The Dream Dri nappy really does dry like a dream. I've been using one alongside a set of bamboo pop-ins so it has been subjected to the same conditions and treatment as any other nappy - same child (3-4 months old) and same washing regime/drying conditions. It comes out of the washing machine practically dry already, and if anything the wrap feels a wee bit damper than the inner! It performs well in general use and is lightweight and very soft (and this is after repeated washings in a hard water area - the bamboo ones are still doing well but pure cotton nappies seem to harden up a little and need a bit of a tumble dry now and again to keep their softness...). The only problem that I have found with it is that it doesn't have the immediate absorbent grab of the natural fibres, which is only a problem when there is a major and startling 'event' in the nappy. However, this could also be down to the limited nature of my trial and the Dream Dri's bad luck to be the nappy in use on the odd occasion when the world falls out of the baby's bottom... I really would recommend this nappy as being very easy to use and maintain, ridiculously easy to wash and dry. It does what is says on the tin, and is a dream to dry. I have been so impressed that I plan to get a few more to add to the collection, both for their general usefulness and for their quick wash and dry qualities for emergencies (when the washing gets on top of me) and holidays.
Written by one of our customers - Aline Angus
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To coincide with the launch of the new 'Dream Dri' nappy - Close parent have brought out the new and improved 'version 2' to replace original bamboo pop-in nappy. So now we have two pop in nappies, the original bamboo (new and improved version 2) and the 'dream dri' pop-in.
So what's changed? we hear you ask... well the outer shell is now slightly bigger and stronger to provide a better fit for older and younger babies. It now has 4 rows of poppers on the front (instead of 3) which gives you 4 different size settings. The version 2 pop in nappy is designed to comfortably fit larger children who are close to potty training age. The soaker and booster within the outer shell has not changed so the nappy is slim fitting as ever! These small adjustments make an already superb nappy even better.
Using washable wipes is much more environmentally friendly than using disposables and will save you money as well. Face flannels make great inexpensive wipes. The pop-in bamboo wipes come in a handy wet/tote bag are excellent value for money. The natural fibre is kind to the environment too.
Fancy making your own solution for washable baby wipes? Here's a few recipes... please let us know if you have any more by leaving your comments below
1. 1 part olive oil, 1 part distilled water and 1 part baby shampoo/bodywash (mix together and pour over wipes)
2. a cup of camomile tea (cooled) a little olive oil and a drop of tea tree
3. Warm water from the tap! Many people use just warm water for wiping delicate bottoms. There is no need to use toiletries on very young babies
Plan Toys Baby Car
Plan Creations Co are based in Thailand and were the first manufacturer of recycled wooden toys. PlanToys are made from old rubberwood trees which no longer produce latex and prior to PlanToys, these trees would have been burned.
PlanToys were established in 1981 and have provided good jobs to more than 1200 people in and around the village of Trang in Thailand. Sustainable environmental practices and social responsibility come before profit. All the toys are produced in factories owned by PlanToys which means they can control the quality and safety of the toys as well as the wellbeing of the workers.
The best thing about Plan Toys is the toys themselves, they are just so much fun. Quality well made wooden toys designed to stimulate a childs imagination and creativity. So captivating that even mums and dads get hooked playing with them. One of our favourites is the little wooden caterpillar than magically changes into a butterfly. Dads favourite has to be the fire engine with its extendable ladder mounted on a rotating turrent. . . fire crew to the rescue!
Plan Toys - The Green toy company, now available at Babi Pur
