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Sunfresh (wlchoong)
New member
Username: wlchoong
Post Number: 99
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 4:21 pm: | 
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Hi Rita,
Great seeing you at the fair!  |
*mush* (mush)
New member
Username: mush
Post Number: 20
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 1:04 pm: |
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Hi,
just to check if the promo for your Country Save detergent still on? i tried the free samples given and quite like it, will like to get some.
other than Country Save, could you recommend any other brand that will work well for the diapers and bb clothing? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 64
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 7:35 am: |
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Hi Disneymom, apologies for that. Do email us at info @ bumwear.com and we'd give you the promised discount.
Hello mush, glad you like the Country Save detergent :-) We have this current deal going for Country Save, with free delivery included :
http://www.bumwear.com/shopping/clothdiaper/catalog.htm?item=118
For our cloth diapers, please wash them with adult powder detergent if you are not using Country Save. You can use brands like Spin, Top, Fab, etc.
Country Save does not contain a lot of the chemicals normally found in a lot of commercial detergents such as optical brighteners, phosphates and it is dye and fragrant free. We have many customers switching to Country Save to launder clothing for the whole family (not just for the baby). Personally for me, I like the fact that I do not have to add any additional softener and my freshly laundered clothes still feel great. |
maidenleak (maidenleak)
New member
Username: maidenleak
Post Number: 57
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 5:06 pm: |
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Hi Rita,
I just had another baby and will now like to purchase some training pants for my older boy to upgrade him so his younger brother can take over his bumwear pocket diapers.
Just wanted to find out whether you have any promotion for SMH members? I might order about 6 training pants.
Should I order through this forum or through the website? In addition, I'll also like to order the country save detergents. |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 67
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 11:49 pm: |
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Hi Maiden,
Firstly, Congratulations on your new baby!. :-)
Apologies for this delay in reply. At this time, we don't have a promotion with SMH members.
It is beautiful to hear that you'll be passing down the pockets to the young one. And it is nice to have past customers return for more – Thank you. The packages have a discount built into them... if you have special needs, can you please email me, at rita@bumwear.com, and let me see what I can do. ; )
Best to you and your newly expanded family. |
maidenleak (maidenleak)
New member
Username: maidenleak
Post Number: 58
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 3:59 pm: |
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Dear Rita,
Thanks! I don't have any special needs so will just order through the bumwear website.
Can I get a clarification on the washing instructions? Currently we are using the country save detergent but sometimes find that the diapers do leak urine. Before we put the diapers in the washing machine, we do soak the diapers in water because they stink of pee! Are we doing it correctly? Or should we not do a pre-soak? But they really stink... so is there any other way if we are not supposed to do a pre-soak prior to the machine wash?
Thanks once again! |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 68
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 6:06 pm: |
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Hello Maiden,
What we normally do is to just rinse off the dirty dipes at the sink first to get rid of most of the poo and the pee. A squirt of hand soap in this process is helpful.
To avoid a build-up of detergent residue (which causes the stink) what we do every 2 months or so is to wash all our CLEAN diapers and inserts WITHOUT any detergent. I normally do 2 consecutive cycles. This works very well for us :-) |
tashaluv (tashaluv)
Junior Member
Username: tashaluv
Post Number: 184
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Monday, April 19, 2010 - 10:40 pm: |
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Hi Rita
I've never tried cloth diapers before and would like to make some enquiries.
1. I've seen much cheaper cloth diapers such as Haute one pocket diaper in the market. May I find out why is there such a huge price difference?
2. My daughter is 26 months old and is toilet-trained in the day and sometimes, at night. I would like to use cloth diapers as 'insurance'. What is your advice on this?
Thanks! |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 69
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 6:24 am: |
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HI Tashaluv,
1. The simple answer to the first question is simple : quality material and workmanship. You just have to put the two products next to each other and feel the difference. Our materials are all USA-imported and we sew them right here in SIngapore with fair wages.
Our diapers are meant to last. This is why you can see second hand quality diapers such as Bumwear, Fuzzi Bunz and other reputable brands on the market. There is still resale value. There are reviews that China made diapers are not as lasting.
We stand behind our products and should you have any issue with our diapers, you can bring them back to our shop and we will resolve them for you.
2. Your daughter is almost there - toilet training wise :-) You can try our training pants which can be used for night use "insurance" as well. |
tashaluv (tashaluv)
Junior Member
Username: tashaluv
Post Number: 186
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 3:19 pm: |
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Hi Rita
Thanks for your prompt response. I'll probably pop by your outlet to take a look. |
lynn (pinkishpink)
Junior Member
Username: pinkishpink
Post Number: 240
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 11:47 pm: |
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HI Rita,
I'm in a dilemma to 'convert' to cloth diapers or not.
My girl's currently 6+mths.
Woould like to know how to go about changing her diapers, as in Bumwear.
Do I change the whole Bumwear or do I change the insert only?
And say she poops, do I run it under water into the toilet bowl and wash the insert together with the Bumwear cloth diaper together with Country Save detergent?
Do I just buy one-size cloth diapers for her? How long does it usual last to fit? (:
I'm going quite budget but not gonna compromise on the quality of diapers for my girl.
Hope you could enlighten me a little here.
Thank you! (: |
Carrisya (carrisya)
New member
Username: carrisya
Post Number: 25
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 12:46 pm: |
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hi Rita ..
Same as lynn .. im in dilema to 'corvert' to clocth diapers or not ( confuse with so munch brands )
my baby girl 4+ she 8,2 Kg ..
now she usually use disponsable diapers.
n please give me advise .. n its hot / not for my bb and if she pee just changes the insert or both ? im going quite budget but not gonna compromise on quality of diapers for my bb girl.
plis PM me the BP price .. coz i dont have time too see all .. as my baby quite active putricarisya@yahoo.co.id thxs |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 70
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 9:36 am: |
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Hi Lyn and Carrisya,
I'd be happy to answer your questions :-)
I normally change my baby's Bumwear diapers every 4 hours or so. If you leave it for that long, then both the insert and the diaper should be changed. I know some moms just change the insert. If you choose to do that, please note that you should change the insert after 2+ hours and you should do just one change of insert. This means that after the next 2+ hours, you should be changing both the diaper + the insert.
From my experience of cloth diapering my 3 youngest kids, the Bumwear diapers can last through the night (as long as they don't poo at night). I change them at 9+ pm before they sleep and they wear the diaper until 7+ am when they wake up.
If the baby poos, it's quite simple to wash off. I normally use a toilet spray to spray off the poo into the toilet bowl. No soaking is needed at all. Once you have got rid of the poo, just give it a rinse and put them aside to be machine washed later.
We have pictorial explanation here :
http://www.bumwear.com/shopping/clothdiaper/pages/bw-howtoclean2.htm
It is even easier once the baby starts solids as most, if not all of the poo will be neatly caught by the nappy liner and all you would need to do is just rinse the diaper before machine washing it.
For both your babies, one size diapers sounds like a good idea. My own kids wore them until 2.5 years old when they were toilet trained.
We are currently having a specials for Earth Day promotion for our mailing list member. Do subscribe to our mailing list and we will email you the offer. This is valid until 4th May 2010.
Carisya, I have received your order, thanks :-)
I will email you shortly. Please look out for my email. |
lynn (pinkishpink)
Junior Member
Username: pinkishpink
Post Number: 245
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 3:31 pm: |
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Hi Rita,
I've signed up for the mailing list. But failed to receive any Earth Day offer. (:
Thank you for answering my queries. I will need to discuss with my husband about the finances.
Please keep me updated of the offer, though. |
mygirl (mygirl)
Junior Member
Username: mygirl
Post Number: 305
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 4:28 pm: |
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Hi,
I have subscribed to your mailing list as I am interested to buy the training pants.
