tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post1987103266256414750..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: This grandmothering business is a fine thingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42940230976777047802011-02-02T15:16:58.254+10:002011-02-02T15:16:58.254+10:00I'm quite late on this and there are a lot of ...I'm quite late on this and there are a lot of comments already. I have a napping, sick two year old at the moment so don't have time to read all the comments to make sure mine is not a double up. <br /><br />Anyway, I did soak the pooey nappies, but only in baking powder. And I used white vinegar as the 'softner.' They always came out clean and fresh and I enjoyed not using too many chemicals (All the women I told I was using cloth said "Oh, but after you put all those chemicals into the environment, why do you bother?" I had the perfect response - very little chemicals in fact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70103703868081050202011-01-23T16:59:14.403+10:002011-01-23T16:59:14.403+10:00I realise thie is an older bolg entry so you may w...I realise thie is an older bolg entry so you may well have found this...<br />'Oz cloth nappies' <br />is a great info site with an associated google group & links all over the place. I found it immesely helpful about 4 years ago re cloth nappy options.Belinda aka beewarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10579529775381306970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47315415329452914532011-01-18T07:42:23.423+10:002011-01-18T07:42:23.423+10:00Hi Ann. I can't find the pattern I used onlin...Hi Ann. I can't find the pattern I used online. I downloaded it about six months ago and now it's gone. My pattern was called Fresh Picked Knits Baby Hats. However, there are many very good patterns here to get you started. Happy knitting and congratulations on being a grandma!rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-729594040769674462011-01-16T12:07:13.407+10:002011-01-16T12:07:13.407+10:00ann, I'm happy to but I'll have to do it t...ann, I'm happy to but I'll have to do it tomorrow.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65796466934637767772011-01-16T09:16:20.690+10:002011-01-16T09:16:20.690+10:00Would you be willing to share your pattern for the...Would you be willing to share your pattern for the baby hat? My daughter is expecting our first grandchild in early June :) I can't wait to get started making things for him!annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924450203111629128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70099233298508596292011-01-12T07:18:35.178+10:002011-01-12T07:18:35.178+10:00Also the forum on the website I mentioned in my pr...Also the forum on the website I mentioned in my previous commenthttp://www.thenappynetwork.org.nz/forum/index.php<br />has a lot of info :)Michellehttp://scottandmichelle@westnet.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53344621924144333922011-01-12T07:00:11.418+10:002011-01-12T07:00:11.418+10:00Just thought of another site that is a wealth of n...Just thought of another site that is a wealth of nappy info. I believe it has the best list of links to free patterns in the DIY section http://www.thenappynetwork.org.nz/index.phpMichellehttp://scottandmichelle@westnet.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87781187003653002452011-01-11T22:37:11.378+10:002011-01-11T22:37:11.378+10:00HI Rhonda,
I use MCN with my babes. I really rec...HI Rhonda, <br />I use MCN with my babes. I really recommend you get in touch with Michelle at www.sustainablehemproducts.com.au <br />she has beautiful nappies and soakers. You really need to get yourself a pattern for knitted longies. Are you on Ravelry, (if not as a knitter you should be) if you are just search for longie patterns, there are heaps and get knitting.<br />www.ravelry.com<br />Enjoy!elflynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204266566501279332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43990331787093033362011-01-11T21:30:09.902+10:002011-01-11T21:30:09.902+10:00I cannot recomend Baby Beehinds - a QLD company hi...I cannot recomend Baby Beehinds - a QLD company high enough. They have some great specials at the moment too (I think?) <br /><br />Be wary of true all in ones as in QLD weather they take forever to dry and I've even found they go mouldy:(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53962889857381208382011-01-11T20:10:03.061+10:002011-01-11T20:10:03.061+10:00Snappi fasteners are available in some supermarket...Snappi fasteners are available in some supermarkets and Big W, Target etc.<br />For nappy fabrics and some info <br />http://www.gbau.com.au/<br />also http://www.nappiescovered.com.au/<br />the latter site has a list of websites for free patterns.<br />I use both sites for supplies.<br />If you are a member of Ravelry (like FB for knitters)there are links to nappy covers/longies/shorties there. This is the pattern that I use http://pimpmylongies.wordpress.com/longies-pattern/<br />Hope this helps.Michellehttp://scottandmichelle@westnet.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10967740670335903362011-01-11T14:28:35.336+10:002011-01-11T14:28:35.336+10:00Thanks Trina, I got your email, and replied.Thanks Trina, I got your email, and replied.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13759344167515262782011-01-11T14:04:20.670+10:002011-01-11T14:04:20.670+10:00Hi Rhonda, I've never posted a comment on any ...Hi Rhonda, I've never posted a comment on any blog before - and when I tried it was too long. Rather than risk losing it - i've sent it to your email. I hope it's got some useful links in there for you. Congratulations, and happy crafting for those lucky babies!!Trinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493454719745152063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8891797713868161132011-01-11T07:14:11.292+10:002011-01-11T07:14:11.292+10:00Thank you all so much for this information and sup...Thank you all so much for this information and support. It's more than I'd hoped for.<br /><br />PLEASE NOTE: the address above should be<br /><br />http://www.tinybirdsorganics.com/organicwool/woolpants.htmlrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83344481452798791512011-01-11T07:01:56.563+10:002011-01-11T07:01:56.563+10:00Oh, your little boys were so cute!!
