Happy Tuesday to all! Today's Reviews Day Tuesday is focusing on the Little Lamb Bamboo nappy - described on their website as "The world's best selling reusable nappy". These nappies were top of my list to buy when we were starting our cloth stash, and they have served us wonderfully well since Isabelle arrived.
Details:
A sized, fitted nappy made of bamboo, which fastens with applix. Each nappy comes with a booster and a fleece liner. This nappy requires a wrap.
Size 1: 7-20lbs
Size 2: 20-38lbs
Size 3: 35lbs+
Fit:
These nappies were the first ones we used on Izzy, when she was 12 days old and roughly 8.5lbs. They fit perfectly on her, although because they are a fitted nappy they are quite bulky. They would have fit her from birth easily, as we didn't have to use the 'cross over tab' function which would make the nappy perfect for a teeny newborn. However, despite the fact that the size 1 should fit up to 20lbs, I find these nappies very low in the rise, so am not convinced they will get us that far.
Containment:
Unbelievable. They can contain almost anything and, trust me, they have been tested to the max by Isabelle! Each nappy comes with a size 1 bamboo booster, and I always include these in the nappy, making them extremely absorbent. We have never had any issue at all with leaks from these, and if I know I won't be able to change her for a while, Isabelle is always put into one of these nappies.
Washing:
Very easy to wash as I just take them off and throw them into the nappy bucket - the booster and liner fall away from the nappy in the machine. These nappies take the longest time to dry out of everything I have, but that's expected from a fitted, and it's only marginally longer than other fitted nappies I own.
Ease of use:
As they are a fitted nappy, and I use a booster, I have to assemble the nappy with a booster and liner. It doesn't take long, but it can be a bit of a faff in a hurry, when it inevitably seems to take forever. Size 2 nappies have the booster sewn in, which would make then wonderfully easy to use. They also need a wrap so this takes an extra few seconds to put on. However, every member of my family can use these, and Simon finds them very simple and quick to change.
Appearance and quality:
Not the most attractive nappy in my stash, but I do think they look adorable when they are on, as they look like a 'proper' fluffy bum. However, once the wrap is one you can't see it which is a shame. The quality is superb - the fabric is soft and the whole nappy has a very high quality feel to it.
Cost:
I bought mine from the Little Lamb website, and the cost of the nappies really depends on how many you want to buy. One nappy is £9, or 3 for £24.30, 10 for £72. I 'like' Little Lamb on Facebook, and they often give details of sales on their page. Through this, I got my nappies in a sale for £4 each which is an amazing bargain. Even at £9 they are cheaper than their competitor, so I think they are a great deal no matter how many you buy. I've used mine (I got 10) every single day for 3 months, so they have been well worth it!
Bug bears:
I mentioned above about the low rise of these nappies - this is my only issue with them, as it really makes me unsure how long we will be able to use these.
Overall:
These nappies get a 5/5 from me! They are simply great at their job, and I think they are a really reasonable price as well. Yes, they aren't the cutest, and as Isabelle grows I find myself reaching for nappies with prints for when we are out, but I always find myself using these in the house, as they are truly a great nappy - no wonder they are the world's best seller!
Have you used LL Bamboo nappies? How did you find them?
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