Is there a promotion going on for the training pants?
Pls pm me. Thanks |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 71
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 4:51 pm: |
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Lynn,
Can I please have your email ?
Mygirl,we have sent you the mailing list offer |
lynn (pinkishpink)
Junior Member
Username: pinkishpink
Post Number: 246
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 7:11 pm: |
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hi rita,
my email is sherlynliang@gmail.com |
Deep dreamer (deep_dreamer)
Member
Username: deep_dreamer
Post Number: 552
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 2:34 pm: |
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Hi,
I m interested on the cloth diapers too. My advise if there is any promotion.
deepdreamer_qk@yahoo.com.sg
Thanks. |
ladyk (ladykirvin)
Advanced Member
Username: ladykirvin
Post Number: 5520
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 8:07 pm: |
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Hi Rita,
I just bought a one size diaper from your store with 2 inserts and liked it very much. I'm thinking of switching over from disposable to cloth diapering. However, i only need it for few days since my mum prefers the traditional cloth diapering method.
Can you recommend how many diapers and inserts should i take if I'm cloth diapering for 4 days a week?
Hope to hear from you soon as I'm banging on the two weeks grace to be entitled to upgrade to a package within two weeks of the purchase at your store
Thanks! |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 72
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 7:36 pm: |
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Hi Ladyk,
We're glad you like the Bumwear diaper very much.
For a 4 days a week of cloth diapering, you would need at least a package C. A package D would give you a bit more room to manouvre in case the baby poos more often than normal or when the weather turns rainy and you run out of clean and dry diapers. But I leave it up to you :-)
As a rough gauge, I use 4-6 dipes a day on average. Hope this helps! |
sghut (sghut)
New member
Username: sghut
Post Number: 8
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 2:19 pm: |
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Hi,
I am currently using cloth diaper. Can I check with you is it alright to put 3 inserts into one cloth diaper so that it can last through the whole night? I tried using 2 inserts, but urine leak. Hope to hear from you. |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 73
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 7:19 am: |
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Hi Sghut,
I think 3 inserts, while in theory quite possible, may prove a bit too bulky and uncomfortable for the baby. For babies who consume a lot of liquid at night, it may be necessary to change the diaper (whether cloth or disposable) once during the night. |
sghut (sghut)
New member
Username: sghut
Post Number: 9
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2010 - 4:10 pm: |
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are two inserts bulky and not suitable for night use? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 74
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2010 - 8:22 pm: |
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2 inserts are ok for night use. I think 3 inserts may be a bit too bulky. |
Sunfresh (wlchoong)
Junior Member
Username: wlchoong
Post Number: 153
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 2:04 pm: |
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Hello Rita,
I have been using the bumwear eversince my gal is born.
I have 2 questions:
1) she have developed rashes around her tighs and front. My mother uses stain remover to remove the poo stains before washing with low-sud detergent. How do i imrpove on it?
2) at night, is it ok to just put 2 inserts and 2 liners and just dun change her diapers throughout the night even though she still wakes up for feed? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 75
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 9:27 am: |
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Hi wlchoong,
you didn't mention what kind of stain remover your mom is using ?
What I normally do is to rinse off most of the poo and pee (using a tiny amount of hand soap I have at my sink) before putting them in the laundry basket to be washed with my regular laundry.
What babies with extra sensitive skin, I would recommend changing both the diaper + insert at a 3 hourly interval. Don't re-use the diaper (with new insert) after the 3 hour.
For at night, once your baby has no more rashes, one insert and one liner may actually be enough to last a young breastfed baby through the night. If she still has her rash, maybe you should stand by a clean stuffed-up diaper and change her once in the night.
I am not sure whether you have also standby some prefolds ? Prefolds are very good for young babies with ultra sensitive skin. Worn without covers, you will know straight away when the baby has wet herself. Change the prefolds right away to keep the baby completely dry all the time.
Hope this helps ! |
Sunfresh (wlchoong)
Junior Member
Username: wlchoong
Post Number: 174
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 6:26 pm: |
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Hi Rita,
unfortunately i do not have any prefolds. My gal's rash was very servere. SO i had no choice but to stop using it. Spent quite a sum on the diaper but now cannot use. So i do not know whether i want to try the diaper again since my bb has sensitive skin.
My niece used my diaper and she got rashes as well. And she does not have sensitive skin. So we figured could be the hot weather these days.
Currently not using anymore. the diapers have become white elephant. 
With regards to the stain remover, i stopped using it and used water to wash instead. |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 76
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 6:47 am: |
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Hi wlchoong,
Do email me; we'll work out a solution to tide you over this period. We definitely do not want the diapers to be white elephants :-)
We hardly get rash issues with cloth diapers , so if any turns up, we would like to work with the parents to resolve them. I can be reached at info @ bumwear. com. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you :-) |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 77
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 7:12 am: |
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Bumwear @ motherhood Exhibition 2010
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Dear friends,
It's the time of the year again for the motherhood exhibition. This exhibition is by far, the biggest exhibition organised by motherhood Magazine. Bumwear will be there with lots of special deals that are not normally available at other times of the year. This will be our last exhibition this year so be sure to be to catch us this weekend :-)
Here are the details:
Date : June 3rd - 6th , 2010
Venue : Singapore Expo Hall 6B,
Booth A1 (turn right upon entering the hall, we're the first booth on the right)
Opening Times:
Thursday - Saturday: 11.30am to 9.30pm
Sunday: 11.30 am to 8 pm (we're packing up early)
For the last time this year, we will be offering our special edition diapers as well as printed training pants but do note that we only made very limited quantity of these gorgeous diapers and trainers. And as usual, there will be freebies thrown in with purchase of diaper packages.
There will also be special prices on prefolds (premium size), wetbags, CountrySave detergent and Oxygen Bleach, covers, bandana and diaper fasteners. For more details, do refer to : http://www.bumwear.com/motherhood2010.html
Do join our mailing list to receive the $5 or $10 discount vouchers. Early birds gets an additional discount of 10% on top of all the other discounts and goodies. Get the voucher when you sign up as our mailing list members.
We hope to see you this weekend at the motherhood Exhibition 2010 :-)
Best regards,
Rita
http://www.Bumwear.com
The Fun Batik Boutique |
angelbliss (angelbliss)
Member
Username: angelbliss
Post Number: 1010
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 2:13 pm: |
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Hi Rita,
POssible to extend the special prices on prefolds (premium size) and snappi at $5/pair to your online store? I could not visit your store at expo as I need to bedrest..
Thanks and hope to hear from you soon. |
youpi (youpi)
Member
Username: youpi
Post Number: 1369
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 11:31 pm: |
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Hi Rita,
My boy wears the Bumwear diapers and training pants. They've been great except for one pair of training pants, which leaks each time he wears them. All the rest are fine, no leaks at all. Do you have any idea why we get this problem with this particular pair, and what I can do to stop it?
Thanks! |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 78
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2010 - 6:47 am: |
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Angelbliss, since you are still on bedrest..ok lah. We make a special exception for you :-) By the way, I know of a lady called Nelly who uses the Angelbliss online handle -- are you her ?
youpi, any chance you can drop the training pants for me to have a look and investigate ? How long have you been using it ?
Thanks! |
angelbliss (angelbliss)
Member
Username: angelbliss
Post Number: 1012
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2010 - 10:32 am: |
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Hi Rita,
Thanks so much for the exception,
May I know how do I go abt ordering? Go to order online or thru PM?
Btw, I am not Nelly... |
youpi (youpi)
Member
Username: youpi
Post Number: 1375
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2010 - 8:03 pm: |
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Hi Rita,
Yes, I can let you take a look at them. How and where? I've used it for about two months.
