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    Posted: 11 January 2012 at 5:04pm
So I've used itti bitti's part-time with my boy and have just purchased some pockets (baby blush) for number 2. With pockets, do you have to use the brand specific inserts? Can you buy different ones or make your own? And recommendations for a complete beginner?
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you can use any inserts in pockets, so long as whatever you're using fits inside the pocket!

The thirstiest combination for me has been a microfibre closest to baby, with a hemp or cotton or hemp/cotton blend tri-fold behind it to soak up. Microfibre is really good at quickly absorbing liquid (which is why you shouldn't have that fabric next to baby's skin), but not so great at holding large quantities. hemp/cotton are both very good at holding, but not so quick on soaking up. So together they make a good combo.

Other people just use a folded up old-school cloth nappy.

Microfibre inserts seem to be pretty ubiquitous and not much to tell between the cheap ones on TM and the ones you'd find in a nappy shop. I don't think I'd bother making them. Trifolds you could easily make yourself if you could buy the right fabric.
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Microfibre is really good at quickly absorbing liquid (which is why you shouldn't have that fabric next to baby's skin), but not so great at holding large quantities.

lisame, can you clarify about when you say that microfibre should not be next to baby's skin? Should I be using a liner?

Sorry, very very new to this.
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You can use any insert in any pocket, providing it physically fits.
Do you have any red-stripe flat nappies? Folded into a pad they make a very cheap, easy to clean, easy to dry, super-absorbant option.

Making your own: have a look on greenbeans.co.nz for a good selection of options for fabrics to choose.

If you are using pockets you have a stay dry layer next to baby's skin, so microfibre isn't an issue as it is inside the pocket.
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I use microfibre with a hemp or bamboo insert behind it (maybe two for night)
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Hi
I'm just starting to look at the hude range of cloth nappies available - I've had a look at real nappies - prefolds so a little less pricey. For those that have used/use cloth nappies is it worth spending the extra than just the basic prefolds?
Are the more expensive cloth nappies more absorbent, easier to put on etc.?
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Depends on what fits your baby, Agnes, if the real nappies fit your baby, then they are great, but if they don't then they are not lol.

the prefolds and covers are often not so good once baby starts moving, the prefolds can bunch up and move around. And many people prefer to have a staydry layer next to the baby's skin, which you don't get with using the prefolds/cover.

Prefolds can be used folded in pockets and the covers can be used over sposies, so it won't be wasted money if they don't work for you.

Is there any chance you can get to an irl shop so that you can have a good look at all the options? Whatever you do, don't invest in a birth to potty option before your baby arrives, chances are you will end up onselling them if they don't fit right.
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sorry enm I missed your question.

I mean that microfibre should be used inside a pocket, not just sitting in a cover or similar right next to baby's skin. Probably not a big deal with most babies, but I know with mine her skin is dry and sensitive already, and having a fibre like microfibre next to her skin would make it worse. They are really good at sucking away liquid fast though which is why they are good in pockets. So you'd have baby, inner lining of the pocket nappy (usually fleece), then microfibre insert inside the pocket, then hemp/cotton or whatever insert behind that, then the outer layer of the pocket which is usually something waterproof.

does that help?

Maya probably answered your question anyway.
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