You are going...Oh, your little boys were so cute!! <br />You are going to make a wonderful Grandma Rhonda- and have a heap of fun too.<br /><br />I did up the wool nappy/diaper cover tutorial and popped in on my blog this morning: http://www.thebyronlife.com/2011/01/baby-craft-diy-wool-nappy-covers.html<br /><br />Have fun!<br /><br />xMegan.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03264440929071046671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23257511996763619162011-01-11T04:51:17.394+10:002011-01-11T04:51:17.394+10:00I think you would enjoy this pattern very much:
h...I think you would enjoy this pattern very much:<br /><br />http://www.tinybirdsorganics.com/organicwool/woolpants.htmlAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124671029662207001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-822101478124909542011-01-11T04:36:11.228+10:002011-01-11T04:36:11.228+10:00A few thoughts on cloth diapers:
There are so man...A few thoughts on cloth diapers:<br /><br />There are so many options now that it can be confusing to know what will work best for. Like many things, the old, tried and true things are best. Many diapers now have polyester lining inside and it is not ideal for the baby's delicate skin. If you order diapers, please be sure that the diaper is 100% cotton or another material that you feel comfortable putting on your baby. The wool covers (also called wool soakers) are a wonderful option. They are older than the plastic pants and better for baby. I'm currently working on knitting some for my newest son.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08124671029662207001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61437830834586004032011-01-11T04:31:05.783+10:002011-01-11T04:31:05.783+10:00I love the baby projects you're working on. My...I love the baby projects you're working on. My favorite diapers are prefolds and Motherease covers. As long as the leg was tight we never had a problem. I love wool but wasn't good at washing it. I also bought used diapers from a local parenting forum, so I had a mix of Fuzzi Bunz and others but prefolds were my favorite. Good luck and I hope you find an advertiser for diapers.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09248632795732685370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54333884229926019652011-01-11T04:30:51.227+10:002011-01-11T04:30:51.227+10:00Weren't your fellas just precious as young one...Weren't your fellas just precious as young ones!<br />Yes, this grandmothers business is grand. I've got 6 now and am lucky that they are all within an hours drive.<br />So glad you are okay. You were the first ones I thought of when I saw the floods on the news. <br />How fun to have 2 new babies expected so close together. My Ava and Talynn were born 8 wks. apart to my daughter and her husband and to my son and his wife. Such a blessing.<br />Have fund making for the babies. Stay safe.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212997946377206763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20290117915090382992011-01-11T03:19:20.707+10:002011-01-11T03:19:20.707+10:00If you suddenly find that your eyes are moist, you...If you suddenly find that your eyes are moist, your mouth dry, your throat constricted(unable to talk), your heart beating wildly and about to bounce out of your chest - either you have the flu OR you have just become a new grandmother.<br />And, OH being a grand mother is so much fun, I highly recommend it.<br />Congrats, JudieJJudiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708730830391571469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15375356125104898332011-01-10T23:16:06.819+10:002011-01-10T23:16:06.819+10:00Hello
I'm so happy for you that you are havin...Hello<br /><br />I'm so happy for you that you are having two grandchildren close together.<br /><br />Once the babies are a little older, in the winter, they might like a knitted or crocheted blanket to keep them warm in their prams or cots. <br /><br />I made several crocheted ones, and they were very useful to have around the house, ready to scoop up the little baby to go in her pram or cot, or for a little sleep on the sofa.<br /><br />You can buy lovely cot blankets, but I couldn't find any that were not made in a third world country. I didn't want my child sleeping in a blanket potentially made by another child. <br /><br />Mine were made in 100% wool, because it is cold up here in Edinburgh, but a lighter alpaca or even soft cotton would also work well.