Another qn: My hb washed the diapers with laundry detergent. How ah? I recall reading that they should only be washed with powder or the efficacy will be reduced?
Thanks! |
youpi (youpi)
Member
Username: youpi
Post Number: 1376
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2010 - 8:03 pm: |
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Hi Rita,
Yes, I can let you take a look at them. How and where? I've used it for about two months.
Another qn: My hb washed the diapers with laundry detergent. How ah? I recall reading that they should only be washed with powder or the efficacy will be reduced?
Thanks! |
Mummee Teo (winterdoll77)
New member
Username: winterdoll77
Post Number: 3
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2010 - 5:48 pm: |
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Hi Rita, I am facing problems with 2 pairs of AIOs I purchased 2 months ago. Despite more than 10 washings, the front portion of the fleece was still not seasoned. The pairs I bought in Feb seasoned easily in 4 washings. I used the same method for these 2 new diapers, and I am extremely disappointed that till now I cannot use it on my boy. Is there something wrong with the fleece on the recent diapers? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 79
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 7:16 am: |
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Sorry for the late reply. I am still recovering from the exhibition :-)
Angelbliss, for the promised specials, do email me at info @ bumwear . com
youpi and mummee teo, we use the same fleece for all our diapers all this while, so it's a bit strange to hear that some are more absorbent than others. We can help you strip wash them to ensure that they work at their optimum. For this, we would need you to leave the dipes at our shop @ United Square. Leave your contact with my girls there and they will call you once the diapers are ready to be collected, |
Mummee Teo (winterdoll77)
New member
Username: winterdoll77
Post Number: 4
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 2:40 pm: |
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Thanks Rita, will drop by one of these days. |
youpi (youpi)
Member
Username: youpi
Post Number: 1380
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 9:29 pm: |
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Will do that too. Thanks, Rita |
SarahMay (sarahmay)
Member
Username: sarahmay
Post Number: 899
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 5:38 pm: |
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Hi Rita, Saw your msg on our Sept thread. I just wanted to ask if the Bumwear one-sized diapers can be thrown into the dryer? Cos I just got 4 diapers and 12 inserts, and I'm worried that they won't dry quickly enough if I don't use the dryer. Also how many times should I wash the new diapers to get rid of chemical residues?
Also, you mentioned we can make our own inserts. Can you share how this can be done?
My cloth diapering friends tell me hemp is more absorbent than microfibre inserts (not that microfibre isn't good or great). And I've read the same info online. I like to know how I can make the microfibre inserts more absorbent for night time use? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 81
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 1:34 am: |
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Hi SarahMay,
Thank you for your questions and welcome to Bumwear. : )
Our diapers can be put into the dryer, but on LOW heat please, and only if you need to. The cloth diaper drys very fast, so if anything, its the inserts that need to be put into the dryer. We would line dry the diapers, fresh out of the wash machine, and usually by 4 5o 5 hours, they're ready for use. We wouldn't even dry them under direct sun light as the UV rays are harmful to the long term use of the diaper.
So if you do your launder once every night, and if your too tired to hang line your laundry, then just do the 4 diapers on the line. I assure you that when morning comes, your diapers will be ready for use.
I would never risk putting a delicate material into the dryer, all it takes is one wrong setting turn, and some items become history. Also it may not be an immediate damage, but over time, the material will degrade. Think years and not months when dealing with cloth diapers. The inserts are tough, they can take a lot of beating but please be gentle to the pockets and trainers.
With 4 diapers, they are meant to be a trial for you to experience what cloth is like; it would not be enough for you to fully cloth diaper your child without disposables. So go easy on the washing, if you happen to run out of them in a day, then let it be so, don't do a second wash within a day just so they can be use again that day. (It is not impossible... but) I would rather enjoy the time with family, than to worry over the how quickly they dry (which is very fast BTW).
Extra inserts are meant to be for couples who don't have a dryer in their homes, most of us don't, and with them, we never need to worry over how long they take to dry (which can be well over 24 hrs). $7/pc isn't alot for ease-of-worry life cloth diapering. Extra inserts aren't even meant for you to remove the inserts and switch with clean dry one as doing so will leave you with a shortage of inserts eventually. Think slow drying inserts, now add 'many' to it. Rather 1 insert/1 diaper per use, all the way until the diaper is change.
One of the many challenges we face is to educate new parents on the wonders of cloth diapering. It isn't as difficult as it sounds, and we hope to do so without you having to burn a hole in your wallet. It would be an ultimate for us when couples, each in their unique way, can go fully without disposables in their homes. We're always here to help you get there.
As to making inserts, I don't wish to go down that route here or anywhere else, except to say again that if you can't afford the inserts, then it is not impossible to make them yourself. I believe for most of us, buying the extra inserts will be alot easier than making them. Some forget that we are a Singapore company, and the "support" is here for all your purchases, right at your door step. Before you do consider making them, why not look around and get them as seconds. : ) Even a used Bumwear insert has a lot of life in them.
As a maker of cloth diapers, we have researched – in function and value, and we don't carry hemp, or bamboo inserts. ; ) Its micro-fiber that we're sticking to for our inserts.
Our inserts are designed like a glove to easy setup, if you need to, and with extras, then it is quite possible to have another insert 'encapsulated' within it. We would not lay two inserts one on top of another, but one within another. With our inserts, it is seldom necessary to have to use two inserts, even at night, however we can't say the same for those with thin inserts. The correct end-to-end, and side-to-side placement within the pockets is rather cumbersome for those who don't use our inserts.
I hope to have answered all of your queries SarahMay. Pls do drop in if you have any further that we can help.
I like to end off by saying that for those of you who don't have time to research, but want to cloth, the short of it all is, in the Bumwear packages lie the answer to all you need. : ) Pick one that suits you.
Rita |
SarahMay (sarahmay)
Member
Username: sarahmay
Post Number: 903
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 7:39 am: |
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Hi Rita!
Thanks for your response. But I actually don't live in Singapore, hence my concern about drying time, because I live somewhere where the humidity is higher than in SG and drying for clothes always seems to take longer. :-S
Since you mentioned it can be put on low heat in the dryer, I'm feel a bit more assured that I can still find them useful. |
SarahMay (sarahmay)
Member
Username: sarahmay
Post Number: 919
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 12:03 pm: |
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Hi again!
I was just wondering what is the maximum size of an insert that can fit into Bumwear one-size diaper?
The reason I'm asking is I'm wondering if I can use hand-me-down inserts from another brand with your Bumwear.
Thanks again for your help! |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 82
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 6:00 pm: |
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Hi Sarah,
Most inserts would fit our diapers as our pockets are generously sized.
If possible, we would prefer moms to use the Bumwear inserts for better cloth diapering experience. We have designed our glove like inserts to be the best in the market for their absorption capabilities as well as easy cleaning and shorter drying time :-) |
Bumwear (bumwear)
New member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 83
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 1:23 am: |
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Please let me add... the microfiber inserts we use match perfectly the size of our diapers and while a loose fitting insert will work to fit inside, its ability to absorb well largely depends on the placement inside the diaper. Don't be surprise if it moves out of place after putting it in the pocket. If after the 1st pee, it becomes slightly heavier, it may even fold out of place.. A just right fitting one works best, next after that is one that is slightly bigger, the last choice would be to use one that is smaller than the inside pocket or thinner.
Meaning to say, that a baby can 'wee' in any position, sometimes even sleeping; they can be laying face up, stomach down, or on sideways when doing it. A small or loose fitting insert may not be in the correct placement position and leaks will likely result.
