Do it in.........An All-In-One (Boots All-In-One)

Member Name: Kara l

Product:	Boots All-In-One
Date:	15/07/01 (163 review reads)
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Advantages: Can save money, virtually as good as a disposable

Disadvantages: initial purchase is costly

I have been using the Boots All-In One nappy for about 6 months now. I have used Terry’s, shaped Terries and other types of washable nappy in the past. But the All-In-Ones are my current favourite.

I actually only use re-usable nappies part time, because I do about 5 or 6 loads of washing a day, and with two in nappies my machine would never get a rest!! I am aware of environmental issues and decide that using nappies part time was the best solution for me.

The Boots All- In-One Nappy is very easy to use and has clear instructions on the packet.
These state that the nappy should be first soaked in a solution of water and sodium bicarbonate and then the nappy should be washed 3 times.
This is done to ensure the nappy is adequate for the intended purpose!
The more the nappy is washed, the more absorbent it becomes.

The design of the nappy is similar to other brands of all-in one. It has an absorbant lining and plastic cover, which is attached. There is an inner pad, which can be folded according to where you have a boy or girl. (Apparently they wet different parts of the nappy, but this is something I have never tested personally!)
It also states that one way nappy liners should be used, with this nappy, this makes for easy disposable of anything deposited in the nappy.
There are no nappy pins involved, just velcro, which still works well even though the nappies have been used for 6 months.

The fit of the nappy is quite bulky, and I have to use bigger sizes of clothes to accommodate this all-in one. The width of the nappy underneath is quite wide ;this makes my toddlers waddle more than when they wear other brands of All-in one. But saying that the nappy does fit well on my children, better than some types of disposable nappies.

I have not had a problem with nappy rash, occurring with this Boots nappy. It was something that happened frequently with Terry nappies.
After use the nappy can be s
tored in bucket and soaked in a solution of Sodium Bicarbonate, until you have enough nappies to do a machine wash. The nappies should be washed with non-biological washing powder and softener should not be added as this effects the absorbency of the nappy.
Drying this nappy does not take long on a good drying day, usually an afternoon on the washing line. This nappy is not supposed to be put in the dryer, so in winter they can take longer to dry. (But I have cheated and dried it in my drier on a few occasions and it does not seem to have effected the nappy’s performance.)

These are a great alternative to disposable nappies, and I would recommend for anyone to try them. My word of caution, is to only buy one to start with. Then you can see if you and your child like using this type of nappy.

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