<br /><br />Here is an example from my blog. Hope it is ok to put a link here.<br />http://primroseberesford.blogspot.com/2010/03/little-baby-ripple.html<br /><br />Best Wishes<br />Primrose.Primrose Beresfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02427864226663260749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58197422772071917922011-01-10T21:30:16.696+10:002011-01-10T21:30:16.696+10:00Your grandchildren are going to be the best dresse...Your grandchildren are going to be the best dressed babies in town! You're producing such a beautiful stockpile of goodies for them. <br /><br />Your delight shines through in your posts :) <br /><br />You do have a wet backyard! Hope it eases off soon.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849036690807834080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89398649606376942272011-01-10T19:58:04.491+10:002011-01-10T19:58:04.491+10:00Yes, that's another huge factor that I forgot....Yes, that's another huge factor that I forgot. Skinny babies or chunky thighs mean some styles just won't work for particular babies. I'd second what someone says above and wait until baby is here before making lots. Try making a variety of styles to start with. You'll still use them. Chunky nappies are great for nights. Slim nappies are great for fitting under that pretty little trouser outfit. Slim nappies are also great as the nappy bag nappy. Not too bulky in the bag but you've got one if you need it. <br />The advice we give to mums-to-be is to get a variety of styles/fabrics/fastenings - sometimes nappy networks or councils sell (subsidised) Trial Packs which help you find the best style for you. That's what we used to do - the pack is selected by experienced cloth nappy users to cover a variety of fabrics.<br /><br />Rhonda, did you contact any Australian nappy manufacturers directly? I'm sure if you emailed them and asked for a free trial nappy that you would review on your (very successful and well-read) blog, some of them would send you free ones to do just that. That's how we mostly built up our demo collection for the network.<br /><br />Karen<br />(Scotland)Happy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142657700102628405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68615573253046789412011-01-10T19:26:10.705+10:002011-01-10T19:26:10.705+10:00Dear Rhonda, I really hope the rainfall will stop ...Dear Rhonda, I really hope the rainfall will stop soon at your country. A little part of Holland has the same issue: a lot of water due to the melting snow. There is not much you can do about it, only hoping and praying it will not come into your house to destroy everything. <br /><br />Love to read about your way becoming a granny. Nice hat and pants you've made! Those little two babies to come... they are so fortuned with a granny like you! God bless!<br /><br />Love from Holland<br /><br />(btw: thank you for your approval!)Moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828404522476914827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85440363944514356432011-01-10T17:05:06.110+10:002011-01-10T17:05:06.110+10:00My sister is due to have her second child at the e...My sister is due to have her second child at the end of March. There is something equally special about being Auntie in my own biased opinon. To quote what someone said to me "Before it happens, its hard to imagine that you'd love a grandchild every bit as you did your own but if anything you love them more."mar8ienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38834841863782789462011-01-10T14:44:16.822+10:002011-01-10T14:44:16.822+10:00Making prefolds is a great idea Rhonda. Simple to ...Making prefolds is a great idea Rhonda. Simple to make, simple to use and quick to dry. I've tried a few online pre-fold patterns, but my favorite is probably: http://fernandfaerie.com/sewing_prefolds.html. <br /><br />I made my prefolds from old flannelette sheets and t-shirts with strips of towelling (from old towels) added to make them easier to use a snappi on. <br /><br />Prefolds are so vesitile. When the bub is little you use then with a snappi. Once they get bigger you can then simply trifold them and place them in a cover. <br /><br />Have fun :-)Triciahttp://littleecofootprints.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com