For Kristina - Part 2

Kristina, I realised that I probably shouldn't compare your pocket dipes with Thirsties. That's like comparing apples and oranges. :) Thirsties are AIO with the pocket for stuffing an extra soaker, if needed. Anyhow, here are the pics.

Here's DD with your dipe, stuffed with a Happy Heiny's Stuffin (hemp soaker) without the extra oval. I love the melon color. It's such a bright and happy color! :)

Here's DD with a BumGenius 3.0 one size dipe. This is also a pocket dipe. Somehow, the outer and inner fabric is very thin, so the diaper looks slightly trimmer than yours. Here, I used BG's one size microfibre terry soaker, which is slightly bulkier than the HH Stuffin.

And here's the Thirsties AIO. I also placed a HH Stuffin oval in the pocket, but this dipe still looks pretty trim.

For Kristina

OK, most of you can ignore this blog post. I'm putting up this post for my friend Kristina, who sews the most beautiful cloth diapers ever!!! She sewed 3 dipes for DD recently, and this is the feedback that I'm giving her about her diapers.

Kristina, I owe you the pics comparing DD wearing her Thirsties AIO/BumGenius/Bum-ware and your dipe. This is for comparison of the bulkiness of the dipes. I thought I had taken the pics, but I can't find them now.


Poo wick seen around the legh0les of the sage colored dipe. The wicking was pretty quick too, I think DD was sitting in it for 20 mins at most before I noticed the wicking on the outside.

Sorry, this is probably TMI, but I just wanted to show how the wicking happened - that it soaked across the inner gusset (probably exacerbated by the fact that the inner gusset isn't a snug fit), onto the outer gusset and then across into the PUL.

Here is DD wearing a Thirsties AIO. The inner gusset fits snugly. No poo leaks yet on the Thirsties AIO. (I hope I'm not jinxing myself here!)

Of course, your double gussets are a bit different from the Thirsties gussets. Yours are similar to a disposable dipe, in which both gussets should be snug against baby's skin (hence the inner gusset shouldn't be exposed like the Thirsties). In Thirsties AIO, only the inner gusset is snug against baby's skin (but the inner gusset is also PUL, so it's leak-proof), and the outer gusset serve to help keep the inner gusset stay snug against baby to prevent leaks.

This pic is to show how I was able to get a snug fit for the outer gusset against baby's thigh. But I couldn't get the inner gusset to fit snugly (see next pic). In my email, I was suggesting that you could probably tighten up the inner gusset slightly so that both gussets will be a snug fit.

The inner gusset still has a small gaping hole (ie not a snug fit) even though the outer gusset fitted snugly.

This is Bum-ware AI2. This shows just the dipe without the snap-in soaker.

Bum-ware AI2 with snap-in soaker beside it.

Bum-ware AI2 with snap-in soaker in place and extra lay-in soaker beside it.

I flipped up the soaker to show you how think it is. I think it's just made of 3 or 4 layers of flannel.

I have slight problems with stains on the inner of the orange velcro-closure dipe. Stains seem to hold and is harder to wash out, I suspect because the fibres on this fabric is longer. Do note that I rinse off as much poo (and yellow stains) as I can usually immediately after I change baby.

Here is a side-view comparison of the gussets of your dipe and a Thirsties AIO.

Body comparison of your dipe and Thirsties AIO. They are similar.

Front comparison of your dipe and Thirsties AIO. They are very similar in sizing and looks.

Front comparison of your dipe and Bum-ware AI2. Notice that Bum-ware covers the velcro tabs with PUL, which changes the look of the dipe if you were to do so too.

Velcro strip at the front of the dipe pilling. It looks like some lint has caught onto the velcro strip as well, but I don't seem to have that problem with Thirsties or Bum-ware.

Comparison of your velcro strip compared with Thirsties.

Comparison of pocket opening between your diep and Thirsties. The biggest difference is that yours opening at the back and Thirsties opens in front. Both I fine, IMO.

The Thirsties pocket close up. See how the microfleece overlaps at the pocket to close the pocket and prevent wicking.

Thirsties pocket again, opened.

DD "Mountain" Climbing

OK, I had to share this. I thought it was hilarious (you can hear me laughing hysterically in the background of the video). DD has been trying to climb over the pillows that we use to keep her "contained" on the bed or in one part of the living room, and she has succeeded recently.

DD's First Sip of Water

DD was unwell today (she caught the cold bug that has been infecting everyone in the family, DS was even sick twice in the past 2 weeks). She had a runny nose and got a little dehydrated. So we decided to give her some water. Although DD is already 7 months old, we've not started her on any solids or fluids other than mummy milk yet. Here she is taking her first sip of water ever, from a cup too!

Sesame Street - R Rated?!?

OK, everyone I know grew up watching Sesame Street. Now, they are saying that the earlier episodes of Sesame Street are not suitable for the preschoolers of today. Huh?

This makes for interesting read and brings back fond memories of my idle days in front of the television. :)

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/18/magazine/18wwln-medium-t.html?ex=1353214800&en=f26b123710ae8691&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

DD and DH Reading - Not!

The experts say that it's never too early to start reading to your little one. DD seems rather interested in DH's book. That's really good! I think she's off to a fantastic start!

But wait! DD realises that she can do more than just read the book. It's looking rather yummy. DD's wondering whether the book will taste nicer than the usual teethers and rattles that Mummy gives her everyday.

Ha! Told you it would taste delicious! No wonder PaPa carries a book around with him all the time! So that's what books are for. Wonder why Mummy only gives me teethers and rattles?

Now, the following video shows what happens after:

DS and House-Cleaning

Wow, it has been ages since I last posted a message. Besides having difficulty uploading stuff onto blogger last week, we have also been taking turns to get sick since early in the week. Pesky cold bug!

Anyhow, here's a video that I really enjoy of DS "helping" me brush the bathroom floor. DS has always had a obsession with house-cleaning equipment - brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners (yes, he gets excited when he spots vacuum cleaners for sale in departmental stores), pails, etc.