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dosma
Overall: 2
Price: $16.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 12/2008. Used this item for 11 months.
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Date Posted: 1/31/2010
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I don't understand all the love for these diapers. I have been using CDs for 4 years. We use Chinese cotton diapers with bummis super whisper wraps or tushies covers and they have worked great. We just started washing our own (wasted $ on a diaper sevice before that)when our second child was born and it has been very easy. However, I have been VERY unhappy with these expensive diapers. We purchsed 18 diapers about a year ago at the recommendation of some friends. Unfortunately, these friends told us they washed their bumgenius along with their other diapers, and dried in they dryer, and had no problems. So we washed them this way as well - which included using a baking soda rinse then Ecover gentle detergent (which has plant ""additives"" like fragrance) plus vinegar wash (a system which works great for our regular diapers but I now understand is NOT okay for bumgenius). Our bumgenius diapers have really never worked - they leak instantly and it is not a fit or saturation issue. They are snug on my baby and she is literally soaked through as soon as we put them on. I tried the bumgenius website's recommended wash technique for removing build up - I have now run them through 3 Dawn cycles, 4-5 hot water rinses, and 2 cycles with a recommended additive free detergent (planet) and tried to use them again the other day. In the span of one hour my daughter went through three diapers and three outfits because the pee just came right through. I think because of the improper wash process we have ruined the diapers - water (or pee) literally beads up and runs right off the diaper when I've tested it.
At this point I don't really know what to do, I know the warranty is void. But they were so expensive I'd like to use them if possible. I want to express my frustration about the very special wash process required. It really needs to be stressed that these diapers CANNOT be washed with additive detergents, vinegar or baking soda. And that the covers
Purchased at: BABYWORKS
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spencerkate
Overall: 5
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 11/2009. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 1/30/2010
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I absolutely love these diapers. Haven't had any problems with stink so far - the Cotton Babies blog has a very helpful post on how to combat this if it does become a problem. The culprit is usually the diapers just not being washed well enough, not using enough/the right kind of detergent, not washing frequently enough, etc. I never let my diapers go longer than 36-48 hours without being washed -- it has to help! I didn't start using these until my daughter was 1 y.o., but the fit is absolutely perfect and totally combats poop-outs. The snugness of the elastic around the back and legs is so superior to any brand of disposable. The absorbancy is surprisingly good for a cloth diaper -- she can go up to 2-3 hours with one insert and at least 4-5 hours with a doubler insert -- and she is a heavy wetter. I highly recommend hooking up a sprayer to your toilet for those occasional nasty poops. Ours has really been a lifesaver. Thankfully, ""normal"" solid poops just roll right off. Highly recommended!!
Purchased at: Amazon.com
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rachelrobles
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 12/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 1/27/2010
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I absolutely love this diaper! I'm quite upset that I didn't use them
earlier. I initially started with prefolds when my son was born, but got
lazy and went to disposables when my husband deployed. My poor baby had
diaper rash after diaper rash so I decided I needed to really go back to
cloth and used prefolds. Just for kicks, I ordered a three pack to see how
they work. My mom, who clothed my sister and I, was more amazed than I was
and made the comment that she wished these were around when we were in
diapers! I just ordered more to complete my set. My son is 14 months old
and 28 pounds. These have been the only diaper that has truly fit him well
and those mean diaper rashes were gone within 36 hours because there is no
moisture on him! They are much more absorbent than any disposable I ever
used and I used them all! :)
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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littlefornow
Overall: 4
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 10/2008. Used this item for 15 months.
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Date Posted: 1/27/2010
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Many of my customers love these diapers. Many customers try them as part of my trial pack and then come back to buy a whole bunch. I know they are really popular. They have just never been a favorite for me.
The fit is ok for smaller babies, but the rise is very low on older babies. My 15 month old is outgrowing them and won't be able to fit them much longer. She is only 22 pounds, but tall for her age.
I do not like the covered pocket opening. The little flap catches poop, making it very hard to get the insert out without touching ickys.
Overall, an ok diaper. Very few leaks. A great starter diaper for those who are interested in taking the plunge to cloth diaper. The best thing about these is that they are super easy for disposable users to understand, so they are great for beginners. The price is also good compared to many other brands.
Disclosure: I am the owner of Little for Now and I carry this diaper in my store.
Purchased at: Little for Now
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Jessica2863
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/8. Used this item for 14 months.
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Date Posted: 1/24/2010
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I have been using these diapers almost since my son was born. And they are holding up great, I wash them with either Charlies soap or Country Save, a swirl of dawn soap and sometimes a little bleach to get rid of a little stink, (which it always does). Some of them still look brand new. The tabs don't always stay in the laundry, but they stay on just great when they are on my son and that's what matters. My son wears them at night with two additional newborn inserts and he never leaks. These are the ones that go to daycare and his teachers have never had issues with them. I highly recommend them to everyone, and will continue using them with my next child.
Purchased at: www.thenaturallifestore.com
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Jaysgurl22
Overall: 5
Price: $13.75
Condition: New
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Purchased in 11/2009. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 1/22/2010
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I bought these after trying prefolds and covers...Don't get me wrong I loved the prefolds and covers...but they are a lot more bulky to wear and seemed to be uncomfortable with my son...I LOVE the BG one-size!!! They fit my chunky monkey GREAT!! I have more leaks with sposies than with these diapers....I have not had any problems with stink...like the others have claimed I wash my diapers every other day!! Plus I have the BumGenius Odor spray...works great!! I have a friend that used BG also and she has had hers for 2 years and they still work great!!! She never dried them in the drier I don't either I hang mine it makes the velcro last longer!! THANKS COTTON BABIES!!!
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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aruam
Overall: 1
Price: $16
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2007. Used this item for 9 months.
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Date Posted: 1/12/2010
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I bought several kinds of diapers when I first started using cloth diapers with my son. I was most excited about BumGenius. The love affair did not last long. The diaper did not wear well and after about 9 months, I had to throw the diaper away. The velcro was useless and the diaper had faded. The pocket was too small and could not be stuffed well for nighttime. I also never liked the fit. When my daughter was born, I received a new BumGenius as a present. Since this was a different generation model, I decided to give BumGenius another try. I threw that diaper away today-- same reason. The second diaper did not fall apart like the first one did, but velcro was shot and the performance was lacking. Very disappointing for such a popular product...
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mydeardarla
Overall: 3
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/9. Used this item for 7 months.
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Date Posted: 1/4/2010
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I have eight children. I know diapers. I've tried pretty much all of them out there. Bum Genius OS diapers are a good diaper, they work well for most babies and are a good introduction to CDing for families who previously used disposables.
The suedecloth lining of BG diapers is very good at resisting stains, and spraying the solid waste off a BG diaper is quite easy. Some other diapers, Fuzzibunz for example, do not come clean nearly as easily. The PUL is quite durable and holds up very well to repeated washings. The velcro does wear out, but I've found that to be more of a cosmetic flaw than a functional flaw - and considering it's a diaper - doesn't really bother me.
But the main complaint about these diapers is a very real, very valid and very obnoxious problem. They stink. Badly. And they don't just stink like the pee or poo your child just put into them. The stink is a very unnatural, nauseating, overwhelming smell. I am a grown woman who has dealt with more diapers than most. Diapers don't gross me out nor do I have unrealistic expectations of what a diaper can do. Sometimes they'll leak, sometimes they'll droop, etc. But the microfiber stink from BG inserts is a big flaw that forced me to remove them from my stash. That unique microfiber stink is revolting, and you'll be able to smell it the moment you open the door to your child's bedroom in the morning. Bleaching the inserts does help, but it does not solve the problem.
I think it's great that some people have no problems with the stink issue. I'm envious of them, as I wish I didn't have the problem. BG makes a great diaper otherwise! However, for the many BG users who do have the stink problem, it's usually a dealbreaker.
Purchased at: Local baby boutique
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Chabot-Hanowell
Overall: 5
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2009. Used this item for 5 months.
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Date Posted: 12/23/2009
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First, thanks to Punkernoodle Baby for a great consultation and a great local Seattle service. And, no, I do not work for Punkernoodle, and am not a personal friend of the owners (they're nice folks, though).
Now, about bumGenius 3.0. The short version of this review is: ""Buy them."" Buy two dozen, and you will (1) save money on diapers; (2) be done buying diapers for the rest of your child's infancy (provided that you potty train on time); and (3) contribute less waste. Make sure you buy the adjustable model to receive benefit number 2!
The bumGenius diapers are easy to wash, easy to prepare, easy to put on, and easy to take off. They are highly portable, and come with additional pocket inserts for nighttime diapering. You will experience fewer blowouts than with disposable diapers, and (in my experience) fewer blowouts than at least one other pocket diaper model (Haute Pockets).
Another piece of advice: No matter what some of the other reviewers have said, get the velcro-fastened model. If you think velcro wears out, try unsnapping plastic snaps over and over again for almost two years. These reviewers don't know what they are talking about. Velcro is the way to go. It won't look pretty at the end of your diapering, and you may have to replace the velcro if you want to use your diapers for a second child, but it is superior to snaps.
Other reviewers also claim that the diapers are ""stinky."" What do you expect? Your child is soiling them at least twelve times a day. #### it up. In addition, try putting them twice through the wash cycle once a week (you'll be washing them every other day, which is not as big of a deal as it sounds, nor does it detract from their cost-effectiveness). We did this and it brought the stink down. Finally, they really don't get that stinky. Seriously. Once again, #### it up. You are a parent now.
Purchased at: Punkernoodle Baby
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futureponine
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/8. Used this item for 18 months.
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Date Posted: 12/23/2009
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These are some of my favorite diapers. They fit my 9 month old and my almost 3 year old. Very little leaking, easy to take care of. LOVE THEM!!
Purchased at: Punkernoodle Baby
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rachelscott51
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2009. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 12/22/2009
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I LOVE bumGenius 3.0 diapers. I was kind of worried when I decided to cloth diaper that I would be sacrificing something for using cloth, either time or performance. Neither has happened. We just went on vacation and had to use disposables. I hated them so much. We had blowouts and fit issues. Never have had either problem with bumGenius. Also, the laundry isn't that bad. We do it overnight and have fresh dipes in the a.m. I would highly recommend the bG 3.0 to any mom!!!
Purchased at: Punkernoodle Baby
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msangie
Overall: 3
Price: $15.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 5/2009. Used this item for 7 months.
