WIO question. . .

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3bees~1flower

Discussion Starter · Jun 5, 2004

hi, mamas! i was wondering how a WIO worked/is made? i have some wool jersey and was wondering how/if i could make one. how do you keep it lanolized with all the other stuff in it? thanks!!

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The wool of a WIO is basically just a wool cover, the snap in contour makes it a WIO. You wouldn't wash both pieces together, the contour would get thrown in with the dipes, the wool would be handwashed and lanolized seperately like normal. I wouldn't make a true WIO with the dipe sewn to the wool, the wool can be reused for a week or more (depending on how many are in rotation) and the dipe itself can only be used once.

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3bees~1flower

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 5, 2004

AHHH, i see! thanks!

ETA: so really, what's the benefit/difference in using that vs. just using a diaper and wool cover?

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Epiphany

· #4 · Jun 5, 2004

I find that the inserts stay in place better than if I just place one in the bottom of a wool cover. And inserts are far less bulky than a fitted or even a prefold. Other mommas may have different points too. :}

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JennInSeattle

· #5 · Jun 5, 2004

I haven't found a wool-in-one I love yet! lol I think part of my problem is that I'm getting lighter midweight jersey outers and a heavier weight is really needed so keep that in mind when having your fun! The heavier weight, by the way, keeps the snap-in in place and keeps the WIO from looking funny, in my oppinion.

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jazzpurr88

· #6 · Jun 5, 2004

I have a fuzbomb cover I LOVE and I use a RB contour in the middle to make it a WIO I love it never had a leak or BFP explosion. I wish I could afford anothe fuzbomb.

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HeatherTremblay

· #7 · Jun 5, 2004

Make sure to double-layer that wool jersey before applying your snaps - to keep it from sagging or ripping holes in the fabric when you add the snap-in diaper.

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3bees~1flower

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jun 5, 2004

thanks gals! what about using velcro instead of snaps? i don't like to mess with snaps. also, how thick are the inserts and what are they made from? i have 100% cotton jersey and could round up some flannel scraps.

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