With so many types and size of inserts in the market, the choice becomes confusing for many users. For us, because of our climate here, our diapers are made from a breathable PUL, we can use a thicker insert. ; ) Which it turn also allows it to work best for our diapers.
Sometimes we get so carried away by what is commonly said about thin inserts of a particular type having better absorbent properties when compared to say microfiber. Its not a matter of what type of material is used (in some regards it helps) but thin is thin. Its rather about the property of the most liquids, i.e. liquids cannot be compressed. Their volumes don't shrink. Think about it for a second. So while a small dish-washing sponge, can absorb more than 50 times its own weight in water, it can never absorb more than 1 time it's volume in liquid. No insert, with its fixed volume can ever absorb any liquid more than its own volume.
The type of microfiber insert we use, we have found to be the best to absorb and the best to hold-in liquid – without leaking back out.
I hope that helps you get a better idea of Bumwear. : ) Thanks again Sarah. |
SarahMay (sarahmay)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 14, 2010 - 2:20 pm: |
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Hi Rita,
Thanks for clarifying and tips on using your products to the optimum.
Please don't get me wrong. I didn't mean to imply that your inserts are thin and hence lack absorbency. It's just that I would also like to use other organic option which has also antimicrobial properties too in addition to the microfibre inserts I've bought from you. |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 5:27 pm: |
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Sarah,
What was said above and what I'm going to write is not address to you, although it is address to you(for decorum only), it is more to the moms and dads, to be careful of the misconception that marketers and traders. We know we make one of the thickest inserts in the market today.
While it is everyone's right to make a profit for a living... just Caveat Emptor please.
Take for instance this point about some inserts being "more absorbent", i.e the rate of absorption is faster, when it has nothing to do with a diaper's ability to last longer. The diaper's ability to last depends on the size of the insert. Imagine putting a piece of tissue paper as the insert, how long do you think the diaper will last?
Of course, I wonder if they know the real reason too, and why is done, to make inserts thinner? Doublers, extenders, etc.... ; )
And here is another, make the inserts out of a 'natural' material, so the environmental, earth friendly parents would prefer it to one that isn't. I can understand why we all prefer a natural material, like silk, or 100% cotton, to touch our skins. But to make inserts out of a natural material, thats another thing altogether. I don't think anyone will ever see the day when mobs will be made out of material like hemp or bamboo. Inserts don't come into contact with the baby's skin. This reminds me of my late grandparents' home, which had a well. : ) They drew water out from it for all sorts of purpose, using a wooden pail. I marvel at it because, there were already plastic pails then. When I asked my grandma, why they use a wooden pail instead of a plastic one, she said because wood, they're from the trees and its better, and even when it rots, we can still use the wood as firewood for cooking. : P
And that thing about anti-microbial property... is another.... I can tell you that from the moment the pee hits the insert, a 2-stage process called "nitrification" is starting to take place. I can name you the bacterium that involves in this. Those who keep a fish tank, or a marine fish/coral tank will know of it. And honestly I can tell you that there is no such thing an anti-microbial property for any cloth material, man-made or synthetic, not in our homes, not in the office, not in the ordinary circumstances of our day to day living. Actually, I wonder if some bacteria on those diapers/inserts is bad thing, otherwise, the diapers will stink very badly, real quickly, but that should be a topic for another day.
I think it brings a great deal of harm to the merits of cloth diapering, which requires a rather larger monetary outlay at the beginning. What I'm saying is it already hard to promote cloth right now as it is, and I wonder if it will ever to go past a few users when this happens, because even among its advocates, it then becomes an expensive if not confusing method of diapering for the masses, except for the few.
Thanks and Best Wishes. : ) |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 7:28 am: |
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Cloth diapers are on TV :-)
Here's the link :
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/news/49860.html
There are 4 parts to the story |
Irene Chew (igal_76)
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| | Posted on Thursday, July 01, 2010 - 12:35 pm: |
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Hi Rita, I have been using bumwear for my son for more than half a year now. I have been quite happy with them but the urine smell is usually quite noticeable. I told my hubby it's probably because it's airier for the bum as compared to disposables. Wonder if I'm right?
There have been instances when the urine leaks at times but I assume it's because my son was at the in-between sizes for the snap buttons. However, recently one night, my son's diapers were drenched in urine twice. When I touched the front of his diapers, they were soaked in urine. I've also noticed the diapers becoming looser. And one other thing is my son still requires at least two change of diapers after he sleeps. If I want to put 2 inserts, how do I do it?
Many thanks! |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Saturday, July 03, 2010 - 12:08 am: |
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Hi Irene,
When you can smell them, they need to be change out. Generally speaking you won't smell anything until about 3 to 4 hours later. If they start to smell bad, very soon after putting them on your son, then the diapers are due for a "strip wash".
For night time use, there will be occasions when they wee alot... the insert will reach past its "saturation" point to hold. When this happens, leaks will result.
One way of testing for damage, examine the PUL from the inside, for 'cracks' or worn out portions on the PUL. Putting a few test droplets of water over the fleece and checking to see if they enter quickly into the fleece. If the PUL is damage, there will be colour difference patches (with the darker shades indicating the wetness wicking through the PUL.)
If they work (to prevent leaks) in the day, then it'll work at night too. Putting another insert will help, but for us we prefer to have the whole diaper change when its "full", smell or no smell. I usually pat on it and can easily tell if needs changing.
For diapers that become loose, its usually because the elastic has loosen and some stretching has resulted in the material – its fair wear and tear. So long as the PUL is in good, the diapers can still be worn, and leaks won't happen. You may notice a slight gap developing in the crouch area, as the diaper becomes full, it pulls itself down due to gravity. If this happens, we have found that it doesn't hinder the functionally to still prevent leaks and hold urine. What holds the urine is the insert, and as long as the fleece(or insert) doesn't repel it as it enters, the diaper will work just fine.
For night time use, my children never go in diapers alone, they usually wear some PJ or at least another pants over the diapers. Wearing pants over the diapers help make it more efficient. Its rather had to explain why, it just does. Stuffing another insert or absorbent into the pocket insert will make it look a little puffy, but it doesn't hinder its operation once inside the diaper.
Every child's urine output varies. Its just so... there are times when I go no less than 2 diapers/night, and sometimes just one is needed for the whole night. My diapers are set aside(in my drawer) with 1 insert in them, so I simply change out the whole diaper, and of course having sufficient helps (;-)). Having more help spread out the wear and tear over more diapers and they will last longer. It makes life a little easier too.
Thanks. |
Irene Chew (igal_76)
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| | Posted on Saturday, July 03, 2010 - 12:24 am: |
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Thanks for taking the time to respond. Will try out your suggestions |
youpi (youpi)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, July 07, 2010 - 11:02 am: |
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Hi Rita, I left my diapers at your United Sq outlet to be strip-washed. It's been quite a while but I've not heard from the store about collection yet. Could you let me know if they are ready? Thanks! Mine are the maroon training pants with geckos on them. |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 6:19 pm: |
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Hi Youpi,
It's already back at the store :-) It's absorbing liquid very well now. |
Xiaowei (xiaoair29)
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| | Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 8:29 am: |
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hi rita
may i know if the store charges for strip washing? if so, how much is it?
thanks |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010 - 10:59 pm: |
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Hi XiaoWei,
We have listed down the instructions on how to strip wash the diapers in our wash & care page, found here at the bottom of this page:
http://www.bumwear.com/shopping/clothdiaper/pages/bw-washncare.htm
It's quite easy and it's something that's good to do on your own once every 2-3 months or so to make sure the detergent build up doesn't occur.
