25Jan
22Jan
FLIP Free postage! For Free postage when you purchase any of the bumGenius FLIP nappies or inserts, enter the code FPFL at checkout! (this code is valid until the end of February)
BUY 1 GET 1 FREE! This offer is available on the FLIP outer wraps, the wrap with Organic Insert and the wrap with Stay Dry insert. Just add the item to your cart and we will automatically double your order! Want 2 different colours? No problem! Just purchase one colour and let us know what colour you would like in the 'free' nappy (there is a notes section at checkout)
REVIEWS.... Here at BabiPur we know how important it is to read reviews, comments and feedback from other washable nappy users so we have posted of a whole load of FLIP nappies to our cusomers and blog readers. We will be sending a whole lot more this week too! As soon as we receive our first batch of disposable inserts, we will be sending a whole load of them out for reviews as well!
11Nov
Ok so the bumGenius 'Flip Nappy' is set to turn the nappy industry on it's head and bring re-usable nappies firmly into the mainstream. It's all talk so far so when a sample of the real thing was delivered to Babi Pur towers we thought we'd share with you what the flip nappy looks and feels like.
Flip Outer Cover - First of all the wrap or cover of the flip nappy looks remarkably like the bumGenius organic cover. A one size outer shell with sizing poppers on the front and a popper fastening system as opposed to velcro. The popper fastening makes for a hard wearing a long lasting cover, velcro has a lifespan and starts to loose strength especially with repeated washing and wearing that you get with washable nappies. There are plenty of stretchy elasticated bits around the leg gusset and the back for a nice trim and tidy fit on your baby. The idea is you re-use the outer wrap and replace the inserts after each use. You will need to change the wrap once or twice each day we would guess.
Flip Stay Dry Insert - A rectangular multilayer piece of absorbent microfibre material which you place inside the cover to absorb all the wee wee. There are two stitched lines at one end where you fold the material to fit different size babies, this gives you 3 size options and words are stitched into the material, small, medium and large. . . simple really. The only other noticeable difference from previous bumGenius absorbent pads is a top fleece layer which is non absorbent and designed to keepbabies bottom dry. We expect this flip stay dry insert to be the most popular choice for normal use, being microfibre it will be very fast drying and from experience of past bumGenius microfibre nappies it will be very absorbent as well.
Flip Organic Cotton Insert - A large square pad of organic cotton fabric measuring roughly 38cm (15 in) square. The material has two stitched lines running in two directions dividing the nappy into 9 squares, you fold the fabric in thirds along these lines to make to make a rectangle and place the fabric inside the flip cover. We expect this to be very fast drying for a cotton nappy because the cotton fabric folds out so big allowing it to air. This looks set to be a great choice for people wanting natural fibres next to their babies skin while still being able to use the versatility of the flip nappy. . .
Versatility is what this nappy is all about and this next bit is what everyone is talking about.
Flip Disposable insert
The only disposable nappy to achieve Oeko-Tex certification which means it has been independently tested for harmful substances and has been found to pose no risk to health whatsoever. Can pampers say the same? The Flip Disposable insert is a rectangular piece of material which appears to have a thicker centre with a thin piece of fabric around each edge. The first thing that we noticed about the flip disposable insert is how incredibly soft it is, it doesn't feel like a disposable nappy at all and that's probably down to the bamboo viscose outer material. The next thing you notice is how thin the disposable insert is, bumGenius recommend using a smaller size on the outer wrap when using it for this reason. Using the same flip nappy cover you place the flip disposable insert inside and when used you throw it away. The flip disposable can be composted or put with your green garden to be recycled, check with your council recycling department. The flip disposable insert is made from the following natural materials; 5g of non-woven bamboo viscose, 14-15g of wood pulp (this is the absorbent part), 3g of SAP and 1g of starch based glue. All this is natural material that biodegrades but from what we've heard the european certification is likely to state the disposable insert is up to 97% biodegradable due to the starch based glue. Still the best disposable nappy option by a million miles on our opinion.
So what do we think? - When we heard about the bumGenius Flip nappy it sounded like a real innovation and because it's designed by those clever people over in the states, bumGenius, we knew it would be well made. Having a good inspection of the nappy confirms how good this nappy really is. In a way it's back to the basics of nappy design, a two part system, a separate wrap or cover with the absorbent nappy placed inside. The flip is a two part nappy combined with everything that's been learnt about one-size birth to potty nappies and with the added versatility offered by the flip disposable insert.
The Flip nappy is available now shop online at Babi Pur
29Oct
As I'm wedded to the pop-in nappies, I was curious to see how the Bumgenius would compare to those ones - I wasn't looking to swap and was perfectly happy with the pop-ins, but I was very pleasantly surprised with the Bumgenius.
It's a slightly different setup to other nappies as this is a pocket nappy - you get the waterproof outer wrap, and then microfibre inserts which slip into a slot in the nappy. The advantage of this is that the wrap can be used with Bumgenius inserts, or other inserts (and Bumgenius are brining out disposable biodegradable inserts soon).
