Itti AIO Vs SIO
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Topic: Itti AIO Vs SIO
Posted By: Delli
Subject: Itti AIO Vs SIO
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 5:14pm
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I am looking at getting a Bakers Dozen pack of Itti Bitti's and am debating whether to get just an AIO pack or a half and half pack. At the moment we mostly have AIO's and only 2 SIO's. Two isn't really enough to compare - so I haven't really noticed a difference in absorbancy. I have noticed that the snap in's take just as long to dry as the AIO's (although the outer obviously dries much faster).
I've noticed on here that most (I think?) people like the SIO's better - is that for any reason that I should be aware of before committing to buying just an AIO pack? I want the nappies to last for quite a long time (i.e. for more than one child) as it is quite a lot of money - is there any recommendation for one over the other for this reason? TIA  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: SarahJane
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 6:16pm
poo can get caught in all the layers of the SIO, making it  to clean.
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 6:16pm
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I like them both equally!!
I do find that it is easier to tell when the SIO is 'full' whereas the AIO is a little more difficult cause the hidden padding. Also I bought an extra set of inserts for my SIO's so doubled my quantity at a cheaper cost. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Muz
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 7:53pm
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I have been wondering the same thing!! I know someone on here commented on one of them being more absorbant than the other - but for the life of me I cant remember which way round it was! I tried searching for it yesterday but couldnt find it.
I have two of each - i like them both equally but am wanting to buy more too. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 8:03pm
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I had an equal quantity of both and ended up swapping or selling most of my SIO as I prefer the AIO's. I found that there was a lot of droop at the front where the snap in snaps were and the fit of the AIO just seems better on Joel. Thats just me though. -------------  
 
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 8:10pm
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I think that SIO are more absorbent, they have more bamboo in them, but certainly seem it to me. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 8:30pm
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I definitely thought that the SIO's were a lot more absorbent. Livvy was a very heavy wetter and the AIO's would only last a short time compared to the SIO. -------------  
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Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 02 November 2009 at 6:58am
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I have mini booster in my AIO's and they go 3-4 hours, and J is a heavy wetter. -------------
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Posted By: first
Date Posted: 02 November 2009 at 11:03am
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I like the SIO. I find them to be more cost effective cause you can buy more inners as the outers dry so quick. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 02 November 2009 at 11:05am
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I'd have a bamboo mini booster in Livvy's AIO and she'd be lucky to make 2 hrs in it. -------------
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 02 November 2009 at 2:56pm
| SIOs definitely worked better for James when he was doing his mega pees! I couldnt understand what the problem was until I asked at mothers instinct and Karyn said they are "slightly" more absorbent.. |
Posted By: Muz
Date Posted: 02 November 2009 at 8:20pm
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itti bitti NZ have a sale on their website at the moment - might have to get some more!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 05 November 2009 at 4:47pm
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I have mainly SIO and so wish there were AIOs when I bought most of mine they are so much easier and just sit better. I also find other people can't get the hang of SIOs and seem to leave bits hanging out which lead to leaks.
Also I never could just take the soakers out as the fluff would always have a wee bit of wees on it so for me buying extra snap ins was a waste of money. |
Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 9:20am
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I have used both and prefer the AIO over the SIO. The SIO weren't as soft as the inserts can get quick stiff when line-dried and also the poo can go through all the layers which is messier to clean up. But my biggest issue was that we got pull down at the front from where the insert snapped in and this caused leaks. The AIOs fit so much nicer & flatter at the front and are generally softer to the touch from the inside. When I used the SIOs I very rarely resuded the outer without washing it so I didn't find it an advantage or cheaper. Plus there's the snapping & unsnapping of inserts which was just a pain compared to the AIO's. I didn't find much difference in the absorbency between the two.
Vic xx ------------- 
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Posted By: palomino
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 4:38pm
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i like snapping mine too.
i prefer SIOs, can definatly tell the difference with the absorbtion compared to the AIOs. Like have the AIOs for DP and others if they are changing him. SIOs would boggle him lol. |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 11 November 2009 at 9:43pm
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Yup SIO are more absorbant BUT if you have bubba with chicken legs you may find the fit of the AIO is much better.
I have equal of both and find I get the same length of time out of a AIO if I add a booster and they fit snuggly around the thigh. Jake had moved into his med AIO for about 3 weeks before the SIO would fit nicely around the thigh. That said, Jake is not a big wetter.... I also sit down at the end of the day and snap mine together (and stuff my pockets). -------------   
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 16 November 2009 at 10:23pm
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hmmm food for thought and no closer to deciding! I haver twins so will be getting 2xbakers doz. Just not sure which! Leaning towards aio's though :)
This is the girls in there first itti's. one is a aio one is a sio  ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!) 
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 10:30am
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aww emily they are adorable!! So so precious. Do you have any home help with them? How old is Ethan? What baby is in the aio? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 11:22am
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Erynn on left is wearing the AIO,Violette on the right is in the SIO. I am not getting any home help at this stage, going to winz and getting it all sorted out is on my list of things todo though! so slack. Ethan is going to be 4 next valentines day. I'm luck he is such a good boy (Most of the time!) I posted a the other photos I took in the photo gallery if you want to have a wee look at them. http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29953&PN=1 - Em's DIY itti bitti photos shoot ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 11:58am
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I guessed your little man was about 4yrs. I nannyed for a family that had 3 month old twin girls and a 4yr old boy, I loved it, but it was hard work!