As part of our service, we do one strip washing for our customers who can show us their proof of purchase :-) |
DPW (darling_princess_wife)
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| | Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 7:24 pm: |
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Hi Rita,
would like to check how should i go about switching my boy from disposible diapers to cloth diapering at nite?
day time he is on the traditional cloth diapers. |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Monday, July 19, 2010 - 11:28 am: |
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Hi DPW,
I would do an experiment to see how long it can last without any change. I guess, you won't need more than 4 diapers, 2 per night and alternate between them.
Unless your son is a heavy wetter, the Bumwear diaper(with one insert) should be able to last through to the morning, as the child's sensory feel is less attune when asleep. For my children, a change to a clean cloth diaper just after the last bath for the day, we didn't change it again until the morning, i.e. 9:00pm to 6:00 am... we do give it a check once or twice every night.
Usually, when the child has had a "big day" earlier, and goes straight to bed on reaching home, I'm a little careful as he/she is "holding in" alot. I hope you'll can relate to that, and apply the necessary precautionary action ; )
Why not go with 2 diapers and two inserts and see how it goes. It it works out, you're can always get more, and even use it over the traditional ones. : )
Thanks.
Rita |
SarahMay (sarahmay)
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| | Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 1:24 am: |
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Hi Rita,
I've started using the Bumwear diapers and I think I'm falling in love with them! The fleece lining is really absorbent and doesn't feel wet to touch though the microfibre insert is. Amazing!
But I just have a few questions that I hope you can help me with:
1. Nappy Liner: I use the tollyjoy one (cos I have tons of that as hand-me-downs) but don't seem to be able to keep it from crumbling inside the diaper to catch poo efficiently. How can I put the nappy liner such that it doesn't get all squished up??
2. Snaps: I've studied your pictorial guide on website, but still I find that after snapping it close around his waist, the side tips of the front, inner flap seems to keep riding down and appearing from the outer flaps. What could be the cause?
3. How long can I use the diaper each time? Can I just change the insert and reuse the diaper as long as the fleece lining is dry to touch? I tried using the diaper for 4 hours, and changed the insert twice every 2-hourly. Is that okay? I don't really want to risk causing my son an infection.
4. the diapers are drying really fast, but I find some difficulty getting the inserts to dry as fast as the diapers. What could I be doing wrong? Or do they generally take a little longer to dry than diapers? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 7:45 am: |
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Hi Sarah,
Let's see:
1. For newly taken out pieces, they can go out of place, but not by much. This is because the new ones are very smooth. (I wouldn't described them as crumbled). To prevent this, I have them fully spread out and not folded when I place them. When I use them for home, there will be a little excess "petticoat show" coming out of the legs sides, (not v pretty) – this to prevent movement. I then to fold the margins smaller when I use the diapers outside, so there's no show.
If you are using it after washing and drying(when the nappy hasn't got poop on, they can be recycled for reuse by washing ), then the nappy liners will be very crumbled just out of the machine. After drying them, they remain crumbled, but functionally they still serve their purpose. I would place them as described above. The liners can actually last for about 3 to 4 uses, so don't waste them by disposing it after each use.
2. If you baby is small, you'll need to fold the front down, connect the end-snaps together, so they stay folded down – this makes the diaper smaller. Fit the diaper to the size of the baby, and don't forget the thigh snaps if the baby's thighs are thin, or the front will fold down, leaving a gap between the legs.
3. For about 3 to 4 hours each time. We know lots of parents change the inserts out before the diaper. When you do this, you're actually exporting urine out of "the system" - which is not a bad thing to do, but it is a little more cumbersome process, than just leaving the same insert/diaper. The diaper still needs changing after 3 to 4 hours time, even when the insert only is change. I guess, each family and what they have as child support is unique, (i.e.some with helping maids at home, etc), so it is up to you. We don't recommend using 3 inserts/diaper though.
There is little risk of infection, either way.
4. How are you drying the diapers and the inserts? Yes, inserts take a much longer time to dry than the diapers.
Thanks.
Rita |
Brian (brian)
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| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 10:43 am: |
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hi,
my boy is now 12 months old. Has been using bumwear since birth.
How can we toilet train him? |
SarahMay (sarahmay)
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| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 11:14 am: |
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Hi!
Liners: You mean, those tollyjoy ones can be washed together with my diapers in the machine,dried and re-used? I didn't know that!
Thanks for tip on openign up the liners. I'm using that method now. But still, it gets crumpled at times and poo gets onto the fleece.
Sizing: Hmm...I don't know why but the corners of the inner edge still slip down. He's about 9.5kg so the smaller setting where you snap down the front bit doesn't work for him. I still don't quite get where the thigh snaps are.
Drying: I'm line-drying them. Fortunately I've got spare inserts. |
Lucida (lucida)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 10:29 am: |
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Hi Bumwear,
My boy is 4 years old already. He's toilet trained during day but still needs diapers at night when he sleeps. I've been thinking of changing to cloth diaper but not sure about the investment. How many cloth diaper and inserts would i need? For him to last throught the nights without leak, how many inserts i need to put?
Any discount now? |
Lucida (lucida)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 10:55 am: |
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Hi,
Do we need to handwash the liners before putting them in the washing machine?
Any discount now for your diapers or just have the package? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 9:41 pm: |
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Hi Lucida,
For your son, encourage him to wee before bed helps. Before going onto our trainers, you can try our mattress protector first as they are a great investment to protect your beds.
For that age, putting on trainers helps in the physiological aspect too.
The liners when taken out of the box needn't be wash first before use. For his case, because it relates to urine, you needn't use any liners at all.
If you decide to go with trainers, you needn't buy any package at all. Go with two diapers/ and 4 inserts. Get one mattress protector for insurance. I doubt it'll be more than two occasions that he'll wee per night, so the above should suffice.
I'm sorry, we build discounts to the diapers, to celebrate special occasions, and in the packages only.
Please do join our mailing list if you haven't done so.
Thanks.
Rita |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 9:52 pm: |
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Hi again Sarah,
Yes, the liners helps, but it can't 100% prevent the poop from getting onto the fleece.
At 9.5kg, the thigh snaps will be too tight for him. Depending on the build of the child, you sometimes get a slight gap forming at the inner thighs. It shouldn't hinder the functionality of the diapers... I don't know, I think it actually helps... ; )
Yes, line-drying, under shade is the best way to dry them. Having spare inserts around really helps..
Rita |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 10:07 pm: |
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Hi Brian,
At 12 months, I personally think, it is a little too young to start toilet training them. If you make a special effort, it will pay off faster, as in earlier, but for most of us, we let nature take its course, which would be about 24 to 30 months.
When the child starts expressing, by words or actions, you'll know its about time.
Every child will be slightly different from another in this aspect. So sometimes, you can get a child as early as 20 months indicating that he/she needs to wee.
Make special mention to praise him/her when it is done right. Keeping talking about it. Put on pants/underwear right after that, so that he/she can feel what it is like to be without diapers.
For Kenan, our youngest, it was close to about 22 months when he was toilet trained, and it happened very quickly, by 23 months, he was completely off diapers during the day, but still needs them at night for another month.
Do take a moment to visit our Toilet training page for more information :
http://www.bumwear.com/shopping/clothdiaper/pages/toilet-training.htm
Thanks. |
Lucida (lucida)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 11:53 pm: |
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Hi Bumwear, I am also interested in your Country Save Detergent. I have Samsung front load washing machine, so is it 80 wash full box also? Is this product sold at your store in United Square? The online price would be the same as the store price right? |
Lucida (lucida)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 11:55 pm: |
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Btw, I just recalled that I never used a powder detergent for my washing machine before... So i just pour the powder into the usual compact for the liquid detergent is it? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 11:58 pm: |
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Hi again Lucida,
as long as it is front load machine, it will be 80 loads. It is available at our United Square outlet and yes, the pricing is exactly the same :-)
You put it in the same compartment as the liquid detergent.
