Reusable Nappies- Bambino Mio

Advantages: eco-friendly, economical, no nappy rash
Disadvantages: you need to keep on top of the laundry!

...We have used these nappies for over a year now for our third child after using disposables for the first two. I went for Bambino Mio because a) I felt very strongly that I wanted to be eco-friendly this time b) They had good consumer reviews- and I did a lot of research and c) I lived near a local stockist at the time, making it easy to get supplies and sample packs. Basically, you have an outer nappy shell with velcro fastenings which looks a bit like a disposable. It has a waterproof inner and a cotton outer. You can wipe down the waterproof inner and reuse this part. Then there is a rectangular cotton nappy that is several layers thick. You fold this and wrap a liner around it and place it in the shell. Don't be put off by the folding- it is literally two folds, nothing like the old Terry nappies. There are two different ways to...

Tess14 17.01.2006 · Read review
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Bambino mio nappies are great!

Advantages: Save on cost of nappies
Disadvantages: When worn and washed a lot may be less durable

...I have used the Bambino mio nappies now for about 2 years. The cloth inside is very easy to fold and can be used a number of times for a number of babies, is very good at holding liquid, after a few washes in the washing machine or by hand. You can wash them in the washing machine on 60 or less, but can also wash by hand and soak. But you do not have to soak as you can bye nappy wash to go into the washing machine. I have used this method and it works for me. I bought the birth to potty pack when i was expecting 2 years ago and found that i need to buy a few more outer shells and cloths so I would not have to wash so often. it is hard to find time to wash these when you have a new born baby. I manged to gaion more clothes and outer shells and also I had to buy mors shells to replace the ones we had as not as durable as they say...

thecolourlilac 08.08.2006 · Read review
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Bambino Mio Nappies

Advantages: Environmentally friendly, cheaper than disposables (overall)
Disadvantages: Danger of running out of covers!

...I have one son who is now 10 months and have used the bambino mio range since he was a few days old. I used disposables for the short time I was in hospital but that was because I felt there was enough to contend with! Saying that, once I got home it didn't take long to get used to them and for no 2 I will definitely be using them from day 1. I haven't got a tumble dryer but the nappies soon dry quickly in the wintertime on the radiators, the covers dry even quicker. The main problem we have found is that we sometimes come close to running out of the covers, esp like at present with the onset of teething, so I would personally recommend more than 3. It also means that I don't need to have the washing machine running everyday! I have tried a couple of other brands (due to being given trial packs) but still feel the bambino ones are...

wyotrink 14.09.2003 · Read review
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Ok for mio bambino's caboose

Advantages: Soft, seem to work well most of the time
Disadvantages: Catch on rough skin, can roll up, small

...As you may know from seeing other reviews of mine, hubby and I are on a continuing mission to find good, effective nappy liners to use with the "real" (as opposed to imaginary, har har) nappies our 19 month-old son wears. At this rate, I suspect we'll have potty trained him before we find the right ones... Here?s hoping that others will be able to benefit from our experimentation and research! These nappy liners are quite small (about 8" x 4"), which means they fit neatly into the nappy. However, I feel they are actually too small. If your baby moves around a lot - and let's face it, they all do - the liner can move and end up not protecting the nappy from poo... (yes, it's another poo-based review - eat your dinner later instead!). These have the exact same problem as the One Life liners - they are lovely and soft (again, they...

Bitchqueenofneworleans 23.03.2009 · Read review
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Bambino Mio and all they have to offer.

Advantages: Can be used with more than one child to save extra money , 100 % cotton
Disadvantages: Quite costly

...wash in boiling water? Nope, they just go in the washing machine - Great! I tried all the different nappies and one stood out, Bambino Mio, it was easy to use, the design was nice and it looked to be the most comfortable for my baby, it wasn't bulky either, so I went out and purchased a few more wraps and nappies and claimed back £30 of my spend. Bambino Mio nappies are made up of 3 separate parts... Mio Nappy - this is a cotton towel like pad. The pad is made up of layers of cotton so it absorbs well, the middle of the pad is a bit thicker than the rest. Bambino Mio say it can be folded in different ways to suit the baby's shape and size, however I have always just folded it into 3, when you buy nappies you get a little folding booklet which shows 3 different folds, the basic fold where you fold into 3, the extra absorbency fold...

kalliemaile 13.07.2008 · Read review
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Super nappies!

