Bambino Mio miosolo reusable nappy review
26th February 2012I was recently contacted by Bambino Mio about their new all in one miosolo reusable nappy (diaper). I am very familiar with Bambino Mio prefolds and covers – a simple washable nappy system which can be found in many high street stores – but had not come across their new cloth nappy. After a quick look at the Bambino Mio website I discovered the miosolo were a one size nappy, with an integrated absorbent insert, a pocket for extra boosting and adjustable Velcro style fastening.
I have been sent 3 other nappies to trial recently – 2 birth to potty all in ones and 1 one size pocket nappy and have disappointingly found them all to be leaky and unreliable on 14 month old Lilia. They lasted no longer than 2 hours without wicking onto clothes. As the Bambino Mio miosolo nappy was similar in style to the other reusable nappies I have recently tested I went into the trial of the two nappies (in cola cube a pinky red and flying saucer a rather natty turquoise/teal) with the idea that they may be similar to the other sample nappies I had been sent.
So how did I get on?
Actually – despite my reservations and to my pleasant surprise – brilliantly!
The fit on Lilia is excellent. The snaps at the front of the miosolo nappy popper down effectively to reduce the rise of the nappy and the Velcro fastening (with cross over tabs) gives a snug fit with no gaping at the waist or leg. The booster (attached to the nappy) fits easily into the pocket and can be smoothed down for a comfortable fit. I am not quite sure what the ‘pull out tab’ adds to the nappy – maybe someone can enlighten me – but the fact that the booster ‘flaps out’ means that it air dries well. The nappy in my opinion is as slim as many other pocket and all in one washable nappies such as Tots Bots EasyFit, BumGenius v4 pocket nappies and Wonderoos giving the miosolo an appearance that is not particularly bulky and fits under pretty much all of Lilia’s clothes.
Having tested the miosolo nappy both without any additional boosting and with the addition of the mioboost insert I can report that it is very absorbent and to date I have experienced no leaks. The unboosted nappy lasted ~3 hours before a poo necessitated a change.
The Bambino Mio mioboost insert (available separately) is designed to fit the miosolo and boosts the absorbency of the nappy for heavy wetters or for prolonged use. I can testify that (unlike a number of other pocket/all-in-one nappies I have tried) the miosolo nappy can be used with confidence for an extended period and as a night nappy. This test I have to say was a pure accident as a few weeks ago Lilia was quite ill with an ear infection and I put her down at 5pm for a nap in a boosted miosolo nappy and she woke (in her day clothes) at 8am the following morning – a full 15 hours later with no leaks!
In terms of using the miosolo nappy I have to say that once assembled it is as easy as a disposable to put on. This makes it ideal for nursery, childminders, grandparents and dads who may not change cloth nappies on a regular basis. The adjustable poppered rise allows the nappy to be used on the majority of babies from around 8lb right through to toddlerdom. The hook and loop Velcro style fastening and overlapping tabs mean that it is very adjustable and a snug fit. The nappy is lined with a stay dry fabric which ensures the wetness is wicked away from the surface into the core of the nappy and away from the baby’s skin and, although you don’t need a liner you can add one (e.g. Tots Bots Spunlace Liner) to help in disposing of the poo to the loo.
The miosolo nappy does not need to be soaked – just remove the poo to the toilet and place in a lidded bucket or waterproof bag until washday. A washing machine load at 40 or 60C with an initial cold rinse or prewash if soiled and normal detergent will effectively clean them. The miosolo nappy and mioboost insert can be line or airier dried or can be tumble dried on low
At £14.99 the miosolo one size nappy is in my opinion really good value. If you were to use this nappy full time and wash every other day I would suggest you purchase 20-24 nappies for a newborn baby or if you come to cloth nappies at a later stage (6 months+) around 15 nappies. If you wash more frequently or use cloth nappies part time you can reduce this number. For an older baby the mioboost insert would be recommended at £2.30 each or £6.79 for a pack of 3.
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