Thanks
Rita |
Lucida (lucida)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 11:35 am: |
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Hi Bumwear, On your reply to Sarah on changing the diaper and insert, so is it that so long child urine, both diaper and insert have to change? I tot just the insert only, diaper can use again if not wet... |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 11:18 pm: |
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Yes both diaper and the insert(at the same time) is our recommended method. Perhaps this can illustrate :
| Change Method | 0 hrs | 2 hrs | 4 hrs | Diapers used | Inserts used | Remarks | | A) 4 hourly | | | x | 1 | 1 | Both Diaper/Insert is changed | | B) 2 hourly insert | | x | x | 1 | 2 | Requires two inserts/diaper |
Method A is our recommended method because, we have found that the insert can last longer than 2 hours most times. While changing out the insert is ok, it doesn't prolong the per-use-life of each diaper, i.e. each diaper last for about 3 to 4 hours, weather the insert is change out or not.
So adopting method B becomes a 'redundant' exercise, that requires more work (you'll have to be constantly checking) and a lot more laundry (more inserts to clean per diaper use... cleaning is one thing, its the drying part and weather you have enough for the next's day use.).
Again, at the end of the day, we prefer to leave it up to each parent couple to decide how best to go about diapering their own children. If you have the available help resource + enough inserts, then do what you think is best for your own.
We sometimes have questions like, why not use 1 diaper and buy 7 inserts/diaper, and just keep changing out the inserts, is that possible? Perhaps if you try explaining that you'll see what we mean.
Thanks. |
sapphiree (sapphiree)
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| | Posted on Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 2:29 pm: |
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hi Rita,
Need some help here.
I just got the first poo on the bumwear.
I didnt expect him to poo and hence omitted the nappy liner (MISTAKE)
Its a massive dump. The diaper is soiled from back to middle front.
I tried to rinse out the poo but its very difficult. It stained the diaper and also the inserts! I used water hose to remove the poo, didnt work well. Hence I used hand detergent and hand washed it 4 times before it looks cleaner albeit still yellowish. Now, I am soaking both the insert and diaper in water, hoping to get rid of the stain.
Is there an easier way to clean the diaper if no nappy liner is present?
thanks! |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Sunday, August 01, 2010 - 12:03 am: |
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Hi Sapphiree,
Give it a rinse, with some hand-soap, to get rid of the remnant bits. We have outlined, with some details pics in our wash & care page found here : http://www.bumwear.com/shopping/clothdiaper/pages/bw-washncare.htm and here:
http://www.bumwear.com/shopping/clothdiaper/pages/bw-howtoclean.htm
It is very normal to have your baby's poop change in texture and colour, time and time again. It can go from anything soft and mustard colour to green, and then back again the next day. Don't get too carried away with the yellow stain. It won't be a permanent stain on the diaper or the insert. What comes out cannot stain the fleece permanently.
The stain will remain regardless if there are liners placed on or not. The liners can trap about 70-80%, but not all; and you'll need to have it washed, no matter if there was any liners used or not. . So our recommendation is just one, max two hand washes, before it goes into your laundry bin for a machine wash later, with all the rest of the diapers and inserts.
Our advice is to get use to the stain, if any.
Soaking in water alone won't get rid of the stain. It may be quite hard to have it wash out so soon, but I'd like to assure you, again, that the stain is not permanent. It goes off after some time (as in after several washes in the machine). If you find that that you cannot possible live with a slight yellow stain, then you can use bleach for it.
Please not that, We don't recommend using bleach for our PUL cloth diapers for any reason, as it degrades the long term life of the diapers, we do know it works to remove it. This is merely a symptomatic solution until your child's next poop, and there is a chance it will then re-stain it again.
You can use beech for the inserts though. We do carry small quantities, Country Save Non-chlorine "Oxygen Powdered Bleach", it is a gentle bleach, for your other clothing and once-in-a-long-while for the PUL cloth diapers. : ) Please ask our store in United Square if you like to know more.
And Sapp, we do know of many "experienced" cloth-diapering parents that do away with liners completely, usually after some time. You'll come to realized that it is really an optional item that's nice to have around.
Thanks.
Rita |
Jamiemama (jamiemama)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 4:35 pm: |
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Dear Rita,
Bumwear has seen my kid from birth to 2 years. I love the ease of using it. My son loves it too - he begs to wear Bumwear at night rather than disposables. I credit Bumwear for his early toilet-training -- he was fully toilet-trained during the day by 20 months. So I'm a real convert, but I still have a few niggling doubts regarding Bumwear, hope you don't mind my airing them here:
1) My 2 year-old (he is the size of a 3 year-old) is bursting out of his Bumwear. He is toilet-trained in the day but he wears Bumwear during naps in case he has an accident. Are there any options for bigger-sized kids?
2) Bumwear gets too wet for night use even though I use 2 inserts. Any tips, as he complains that his Mamy Poko diaper is "hard", and pleads to wear Bumwear. That's how I know Bumwear is the best for my son!
3) I machine-wash Bumwear and dry the PUL covers it in the shade. However, after 2 years of use, there is a noticeable difference in the thickness of the printed lining, as well as in its elasticity, when compared to a new piece of Bumwear. The waterproof lining seems to be compromised too, even though I've followed washing instructions closely. I'm a little disappointed that they might not survive handing down to the next kid. Am I doing anything wrong?
4) How do I get rid of the urine smell that stays on the inserts despite machine washing? It permeates the entire wardrobe! |
Bumwear (bumwear)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 6:19 am: |
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Dear Jamie,
Thanks for your comments and questions.
1. We can put extra snaps for you, but other than that not very much else.
2. Is it possible for you to have the diaper changed mid way thru' the night. We do that sometimes, beyond the inserts' saturation point to hold liquid, that,s not much else that can be done, except to a change to another clean fresh one. For the above reasons, we've, since the time you got the diapers, change our inserts to a much thicker, fluffier one – this will give you the added capacity to hold more.
3. I don't believe you did anything wrong, I wished we could make a diaper that can last as long as we all wanted, but things do give way, esp for something that is used close to daily. A lot depends on the number of Bumwears bought initially; the wear-and-tear is much reduced if there's more to go around.
Remember the magic 5000-diapers-changes-before-a-child-becomes-toilet-trained, divide that by the number you have and that's how many washes each diaper go thru'. If the result is 500 washes, then do expect the elasticity to get looser and some wear to the PUL. We can always put new elastic/s for you (for a small nominal charge), but the waterproof lining, we can't rescue.
Still, that's not to say the diapers can't be passed down for your 2nd child, they may not work as well as a new one, but with a new baby (and the number of changes required, you'd wished you have plenty more on standby).
If you can afford buy a few more lah. ; ) I may not be the best person to suggest this... many moms in the USA who cloth fully, have a stash of close to 22 diapers. The washing each day is the same no matter how many diapers you have and they wear out much less.
4. Sometimes inserts too need to be striped washed. They are a lot tougher than the diapers, so you needn't be gentle on them. You can bleach them, "vinagarise" them, direct sun dry them (highly recommended). Wash them good please. |
momosan (momosan)
Intermediate Member
Username: momosan
Post Number: 2008
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 8:03 am: |
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Hi Rita,
can I check if there's any current promotion? I'm thinking of getting these few items.
