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First time using hemp

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Re: First time using hemp

Postby Cocobelle » Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:40 am

But I thought that bamboo and hemp were more absorbent than MF?

Totally confused!

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Re: First time using hemp

Postby anothersquish » Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:46 am

They are more absorbent but a booster is not designed to be used on its own or with just another booster...its literally for boosting a nappy that already has inserts in.
For eg when I was using Flip nappies I used the Organic Cotton INSERT and added a hemp and bamboo BOOSTER in the middle, this meant the nappy lasted 3 hours. On their own the hemp and bamboo boosters wouldnt have managed even one pee.
If you have BGs, use the larger microfibre insert and both the bamboo and hemp boosters underneath, all inside the pocket. I have a BG sat in the corner downstairs, would you like me to take some pictures for you?

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Re: First time using hemp

Postby Cocobelle » Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:04 am

That would be wondeful, thank you :-)

This is such a learning curve!

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Re: First time using hemp

Postby anothersquish » Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:06 am

I did you a video but it doesnt seem to be on the computer now Ive uploaded it...will try and find it for you!!

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Re: First time using hemp

Postby anothersquish » Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:25 am

found it...its uploading now ;)

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Re: First time using hemp

Postby anothersquish » Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:31 am

goodness knows if this will work or not but...
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Re: First time using hemp

Postby monsterm » Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:42 pm

Great video hun :thumbsup:

You can get inserts in bamboo & hemp too (like the pd bamboo in the video) to replace your microfibre but that's an option for later on if you are not happy with the microfibre & booster combo

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Re: First time using hemp

Postby lazylexis » Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:02 pm

We couldn't get on with microfibre at all so used petit dessous bamboo insert folded in half with an easy peasy hemp insert underneath

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Re: First time using hemp

Postby Cocobelle » Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:54 pm

Thank you so much for the video, it's great! Ok so now I know what to do with my BG.

I just took delivery of a WNOS, which didn't come with inserts. Will I need to buy inserts separately and if so, which kind should I buy? I have the bamboo and hemp boosters and I also have some fleece topped boosters in an hour glass shape. I'm not sure what kind of fabric is on the other side of the fleece. It could be terry or bamboo. It looks like terry to me, but I'm pretty useless! Anyway, I'm thinking now that what I have won't be enough...?

Thanks again, I'm really touched by how helpful everyone has been.

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