorbency - maybe 4 layers of microfibre altogether in the wetzone.  We'll see how it goes!

Size/ Fit: 
Great size range, with 4 rows of snaps, giving 4 size settings!  Looks like it could be bulky on a newborn, but fits my chubby 18mth old beautifully on the 2nd setting.  The velcro tabs come round her tummy well, so there's room to grow there too.  Of the nappies I currently own, this one has the most room around the waist, but is on par with BumGenius, Baby Kanga and Peapods One-Size for rise.  The double gussets give a really good fit around the legs.


Absorbency:
Well, although I was doubtful, I haven't had any leaks - I'll need to try it over a day sleep to test it though... will do that and update soon :)
UPDATE:  Although I haven't had any leaks (I think the double gussets are at work!) it does seem very wet when I take it off, so I've started boosting it with a small bamboo booster under the flap.  

Washing/ Drying Time:
Easy to wash - and I love that you don't have to put it back together afterwards!  Dried in a similar time to the microfibre boosters I have - 1/2 day in the sun or full day in front of the heat pump.

Other Comments:
Seems to have "pill-ed" quite a lot after only a few washes, perhaps I need to wash it in a laundry bag, but my other microfleece nappies don't have the same problem...

Summary: 
 All in all, a great nappy!  Well made, good size for my 18mth old and lots of room to grow :)  Great for Tassie climate and very easy to use :)