Emma from Rarpz Designs was very kind to send me two of her gorgeous nappies and a pack of cotton reusable wipes. One nappy from their Characters range with snuggly yellow minkee and a very cool "Prince Charming" cotton print panel across the back and wings. It also has a light blue inner which is a nice change from white. The other nappy has smooth fluoro orange PUL - beautifully bright for happy and colourful nappy changes!
One of the best features of these nappies, in my mind, is that they are hand sewn, so you know you are getting quality workmanship, attention to detail and supporting a Mum and her family :)
Features:
Waterproof outer with different fabric and print options
Cuddly microfleece inner
Cuddly microfleece inner
OSFM with 3 snap up size settings (3.5 - 17+kg)
Option of Snaps or Velcro closure
Elasticised back pocket
Insert Stopper
Insert Stopper
Large square bamboo trifold soaker included
Reinforced tabs for durability
Reinforced tabs for durability
First Impressions:
Upon first inspection, these nappies are beautifully made with high quality materials. I love that there are so many different colour and fabric options, as well as the choice of velcro or snaps. They have an elasticised back pocket to keep the insert in place as well as an "insert stopper": a 2nd row of stitching at the front to keep the insert just below the top of the nappy to avoid leakage on tummy sleepers - ingenious!
The cotton wipes are un-dyed natural cotton with rainbow coloured edging. They're not too thick, smooth on one side and terry on the other - perfect for sticky messes!
Size/Fit:
Upon first inspection, these nappies are beautifully made with high quality materials. I love that there are so many different colour and fabric options, as well as the choice of velcro or snaps. They have an elasticised back pocket to keep the insert in place as well as an "insert stopper": a 2nd row of stitching at the front to keep the insert just below the top of the nappy to avoid leakage on tummy sleepers - ingenious!
The cotton wipes are un-dyed natural cotton with rainbow coloured edging. They're not too thick, smooth on one side and terry on the other - perfect for sticky messes!
Size/Fit:
These Rarpz nappies are a good length and should fit to a good age. Cross over snaps mean they will also fit a small bub (down to 3kg). I was able to easily get a good fit on both my 7 month old and chubby 2 1/2 year old. They are a trim fit nappy, which is great under all types of clothes. I love that they come in either snaps or velcro - the velcro is great for getting a snug fit on a wriggly newborn, which snaps are perfect for older children with clever fingers who would prefer to run wild and nappy-free ;)
Absorbency:
The trifold soaker included with the nappy is generously sized and made up of 2 layers of thirsty bamboo. I didn't need to boost it for either of my girls, even my heavy wetting ChaCha which was a great bonus for me!
Washing/Drying Time:
The nappies come apart easily for washing and the shells, like all pockets dry very quickly - the cotton and minkee taking just a little longer than the smooth PUL. The bamboo boosters also dried quite quickly for a bamboo fabric an arvo in the sun or a day on the clothes horse inside.
Summary:
I've loved using these nappies and wipes on my girls. They've been very reliable and super cute to boot! I would definitely recommend them!
The nappies come apart easily for washing and the shells, like all pockets dry very quickly - the cotton and minkee taking just a little longer than the smooth PUL. The bamboo boosters also dried quite quickly for a bamboo fabric an arvo in the sun or a day on the clothes horse inside.
Summary:
I've loved using these nappies and wipes on my girls. They've been very reliable and super cute to boot! I would definitely recommend them!