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Date Posted: 12/16/2009
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I bought a lot of these when I first started cloth diapering. They worked well the first few months -- they fit my newborn pretty well and have only had one poopie blowout in 7 months, but there have been quite a few compression leaks on her clothes. They really are easy to use and stuff, and a diaper sprayer cleans them in a flash. However, after a while the velcro looks terrible and doesn't holds very well(so much for using all the way to Potty Training) We also have a front load washer and were having a stink issue, but a round of bleach a month on the inserts seems to fix it. I'm sure they will wear out faster because of it though. Overall, they are a pretty good diaper --except for the velcro and microfiber stink.
Purchased at: Target.com and No Sugar Added
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MilesMom
Overall: 3
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 12/2008. Used this item for 12 months.
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Date Posted: 12/5/2009
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I like the fit. I like the quality. I like the idea. I hate the stink. I was so excited to have these in my diaper bag. I actually thought I could try to persuade some disposable diaper moms at church to try cloth because these were as easy to use as disposables. I got to the point where I was careful not to let anyone at church hold my baby for fear they'd smell him!!! I only use these at home now.
Purchased at: Nicki's Diapers
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sarahlou0023
Overall: 4
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 5/2009. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 11/27/2009
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These are our standby diapers now but we have not always been happy with them. First, we have a front-loader and have struggled with odor issues until we recently tried a bit of bleach. This seems to have fixed the issue but we are wondering how long it will be before we need to bleach again. Sometimes our daughter leaks through them and she isn't always dry to the touch after wetting them. Overall they are a great choice compared to everything else we have tried. We are still hunting for ""THE"" perfect diaper but these come close. They are pretty bulky but I suppose that is to be expected with one-sized diapers.
Purchased at: Jillian's Drawers
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kkoritsi
Overall: 2
Price: $17.5
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2008. Used this item for 18 months.
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Date Posted: 11/22/2009
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I was so happy with these diapers when I first purchased them. They fit great, so easy to get on and hold large loads well.
Then I realized, velcro is horrible! Except for a couple of months in beginning, I used them only for pee (as he was pooing in potty) and they look like they are years old. I am only able to use them on my new baby in the house as I'm scared they will come apart. The velcro is curling up and fuzzing and will not hold any more. I am now trying to replace the velcro myself as I don't want to spend a lot more money on new diapers when these are not so old and are otherwise not so bad. We don't own a dryer, so it is just the cheap velcro that was used. Such a waste of money!
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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amreilly
Overall: 5
Price: $22
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/2009. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 11/17/2009
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I use mostly one-size diapers and these are the only ones where the velcro actually stays on the laundry tab in the washer (the others all come apart meanign they're all stuck to each other when they come out of the washer). I hang the shells to dry and tumble-dry the inserts and both dry rather quickly and look to be in good shape 2 months into use. The suedecloth keeps baby's bum nice and dry, although we have had a bit of staining on one diaper, but that could be because I didn't wash it for 3 days instead of the normal 2.
Stuffing pocket diapers is kind of a PITA, but I have no problem getting the stuffing out of a soiled diaper. I just hold the insert at the top and shake the cover into the laundry and then drop the insert in afterwards. No biggie. When my son goes onto solid foods, we'll start using the flushable liners so less mess going into the washer.
So far, these are my favourite one-size diaper.
I couldn't use them out of the gate because my son was only 6.5 pounds at birth with skinny legs. He was 10 pounds before any OS cloth diaper fit him well enough.
Purchased at: Unused second-hand
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NLHolly
Overall: 2
Price: $23
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2009. Used this item for 7 months.
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Date Posted: 11/12/2009
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In a word, meh.
These are stock diapers available almost everywhere and do the job okay. The velcro doesn't age well and the microsuede sometimes stains, but in general these hold in the pee and most of the poops and are fine for around the house during the day where diaper changes can happen every two to three hours. The colours are soft and sweet and they wash and dry quickly and easily. Stuffing is a bit of a hassle, but unstuffing after a poop is a huge pain.
We haven't banished them from the stash but they're the last ones we reach for.
Purchased at: Natural Parenting Shop, Canada
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jayanne07
Overall: 5
Price: $6
Condition: Used
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Purchased in 10/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 11/4/2009
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I purchased these diapers used from a friend. She had used them for almost 2 years, but they were still usable, so I thought I would give them a try.
I'm fairly new to cloth diapering, so I had been using prefolds and covers, and with my 25 lb. 8 month old that was too much bulk. I hated it.These are super. They fit her very nicely, they are not bulky and she can wear regular clothing over them (she could not with prefolds).
They are easy to use and care for. I wash every other day with Arm and Hammer Essentials Detergent. Cold wash, hot wash, extra rinse. I dry them in the dryer.
Once in a while we have leaks but usually it's because she drank a lot of formula in the middle of the night and she fell back asleep before I could change her.During the day we have never had a leak.
I highly recommend them.
Purchased at: second-hand
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lbea
Overall: 3
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2009. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 11/3/2009
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So far this diaper does what it claims to do but I'm just not a fan. I'm new to CD and was trying different types of diapers. This one doesn't get a lot of use from us. I don't like the pocket diapers, too muck of a pain getting everything in there. I prefer prefolds or AIO. I also don't care for the synthetic fibers. They just creep me out to touch them. My baby doesn't seem to care either way although I know some will say babies don't like to feel wet. Maybe the organic would suite me better but the price is just too high and that is a huge factor for us. I've found cheaper options that seem to work great. I will say that it does seem to absorb a great deal and the one thing I do like it for is nighttime diapering. My LO was in it for 8 hours last night and still dry. Haven't had washing, leak, or stink issues but we don't use it that often.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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neval1y
Overall: 3
Price: $0
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/9. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 10/31/2009
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I did not buy any of these on my own because there are soooo many better options plus I started making a few of my own diapers. Even though I can't really sew, I like my diapers WAY better than BG's. I have a couple other typs of diaper and this is the only one that has stained and will not come out. There is nothing especially great about this product in my opinion. The first time I used them baby peed all over himself. The only thing that I like is that there is a snap on the insert to adjust. Otherwise there are similar products on Etsy for much cheaper. Not impressed!
Purchased at: Gift
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Bolli
Overall: 3
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/2008. Used this item for 14 months.
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Date Posted: 10/30/2009
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I'm posting this review to give folks a heads-up. I've been dealing directly with customer service for over a month now (I returned my defective diapers and they have made errors in returning them to me three times now--it's been five weeks!). Although they are very nice in customer service, they seem to be having some issues over there, just be warned.
We purchased a whole set of diapers over a year ago and used them religiously. We found them to be wonderful and swore by them. But we had an accident and ruined the whole batch (our fault), so we replaced them. Every single replacement was unusable within three months of purchase. The soft part of the velcro was completely destroyed and we have no idea why. We never put them in the dryer and we checked our water temperature to make sure it wasn't too hot. They were just a mess.
Cotton Babies accepted the return immediately and said that replacements were sent, but this was five weeks ago. Our latest dealing with them tells us the diapers are set to arrive next Wednesday (almost a week from now). It's been an infuriating process. This could be an isolated incident--it's entirely possible that we just got a bad batch (even though they were purchased at separate times, so I'd be surprised) and that this was just a strange occurance with shipping/customer service that caused them to mess up our address TWICE, but I'm just saying that I'd think twice about going with them again. We've spent over $150 on disposables waiting for these ####ers to come back to us! I think we'll try another diaper with kid number 2.
Purchased at: Peppermint
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Iliana
Overall: 3
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2009. Used this item for 7 months.
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Date Posted: 10/27/2009
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I am glad I waited seven months to post a review. At first, I LOVED this diapers. After 3 or 4 months however, I started having serious odor issues. I tried stripping, sunning, more detergent, less detergent, changed detergent, more rinses... you name it. And the smell after my son peed on the diapers was nauseating.
Then the velcro started to fail. The laundry tabs somehow got ruined. And I line dry most of the time! I have lost count of how many times I've had a diaper chain after doing laundry. The velcro has also ruined several of my bamboo wipes and now they are starting to fray. Now I have either to wash my wipes separately or put them in a lingerie bag.
I e-mailed customer service to request a set of replacement laundry tabs (as suggested by other customers from diaperswappers.com) but I got a reply saying that if unhappy, I could send my diapers for an exchange. I appreciate the gesture but I don't want to use disposables or have to buy more cloth diapers while my exchange is processed. I know diapers are not made from steel, but there is NO WAY these diapers will last me until potty training, let alone another child!
I have purchased from other brands since and I am much happier with snaps and natural inserts. If Cotton babies offers Bumgenius in snaps and with natural inserts in the future, then I'll become a convert.
Purchased at: Kelly's Closet
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enchan
Overall: 3
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 10/24/2009
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I decided to CD my third child-a 35 lb. toddler boy-because I was expecting baby #4 who would be CD'd from birth. I loved the idea of a OS dipe so both kids could share, and these were rated so highly (and cute!) I bought a 6 (& got 7th free promo). I prepped all of them and jumped into CD'ing my toddler. To my shock, it didn't work out. They were just too tight on him to wear all day. I also found I hated washing/stuffing pocket dipes. I've tried a lot of different CD brands now and I just don't understand the hype behind BG/pockets.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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AnnaM
Overall: 4
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2008. Used this item for 10 months.
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Date Posted: 10/22/2009
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These are good diapers in general, but not the perfect system. I think it'll be easier if I just separate it into pros and cons.
Pros:
-Very easy to use.
-Fit our son from birth (but he was born nearly 10 pounds. Had he been any smaller, they would not have fit him right away.)
-They look so good.
-They're nice and trim.
-You can stuff them as much as you need, like for night.
-Best nighttime diaper as far as we're concerned.
Cons:
-Price. We bought two dozen of them because we were new to cloth and scared of using prefolds, but in retrospect, we wasted a lot of money since we ended up using prefolds during the day and BG's only for night. Price-wise, this is definitely a PART of a diapering system, not the sum of it for us.
-The velcro, while still functional (minimally), is falling apart after 10 months.
-Would be better with snaps. Our son can get his BG's off with the greatest of ease.
-They will not fit him all the way through potty training. Our son is almost off the charts for height, and is nearly outgrowing his BG's in rise length. He is 10 months old. Luckily he is not our last baby, so we'll use them for the next and get our money's worth, but they don't go tall enough for some babies, so if your baby is really tall, you'll want to consider that.
Over all, we like these diapers, and recommend them for nighttime use, or to augment a system of mostly prefolds. They're just too expensive to use as a whole system, and if your baby grows really fast, they will outgrow these quicker than expected, and you'll have to spend even more money. Great PART of a diverse cloth diapering system, though.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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cinnamongurlee
Overall: 3
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 10/2008. Used this item for 7 months.