1) Bumwear Cotton Pantyliner 7-day kit @ 64.90
2) Turqoise Training Pants (M size) @ $27
3) Periwinkle Training Pants (M size) @ $27
4) Neon Green Wetbag @ $19.90
5) Green Bee Wetbag @ $23.90
Thanks |
Jamiemama (jamiemama)
New member
Username: jamiemama
Post Number: 83
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 8:51 am: |
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Thanks, Rita. I have 11 pieces of Bumwear as I only cloth-diaper partially; looks like I need to augment my collection at the next sale! |
Adelynn (adelynn21)
Junior Member
Username: adelynn21
Post Number: 156
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 9:51 pm: |
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Hi
My girl is 9 months old and I'm keen in cloth diapering her for awhile. In fact, she's on the traditional cloth diaper since birth and is quickly 'out-peeing' the traditional cloth diaper.
Questions:
1. She has sensitive skin, and we change her traditional diaper every 30-45minutes. Will bumwear cause problems for her skin?
2. What would you recommend on the no. of pieces of cloth diapers and inserts to fully cloth diaper a baby?
3. I see your package deals is a maximum of 15 diapers/pull ups with 35 inserts, if i can get some friends and buy more, would there be additional discount?
I seldom check in on this thread, please email me at adelynn21@hotmail.com
Thanks! |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 117
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 11:35 pm: |
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Yes, we will have an awesome specials soon as we are celebrating our 8th anniversary, yay !!
Please make sure you signed up as our mailing list members and follow us on our facebook page :
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bumwear/134044739950904
(click on the "Like" next to the Bumwear) to get the anniversary offer details earlier than the general public.
It is the best deals we have ever given on our diapers :-) |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 118
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 11:51 pm: |
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HI Adelynn,
I was about to reply your email when I saw your posting here :-)
1) Bumwear has been proven to work on babies with sensitive skin. Many of our customers were referred to us by their paeds. The difference with the cloth napkin is that when the baby pees on the traditional cloth napkin, it remains wet and you have to change them immediately. With Bumwear, the fleece layers remain relatively dry and hence you can change it 3-4 hourly, like how you would change a disposable diaper. Obviously, if the baby poos, you need to change her RIGHT AWAY. Same with disposable diapers too, right ?
2) Instead of thinking of how many you should buy, my advice to you is to buy one or two pieces of our diapers with the inserts first. See how your baby reacts to it. My bet is that you will come back for more after trying it :-)
3) The maximum we normally give is 13% BUT we have an awesome 8th anniversary specials coming up. We are giving a very generous discount storewide. It's really the best deal we have ever dished out on our diapers.
Please make sure you signed up as our mailing list members and follow us on our facebook page :
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bumwear/134044739950904
(click on the "Like" next to the Bumwear) to get the anniversary offer details earlier than the general public. |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 119
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, August 13, 2010 - 6:28 pm: |
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momosan and jamiemama, we have just sent out the mailing list announcement about our 8th anniversary specials. Do look out for it.
We will not be publicising the discount until next Monday so this weekend is a good time to go to our store to take your pick of the diapers. We expect most of them to be sold out soon :-) |
Jamiemama (jamiemama)
New member
Username: jamiemama
Post Number: 84
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 9:20 am: |
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Noted, thanks. How do I order online in order to get the discount? There don't seem to be any adjustments made to the price despite my keying in the promotion code in the email. |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 120
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 1:56 pm: |
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jamiemama,
thanks for the order :-)
We will work in the discount accordingly. |
Lucida (lucida)
Intermediate Member
Username: lucida
Post Number: 2461
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 7:19 pm: |
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Hi Rita, I bought a cloth diaper with 2 inserts 2 sundays ago. Like it alot and wanted to get the package. However, understand from the sales assistance that I need to go back within 2 weeks if i want to get the package. However, I'm busy the whole day today and dun have time to go to United Square - how huh?? can still extend???
Btw, on washing the poo stain - i tried to rinse off using the toilet spray but much of the poo stain still remains even when i used a liner (the poo stain beyond the area cover by liner). I actually hand wash it with those anti-bacterial handsoap before putting it into my front loader washing machine to wash for a 15 mins cycle. My questions are:
1) Do you wash the poo out completely before putting into the washing machine?
2) Do you wash the poo stain cloth diaper together with the other clothes - no right.. it's pretty yucks. But than i was concern with electricity and water wastage if I use the washing machine to wash just one cloth diaper...
3) Is the 15 mins cycle too short?? I used the quick wash setting in my washing machine since it's just washing one cloth diaper...
Pls advise. Thank you. |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 121
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 10:10 pm: |
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Hi Lucida,
We're having a 20% storewide discount until middle of next month as we're celebrating our 8th anniversary :-D This means that you will save more even if you don't top up the package. If let's say, you are thinking of topping up to package C, you previously have to pay $381 - $41 = $340 and you will get the top up of 9 diapers and 20 inserts (as you have bought 1 dipe + 2 inserts previously). WIth the 8th anniversary special, you only need to pay (9 x $27 + 20 x $7) - 20% = $306.40.
Please note that this offer is only whilst stock last and I know as of tonight (Sunday night), we are running quite low (and even out of stock) on some colours as the demand has been very good. This is the FIRST TIME we're giving such a generous discount on our diapering paraphernelia and our regulars know it and are quick to take advantage of it.
As for your questions :
1) I wash most of the poo off with the spray and I hand wash with handsoap what ever remains (which is quite minimal)
2) Once I have rinsed off the poo and pee, I do wash them with my normal laundry :-)
3) As you have done the prewash, 15 min cycle should be ok. Next time when you get more diapers, you can collect the dirty diapers over 2-3 days and wash them together. This is how most American moms do it and they don't even bother prewash the breastfed poo off. Breast fed poo are water soluble and can be washed easily. Solid poop should just be shaken off into the toilet and flushed
See:
http://grizzlybirds.blogspot.com/2006/03/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers-at-home.html
http://www.squidoo.com/clothdiaperlaundry
:-)
Rita |
Aiko (xiaolamb)
New member
Username: xiaolamb
Post Number: 96
Registered: 4-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 10:13 pm: |
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Hi,
I would like to check what is the difference between bumwear and another brand of similar cloth diaper "moomookow"? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 122
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2010 - 2:38 am: |
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Hi Aiko,
I can't tell you much about Moomookow's diapers, because it is not our policy to comment on how our competitors' diapers work. According to "whois lookup", "who is moomookow.com?" the domain is Malaysian owned.
To us, they look very much the generic China made diapers such as Coolababy, Babyland, etc which in turn look like Happy Heinys.
From a manufacturing standpoint, Bumwear diapers are made right here in Singapore, with materials that are imported from USA. With the high quality standards and support that are often expected today, we find that it is not worth risking our brand name to the whims and fancy of the demands that China manufacturers make. Let's just say that we wouldn't like to be beholden to them. With the ability to make them ourselves, we have better control of the final product. For instance, we know where our PUL come from, which is from the USA and at any time, we stock over 40 different base colours and can produce diaper colour combinations that number in the hundreds without meeting the MOQ (minimum order qty) per diaper, that large manufacturers often require. As such, we are able to make any customisation that our customers ask for.
Our diapers have also passed strict certification standards that are required for import-for-sale into the USA. "We are pleased to announce that our diapering products have been rigorously tested through CPSC approved testing facilities and they not only met the most recent safety standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (“CPSIA”), but also proactively meet the future regulations outlined in this legislation. " See Bumwear diapers are CPSIA compliant
The downside is we are unable to compete with low price points that China made goods can give. There are diapers for sale from China that come with 2 inserts for S$10! With one insert it is S$8. But I have met some Chinese manufacturers, and have brought samples of USA made PUL for them to match. At this point, they've admitted that they can't meet that level of standard yet.
Beyond how and where they're made, Bumwear is truly committed about cloth diapering here in Asia. We're passionate about cloth diapering. We're not about a short-term trade or out to make a quick buck. We will keep spending $$$ promoting that cloth diapering works; that it can be fun; it isn't difficult for even busy couples to try it out...
