Can these covers be used while the cord stump is still healing? By folding down the top or something?
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I am also not totally sure. We also used disposables for the first week. We had not yet discovered these. These have a pretty low rise though. They have a much lower rise than our one size pocket diapers did. I would guess that they would work fine for an average size newborn.
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It doesn't snap down like some newborn covers but it does have a pretty low rise. If you need it a little lower, you can tuck the top down between the baby and prefold/insert, I haven't had any leakage doing this.
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I'm not totally sure because we used disposables for the first week or two. However, in general, they fit below the belly button. I've heard it described as "bikini cut" when you use with trifolds.
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If it's to long on the side, fold each side neat to mach each other. good luck
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Maybe. I would fold a flat sheet around and over the pad, so the pad doesn't tear. But I agree, these clips don't open that much.
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James, I used stakes and bungie (sp?) cords to hold it down. The issue is when you apply tension to the cover by way of the grommets, it lifts the edge of the cover anywhere from an inch to 2 inches (depending upon terrain and how much tension you have on the grommets). This will allow dirt, debris, leaves, etc. to slide under the cover. My issue is leaves so I bought the tubes and they worked great in holding down the edges all the way around. Now, you can use anything you want that has sufficient weight and durability due to weather conditions where you live. The cover and tubes lasted all fall and winter with no issues except one of the grommets pulled loose from the cover. Hope this helps and if you have anymore questions don't hesitate to ask. Jim R.
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They easily break out with a pair of pliers and then the cords fit through with no problem. the cover will close all of the way.
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Yes ,all around the cover on the edges of the cover I use Mini Bungee Cords they work very well, they come in all sizes
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Yes. I haven't used the covers much, but I have them, and I checked one, and it seems very tight. Maybe even turn it upside down tight.
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I have not actually folded mine while it was on, so I can't speak to that situation. The cover on it is pretty thick compared to cheaper pads, so it seems less likely to catch fire.
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I honestly haven't tried yet. I would imagine yes, but you may have to fold ends first. I'll try & let you know.
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As long as you aren't too aggressive when removing the cord, you'll be fine. I used these for that exact purpose and only had them fall off when I pulled a little too hard on the cord. If putting them on a wood surface, they will pull up splinters when you remove it.
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Yes. Depends on the type of cover. I use a bottom folding cover is I put my phone in upside down with the power cord on top, the use app to to force it to flip the screen over
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They do not, but they sit kind of low. Depending on how big your little one is, it might not be an issue. Ours was less than 6 lbs and the top sat right at the bottom of the umbilical cord. By his second month, the covers were sitting below the naval. We waited to start using them until the cord fell off. It was only about a week or two.
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We don't use ours folded, however I think you could use it with the ends dropped down. I can chk it tomorrow if you would like and send picks
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Yea that is a tough one; I drape it over a folding chair on my porch and it is not the best solution ; but I did think about clipping it to a cloths line on same said porch {I don't use it in the winter}
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Yes, kind of. See below, there is Velcro all the way down and you turn a flat material into a tube. So basically you put the cords through the holes you want, and seal the velcro down around the cords as you go.
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I made one. They are really easy to make. I was able to reuse the original top portion (as padding), the fasteners and cord, but cut off the sides (which had shrunk) and covered the whole thing with a new, pretty top made of a patterned fabric I got from Spoonflower. There are lots of tutorials online for making replacement covers using the old pad as a pattern. If you will wash your fabric and dry it on a hot setting, you won't have to worry about your replacement shrinking up so badly as the original one did.
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I had the same concern and cut the strings off as soon as I got it. I figure I can use garbage ties or something to store it collapsed if I need to.