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Date Posted: 10/21/2009
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i waited for several months to post a review. initially, i used prefolds until the baby was about 15 lbs. i loved this diaper when we first got them. they look so slick, and i like the materials. however with extended use, the velcro and washtabs have pretty much fallen apart. i was sent new laundry tabs to sew on, but i am not much of a seamstress and this doesn't stop the velcro across the top from freying. i also had one diaper where the PUL layer had separated.now that my child is on the largest setting and 11 months old, i can say that i wouldn't buy these again. i am looking out for something that will be a long term solution, and possibly for future children. i think that an investment in cloth diapers should last longer than 4-5 months of consistent use, then having to deal with imperfect diapers until i throw them away or try and find an alternative. a few wash tabs and no solution to the problem is not my idea of an investment (especially if they likely aren't going to last for the year for which they are warranted)
Purchased at: Fluffy Bottom Babies
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happycd2
Overall: 5
Price: $17.5
Condition: New
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Purchased in 1/9. Used this item for 10 months.
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Date Posted: 10/17/2009
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LOVE our bumgenius one size diapers!! They fit my daughter (3) for overnights--she is daytime potty trained, and my son (1) all the time. We were given these as a gift, and have not had any problems! Well made, fit well--my slender 3 year old and chunky 1 year old wear the same size! Even though aplix can be annoying at times, there is nothing better for getting the perfect fit. These were a lifesaver when my son went through a very squirmy diaper change stage. They are also the only diapers my husband will put on our children. Very happy with the quality, durability, and absorbancy. I also love that you can stuff them with whatever your favorite inserts are--especially if microfiber isn't your favorite :) We had a slight issue with leaking early on, but the customer service was awesome and helped me trouble shoot and now we are always leak free!! Great product!!
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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amylee
Overall: 4
Price: $25
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2009. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 10/16/2009
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These are fairly bulky as they are a pocket diaper, so we use them for night time diapers. They are awesome, as we can go all night without a diaper change & there is no leaking at all.
They clean up easily (we have yet to have a stain) and I love the velcro as it's easy to get her changed.
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raymark
Overall: 3
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 1/2009. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 10/13/2009
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This diaper is always on the bottom of my stack b/c I just don't like to use it. I definately prefer my BG Organic OS dipes over their pocket dipe. I have twins, both have chunky thighs, one is small waisted and the other has a thick midsection. I just don't ever feel like this diaper is ever snug on my LOs thighs and waist at the same time. The top edge of the diaper seems to roll over and I'm not a fan of the microfiber insert or the hook and loop closure. When snapped down 1/2 of the insert is really bulky. I started using the diaper when my LOs were 8 weeks old and we had leaks(I preped all my diapers according to directions before first use). By the time they were 14 weeks old it fit well enough that it didn't leak anymore, but I've used it off and on through them being 6.5 months old and just never liked it much.
Purchased at: happybottomus
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AndreaKim
Overall: 3
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/9. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 10/4/2009
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The bumgenius seem to made with high quality materials. I am satisfied with the absorbency of the BG OS insert that came with it. I haven't had problems with leaking. These diapers run a little small. I have to use it on the largest setting for my 22 pound 15 month old. But it fits nice and trim under clothing and all that. I think this diaper could last a long time. The only thing I didn't like about it is that the microfleece liner does not wick moisture as well as I want it to. My daughter's bottom is a little red after wearing this diaper as opposed to other pockets. Also, the opening to stuff the insert is awkward. The flap doesn't lay down nicely. And it would have been nice if these came with snap closure instead of velcro. And one more thing: I like one-size diapers with the adjustable elastic as opposed to the snaps down the front. Overall, these diapers are good but not the best for my family.
Purchased at: Little Jumping Beans
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booksopenminds
Overall: 3
Price: $17.95
Condition:
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Purchased in 2/2009. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 10/2/2009
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I use these as my nighttime diaper only. I found that when they are stuffed enough to prevent leaks that my LO has a HUGE diaper butt- and it hinders her ability to roll, crawl, etc.
However, I love them as my nighttime dipe. They work great. I use the newborn insert and a Little Weed Hemp doubler and have never had a leak- even after 12 hours.
Their quality is ok. I have found that they do not handle well when washed with other aplix dipes. I have already had to re-stitch the velcro- which I was not thrilled with.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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krystle1982
Overall: 5
Price: $24
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2009. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 9/30/2009
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LOVE these diapers! They are the best out of all the ones I have purchased!
I wash them on Cold rinse, sometimes a hot rinse (I find that it gets out all the stains this way) and finally a hot wash with half the recommended Nature Clean detergent. I tumble dry on medium heat. I only do the hot rinse if I've had lots of dirty diapers that wash cycle...
Best fit of diaper as well for my little petite baby
Purchased at: One Posh Baby
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skayr22
Overall: 5
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2008. Used this item for 12 months.
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Date Posted: 9/29/2009
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We have been using the BG 3.0 for almost a year now. They have held up very
well. I am very impressed with how vibrant the colors are, even after
countless washes and even bleachings. The inside has few if any stains,
and no odors. The hook and loop closures show more wear than the rest of
the diapers, but still stick well most of the time. When I notice them not
sticking well, I just make sure to dry them in the dryer (not on the line
or rack) and the heat helps reset the fibers that make up the hooks and
loops, and they are usually almost as good as new. Also using the laundry
tabs is very important.
I bought 24 diapers (12 white and 12 yellow), so we can use one set while
washing the other. THis has worked out really well and made keeping track
of the diapers quite easy.
We use Charlie Soap to wash and it works well. Also,we used to use a
diaper sprayer to clean of poo, but have switched to flushable liners and
couldn't be happier!
My husband and church nursery workers find this diaper easy to use. Even
for people totally new to cloth diapering, these are almost as simple to
use as disposables. We will continue to use these for as long as they last
us, and will probably but more for subsequent children if needed. Very
worth the value and convenience.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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tractrg1rl
Overall: 5
Price: $8
Condition: Used
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Purchased in 3/2009. Used this item for 7 months.
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Date Posted: 9/22/2009
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I bought 2.0's, old 3.0's and a newer 3.0 and LOVE all of them. Never had any leaks (and my dd is a HEAVY wetter), very trim, much more adjustable than snaps, and durable. My only ""complaint"" is the fold down tab at the back comes up sometimes. I also love how cottonbabies will send you replacement aplix tabs even if you bought them secondhand! My FAVORITE pocket diaper by far!
Purchased at: Craigslist & diaperwappers.com---second-hand
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alanna
Overall: 4
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 9/15/2009
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Really nice diaper. Outer fabric and inner fabric feel nice. Snaps are easy to adjust. Velcro is easy to adjust to babies waists.
I am using mine for both my 2 year old and my 8 month old. Fits them both nicely, although I find it fits my 2 year old a bit better.
Great absorbency. Haven't had any leaks. Wash up nicely (even my mother commented!).
Wish I had of bought them 2 years ago with my first!
Purchased at: One Posh Baby
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karmyk
Overall: 4
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2009. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 9/13/2009
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These are great, ""trim"" one-sized diapers. I hesitate a bit at the use of the word ""trim"" because I'm not sure if that's the best word to describe the fit. My 2 month-old is 11lb9oz heavy and 23.5in long, and he's on the medium snap setting with a snug fit around his thighs... but the diaper is very bulky on him when he wears them (compared to his nubunz, which are still on the small setting, fit nicely around his thighs, but don't carry as much bulk with the same amount of inserts stuffed inside).
Because they're the most snugly-fit diaper out of his one-size-fits-most diaper stash, they contain even the biggest and wettest messes well... We weren't able to appreciate this fully until we tried using disposable diapers while vacationing (and finally realized what the term ""blow-outs"" meant). The only time we had messes were when the diaper wasn't placed securely on him, and now that they fit snugly, that's not even a problem.
We have a love and hate relationship with the aplix... While they make diaper changes easy for grandpa, grandma, and other people, especially when our baby chooses to be squirmy... they can also make skin-on-skin time (when baby is fussy) somewhat painful when they catch on your skin. Also, you either have to take care to remind people to fold over the aplix onto the laundry tabs when placing them in the laundry, or you have to sort through your diapers before laundering to make sure the aplix are on laundry tabs before washing them.
Overall, though, they're a great economical diaper to invest in, when you consider the following: price, long-term use, user-friendliness, and ""obtain-ability"" (I heard some Target stores carry them).
Purchased at: Target.com
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mariekitt24
Overall: 3
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in /. Used this item for months.
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Date Posted: 8/31/2009
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When I was first introduced to Cloth Diapering, these were all I was going to buy. They seemed to be the least scary option. I really wanted these to work because I didn't want an eclectic stash of diapers, so I tried to ignore the negative reviews these got and focused on the positive ones. However, now I regret getting any. I followed all of the washing instructions perfectly and yet they leak just about every time I use them. I don't have this problem with my other diapers. Also, I found out quickly that I hate stuffing the diapers. I think its easier to just use fitted diapers with covers than it is to bother stuffing these all the time. And, I really hate having to reach into the diaper to pull out the soaked insert to wash them. And lastly, they were too big for my 10 pound newborn, and now that he is 3 months, they are unsnapped to their biggest size already! I can tell they will not fit for too much longer especially since they are so tight around the legs as is. So much for one size fits all.
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tobymommy
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Price: $16
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 8/16/2009
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These diapers don't fit either of my chubby-thighed baby boys! My toddler is 36"" tall and 33 lb, and we can barely get them around his belly. My three-month-old is 25"" and 20 lb, and we can't hardly squeeze him in anymore, either! They leave red elastic marks around their legs! I suppose they'd be a better fit with slimmer babies. I've had better luck with sized (large, of course) diapers and with the Happy Heinys one-size.
Purchased at: Babies in Bloom
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2crazygirlsmama
Overall: 4
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/2007. Used this item for 29 months.
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Date Posted: 8/15/2009
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I have a love hate relationship with these diapers.
LOVE:
-fit, function, and ease of use.
These are the only diapers I send to the dayhome or Grandma's and I get no complaints. They are ease to use and the fit is great - you can't beat those stretchy tabs!
HATE:
-they stink no matter how you wash them or how often you strip them.
-the velcro wears out so quickly, even when you hang dry the shells
-do not fit up to 35lbs (for my girl anyway - she is 30lbs now and these diapers barely fit)
These make up a large part of our stash, and we are on our second child and our second set of these diapers (doesn't save all that much money if you have to buy a new set for every child). The first set stunk so bad and the velcro was tearing and barely sticky. And they were part of a large stash of one-size and sized diapers, so it's not like we used the same 12 diapers every day for 2 years.
BUT despite all my gripes, these are still the first dipes I reach for because they fit well, they are easy to use, and I rarely if ever get a leak.
Purchased at: various online stores
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Ham123
Overall: 5
Price: $48
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 8/13/2009
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I bought the three pack and I love them. They are so easy to use.
