First we did the test with Babybeehinds. This time we will test the Kushies washable diapers. Kushies is an international brand. These nappies are sold in over forty countries.
Kushies
Brand: Kushies
Size: 1 (4-10 kilo)
Colour: white with typical baby pictures
Baby status: The baby is now nine weeks old en weighs approximately six kilos. Changing him has become a challenge since he has decided to become an acrobat.
| First impression | This is a happy diaper with small pictures. I am not really fond of the pictures but maybe other people are. And they are suitable for boys and girls. The diaper is an all-in-one with the possibility for an pull over trouser and an inner pad. The outside looks like a raincoat and is waterproof (I think). And velcro…! |
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| Change the diaper | Quick and simple. The insert is the only seperate part of the diaper. You can use an extra insert (made of paper) for the thin poo. |
| Price | One all-in-one diaper costs €18,50. The nappy covers costs € 11,70. And a role with 100 inserts costs € 13,95. |
| Fit | The velcro is perfect for this adjustable diaper. Furthermore, the diaper is not extremely thick, and because only a single insert you do not have to puzzle. |
| Absorbency | We can be brief about this: no leakage. The diaper absorbs well, partly because of the good connections everything wet disappears in all the layers of cotton. The long sewn flap can be folded for girls in the middle where her pee is better absorbed. For boys, the flip should be right to the front. For the first months (thin poop) biodegradable liners are available. |
| Fabric | The classic Kushies are made of 8 layers of soft 100% cotton flannel with a waterproof layer in the middle. |
Conclusion
Especially the absorption is a strong point of this diaper. The velcro makes it an attractive diaper. It is not the most beautiful but effective.
I would have expected that the diaper would make some noise when the baby moves around. The outside of the diaper looks like it is made of a plastic raincoat. But that is not the case. Your baby is still very quiet when he is kicking with his legs.
Tip for new cotton nappy users
Washable diapers are usually thicker than disposable diapers. This makes clothes sometimes suddenly too short. Use Little Extensions (sold by Musjes.com).