The nappy is a good fit - it's birth to potty, and has poppers to expand as the baby grows. The lining of the nappy next to the baby's skin is lovely and soft, and putting it together was completely simple, just stick in the insert and go! It's also a superb nappy - the first time I used it, without all the pre-washing necessary with some nappies, we got three hours and not a single leak. I then got adventurous and tried it overnight, and for some strange reason my baby overslept and so he did 13 1/2 hours in the bumgenius with only the basic insert. And he was totally dry in the morning - so this nappy works. I've also used it with the pop-in night booster, and it's been such a success that I've bought more of the Bumgenius wraps to use as night nappies.
The only downsides for me are the fabric of the wrap - the outside is quite 'synthetic' to the touch, a bit like nylon or something! However, the colours are cute (but Bumgenius - please bring out a red one!) and they look really lovely on. Putting the disposable liner in is also a bit odd because the liners I use are quite wide.The nappies dry really quickly; the wrap air dries overnight (or in a few hours really if it's a warm day) and the soaker part is just one strip of fabric. Both parts of the nappy can also be tumble dried, apparently, although I didn't try this (this is not true of the pop-in).
I'd give this nappy 4/5, although the missing mark is only personal preference really.
27Jun
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
More reviews coming soon! We'd love to hear your comments!
12Jun
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.
23Apr
The BumGenius Organic nappy is BabiPur’s newest addition and comes into stock just in time for Real Nappy Week 2009! After searching high and low, we believe the BumGenius Organic has got to be one of the best designed organic cotton nappies on the market. Not only does it come in 9 fantastic colours it is also a one size nappy designed to fit most babies weighing between 7lb – 35lb with three rows of poppers on the front it can be easily adjusted to fit your baby.
The BumGenius Organic nappy is soft and luxurious. It’s a great nappy for anyone wanting a natural organic fibre next to baby’s skin yet wants a nappy that’s easy to use and there is no stuffing is required. This nappy is an ideal solution for families with a child in day-care or family members who are unfamiliar with cloth nappies!
If you would like to try the BumGenius Organic nappy for free we will be giving away one of our Test Kits which comprises of 2 nappies, a roll of 20 biodegradable liners and a small tote bag. Just send an email to shop@babipur.co.uk quoting ‘real nappy week giveaway’ in the subject line and we will randomly choose a winner by the 5th of May 2009.
** The 'Real Nappy Week Giveaway' winner has now been chosen! Thanks to everyone who entered their names. The Bumgenius Test Kit winner's was Rebekka Jones from Bristol Congratulations!**
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13Feb
This new 'One Size Wrap' by Bambinex ticks so many boxes we could't help but get excited about it! The poppers on the front let you adjust the nappy cover to fit your baby from birth to potty which is very economical considering that most wraps come in four different sizes. So no need to buy bigger sized wraps as your baby grows, fantastic!
The wrap itself is lovely and soft. It contains no PVC, has a polyester microfibre exterior and a polyurethane waterproof, breathable interior. This wrap is elasticated around the legs to prevent leaks and has an 'Aplix' fastening which is similar to velcro and gives a good snug fit.
There are 6 colours available - White, bubblegum pink, Butternut, Nectarine, Lime zest & Aqua. These are very 'happy' bright colours which are ideal for showing off cloth bottoms come spring time!
We've sent some samples for to be tested over a few weeks by our panel of lovely mummies and so far so good! We will add the reviews here in a couple of weeks time. Feel free to add your own reviews too...
The Bambinex One Sized Wrap is available to buy online at BabiPur for £8.99
03Oct
Pop in Nappy reviewed
The Pop in nappy by Close Parent
Close Parent is a company run by mums and the Pop in nappy has been designed by mums so this is a great start! They are an ethical company who operate a fair trade policy with their suppliers.
The Pop-in nappycomes in five attractive unisex colours. It looks good and feels lovely and soft. The nappy is put on just like a disposable and fastenes with stretchy aplix tabs (similar to velcro) which helps give a lovely snug fit. There is no need for a seperate wrap with this nappy.
The nappy seperates into three parts for washing to ensure quicker drying time. First you have the outer shell which which is made from a soft brushed polyester which is coated with a waterproof yet breathable material called TPU (there is no spandex or PVC) Then inside there's a slim bamboo soaker and slim bamboo booster - these are shaped so that only enough material is used to provide the absorbion required without the unnecessary bulk. The soaker is attached to the outer shell with poppers and the booster is attached to the soaker with poppers too.
The outer shell of the pop in has poppers to adjust the size of the so that it fits from newborn to potty trained. This makes this nappy excellent value for money as there is only one size to buy. The soaker and booster can be tumble dried however the outer shell cannot.
The 'Dri Night' Booster - This is a square piece of bamboo fabric which is folded in three. It folds to a rectangle shape and pops into place inside the nappy. The 'Dri Night' booster is to be used at night or on very long journeys. This booster would rarely be used on younger babies as the other parts of the nappy should be absorbent enough even for night time use. The 'Dri Night' booster however proved a godsend for us as our 'baby' is nearly 2! It can be used as a pre-fold for newborns (we have not tested it in this way)
We found the bamboo fabric in this nappy is very absorbent. We've had no leaks whatsoever and because it comes apart it dries quicker than most bamboo nappies. The outer shell did pile a little after a few washes (I'm probably nitpicking here because it doesn't make any difference and they still look nice) The nightime booster when used with all the other parts seems very bulky but this makes for a leak free night and no great rush to get the nappy changed first thing in the morning.
In conclusion this nappy looks good, works extremely well and is good value. Buy a Pop-in Test Kit.