Purchased at: Mom's Milk Boutique
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julia
Overall: 4
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/2008. Used this item for 11 months.
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Date Posted: 8/12/2009
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Pros:
These diapers really hold the poop in. We had three minor leg leaks while my baby was exclusively bf. Nothing compared to what I remember going through with my older boys who wore disposables.
Adorable. The colors stay bright wash after wash. The insides of my diapers are completely white, all stains having come out of the cover with sunshine.
One size fits (almost) all. You don't have to buy different sizes of diapers, so these will save a ton of cash over sized diapers.
Poop falls off of the suede lining easily. Once my baby started solids, I used the diaper sprayer over the toilet and they clean without me having to touch the yuck.
They're less expensive than disposables. According to my calculations, I made up the cost of these diapers after about 8 months. (Compared to Huggies bought at Sam's Club).
Customer Service is top notch. As you'll read below, Cotton Babies has agreed to replace my whole stash after 11 months because the velcro and elastic are wearing out.
Cons:
The microfiber inserts STINK after several months. Bleaching the inserts separate from the covers every other wash and that seems to keep the stink under control.
You can't use diaper cream with them. If you do get a wee bit of cream on them, it takes a LOT of scrubbing to get those scuff marks off.
When my baby was little, his diapers would leak from the stretchy tabs when he laid on his side I found that NOT changing him before nursing laying down solved that problem. I think when the diapers are dry, the pee doesn't absorb without some pressure, so it kind of rolls out when the baby lies on his side.
After 11 months, the velcro won't stay put and the elastic is weak (resulting some major messes). BUT Cotton Babies has a wonderful warranty. I just called in and they are going to replace my entire stash. Yes, new diapers! (Except for the stinky inserts--I get to keep
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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new.iam
Overall: 4
Price: $17
Condition: Used
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Purchased in 7/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 8/4/2009
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I bought these after my son outgrew the newborn kissaluvs. the diapers have been great, so easy to use!
i love the colors and would have give it 5 stars except that the diaper does hold in stink. i have tried everything but a faint smell lurks in them.
overall, a great diaper.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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SybilsWays
Overall: 3
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 7/30/2009
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I really like the diaper but I hate the velcro tabs. I have not even had a month and the velcro is falling apart. The diaper for everything else is my favorite. I wish this diaper came with snaps or better tabs. The velcro come off the the laundry tabs while in the wash and then get stuff all in the velcro. i pull it all out but they are not sticking and roll up at the ends. I wish i new someone or how to put on my own snaps then they would be wonderful. I rarely have leaks and they fit great so far but Liam my son is one moth old today so I'm not sure they will fit great later. But this is my favorite diaper for the night it keeps everything in. But I change my son every 2 hours after he feeds since he is not sleeping through the night yet.
Purchased at: Goore's
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lauras3
Overall: 4
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in /. Used this item for 12 months.
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Date Posted: 7/29/2009
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I know everyone thinks this diaper is great and it is except for one problem, the aplix. After a few washings it starts to pill, fray and it doesnt hold as well. There has been many occasions where one or even both sides of the diaper has come undone UNDER my sons clothing because the aplix doesnt hold strong enough and it's not like my diapers are old. The ones I currently use are less than 2 months old. I just dont feel the quality of this diaper is where it should. I have other pocket diapers purchased at the same time that still look new.
Now for the good stuff. I will say that we have never had a leak with these, even for overnight and they are far superior in that regard. I can always count on this diaper when traveling or naps or whenever changing my son might be prolonged. Since I prefer aplix over snaps I wish the company would remedy this problem then is would easily be a 5+ star diaper.
Purchased at: Jillian's Drawers
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By*His*Grace
Overall: 5
Price: $16
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2008. Used this item for 15 months.
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Date Posted: 7/24/2009
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I really do like my BG 3.0. I have a huge stash of them as they are very easy to use (Daddy friendly!) and I like the pocket type diaper as I think it gets very clean with each washing. I've had no problems with this diaper leaking or pinching my son. The ONLY caveat is that the aplix is pretty much useless after many washings. Thankfully, I found someone to convert all of my BG to snaps so once those come back to me, I'll be back in love with this diaper! It's definately the one I reach for the most!
Purchased at: Dream Diapers
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mommaK&K
Overall: 3
Price: $20
Condition: New
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Purchased in 10/2008. Used this item for 8 months.
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Date Posted: 7/23/2009
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these worked pretty well until we hit 25 lbs. now they are really just too small.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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oceanbreeze
Overall: 5
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2009. Used this item for 5 months.
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Date Posted: 7/20/2009
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love this diaper. i have many cloth diapers and this is one of my favorites. i love it b/c 1. it's easy to put on a moving baby. 2. it's super soft 3. it keeps the bottom dry (b/c of the pocket feature)! so, i keep this diaper on my baby longer than other dispers. i think the best feature is the pocket b/c it stays dry longer and the poop rolls off the diaper so i don't need to spray it w/ a hose to take the poop off. easy.
Purchased at: Naturally Trendy LLC
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starrymama
Overall: 3
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 11/2008. Used this item for 8 months.
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Date Posted: 7/17/2009
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I liked the BG 3.0 pockets a lot for the first handful of months that I used them. I bought them after my baby outgrew the infant prefolds. They were easy to use in the rolling-over-and-trying-to-crawl-away-during-changes phase because of the aplix closure and stretch tabs, and easy for taking along on the go. After a few months I felt like it took to much washing to get the inserts smelling good, so I switched to stuffing with prefolds and that did the trick for a few months. Then I just started having wash many times to get the pockets themselves smelling good. I was using Charlie's and tried switching to Tide Free; that helped a bit but still felt like too much effort to me so I have gone back to all cotton diapers that wash up easier. I think the synthetic fabrics just hang on to odors more. In retrospect, I sort of wish I'd opted for some cotton fitteds with aplix closure (since I liked that aspect of the bumGenius dipes) and covers OR maybe the BG AIO with cotton interiors (which I haven't tried).
Purchased at: Abby's Lane
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anb_melody
Overall: 3
Price: $19
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/8. Used this item for 11 months.
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Date Posted: 7/16/2009
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If my child were slim I think that I would have liked the Bum Genius 3.0's better; however my child is very chunky and these diapers would not fit him by the age of 14 months. They were too snug and the velcro would cut into his tummy folds when he sat or bent. I do not like the velcro all that much and wish that they had the option for snaps.
If these came with snaps and a more generous sizing then I would totally love them! Sadly, I just cannot recommend them to anyone who may have a chunky baby. If your child is slender then these are definitely a great diaper!
Purchased at: ALL NATURAL BABIES
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krys1
Overall: 4
Price: $17.5
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/9. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 7/14/2009
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I am new to cloth diapering so I started with the pocket systems and the AI2 systems. I have been using it on my petite 2 1/2 yo and find it to be a good diaper. It's easy to clean/spray off which is a big plus for me due to the messy downside of cloth diapering. The microfiber inserts seem to be very absorbent. The overall fit is good and they are super easy to use. I can tell that the aplix will give out before the rest of the diaper though so I am a bit wary of how long it will hold up with #2 which is on the way. I find it works well as a night diaper so far. It does seem it will be a bit bulky on a smaller baby but don't know that for sure yet. Overall I would classify this as a good workhorse pocket diaper.
Purchased at: Target- online
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HC in KC
Overall: 3
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/9. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 7/13/2009
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I originally tried a bumGenius 3.0 (suede cloth) in a sampler pack. It wasn't my favorite diaper because of the suede cloth, but shortly after, they introduced the limited edition fleece. I purchased 2. I still have all 3 diapers.
The bG is not my favorite pocket, but I think it is a good diaper. The fit is fairly trim in terms of pockets. I also love the OS insert that comes with it. I also have found that the included newborn insert is great as a doubler on top of hemp inserts. The fleece in the limited edition bGs is very nice. It's thick and stays soft against baby's skin. What I'm not so crazy about...1) there are only 3 rise settings, 2) the aplix tabs aren't as roomy, so there isn't as much crossover/room for growth, and 3) the aplix also tends to get kind of stringy and pilly around the diaper fabric. I haven't had any problems with the tabs coming undone in the laundry though.
At the end of the day, I like the bGs enough to keep them in regular rotation. However, they are not my favorite diaper. I typically save them for going out when I know I will want something trimmer yet still quite absorbent. I wouldn't tell someone not to get them, but I would advise them to try just one first.
Purchased at: Kelly's Closet
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angel_apmommy
Overall: 5
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in /. Used this item for months.
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Date Posted: 7/11/2009
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I have been using bumgenius one size diapers since they came out many yrs ago. They truly are a great product. I have used them on my newborn with miminal bulk.
Its no wonder this product is so highly rated.
Purchased at: More Than Cloth Diapers
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silvermoondoula
Overall: 5
Price: $17.99
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2009. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 7/10/2009
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I LOVE these diapers. I switched from Kushies and the difference is amazing. I have not had stink or leak problems. I think this is because I've followed the washing and drying instructions. They are not overly bulky and the inserts are super absorbant.
Purchased at: Along Comes A Baby
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seabeewifeandmomof3
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/2009. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 7/10/2009
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i got one from a friend and fell in love. i just ordered a dozen of them! i love that even on the smallest setting it's not bulky. i have not had stink issues, no leaks, no wicking, no problems at all so far! LOVE ordering from rg natural babies also! michelle is awesome!
Purchased at: RG Natural Babies
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mama2plenty
Overall: 3
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2009. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 7/4/2009
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We have a real mix of different diapers, and we decided to try a few of the one-sized diapers to throw in the diaper bag, since we have two children of two different ages in diapers. I have to be honest and admit I wasn't keen on the idea of one-sized diapers to begin with, since I felt it was a lot to ask of one diaper.... to function perfectly with so much wear for so long... anyhow, they did provide the flexibility we needed for the diaper bag, not having to pay attention to what sizes we were throwing in there as we rushed out the door. Since we do use them so rarely, we have not had the stink issues that seem to be problematic with every other diaper we own with the microfiber inserts... but these are the only diaper we have had staining issues with. We have managed to fade most stains with plenty of sun-time, however I am curious what sets these apart form the other pocket diapers that never stain for us? I loved how trim they fit, however they did not fit my older child well past 2.5 years, and she is not overly large. I would only reccomend these as an occasional use diaper... but use other diapers such as bummis or other natural fiber diapers to mkae up the bulk of your diaper collection!
Purchased at: Extraordinary Baby Shoppe
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jeneisnauglewile
Overall: 2
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/2009. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 7/1/2009
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This diaper is what got me hooked on cloth diapering full time. I loved them AT FIRST and enjoyed the ease of use.
