Grovias
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Topic: Grovias
Posted By: Whateversville
Subject: Grovias
Date Posted: 04 March 2011 at 1:51pm
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Which are best?
The AIO or AI2? ETA, if I was to get the AI2, can it be used with other inserts? or strictly grovia ones? |
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Posted By: luvmylittlies
Date Posted: 04 March 2011 at 2:34pm
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I like the SIO's which I guess are the AI2's. That way I can re-use the shell if I want to if it's just a wee. I'm sure you could lay other inserts in the shell if you wanted to but since the proper ones snap in I don't think other brands would have the snaps in exactly the same place. But I haven't tried the AIO's so I can't comment on them. ------------- Adoring Mum to Talisin 8/9/11 and Kiara 18/01/10 |
Posted By: Whateversville
Date Posted: 04 March 2011 at 2:38pm
Groovy that'll do thats love  I'll get them. 
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Posted By: Mum2ET
Date Posted: 05 March 2011 at 2:20pm
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I love the ones that snap in as well ------------- Mum to Ella (5) and Tom (2) |
Posted By: Whateversville
Date Posted: 05 March 2011 at 2:29pm
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Yay, okay that's what I'll get. I just wanted to make 100% sure.
I've got all the limited edition ittis I want so now moving on to the cute Grovias 
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 05 March 2011 at 4:10pm
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Oooh! Thanks for this thread - those that are using them, how absorbent are they? Just being cotton rather than bamboo? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 06 March 2011 at 3:47pm
| I've got 3 of the new Grovia prints, and I'm loving them! You can definitely use the shells as covers, say over a fitted nappy or with a prefold or lay-in type insert. The soaker pads are very absorbent, I find them similar in absorbency to all 3 inserts used in an Itti Tutto. |
Posted By: Mum2ET
Date Posted: 06 March 2011 at 7:05pm
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I find them really absorbent as well- never had a leak from them. Only downside is that they do take a while to dry. ------------- Mum to Ella (5) and Tom (2) |
Posted By: luvmylittlies
Date Posted: 06 March 2011 at 8:41pm
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Yep, I agree. They're fabulously absorbent but they take ages to dry. ------------- Adoring Mum to Talisin 8/9/11 and Kiara 18/01/10 |
Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 07 March 2011 at 5:44pm
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Are they very trim? Like in comparison to an itti? I really like the planes print. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Mum2ET
Date Posted: 07 March 2011 at 7:04pm
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I have found really trim- quite similar to an Itti. The plane print is pretty cute ------------- Mum to Ella (5) and Tom (2) |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 08 March 2011 at 10:41pm
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I find them really trim as well - very similar to a large Itti D'Lish or Tutto (on the 2 largest settings anyway).
I've got the Planes, Owls and Nature prints now - all are super cute! 
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Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 09 March 2011 at 3:42pm
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Those prints aren't limited editions are they? I want them to still be available when I get round to getting them ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 09 March 2011 at 3:57pm
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Anyone know if these are on sale anywhere at the moment?? Always love a bargain! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 09 March 2011 at 8:08pm
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So with the GroVia's you get the set which consists of the shell and a soaker pad? And you just snap that in and replace with a new one when wet? They are $40 at cheekycherubs Mealz, but that's not on sale. Given I have a girl, I like the mod flowers one
edited to add: what are they like around the legs? My daughter has huge thighs with a smaller tummy- at 5 months she is in large itti's. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 10 March 2011 at 1:45pm
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Rachel, I'm pretty sure they're around for good, but you could always email one of the nappy ladies and ask.
Mealz, are you doing the Cloth Nappy Hunt? If so, you can use the discount code they give you to get 20% off - Cheeky Cherubs are a sponsor, so you can use the discount there for the month of March. Even if you're not doing the Hunt, you could register just to get the code. LostAmber, I find they're really good around the legs. DS has fairly skinny thighs (chunkier than they used to be, though!), but the elastic is fairly stretchy, and I'm sure they would fit chunky thighs well. With the all-in-twos, you now have to buy the shell and soaker pads separately. The soaker pads come in sets of 2, so if buy 1 shell, you'll have a spare soaker pad (which would be handy for winter, cos they take a while to dry!). Or you could buy 2 shells - Nature would be nice on a girl!
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 10 March 2011 at 2:10pm
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And Mod Flower would look great on a girl - if I have a girl next time, I'll be getting it to add to the collection!
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 10 March 2011 at 2:24pm
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Thanks for that whitewave! I did sign up for the nappy hunt and forgot all about the discount code!
...but I think it's only 12%... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 10 March 2011 at 4:09pm
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thanks whitewave, I like the idea of the two pack soakers :) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 10 March 2011 at 4:38pm
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Well...I bit the bullet and bought one. Just went for the shell set (shell and soaker pad)...if I like it I'll grab a set of 2 soaker pads too!
(I couldn't help but make the most of the discount...bought 5 new nappies! But did I really need them??  )------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 11 March 2011 at 10:59am
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oh my god Mealz, you have a problem lol. what were the other 4 that you bought? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 11 March 2011 at 5:59pm
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I know! Totally!
I just got some more bitti boos for nights and tuttos to try... Just FYI - Grovias are on special at http://www.chic-cheeks.co.nz/index.php?cPath=35&sid=a3653e84b49200f2a3727fe0693aa8bd - chic-cheeks the moment. Might have to get some more if they're that good. Can't have too many nappies, can you?? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 11 March 2011 at 10:12pm
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Was just going to say there was a new sale on Grovias at Chic Cheeks! Four new nappies, what awesome fluffy mail you're going to get! And no, you can never have too many nappies!