Advantages: Good price, good fit, super absorbancy
Disadvantages: Quite thick, but this is for absorbancy

...I have used many different types of nappy on my son, and found these to be the best by far. These are the Little Angel's Nappy - sold exclusively at Asda superstores, and Asda Living. Pricing These nappies cost £3.97 for 32 nappies. This is a lot less cheaper than other brands, and they contain more nappies per pack. You can also have the chance to buy 3 packs for £10.00, therefore saving lots of money on something which is a must not a want! Examples of other nappies are as follows based on prices from Boots: Boots Own Brand - £3.99 (32 in pack) Pampers - £3.79 (18 in pack) As you can see, own brands are almost identical in price, and known brands are more expensive as you are paying for less nappies. Fit Throughout the sizes, these have fit perfectly. On the leg area we haven't had any red marks or sores...

cuthbertc 13.11.2009 · Read review
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A great product but beware of mio soft covers!

Advantages: Cost saving, environmentally sound, natural product next to bots!
Disadvantages: Mio soft cover

...mio. I originally bought the birth to potty pack and the only option is mio soft so please beware. It hasn't saved me any money doing it this way as I have replaced the wraps! As for performance, I love them; using the mio ultra wrap on the whole I have no leakages. However I did/do breast feed and yes there are leakages from breastfed poo, although I know from experience and others that disposables leak too! The only time that my son had nappy rash was when he was teething badly and he sometimes has a wet nappy on for 5-6 hours and his bum is still peachy! They are cheaper than using disposables and cleaning is straightforward with an automatic washer. And you don't worry about running out! In short if you are thinking of using them then I recommend them but although it would cost more to buy the ultra covers...

Greenstocksrule 12.03.2006 · Read review
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Know where you are with Mio

Advantages: Light and easy to use
Disadvantages: Can give duff results if on low battery

...Mio Technology has introduced two new satnav systems. The Mio268 is the first purpose-built, genuinely portable satnav with a sub-£300 UK rrp. The Mio269 comes pre-installed with European maps at £399. Whether driving to a meeting, mountain biking, walking in a city the Mio268 can destress planning and navigation. With pre-set modes for car, motorbike, bicycle and foot, they are specifically designed for every need. Want to get from A to B by car with the minimum of fuss? Urgently need a petrol station? Need to find a country pub to break your cycle ride for lunch? You'll find everything within easy reach. There's also an MP3 player for when you aren't on the move. Both are portable, so they don't make your vehicle a beacon for thieves. Instead they can be easily carried in your pocket. Selecting destinations is easy, using...

Martinscholes 01.09.2005 · Read review
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Bambino Mio - Great for 'My Baby'

Advantages: Cheaper Long term, No Nappy Rash
Disadvantages: Big Bottoms!!!

...size nappies as each size fits two covers sizes eg. Size 1 fits Newborn & Small, Size 2 fits Medium & Large etc. The covers come in various designs. I purchased White, Animals and Spots. I believe there are also Frogs, Space and maybe others. You can also buy from Bambino Mio training pants and swim nappies if you wish. *****How Many? It really depends on how often you wish to wash them. I typically washed them every 3 days and had 12 nappies and 4 covers per size and this was adequate. *****How do they perform? They are brilliant!! I only had wet clothes on baby once and that was when I forgot to change him for over 6?!? (honestly he was so happy I just forgot!!). During the early days when I was breastfeeding and 'poos' were particularly runny, the poo did leak on the cover a few times but never on to the clothes...

connie1910 17.09.2005 · Read review
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Look Can You See That Tower Of Nappies?????

Advantages: Saves the Environment
Disadvantages: Initial Outlay Expensive

...Today I would like to bring to your attention how much those who buy disposable nappies contribute to this countries landfill problems. Nappies are classed as municipal waste which means that when you stick them in the bin after use they have only one place to go and that's into landfill sites. Nappies we use account for a huge 4% of all household waste taken to landfill and it equates to one tonne of waste in landfill for every baby in disposables up to the age of 2 and a half. I had been reading this quite frankly horrifying figures and decided that I would have to start using re-usable nappies. I looked at many brand of re-usable nappies but finally settled on Bambino nappies. Now I am not going to tell you they are really cheap as they are not but in the long run you will be saving money, it is all to easy to think of the initial...

bazzaoleary77 01.03.2007 · Read review
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