I don't have much to add because I agree with most of the negative reviews of this product, but I would encourage any mom researching cloth diapers to TRY the diaper for at least a month. Maybe more if you are thinking of plunking down a couple hundred bucks for a full stash. Be patient! What works for another mom might not work for you, your budget, or MOST IMPORTANTLY your baby!!
Purchased at: Sprout Soup
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moonangel12
Overall: 3
Price: $10
Condition: Used
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Purchased in /. Used this item for 12 months.
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Date Posted: 6/30/2009
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These were our go to diapers for errands, naps, nights, and family members. They were great for a while, but then we had stink issues with the inserts. No problem, I switched to cotton prefolds. Now my son is starting to get sensitive to the suedecloth when he gets too hot. There goes errands and nap time. Now they just sit in the basket on the changing table. I have some of the organic cotton AIOs and would much rather have a couple more of those. I am in the process of replacing them in our stash.
Purchased at: FSOT
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merrymom
Overall: 3
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2007. Used this item for 27 months.
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Date Posted: 6/25/2009
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I have waited a LONG time to post this review. I wanted to test the life of these diapers before saying anything...
I experienced the honeymoon phase with my bunGenius as pretty much everyone does. For the first few months you can't believe a sole on earth would use anything other...
Then a little stink starts. No big deal. I went through numerous detergents and washing routines. I called cottonbabies several times for advise. I finally found something that seemed to work for us and have not had as much difficulty.
Then the tabs start sticking a little less. This is a more annoying problem. My daughter would bend over and *pop* off came a side of her diaper. UGH! We again called cottonbabies and they replaced the defective diapers... sadly the replacement have started having problems.
Lets not forget the elastic giving. Our elastic around the legs started to give somewhere in the 18-24 months range. No longer could I count on leak-free events. I actually quit putting her in a BG to go out in public. I want to promote cloth diapers... nothing like soaked clothes to turn people away.
We were never able to use BG's at night. Our daughter was a heavy wetter at night and we woke up many a night laying in pee. Aristocrat wool covers became our best friend!!!
Sadly, we've not used BG exclusively. I might have been expecting this if we only used BG, but they were just part of the rotation with several different dipes.
Overall??? They're a fabulous diaper to hook people into cloth diapering. They will work like a charm for many months. Long term expectancy has not be what I'd hoped for, but who knows, the next generation of BG's may exceed the older generation!!! (We used 1.0 - 3.0)
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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luvbruce
Overall: 3
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/7. Used this item for 21 months.
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Date Posted: 6/24/2009
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I started using BGs on my son when he was 3 mos. old. I really love the ease of use for travel and day care. Had no problems for a while, but after about 12 mos. of use the elastic around the legs wore out completely on many of my BGs. I always was very careful to wash/dry them according to manufacturer's specifications. For the ones with elastic still in tact, after about 15 mos. of use, I began to have serious leak issues. I have tried stripping with little success. Also, I have a large rotation of diapers including prefolds and FB, so BGs are not the only diapers I have been using. I agree with what others have said - a one - size diaper needs to withstand 2-2.5 years of use. I really want to make these work and use them for my next baby, but am getting frustrated with the frequent leaking and clothing changes. I have had no Aplix issues, that has held up fine!
Purchased at: Zannadu Cloth Diapering Solutions
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veggie
Overall: 5
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 11/8. Used this item for 7 months.
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Date Posted: 6/24/2009
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i see some complaints about velcro tabs on the reviews below. yes... it probably won't last as long as metal snaps, but I love velcro tabs, especially for night when i am changing in the middle of the night. it's convenient and fast. great for my wiggly baby. And this is my husband's favorite cloth diaper. So, easy for anyone to use. This diaper keeps the baby dry and doesn't leak. great for night time and traveling when i can't change the diaper often. Also, the velcro tabs last longer and better quality than other cloth diapers that i own.
Purchased at: Naturally Trendy LLC
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fairybaby
Overall: 4
Price: $
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Purchased in /. Used this item for 9 months.
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Date Posted: 6/22/2009
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The fit is really great and the only front-fastened pocket diaper that never wing-drooped on my daughter. Inserts are very absorbent and I like the adjustability of them. Suedecloth stays really soft and looks new for vey long. I also liked how trim they are. All in all, a very reliable diaper.
BUT, the velcro thing is a real pain. It starts looking worn out after only a few washes and soon it curled up at the ends. Also, I was never able to use the medium size setting, the snaps always opened after a couple of minutes. That was not a real problem for us, bc. it also fitted OK in the large setting, but I can see it become a problem for some. It is also somewhat small in my opinion. My daughter is tiny and skinny, so it was great for her, just can't imagine a BIG baby/toddler fitting it.
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kjsmom
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2008. Used this item for 9 months.
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Date Posted: 6/19/2009
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I bought these diapers for my son, though he could not fit in them immediately ( he was only 5lbs ) I started using them when he reached 7 and found them to work wonderful. We have since changed to only cloth diapers for both my son and daughter. I have 2 children in cloth diapers and think that bum genius is one of the best brands out there. They are easy to have ready to go when someone else is caring for baby, easy to have on the go in a diaper bag, and most importantly easy for me to keep clean. I toss wet ones in the diaper pale, and simply dispose of solids after baby soils it and rinse with a hose in the washtub. My diapers have held up to everythin and have been a godsend for my daughter who suffered constant yeast infections and diaper rashes when is sposies! It is also great that they have fit me infant son all the way through to my 30Lb daughter!
Purchased at: RG Natural Babies
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Nebraska Mommy
Overall: 2
Price: $16.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2008. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 6/19/2009
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Twice I bought a full dozen diapers and tried to make these work. I have soft water and used Charlie's Soap. It didn't matter. They stunk after only two weeks of use. The applix lost it's ""sticky"" and I was crying and frustrated having spent so much money (twice!). I sold them all, switched to Gro Baby, and haven't looked back!
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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vintagekittens
Overall: 5
Price: $17.5
Condition: New
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Purchased in 5/1. Used this item for 7 months.
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Date Posted: 6/12/2009
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fits well. NO LEAKING! Love it!
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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vballmom
Overall: 2
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/2009. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 6/11/2009
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We spent a lot of money on these diapers only to find that they will not last our child much longer. The elastic is fine for us a few months in but the velcro is already looking very worn, not the sign of the quality we expected. They look like a good investment for the fisrt year but not much longer. Needless to say we're disappointed and had hoped for a longer lasting product for the price we paid. We won't be investing more in this brand.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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planetjanet99
Overall: 4
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/2009. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 6/10/2009
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Easy to use, VERY leakproof, and seems to fit a lot of babies well. A great AIO for those that do not want to buy sized diapers--you can use these from birth to potty training, although I found them quite bulky for my 7lb newborn. I waited until about 9lbs to start using them. And I think they outperform a lot of other AIOs out there in the leakproof category. The only reason I give it a 4 is that it is so hard to clean in an HE washer. I have lots of different brands and styles, and for some reason this one seems to be the hardest to rinse and keep clean. Using vinegar in the prewash seems to help a lot. Otherwise, I can't complain. A very convenient diaper!
Purchased at: Dilly's For Kids
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AmyVillella
Overall: 4
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/2009. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 6/8/2009
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I really like these diapers but I cannot give them a 5. They are very high maintenance and need a LOT of water to get clean. First, you must spray off sticky poo into the toilet. Since I use a wet pail for the inserts, I do a pre-rinse. The wash instructions call for two full wash cycles and an additional rinse.
The other reason that I say they are high maintenance is because you cannot use any skin-care products on the baby with a BG. Every time I used a BG with a liner and rash cream, my son's rash would get worse. Therefore, I had to stop using these diapers until well after the rash cleared up - over a month!
However, BG's fit well, have no leaks and are easy to get on baby.
Purchased at: eBay
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kunzang
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/9. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 6/7/2009
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I really like these diapers and the lure of one size is very appealing, though tends to be bulky compared to sized aio's & pockets. The liner stays fairly dry and the doubler is great for night. We have had no leaks & no red marks. I find myself grabbing these (now that I have a few) instead of other diapers. Plus, I tend to like velcro instead of snaps as its more adjustable for the fit of my LO.
Purchased at: Moonfaeries, Sacramento, Ca
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7blessings
Overall: 5
Price: $24
Condition: New
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Purchased in 11/8. Used this item for 8 months.
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Date Posted: 6/5/2009
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*Quality-Great!
*Absorbancy-excelent!!!,use as night time diaper double stuff w/two large inserts(one that comes with diaper)I also purchased extra for stuffing! great for everywhere!
*Size....I would like to see the size more like HH's it's more roomy.But fits both my 22lb 9month old and 34lb 3yr old!
Leaks....very few!:-)(mommy error)lol!
One of the reasons we switched to cloth was terrible red marks on baby and toddler...and most importantly disposables were awful at ""NOT"" containing poops!
I was cleaning more ""clothing"" and ""babies""...all the way from neck to ankles...no joke!! (when at a funeral ,no less,our sweet baby pooped right through the disposable and it went all the way down her legs and up to her shoulder blades)I'd had enough! Grrrr....I may as well be cleaning a silly diaper!
So when we started using BG's I was so excited that the poop's and pee's were staying contained were they are supposed to be. I've never had poop blow out of these. Very satisfied.
----I also agree with other mom's about liking to see snaps! and I'd add a couple centimetres to the diaper.
---- I'd prefer a front pocket to a back one...the front is usualy less messy!
---- I also prefer the BG's micro-suede as it does not pill and stays soft!
I've found that fleece once it's lost it's fluffiness leaves the pill imprint on my babes tooshies.
All in all these few minor things don't deter me from giving this product a 5.
Side note....I clean aplix every use...and the diapers are in great shape.
Purchased at: Tadpoles & Butterflies
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b11b1p
Overall: 4
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2008. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 6/3/2009
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Aplix are easy to use for babysitters and grandparents. The rise is short in my opinion (my 5 month old is on the highest setting already). Great design item is the PUL over the top of the diaper to prevent belly leaks (wish I could find that in a dipe with longer rise). Overall, a great diaper for cloth newbies!
Purchased at: Cutie Tooties
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lizzy79
Overall: 5
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 5/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 5/28/2009
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The bumGenius one-size was one of the first cloth diapers we purchased and so far it has performed perfectly. The whole cloth diaper world was a little intimidating in the beginning, but the bumGenius is so easy it makes cloth diapering a cinch. Its really great to use when I leave the baby with grandparents or even daddy. I would *highly* recommend the bumGenius to anyone who is going to cloth diaper. Even if you are primarily going to use a different type of diaper, its good to have a few bumGenius dipes on hand for those times you need something fast and simple.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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sterling
Overall: 5
Price: $16.99
Condition: New
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Purchased in 10/8. Used this item for 8 months.