Some weeks back, someone here, copied material from our website, and pasted them in a thread promoting diapers that she imported for trade. She even went to the extent of deleting the word "Bumwear" and replaced it with "Baby***d" in the paragraph. She blew us away with her lack of creativity ;-) Here and there, there are many, many sites doing things that are hardly new or creative. My daughter would call it 'so lame', where we have been, they're trying to go... oh well, we've always hope to be a leader of sorts anyway :-)
This 10 Sept 2010 will mark our 8th anniversary. We are so proud to have started that 'long ago'. Looking back, this caught our breath for a moment, "A Blast from the Past, Bumwear.com"
To all our friends and supporters all these years... "Thank you for being with us!". We hope you will enjoy the celebrations we have for you.
:-)
Rita |
Lucida (lucida)
Intermediate Member
Username: lucida
Post Number: 2462
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2010 - 8:58 am: |
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Hi Rita,
I will have problems going down to United Square during weekdays as I work and need to fetch my son from childcare everyday after work. Can I make reservation and pick up this saturday? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 123
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2010 - 9:56 am: |
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Hi Lucida,
For this sale period, there is no reservation as the turnover is really fast. However, if you can make payment (either by credit card or funds transfer) for the diapers, we would be happy to hold it as long as you need us to hold it for you.
Thanks for your understanding :-) |
Vivi2009 (vivi2009)
New member
Username: vivi2009
Post Number: 38
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2010 - 10:12 am: |
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Hi Rita,
Thanks for the fantastic specials. I am really happy with my Bumwear diapers and I want to stock up on more.
Can we combine orders with other mommies here to hit the minimum $500 nett purchase so that we can get the extra 5% ?
I hope you will agree with it.
Thank you so much |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 124
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2010 - 1:52 pm: |
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Hi Vivi,
Your baby must really like her Bumwear diapers for you to keep coming back for more :-)
Yes, I suppose you can combine orders with other moms here but the only request I have is that all the orders should be collected by only one mom. My girls at the shop will be kept busy enough with the sales we're having. Is that ok ? |
Lucida (lucida)
Intermediate Member
Username: lucida
Post Number: 2463
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2010 - 3:41 pm: |
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Hi rita, in this link, the lady uses a washable bag to put all the soiled diaper and dump the whole bag into the washer - is it with the diaper inside the bag or need to take out the diaper from the bag and wash together? Is it a special type of bag? where can i get it? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 125
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2010 - 4:23 pm: |
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Hello Lucida,
Of course you have to take out the diapers lah :-)
It's a bigger version of our wetbags:
http://www.bumwear.com/shopping/clothdiaper/catalog.htm?category=24
We use these when we are outside. We dump the dirty diapers in them. Once home, we rinse off the diapers first, then the diapers and the wetbag go into the washing machine :-) |
Aiko (xiaolamb)
New member
Username: xiaolamb
Post Number: 99
Registered: 4-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 11:03 am: |
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Hi,
what is the code to key in for the 20% discount?
Is the discount applicable at the actual outlet?
If a design happen to be out of stock, can I purchase it first and wait for the stock to come? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 126
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 2:51 pm: |
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Hi again Aiko,
The code to enjoy the 20% discount is " 8TH-ANNIV-SPECIALS"
Yes, you can enjoy the specials at our store@United Square too :-)
The sales is whilst stocks last only, meaning that if a design is sold out, you can't place an order for it. |
*mush* (mush)
Junior Member
Username: mush
Post Number: 132
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 11:49 am: |
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Hi Rita, i hav been doing part time cloth diapering on my baby since she turn 2 month old (breastfed her so lots of poo in the 1st month). if i want to convert to full time cloth diapering how much diapers and insert should i be getting if i going to wash them once every 2 days?
regarding washing, will laundry balls work for these diapers? and some of my inserts had been stained yellow by her poo is there anyway i could remove the stain? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 127
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 2:53 pm: |
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Hi Mush,
If you wash every 2 days, assuming that you change 5 diapers a day, this will mean that at any time 10 diapers are out of use. to be comfortable you will need about 20 diapers, meaning that 10 diapers are usable and 10 diapers are being laundered or waiting to be laundered.
I'm ok with using laundry balls with my normal clothes but to be honest, I'm a bit hesitant to be only using laundry balls with my soiled diapers. I would rather use detergent on these diapers.
Inserts are very hardy and if they are stained yellow, you could use oxygen bleach like napisan on them.
Since we are having a 20% 8th anniversary sale, this is really a very good time to pick up more diapers. This is the first time we are giving such a generous discount on our dipes and you won't see such specials for a long, long time.
:-)
Rita |
Vivi2009 (vivi2009)
New member
Username: vivi2009
Post Number: 39
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 4:02 pm: |
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Hi Rita,
Thank you for allowing me to combine orders with my friends.
If there is any moms who want to combine orders with me, you can email me at chenvivi2009 at gmail.com. I hope to hit the $500 nett purchase in the next few days. |
BabyRainbowz (babyrainbowz)
Advanced Member
Username: babyrainbowz
Post Number: 5694
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 9:07 pm: |
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Hi,
need to enquire about my cloth diapers.
i've follow the instructions of washing and my diapers still stink.
have already rinse before washing but i just can't get the smell off.
i wash once with water only every 1-2 mths.
i even did the hot water scrubbing to remove detergent buildup too.
Can you recommend me a baby detergent out in the market that i can get off shelf ? pigeon doesn't work well. what else can i use ? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 128
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 9:39 pm: |
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Hi BabyRainbowz,
Please do not use baby detergent on any cloth diapers. It will shorten their lifespan. Normal adult detergent like Spin, Top, Kao Attack, etc is good enough as long as there is no softener.
This is what we do to avoid the infamous diapers stink ;-)
Every 8 weeks, we put our laundered (clean) diapers into the laundry to be washed without any detergent. Wash for 2 full cycles. This will effectively get rid of the residue build up. The last thing to remember is not to over-use detergent when washing cloth diapers.
Country Save detergent is very good. You use very little of it each time that it's actually more economical than the conventional detergent. One box will give you 80 washes if you have a side loader and 40 boxes if you have a top launder. We're currently have a 20% storewide discount and you might want to consider this option maybe ? |
BabyRainbowz (babyrainbowz)
Advanced Member
Username: babyrainbowz
Post Number: 5695
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 9:48 pm: |
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Hi
But adult detergent is okay to use on my 2 mth old bb cloth diaper ?
How much detergent should i put? 1/4 of what is usually needed ?
will look at country save. when will the discount end ? |
BabyRainbowz (babyrainbowz)
Advanced Member
Username: babyrainbowz
Post Number: 5696
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 9:50 pm: |
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may i know 20% storewide applies to training pants as well ? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 129
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 10:32 pm: |
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yes :-) |
Cath (yayaneko)
Member
Username: yayaneko
Post Number: 1140
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Friday, August 20, 2010 - 11:05 pm: |
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hi
does the diaper cover comes with 1 insert = $27 or it is just $27 for the cover + another $7 for the insert and then less 20%? |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 130
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 12:09 am: |
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Hi Cath,
Our inserts are priced separately from the dipes to give parents the option to buy them or not.
Thanks. |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 132
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 12:25 pm: |
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Hi mommies,
Do join us on Facebook :-)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bumwear/134044739950904
Be our fan on Facebook and participate in our weekly giveaway. |
Bumwear (bumwear)
Junior Member
Username: bumwear
Post Number: 133
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 2:57 pm: |
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Hi moms :-)
The first ever Bumwear Weekly Giveaway posted on our blog:
http://bumwear.com/blog/?p=91
Good luck! |
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