Aww the cry-face on Violet is precious  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jano1
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 7:21pm
| Ok so I was wondering the same thing but there seems to be a 50/50 split. Guess I'll have to try both |
Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 8:07pm
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I'm decided. I ordering the AIO's today! YAY so excited. I'm going to get the bakers dozen to start off with, but I will get another pack once I off load all the pea pods I have. ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 9:45pm
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YAY YAY YAY Just ordered my ittis :oD ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 9:47pm
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Exciting!! Do you know what brand they sell at Farmers? And if they are aio's or sio's? I know they dome close but didn't really take a close look at the time. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 9:48pm
Yeah I know, but I guess there are no straight answers for anything regarding pregnancy, births, parenting etc. It's all so personal, which makes those of us who like to plan well in advance anxious lol. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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jano1 wrote:Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 9:53pm
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They are pockets, made by baby cheeks. Can't believe I remembered that! ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 17 November 2009 at 10:24pm
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awww cluck at the twins in their itti's!!!!!
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 18 November 2009 at 10:01am
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Well I haven't even tried a SIO yet and I'm not really sure whether I wan't to or not. Who was it that said that SIO's are a bigger fit? Was it MEL? Is that with a medium. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel  07/08/2014
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 18 November 2009 at 10:15am
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hmmm, well the girls were 2.4kgs and 2.5kgs at birth, wish I had the itti's then because possibly they would have fitted. I think the rule of thumb is if you have a large new born go for mediums. I don't know how much time they will have left in there smalls. They are around the 4kgs mark and only just growing out of new born sizes if that helps. I think it would be better to order a trial pack to try out on bubs once baby gets here and then order the nappies once you decide. I wish I hadn't gone and brought so many pea pods as they fit is horrible and now I have to sell them all. i have a mass amount of small pea pods to get rid of now. ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 18 November 2009 at 10:29am
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Have there been any reviews on baby cheeks em? The thing with pockets is that you can control for absorbancy better right? I'm just trying to get a feel for this as cloth is the way I want to go when I finally get there. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 18 November 2009 at 10:32am
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What is considered a large newborn? Did your twins come early? They were a nice weight em! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 18 November 2009 at 10:45am
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The girls were born by elective c/s at 37weeks4days. If you had a baby that was smaller like mine then you could expect to have them in smalls for about three to four months then move them in to the mediums I'd say?? ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 18 November 2009 at 10:53am
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I am thinking that I will do disposables while baby has that black tar poo and/or until i'm physically up to doing all the laundry that cloth will ensure. Maybe I should just opt for a couple of smalls but getting the majority in mediums. I look forward to you updating your journey as it continues. Thanks for all the answers so far!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BessieBear
Date Posted: 18 November 2009 at 11:41am
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DS was 3.25kg at birth and that was OD. If bubs is a girl she may be smaller. SO it's hard to predict. I really want to have them straight off though. Although the small Fuzzie buns go down from 1.8kgs or somehting to around 6kgs. So maybe I'll jsut get them and then get itti's after. ------------- Sarah Mum to, Boy 07/2008, Girl 03/2010, Boy 05/2012, Angel 07/08/2014
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 18 November 2009 at 11:51am
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thanks for that sarahbetha, why wouldn't you go back to them now? are they too pricey for what they are? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 19 November 2009 at 9:41am
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Yeah that's what I thought. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Delli
Date Posted: 20 November 2009 at 1:36pm
Thanks for all the replies - I still can't really decide! Am now thinking maybe I will get a 6 pack of SIO's instead of the bakers dozen for the moment. But am still procrastinating about spending all that money. Perhaps they will have to be Jude's Christmas presents  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 20 November 2009 at 6:18pm
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Stacey, they make great play toys! Cooper sit for ages at the washing basket pulling out all the bits & looking at them.
I had a long skinny bub & he fitted smalls from 7/8 weeks til 8 months. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 21 November 2009 at 9:04am
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I received our AIO's yesterday and they look great on the line drying! I justify the expense by looking at how much we will save in the long run. We spend about $50 a week on disposables for the girls anyhow! I only got 13 to start off with, once I have sold some stuff I will be able to fund the next lot!! YAY though, I happy with my decision of getting the AIO's with the bamboo booster. ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 21 November 2009 at 10:57am
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Excellent!! Can you take a pic of one for me so I can have a closer look? What colours did they come in? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: palomino
Date Posted: 21 November 2009 at 11:37am
| lostAmber, next time we have a meet in hamilton i can bring some along if you want to have a look up close and personal lol. |
Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 21 November 2009 at 5:28pm
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Oh I love sales!! ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: skp
Date Posted: 29 November 2009 at 11:50pm
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We have SIO and AIO - I like the snap in type, they are way faster to dry than the others and hold more, but my MIL (who looks after DD a few hours a week) can never put them on right, I think for other caregivers AIO are much easier ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jano1
Date Posted: 02 December 2009 at 8:01pm
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Thanks for the info on the sale- I have 7 on order from Exquisite Baby and saved 10%
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Posted By: Delli
Date Posted: 09 December 2009 at 3:05pm
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Yay, got my 6 pack of SIO's from Exquisite Baby just now. Who knew you could get excited about nappies and how cool they look! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: bebebaby
Date Posted: 15 December 2009 at 11:23pm
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I know this is supposed to be about sio vs aio, but am going to order a trial pack of both. BUT dont know what size to get. I am going to go cloth from day one, so do you think I should get small. Its so hard not knowing what size baby will be. I figure I can sell them when baby grows out of them.