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Date Posted: 5/28/2009
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I started cloth diapering when my son was almost 16 months because he started having horrible diaper rash with disposable diapers. I had never even considered cloth because I didn't know anything about the ""modern"" cloth diaper until I felt I had exhausted all other options. He has not had diaper rash since I switched to BG 8 months ago. I use them during the day with the regular insert and at night with the regular insert plus 2 newborn inserts and I have never had a leaking problem. He has always been in the 97-99th percentile in height and the 50-75th in weight and they fit great. He is now almost 2 years old. I highly recommend this product, especially if you are nervous about cloth diapering because they are so easy to use and easy to wash. I'm now considering them for my next baby due in October, although I'll probably start with prefolds and covers for the first few months.
Purchased at: Wildflower Diapers
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sunshine1641
Overall: 3
Price: $16.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 1/2009. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 5/27/2009
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I loved this dipe from the moment we started using it. I had no leak issues, and I didn't mind the bulk. However, when I started to use it more frequently because of daycare, I did begin to have leak and velcro/aplix issues. I admit to making the mistake of using diaper salve (Northern Essence) which probably caused the leak issue, and have since thoroughly stripped the diapers. That said, my boy is a super soaker, and this dipe with both inserts does not make it through the night with him which is disappointing. I did contact the customer service desk at Cotton Babies, and while the leak issues are not covered under warranty, the velcro issues are. I am, therefore, returning all of my BGs to them, and will be going to a fitted/cover solution for my boy. I have sworn off aplix. I wish these diapers came with snaps - only the OC ones do. Cotton Babies customer service was very helpful by providing me detailed instructions on stripping the diapers, and overall, they were extremely professional. I was so looking forward to using BGs as my son's primary daycare and nighttime dipe, and I'm disappointed that I cannot.
Purchased at: Peaceful Beginnings
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aromaverde
Overall: 1
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in /. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 5/27/2009
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Like many others have said, I really wanted these to work becasue they are so adorable. But what a disappointment. The very first time I used these, they wicked out of the leg and in front and in back. I tried them on my 8 lb baby and they did not fit. When he was 12 lbs, they wicked again.
I called Cotton Babies and they said basically I am SOL- their warranty does not cover leaking issues (nevermind I stripped the heck out of these diapers and they had been repelling water since the day I got them- I have never used diaper cream, lotions, etc). A bit odd since these are the only pockets out of all of our FB, HH, and Blueberry's that leak- our others work like a charm adn they are all washed together. What a rip off. I ordered 9 of these and now I am stuck with them and out a lot of money. The ""manager"" said she'd call me back with more stripping ideas and , not to my surprise, I have never heard back from her. Terrible diaper and terrible customer service! I do NOT recommend these diapers!
Purchased at: Nicki's Diapers
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Lorena
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/2009. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 5/26/2009
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The seller is nice. I took advantage of a cupon.
This diaper is the best thing ever created.
Night-time kind of diaper. The best! Day time: the best.
The bad: the company does not offer too much colors to choose.
Purchased at: Diva Diapers
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kjoykip
Overall: 2
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 10/2007. Used this item for 18 months.
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Date Posted: 5/25/2009
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I initially rated these highly, but now after 18 months of use, they have just fallen apart. The elastic is shot resulting in large gaps and consequently large leaks. The velcro won't stick to the laundry tabs or keep a firm grasp to the diaper itself so all my daughter has to do is give it a gentle tug and the whole diaper falls off. I bought close to 18 diapers of the new and the upgraded version and so far 5 of the diapers are shot and the rest aren't far behind. If you think you are going to use these diapers for more then a year then I would highly recommend fuzzi bunz. They work today just as nicely as the first time I put them on her. Although admittedly, the fuzzi bunz have had half as much wear on them due to the different sizes. The bum genius were wonderful and did the job better then fuzzi bunz but they haven't been able to hold up. If you make a diaper as one-size fits all then they should be able to last 2 to 2 and a half years.
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Sara Smith
Overall: 3
Price: $17.99
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/9. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 5/17/2009
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I like these dipes for going out, they keep the wetness away from DD's skin. Overall quality is good, though I agree about the aplix--if I used mine more it would probably be fraying. However, Aplix makes for quick changes on our squirmy DD.
I'm glad we only bought one to try. I don't see it lasting until potty training, and she's in the 5th percentile at one year, and 2 months ago was on the largest rise setting. You might get your money's worth if you buy these when they're younger, but there are other one-size dipes with longer rises.
This didn't work overnight. DD leaked out the top b/c there's no elastic on the front and the pocket flap can open. Pockets that have elastic at the waist work better, they create a seal to avoid leaks.
These aren't as trim as some CDs when used with both inserts, but they're better than PF.
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mommamisti
Overall: 5
Price: $16.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 5/16/2009
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I just love my BG's! I orginally had hh's but I found that they didnt fit my little guy well and they leaked. My friend told me to get BG's but they are really expensive in Canada so I bought some and got them shipped to my sister in law in the states. I couldnt wait to try them. I finally got them and from the first time I put them on my little guy I was hooked! I love the suedecloth as opposed to the fleece as fleece pills and looks horrible. I like the fact that these dipes look just as new as when I bought them. I have never had a leak and my little guy sleeps for over 12 hours at night. I only have to use the larger insert too! I have used only 12 for the last month...so washing has been fun..lol but I have 12 more coming on monday and im super happy about that. I cant say enough great things about BG's! I just wish they were priced similar to what they are in the states...even with the exchange rate I still save about 50-60 dollars on 12 by buying them in the states and having them brought over.
Purchased at: Nicki's Diapers
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dzinermommy
Overall: 4
Price: $15
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 5/16/2009
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We LOVE our BG pockets. We bought the fleece kind and it's great when they poo because it doesn't stick. Holds in my babies most explosive bf poos. I gave only a 4 because I don't like microfiber inserts, I much prefer a MF & hemp combo like the blueberry insert. I also do not like that they don't come with snaps :( Wake up BG and make all your dipes with snaps for us snap mommas! I think the aplix wears rather fast and causes yucky pilling. I take excellent care of my dipes and am already running into these issues and I have only had my dipes for two mos! But the fit is great :)
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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betsyg
Overall: 3
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 11/9. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 5/10/2009
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I do like the fact that these dipes don't leak and come in cute colors. THe inserts are also nice. THat said, these diapers just aren't for us. Initially, they were fine but as soon as my son's thighs started to chunk up, they started to leave red marks (even on the highest rise setting). The velcro doesn't hold up well either and they are bulkier than other diapers we have.
Purchased at: Caleb's Corner
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melissakay
Overall: 4
Price: $12
Condition: Used
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Purchased in 2/2009. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 5/7/2009
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These are good diapers. I would give them a 5 if they had snaps! I do not like aplix at all! The fold-over laundry tab do not hold the other tabs anymore...so they are getting ruined in the wash. They are a good dipe, they would be 100% for me if they had snaps!
Purchased at: A friend - gently used
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pochacco
Overall: 5
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in /. Used this item for months.
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Date Posted: 5/4/2009
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I use this mainly for overnight cloth diapering because it's superabsorbant and the outside where my baby's bottom touches the cloth feels almost dry even with all the inserts inside the diaper are soaked with urine. I put like 3 or 4 and I don't change my baby's diaper for like 10-12 hrs. When he wakes up, the diaper feels dry, but inside, all the inserts are soaking wet. I NEVER had a leak with this method. If I use this diaper during the day, esp for grocery shopping or when I'm out and about, I use like 2 inserts inside. NEVER leaks... But I don't use it all the time cuz after doing laundry, it's kinda annoying to find the inserts and put it inside a pocket. OK, I'm lazy.
Purchased at: Naturally Trendy LLC
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kellers1384
Overall: 4
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/2009. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 4/29/2009
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I love to use these for trips out and about because they are quick and easy. They work very well, and I've only had one blowout with these. They are my favorite pocket diaper, but not my number one dipe either. They absorb great and I've had no problems using these for overnight either. My only real dislike is they are a bit bulky, but what can you expect from a onesize diaper, and the suedecloth seems to be a bit irritating to my baby's bum, so we only use them for errands for their ease, and not on a regular basis. I'd say get a few for when you're not at home, but I wouldn't use these as my main diaper system.
Purchased at: Abby's Lane
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sweetmama
Overall: 3
Price: $18.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/2008. Used this item for 12 months.
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Date Posted: 4/28/2009
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I really wanted to love these diapers. They are SO CUTE and fit so trim, but then after using them for a while I started having some problems with them. First the velcro started to fuzz up and the tabs didn't stay closed very well. Then, When my daughter's thighs chubbed up, the velcro tabs started to cut into her skin.
I do not recommend these for chubby babies. But thinner babies should be fine.
Purchased at: Dream Diapers
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saffrondoula
Overall: 4
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2007. Used this item for 20 months.
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Date Posted: 4/27/2009
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I have been using the 2.0 version since my son was about 6 months old (he's now 26 months). These have been really great for that this time period. Just within the last month or two has the Velcro gotten problematic on a few of them and I'm going to go ahead and sew new Velcro on them myself because they're so great. We haven't had any blowouts, but we don't use them at night because they leak with my son's heavy wetting (a doubler might help, but we haven't tried it). I love that I can wash them in hot water and dry them on medium heat with no problems. I also used diaper rash creams every once in a while with them and haven't had any staining that lasted more than two washes. In fact, they haven't stained at all over the 20 months we've used them. I was a little worried about them fitting for long when I had to switch to the largest size fitting at an early time, but they have had no problems fitting him for a long time after that. I had no problems with a variety of detergents, but the 3.0 version might be different since it's different fabric.
Only problems are the following: I need more if I'm going to use them for a newborn because I only got 9 of them to begin with and you need to wash the whole thing every time you change their diaper. My husband's big hands don't fit into the pocket so he never stuffs them (he can't do it). The Velcro wears out after about 18 months of use (not bad really, but snaps might be nicer for long-term or multi-kid use).
I'm currently trying to figure out what to do for the new baby who's coming sometime in July-August since my son is not potty trained yet and I don't have enough of these diapers anyhow to work well for one infant, let alone an infant and toddler. I'm probably going to get fitted diapers in the smaller size for the NB and some Thirsties covers, replace the Velcro on my BumGenius diapers, and maybe get a few of the new BumGenius diapers to supplement as my son is pott
Purchased at: Baby Cotton Bottoms
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jills_mama
Overall: 5
Price: $16.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 22/2007. Used this item for 22 months.