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Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 12 March 2011 at 1:22pm
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Oh no!!!! My credit card is calling out BUUUUUUUUUUY IT!!!!!
I wonder how long they are on special for... DH is off work till Thurs, don't want them turning up when he's home ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 12 March 2011 at 1:55pm
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I think the sale is for a week...
Nicky at chic-cheeks is pretty quick at getting things out once ordered and also offers layby...  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 14 March 2011 at 1:14pm
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Ok, I ordered my GroVia Mod Flower lol. Mealz, you are not good for me lol. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 14 March 2011 at 3:51pm
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Sorry! Got to love a good deal though! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Whateversville
Date Posted: 14 March 2011 at 6:05pm
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I just made a layby at Chic-cheeks and got all three, the owl, plane and nature with x2 packs of soakers and a magic stick.
Yay for layby!! |
Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 15 March 2011 at 8:07am
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My planes one just arrived and I LOVE it! Can't wait to get it washed and dried...DS has tried it on the though and the fit is great with all the snaps.
Did people really wash and dry it 5-6 times before using?? I'm definitely going to get another (haven't even trialled the absorbency yet!) still undecided between another planes or the owl print! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 15 March 2011 at 10:57am
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You can't get two the same Mealz lol you will have to get the owls one
I'm still holding out from buying them, am itching to but it's not worth getting divorced over ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 15 March 2011 at 5:23pm
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I got the Owls! I seriously have a problem!
I had the planes one on DS for 5mins this morning to check the fit and he used it...for number 2s! Guess that means he likes it?? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 15 March 2011 at 6:06pm
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haha, I ordered my fuzzi bunz after you left too m.u.s.t. s.t.o.p. lol ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 15 March 2011 at 9:45pm
| Sounds like he likes it, Mealz! Owls is ultra cute too, you'll love it! I pre-washed the soakers about 3 times, only because I waiting for the shells to arrive in the country! |
Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 15 March 2011 at 9:53pm
I hope you got it from Mother's Instinct, they're on special there at the moment! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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lostAmber wrote:Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 16 March 2011 at 10:17am
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 17 March 2011 at 11:26am
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They arrived, and i'm in love already! If the absorbancy is as good as ittis I think I will sell all my ittis for these lol. Well, I will definitely buy more anyway. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 18 March 2011 at 2:43pm
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Just used my new Grovia for the first time and it was so good! I took it off after 3.5hrs, no leaks, all totally contained within the soaker. Definitely getting some more soaker sets! Love the fit too. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 22 March 2011 at 12:22pm
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My grovia leaked :( and only after an hour. i'm going to try a different setting today and see if it fares any better. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 22 March 2011 at 1:13pm
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How many times did you wash it first? I ended up washing and drying it twice before I used it (properly, not the trial run) and it was really good. I think you're 'supposed' to wash and dry 5-6 times to get the full absorbency.
I've found the elastic is really stretchy on them so I tend to do them up a bit tighter than I would do up an itti, just cos they have more give. DP text me when I was at the hairdresser - he was changing DS' nappy and had to tell me how much he liked the owl one! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 22 March 2011 at 4:20pm
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I washed and dried it only the once first. I did it up tight around her tummy because it was stretchier (no poppers free- waist fabric meetiing) and had it let out vertically to the middle setting. I've just put her in it again with the same middle and changed the vertical setting to the smallest. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 22 March 2011 at 7:39pm
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dumb, they leaked again :( back in the wash, try again tomorrow. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 22 March 2011 at 10:11pm
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I do the leg snaps up quite tight - I think it's about the 3rd or 4th snap in, then I do the waist ones - they don't cross over, they touch, but because the leg snaps are tighter it's not flat across the front - does that make sense? The elastic has heaps more give in it so if it's not tight enough and she's moving her legs a lot I imagine it could easily leak... Try again! You'll get there! Could also just be the absorbency thing too.
Oh, and I use it on the infant rise setting, not the newborn one. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 22 March 2011 at 10:33pm
| Hmm, maybe just need another wash or two. Campbell's also on the snaps meeting waist setting (he's got a skinny waist!), but on the highest rise setting (no snaps down). I agree, the elastic does have a lot of stretch! Is Olivia a heavy wetter? Possible she needs a booster as well? |
Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 23 March 2011 at 10:44am
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I didn't think she was a heavy wetter, but perhaps she is now that she is taking in more water as well as her bottle?
I will keep trying, I want these to work! I love them in all other aspects, the trimness, the fact that you can put the biodegradable compostable disposable part in them, the prints etc etc etc. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 24 March 2011 at 3:23pm
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I'm gonna get the three grovias I want next week YAY! I'm getting paid for some minky nappies I'm making for someone so DH can't argue about what I spend my own money on (well, he could argue and probably will lol, but hey).
Hope you manage to sort out the absorbancy soon lostAmber! Lucky there's still a while before my boy is due so I can throw the nappies in the wash with DD's clothes every time I do a wash to make them super absorbant. (Are you meant to do that with ittis too? Maybe I should be washing the tuttos heaps before bubs is born too...) ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: lostAmber
Date Posted: 24 March 2011 at 7:48pm
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^ yep, recommended with all cloth nappies I believe. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 25 March 2011 at 11:16pm
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Ooh, yay for nappy money, Rachel! You should definitely spend nappy money on nappies, makes sense really!
I think organic cotton needs to be pre-washed more than bamboo to get up to full absorbency. But no harm in pre-washing the Tutto inserts 1 or 2 more times. |