The new limited edition prints by Itti Bitti are arriving with us here at Babi Pur in the next few days! We've just added the limited edition Bitti Tutto's to our website and also the gorgeous luxury minky wet-bags so you can pre-order them now.
There are 7 gorgeous new prints available which have all been designed exclusively for Itti Bitti. There are limited stocks available, and once these are sold we wont be able to get any more.
The article below has been written by Emma, a stay at home mum of two. Sasha born July 2007 and Alfie born February 2009. Emma runs the fantastic Sling Library on the Isle of Wight where she provides advice and a hire service for soft baby carriers. Here at Babi Pur we've just started stocking a range of baby carriers and slings and we'll be expanding the range over the next few weeks. We really want to offer our customers the best service and support so please send us your comments and input!
Cloth nappies, reusable nappies, real nappies, washable nappies, cloth bums, whatever you call them there's lots of choice and at first it can seem confusing. Here at Babi Pur we get lots of phone calls asking which nappy is best or which nappy we recommend so I thought I'd write a little post to try and answer some common questions.
What size nappies do I need? Most cloth nappies are now "One-Size" nappies so they last from birth (7lbs) to potty training (35lbs). This makes washable nappies very economical, only having to buy them once, and we would recommend one-size nappies such as bumGenius 4.0, bumGenius Organic, Flip, Pop-In and Tots Bots Easyfit to the majority of customers. Nearly all of our nappies don't need an extra waterproof outer wrap as this is supplied with the nappy.
How many cloth nappies do I need is a common question we get asked. Well this really depends on how often you want to wash them but assuming you use 6-7 nappies a day and do a nappy wash on the 3rd day then you need about 20 nappies. 20 nappies is a great way to start if you're committed to using them, you may need some extra night boosters later on but having a stash of 20 nappies is sure to get your babies bum in cloth on a daily basis. Various multipacks are available for all the different brands so have a browse of our nappy section. The more nappies you have the less washes you need to do.
Which reusable nappy is best? You can split reusable nappies into two types of absorbent cores, natural fibres (cotton or bamboo) and microfibre (polyester), natural fibre nappies are more absorbent but take a long time to dry whereas microfibre nappies aren't quite as absorbent but dry very fast. So you need to decide which is best for you and your baby. If you have limited drying facilities then microfibre nappies such as bumGenius 4.0, Pop-In Dream Dri, or Flip stay dry would be better suited taking as little as 2 hours to air dry. If absorbency is of a higher priority then natural fabric nappies such as bumGenius Organic, Pop-In Bamboo or Flip Organic all offer a high level of absorbency. It's also worth considering that natural fibres are better for sensitive skin as they are naturally antibacterial. The answer to which is right for you is often a mix of both natural and microfibre nappies in varying quantities. If you think microfibre nappies are best for you then it's still worth having 2 or 3 cotton/bamboo nappies for night times or long car journeys to keep baby's bum happier. The Flip nappy system offers a mix of stay dry (microfibre) or organic (cotton) inserts making it extremely versatile allowing you to pick and choose which insert to use when you need it. bumGenius 4.0 is probably one of the easiest reusable nappies around often described as the cloth nappy even dads can use, once you've popped the insert into the pocket you put it on just the same way as you would a disposable nappy. bumGenius Organic is really easy too with no stuffing or poppering but it can take a while to dry compared to the others. Pop-In Bamboo when used with the Pop-In nite Booster is one of the best night time nappies around offering excellent absorbency. Tots Bots Easyfit nappies are a good all rounder giving good absorbency, a reasonable drying time and a combination of bamboo and microfibre in the same nappy, oh and some pretty patterns which are always nice 
How do I wash them? No you don't soak or boil them and you don't use nappy sanitiser. You put a nappy liner on the nappy before putting it on you baby, this catches the poo and you can just throw it down the toilet. The dirty nappy that's soaked in pee pee goes into a bucket or wet bag (we recommend a few drops of tea tree to kill the stink) and when you're ready to do a wash you throw the whole lot in the machine. We recommend a rinse first, then a hot wash at 60 degrees with s small amount of normal non-bio detergent, never use softener. Line dry, tumble dry or air dry, line drying makes poopy stains disappear. There's more info about nappy care here.
All the nappies we sell at Babi Pur are simple, affordable and easy to use. They'll save you bucket loads of money compared to disposables and help the environment too in lots of different ways. Washable nappies are better for your baby's bum too with no nasty chemicals right next to their sensitive bits, to find out more about what's in your nappy look here. You can also read Nicola's article "Getting started with cloth nappies" and Nappy FAQ's which explain all the different materials and sizing and covers things in more detail.
So for two extra loads of washing a week and a small initial outlay you can help save the planet, keep your baby's bum happier and save lots of £££££'s. No brainer ?
If you need any more help or advice we love a chat about washable nappies so just give us a call 01766 515240 .
If you love your nappies bright, you'll be happy to hear that the bumGenius V4 nappies will soon be available in Clementine, Zinnia, Moonbeam & Ribbit! These funky bright colours will be available in both velcro & popper versions of this popular one-size nappy and we're expecting them in stock towards the end of February.
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You may have noticed that we now have a baby carriers & slings section on the Babi Pur website. Well, we're really excited about this section and we've spent the past few months researching and talking to customers about baby wearing! You will see many more carriers and slings being added to our web site over the next few weeks as well as articles and reviews from our wonderful panel of testers and customers.
This is a popular wrap that's well priced, ethically manufactured and gets great customers reviews! One of the greatest advantages of using a 'wrap' type carrier is that your baby's weight will be spread more evenly across your body which means you will feel comfortable wearing your baby for longer periods. The Moby is suitable for newborn babies and comfortably and safely holds your child up to 35lb! The Moby really shines when your baby is over 12 months because of the incredible weight distribution. The NHS are using the Moby Original Wrap as part of their active birth project, it's that good!
Our very own Nicola has been testing out the Moby Wrap for the past few months and she'll soon be letting you know how she got on with it!
Ever since I read about re-usable sanitary products I've wanted to try out a Mooncup. For those who don't know what a Mooncup is I will elaborate. The Mooncup is a flexible, silicone cup which is worn internally during a woman's period.
If that's too much for you to handle I'd recommend that you stop reading now! 
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Ok, where to begin.......Since getting pregnant with Quentin and buying Cloth nappies for him I sprawled into the world of alternative (reusable) sanitary products. If he can have a nice soft bottom why can't I! Read more...
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Well after the success and love of our Bum Genius V3's Fizz got sent a V4 to compare.
What automatically stood out to me is that the press stud style poppers are a very welcome addition. Now Fizz recently figured out that pulling back the velcro on her V3's made a lovely sound and this has now led to many an occasion of a half attached nappy!
Unable to undo the poppers means Fizz keeps her modesty and we also don't have any accidents!
The improvements to the gusset aren't really noticable until washing. Washing the V4 after a dirty nappy I was surprised to see no staining around the gusset area, the nappy seems to stretch further and it seems it also allows this to wash up better. I suspect that the extra stretch is so the nappy last well into toddling and can also be used during the start of potty training too.
I also liked having a paler colour nappy. It meant not having to think too much about the clothes Fizz had over the nappy.
All in all the V4 has bettered it's predecessor. Not by much but the adaptations were a much welcome change for mum and Fizz.