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Date Posted: 4/26/2009
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We love bumGenius! diapers! The new colors are so gorgeous. They fit great, don't wick (even after 12 hours overnight - wow!), are easy to use, trim, and don't leave any red marks!
I've heard that they stain for some, but we haven't had any staining. However, we use a Mini-Shower.
A note about wicking - we switched to a front loading washing machine, and switched detergents at the same time. About a week later, we experienced wicking and a lot of leaking for the first time. We finally switched back to regular Tide, and just use less for our HE washer. Since we switched back, the wicking stopped. So, if you're having any leaking, I would highly recommend switching detergents. bumGenius! diapers are the most leak-free diaper we've ever tried, hands down.
They seem to start fitting babies around 12 lbs.
We also experienced wicking when using any Free or Clear detergent (like Tide Free, All Free and Clear, Method). These diapers are the most leak-free diapers we've ever tried. But, use the wrong detergent, and the suedecloth becomes like a rubber sheet! The Free and Clear detergents also seemed to make the velcro less effective.
All in all, a great diaper and they really save a lot of money! I'm not sure if they would fit toddlers with super long rises. My husband loves them! :-)
Purchased at: Jillian's Drawers
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Baileykat19
Overall: 5
Price: $17.25
Condition: New
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Purchased in 1/9. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 4/24/2009
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I cannot say enough about these diapers!! They are absolutely amazing! I wasn't sure if i could handle cloth diapering and they seem to be pretty expensive so I only ordered 3 to start with. I have NEVER had any leaks and they have held up wonderfully. Other people have posted that they've had issues with smells but if you take proper care of the diapers you won't have any problems at all. I also bought the Bum Genius odor spray and that may be what helps. I also have had no issues with staining on the actual diapers. The inserts will slightly stain but when you run them through a wash with a little bleach like the instructions say to do once a month, all of the stains are removed. I am VERY impressed with how well they keep my son dry. I usually have to feel the insert to tell if it's wet because the diaper feels pretty dry. I LOVEEE these diapers and because of them have switched strictly to cloth diapering!!!
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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jes_h
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2008. Used this item for 10 months.
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Date Posted: 4/23/2009
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We bought these on a recommendation from a friend, who is still using hers on her 2 year old. We love them, and consider them the best baby investment so far. We have around 36, which was rather pricey up front, but is all we've spent on diapers so far. They rotate between my house and my mom, where baby is during the day. I am pretty sure my mom doesn't strictly adhere to the washing instructions, but I haven't seen any negative effects on the diapers. We use Aveno diaper rash cream occasionally, which hasn't effected absorbency. There is really no staining so far, and poops usually peel off into the toilet w/o much effort.
The only couple drawbacks I've noticed is that night time diapers are pretty stinky in the morning, and the aplix looks slightly worn on a few (more on the yellow). This doesn't bother me in the slightest, and they continue to work just fine. I expect we will be able to use them for a good long time still.
I am a little sad that they started making them in brighter colors AFTER I bought our stash, and I really can't justify buying any more.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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happyhippymama
Overall: 2
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/3008. Used this item for 8 months.
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Date Posted: 4/23/2009
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I wanted these to be my favorite diapers. I will say we never had leaks and they fit my daughter well. These were our overnight and out in town diapers. I take very good care of my diapers and the inners were so stinky and the velcro and laundry tabs do not hold up well at all. I ended up selling all of mine to get some with snaps. If they make a BG with snaps that doesn't get all stinky, I'd probably love it!
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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Melissa_P
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/2009. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 4/22/2009
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I only have a few of these, but really wish I had more! They are bulletproof. I have never never had a leak in a BG. I know I can put my guy in one of these and trust it not to leak.
I can't say enough good things about these diapers. I highly recommend them!
Purchased at: Kelly's Closet
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thehappyyellowbeetle
Overall: 5
Price: $16.98
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/0. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 4/20/2009
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These diapers are the best (from what i have tried). They fit small through large so you are saving money that way. plus the velco is really nice...but if they made snaps i would be really really happy. since velco will and can wear out after a while. i haven't had leaks until this month, and i am not sure if its something i washed them in or my son is super pee boy. but either way they hold the poo in really good.
Purchased at: Nurtured Family
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kileysmom
Overall: 5
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 10/2008. Used this item for 5 months.
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Date Posted: 4/16/2009
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Absolutely love these diapers! They work great for nighttime, never have had a leak. Completely contain ""blowouts"". First diaper I choose, they are the trimest pocket diaper. Just as easy to put on as disposables which my husband loves. Terrific diaper, still no problems and going strong after 5 months and every other day washing.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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justmommie56
Overall: 5
Price: $
Condition: Used
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Purchased in 3/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 4/14/2009
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I love the BG 3.0 OS diapers. More so than the 2.0 OS. I love how it is soft and doesn't bother my baby's skin. Now if only I can get my DH to buy more!
Purchased at: DiaperSwappers.com
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vickyk
Overall: 1
Price: $16
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/2008. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 4/9/2009
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These diapers seem great when you first put them on -- they are easy to put on, fit well and don't leak. They come with two inserts, and using both prevents leaks at night, too.
Unfortunately, they don't hold up, and the manufacturer is not up front with care instructions, nor does it stand up for their product.
Note the following IMPORTANT restrictions to follow should you decide to use the diapers:
1) NO diaper creams or they will stop the diaper from absorbing. If you need to use one for a rash, you will need to use the smaller insert outside (between the baby and diaper) and then wash it separately from the diapers. This means having two diaper bins AND running 4 loads of wash each time because you need to wash each item twice, first in cold and then in hot water.
2) Watch the detergent use. No detergents with enzymes, which includes Seventh Gen, etc, or the elastic will break down. I bought Country Safe after finding this out.
3)Must wash at least every other day or the urine will break down the elastic.
Purchased at: Diva Diapers
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shawse
Overall: 5
Price: $22.98
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/2008. Used this item for 8 months.
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Date Posted: 4/9/2009
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I rate these a 5 despite the fact that by 10 months (24 +lbs and 31+ inches)we will be close to grown-out of them. They are supposed to fit up to 35 lbs, but I realize that they are talking about the average baby, not very tall babies. These have been my go-to diaper, they don't leak, unless the babysitter puts the newborn liner in by mistake. They go all night with no leaks, and they are great for going out in, because I trust them not to leak. They, like all cloth diapers can be bulky, but they are much trimmer than some. I am very sad we are outgrown them so soon. They have fitted really well and are easy to clean and easy to stuff.
Purchased at: Parenting By Nature
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loreo29
Overall: 5
Price: $20
Condition: New
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Purchased in 11/2008. Used this item for 5 months.
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Date Posted: 4/9/2009
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We love these diapers! They are absorbent and hold in newborn blowouts like a dream. Our LO has been sleeping through the night for three months now, and a cover with both included inserts inside the pocket keeps her dry for 10 hours. Very husband-friendly, too. Our tall 15 lb 5-month old has been wearing these since birth, and the diapers are still on the first setting.
The only problem we had was when my father-in-law decided to help with the laundry, and threw the dipes in the dryer (we hang dry usually) with FIVE fabric softner sheets! Ack! It was leak city after that. We contacted Cotton Babies, who promptly responded and told us to try washing with Dawn, and it completely saved our diapers. Thanks, Cotton Babies!
Purchased at: Parenting By Nature
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CamoSamurai
Overall: 1
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 12/2008. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 4/8/2009
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After using this product for a while I discovered my kids had a suedecloth sensitivity. This was after multiple strippings, changes in detergent.. tweaking of my wash routine.. Everything. I took the BG out of my rotation completely and have not had one issue since. I sold every last one of them which was fine. The aplix was falling apart and they did NOT fit my 30lb toddler in the least. There are much better one size pockets on the market if you ask me. I know BG came out with a fleece lined pocket, but you could not pay me to buy another aplix diaper. Too much investment to buy them and convert them myself.. when I can buy something with snaps already. I am glad to be rid of them now. I like other BG products for my youngest (the organic aio).. just despise the pockets.
Purchased at: diapers.com
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BadgerMom
Overall: 5
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2008. Used this item for 9 months.
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Date Posted: 4/6/2009
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We purchased several of the bum genius one size diapers for our infant and have to say that these are our favorites!! They are easy to use, easy to adjust and easy to launder. We recommend this brand to all of our friends.
Purchased at: Nicki's Diapers
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nikkiep
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 4/4/2009
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Love these diapers!! They are the first and only ones I have tried but they work so well. She is BF so has loose stools and these hold everything in. She is 14lbs and still on the small setting (comes up to her belly button) so I think they will last us for a while, they fit her shape perfectly (I have a problem with sposies fitting her she has to wear a size 3 to fit her right) We both fell asleep at 9pm the other night and she only had 1 insert in, at 7am no leakage, I said kudos to the BG makers :)
Purchased at: Cloth Diaper Outlet
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hotmama
Overall: 1
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 11/2008. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 4/4/2009
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Very disappointing for me. I would recommend buying 1 to try before investing heavily in them. Luckily I did just that because my son gets a terrible rash from the inner liner which is not the soft fleece of other pocket diapers. Also the inserts are not very absorbent and there are way too many buttons on the diaper and liner that make me uncomfortable just looking at them. I did like that they came with 2 inserts which is very cost effective.
Purchased at: New & Green Baby Co.
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ca_mom
Overall: 2
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 12/8. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 4/3/2009
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There are many great things about this diaper -- just make sure to try them before you plunge into buying a whole stash like I did. It seems that my baby is allergic to the polyester fabric and always gets a rash when we use these. It's too bad because in terms of style, fit, absorbency and overall quality, they are great (no blowouts!). I've tried everything to see if it is ""user error"" that's causing the rash - but we've switched detergents a handful of times, change him frequently, never use creams -- and still the rash. Now we've now switched to using the old fashioned cotton diapers with Thirsties covers. This works GREAT, no rashes or any irritation. This system has another benefit over the BGs - with BGs, there is so much to wash since the fairly bulky covers must be washed each time. This creates more work and lots of water waste. With Thirsties, you can reuse the cover a handful of times before it needs washing. I also like how Thirsties are US made, unlike BGs.
We still use the BGs here and there, so they are nice to have for those rare occasions (babysitter etc.) BUT given how much they cost, and how rarely we use them, I feel like I wasted a bunch of money.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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mamabear678
Overall: 4
Price: $16.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 10/2008. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 3/31/2009
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This is a very well made and extremely absorbant diaper.
I have a hard time getting the microfiber inserts clean. I have to do 4 wash cycles to get the stink out. My LO is also sensitive to the suedecloth. I have since switched to all cotton diapers.
