Wool Soakers...

maginell

Hello,

 I'm starting to prepare my stash--plenty of time still as I'm not due until Aug 1st--but I have a few questions about wool soakers.

1.) Are these itchy/irritating on the legs and belly?  My skin is extremely sensitive and if I wear a wool sweater that rubs on my abdomen, neck, or arms, I get pretty itchy. It may just be me, but I worry about my baby's comfort...

2.) Which variety of wool is best?

3.) Which on-the-market soakers are most recommended?

4.) I'm pretty crafty and have a degree in costume design, should I just make my own?

5.) Any other advice on this topic you would like to send out to a FTM would be appreciated.

 

Thank you!  

LetsBeNice

maginell:

Hello,

 I'm starting to prepare my stash--plenty of time still as I'm not due until Aug 1st--but I have a

Aurora_Borealis

If you're crafty, I totally agree with PP - google 'Katrina soaker pattern' or 'DIY wool longies' and make your own! It's really easy and you'll save a ton of money.

I'm only marginally crafty and have made 1 pair of longies and 4 soakers f

maginell

Thanks, Ladies!  I appreciate the feedback and advice.  I'll register for 1 or 2, but probably just make some of my own versus spending so much out-of-pocket!  

maginell

DH conveniently washed his lambswool sweater last week...didn't dry it, but I'm noticing a few tiny holes.  It was a hand-me-down to him, so perhaps they were there before...anyhow, looks like I've found my soaker material!  Woo-hoo!!!