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 16 December 2009 at 9:12am
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Get a small trial pack if you are going to use them from the start. My girls are about 5 kgs and fitting a M but the S still fits well. ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: bebebaby
Date Posted: 16 December 2009 at 1:18pm
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Ok, thanks ladies. Small it is. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 11:25am
How did you find the pea pods? Why are you replacing them? I'm trying to get a feel of what cloth nappies work best, and at this stage, from all the ladies here, itti's it is- but why? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 11:57am
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pea pods seemed very bulky on my girls, maybe because they were so small? didn't like the fit at all. itti's fit much better, look and feel great and there is no stuffing. I find it drys no slower than the bamboo insert in the pea pod. ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 12:51pm
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thanks em! I was wondering how you were doing, how are your three sweethearts going? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 1:19pm
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yeah they are good, Ethan is currently in time out for firing the alian ship weapon at my head. The girls are good but hating the heat and humidity. They wont sleep during the day which makes for grumpy babies! Other than that going great guns. I am still loving the itti's although I was using a tot's bot fuffal (sp) when Erynn 'exploded' this morning. Two massively full nappies one after the other. She was storing it for a whole week, so far the itti's have contained Violette's #3's but Erynn's was in a whole other league! ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 1:39pm
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^ lol!! So that add on tv about #3s is real??? You have the AIO's don't you? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 29 December 2009 at 2:16pm
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heh don't ever remember Ethan doing it and Violette doesn't but boy oh boy can Erynn poop! ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: Muz
Date Posted: 31 December 2009 at 10:30pm
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god i hate #3's - love the ad tho!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Muz
Date Posted: 18 January 2010 at 8:04am
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Have got a few more nappies now - and def like the AIO better as it feels so much softer on her bott, the SIO seems very hard and stiff in comparison. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 18 January 2010 at 10:01am
Thanks for the update Muz  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Katep
Date Posted: 18 January 2010 at 10:26am
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I have a trial pack being delivered today, Can't wait to get them wasshed and ready to go. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lisame
Date Posted: 21 January 2010 at 5:22pm
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Hi guys
AIO I get, but what does SIO stand for?? confused. lucky I've got lots of time to work this out! Lisa |
Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 21 January 2010 at 5:52pm
Are they just the cutest things ever? What colours were they- the blue and the red? Can you request the colours for this pack? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Katep
Date Posted: 21 January 2010 at 7:26pm
You can request your own colours. I got a red and a jade (?) as I wanted more unisex colours. I have only had a chance to use each of them once, and prefer the AIO. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
Mum to the Gorgeous Leah! 7 months |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 07 February 2010 at 6:49pm
| What website did u buy trial packs from? Have seen a trial pack on the Tweedle website but wanna make sure Im getting the best deal possible before I order! |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 07 February 2010 at 9:52pm
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There is mothers instinct, Itti Bitti NZ, tweedle & in gisborne there is an actual shop opened just last week so you can look in person. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 08 February 2010 at 9:34am
| There is?!!! Where?!!! How exciting!! |
Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 08 February 2010 at 9:42am
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I got mine from http://ittibitti.co.nz/ - ittibitti.co.nz as I won a trial pack from Facebook and felt obligated to order from there. But honestly I think the prices about the same. ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 08 February 2010 at 11:27am
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The prices are exactly the same as far as I've seen, although delivery may vary for the different stockists.
The Gisborne one lets you pick up, but I can only see AIO on their website, so not sure if they stock SIO? Kellz, its www.cheekycherubs.co.nz ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 08 February 2010 at 1:41pm
| Cool thanks! I was keen to try one of each type, will give them a ring. |
Posted By: Iceland
Date Posted: 03 March 2010 at 12:57pm
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Hi Emiloly,
got bit late to your discussion... as to Itti s, my vote is for AIO... Great pic of your girls, they are absolutely gorgesous! ...and just bit curious... is the one on the left in SIO and the one on the right in AIO? maybe it s just an angle of the pic.... Iceland OHO, silly me, i didnt realise that the posts continue!!!... i was looking only at page 1 of 4....now i noticed the little icon in the corner ....:-) so, i was wrong with my guess:-0 |
Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 03 March 2010 at 1:13pm
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heh yes. They were wearing one of each. I have both but much prefer the AIO. That is what we have the most of. I am liking the Bitti Boo for great aborbancy though. ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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