Purchased at: Dandydiapers.com
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junebugyz
Overall: 4
Price: $15
Condition: New
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Purchased in 12/2008. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 3/26/2009
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I have 3 LO using these dipes. 19mo twins, & a 6mo old. They fit my 6mo very well, and 1 of the twins who is 25lbs. They DO NOT fit the bigger one, he's 30lbs. The rise is way too short, I had to buy a diff. brand that has a higher rise. They also leave red marks on all their backs and legs. I had issues w/ the PUL separating from the fabric, and cottonbabies has an AMAZING return policy on their products. They have been great to work with. Overall, I'm happy with them. They seem to clean better than the BG deluxe aio since you can take out the stuffing. We've not had any major issues with leaking or odors.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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IheartIzzy
Overall: 3
Price: $15
Condition: New
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Purchased in 1/9. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 3/26/2009
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Before buying these, I read all these great reviews, I own 8 of these, they are the only pocket diapers I use so far. They are good for night time use, keeps my baby's bottom dry. Washing them is kinda a pain in the butt. The aplix/velcro tabs are already starting to look a little ratty. I feel like I waste so much water washing these, they need to soak for a while to get stains and smells out, and an extra rinse is always needed. I use Planet detergent. I really can't imagine these lasting up to 35 lbs. But over all it's an OK diaper
Purchased at: Diaper Junction
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sumaq
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2008. Used this item for 10 months.
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Date Posted: 3/23/2009
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I like this diaper quite a bit for a pocket style. It's been a diaper bag staple for outings since day one and has fit well for 10 months now, plus it still looks great. We don't use it daily, but have used it about as frequently as the Happy Heinys One Size we have and suedecloth has held up better than the pilly fleece on the HH.
I'm not sure if it will really last through 35 pounds considering that the rise already seems on the low side for my 10 month 20 pounder (the HH prevails in that area), but when she was very small this one size fit her the best. I like that it came with two inserts. I have other pockets that came with hemp inserts and since my daughter wets more heavily now I put microfiber inserts on top of a natural ones these days anyway so I still get use out of both.
I like to use a bamboo prefold under the big insert in this for nights or naps, I think the suedecloth does a good job of keeping dd feeling dry. I've heard others say that the laundry tabs come undone but I haven't had this problem, we always put it in a mesh bag to wash anyway.
I do wish it came in snaps, hopefully this is coming now that the organic does.
Purchased at: Nicki's Diapers
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vito
Overall: 5
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2009. Used this item for months.
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Date Posted: 3/17/2009
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Just purchased one with the new fleece lining a couple of days ago from Nicki's Diapers, and I'm very pleased!
Purchased at: Nicki's Diapers
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friendlyjas
Overall: 4
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 3/17/2009
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This is a decent diaper, but it is not my favorite. I am not a fan of the Velcro at all. After just a few washes, it already looks beat up and worn out. They do stay attached to the laundry tabs, though. The colors are fun. I would love this diaper if it had snaps! I have never had a leak, not even at night. If the Velcro was better, I'd be in love.
Purchased at: Kelly's Closet
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naturemom
Overall: 4
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/2009. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 3/4/2009
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I really like the fit of this diaper - nice and snug. I prefer snaps for diapers but the aplix on BG seems to stick better to the laundry tabs then most aplix diapers. Really absorbant and cozy. It would be nice if they came out with some more colours or prints though for fun!
Great diaper, great customer service at Ecobabies!
Purchased at: Eaton Family EcoBabies
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SylviaF
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2008. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 3/3/2009
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I have posted about my experience with these diapers early on, so I thought I'd update at 6 months
My daughter was 6 lbs when she was born and very tall. She is still taller than most, but has filled out her weight. BumGenius have fit her well since she was 2 weeks old, although from time to time, we have to open the next set of snaps and adjust her fit. She is now at the largest setting and 16 pounds, so I do wonder if she will actually outgrow them in the first year.
I had big leaking problems after a few months with these diapers. I adjusted the absorbancy of her inserts to no avail and stripped them with Dawn many times. In fact, they seemed to get worse every time I did it. Then I realized that the problem was hard water after I put some bleach in the wash water and the water turned brown. Makes sense that the problem would worsen after stripping with all the extra rinses you put the diapers through.
I never suspected hard water because it doesn't seem to be a problem in other aspects of our water usage. So either I have always lived withh very hard water and I don't know the difference, or it doesn't take much hardness at all to make diapers leaky.
I purchased RLR Laundry treatment from the Kitchen Drawer website and it works miracles. I rarely strip the diapers for detergent residue because I switched to Allen's, but every 2 months or so, I strip them for minerals and have had no leaking problems since.
One warning: if you add boiling water to the washer as many websites recommend, the stiching on the laudry tabs will shrink and the tabs will become useless. It's not a major functional issue, it's just extra time for you to clear the lint and hair out of the velcro tabs every wash.
Purchased at: Jillian's Drawers
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ekorchnak
Overall: 5
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/2008. Used this item for 10 months.
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Date Posted: 2/27/2009
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These are my favorite diapers- my son is now 12 months and 28 lbs and they still fit him as well as they did when he was 4 mo. 15 lbs. He's a big guy, but starting to stretch up rather than out so I think i'll be able to use these for a long time to come still.
the only thing that I wish would work better are the laundry tabs, after a couple months of washings they don't really stick anymore. It doesn't get in the way of getting them clean though so it's not a deal breaker.
I like that they can be stuffed for an infant or a toddler, and the insert that comes with them is good. Takes a few washings to reach the full absorbancy but now I prefer them over hemp. they seem to keep him dry and prevent diaper rash too which is great. I use either Imse Vimse liners or Bummies liners with them and they stay nice and white.
Purchased at: Naturally Trendy LLC
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twinmomma
Overall: 5
Price: $16.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2007. Used this item for 20 months.
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Date Posted: 2/25/2009
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These are the best cloth diapers I have used by far--they hold up well in the wash, NEVER leak and are quite trim fitting. My twin boys are nearly two and these diapers are still holding strong. They also work great as a night time diaper.
Purchased at: Keen Bambino
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smartbummama
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/7. Used this item for 24 months.
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Date Posted: 2/18/2009
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I have been using bumGenius one-size diapers since my son was a few months old. Had I known about these before investing in a large lot of pre-folds and covers, I would have gone exclusively with the bumGenius.
They are wonderful all around. They are durable (I am still using many of my originals two years later), adjustable from birth to potty training, super absorbent and can be tailored to your child's absorbency needs, easy to use, and easy to care for. The 3.0 version is the BEST with the addition of the top ridge of PUL to keep moisture from wicking onto child's shirt and the newborn sized insert.
The Cotton Babies customer care people could not be better. They even replaced defective diapers months after purchase and are always willing to help. Buy directly from them and save money and get the added peace of mind that they will back their products.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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SallyMichelle
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2008. Used this item for 5 months.
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Date Posted: 2/17/2009
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I love these diapers. They are my husbands favorite too. I use prefolds at home but use BG's for going out and nightime. I have NEVER had a leak with them and my daughter is a very heavy wetter. Mine get washed daily and hold up GREAT. I will be buying many many more of them!
Purchased at: Kelly's Closet
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mama2cdboy
Overall: 4
Price: $16
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2008. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 2/17/2009
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Not for chunky thighs! They fit rather low-slung. Also we found the rise a little short. No way would this diaper fit our chubby-legged babe through toddlerhood.
And we had problems with the aplix scratching his tummy or his thigh - but we've had problems with other aplix covers too so that may just be our personal preference for snaps.
Quality-wise seemed to be an excellent diaper, and the insert absorbs well.
Purchased at: BABYWORKS
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myfullhouse
Overall: 4
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/2008. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 2/16/2009
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Overall very trim and fits a wide range of shapes well. I have a hard time keeping them clean in my HE washer. The aplix is very adjustable but lints. They stay in my diaper bag for outings.
Purchased at: Don't remeber
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misanthropekitty
Overall: 4
Price: $20
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/8. Used this item for 10 months.
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Date Posted: 2/14/2009
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I love my bg but unfortunately I feel like the tabs wear out WAY too quickly... I ended up sending mine to a friend and having her put snaps on it instead.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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BellissimaMommy
Overall: 2
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2008. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 2/11/2009
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I wanted these to be our perfect system but they didn't fit my dd past 27 lbs. After 6 months the velcro just isn't holding up. They do fit better on a smaller baby but I needed something to take us further for both kids. I wish I could recommend them, maybe if they came ith snaps instead of velcro they would seem to retain their quality better. As of now for us, they don't and we are looking to purchase more diapers, but these won't be it for us.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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pbulner
Overall: 5
Price: $14.99
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2008. Used this item for 8 months.
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Date Posted: 2/8/2009
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I bought the first one to try it out and loved it and then the next I got them when they were on sale. I absolutely love these diapers. I bought two more used...I am going to buy a few more to top up my stash. I use ""amaze"" when I am rinsing the diapers and they get rid of all the stains...they come out beautifully clean and then I wash with tide and last rinse is with vinegar which takes out any residue left and it works beutifully. Oh yeah and I use a liner(kushies) doesn't stain as much and makes poop clean up a breeze. I just adore this diaper and I can see it lasting for a lot longer on her as it has a great rise unlike the rumparooz( which I love as well but seem tiny for a one size diaper). Dont hesitate to buy this diaper.
Purchased at: Kelly's Closet
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Emama
Overall: 5
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/8. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 2/5/2009
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LOVE these diapers!
You need a special detergent for them, but other then that super easy to care for,(but if you get country save from london drugs, its really cheap) they stay on better then disposables(my baby shows bum crack in disposables). They only leak if his little winki is pointing the wrong way or if he has a very long night, which even disposables leak then, So i think they are wonderful. Stuffing them is so quick and easy. I like the fact that they recommend just a dry diaper pail !!!!!wonderful!!!!!.
TIP- I rinse them once in cold water before taking out the inserts, because i rinse in cold and then wash in hot with an extra rinse. They come out way cleaner then if i wash cold then rinse in hot twice (like they recommend), it comes out way cleaner, my wash machine actually has setting so i dont have to keep going back to it and i dont have to touch pee liners after the diaper change (cause then how do you wash your hands with out touching your baby when you cant leave them on the change table. Or i don't have to touch them when they have been sitting and the smell is intense. I feel like these diapers are a win win for me and the environment..
I am a first time mom and would recommend these diapers to any first time mom or first time cloth diaperer.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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4clothkiddos
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 12/8. Used this item for months.
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Date Posted: 2/5/2009
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These are a great pocket diaper. We mostly have used cotton prefolds for the last 8 years, but know to expect different things from different types of diapers. The BumGenius 3.0 is VERY handy when we have a babysitter...less intimidating for a new sitter than pinning! I love the new colors too!
Purchased at: Green Earth Mama
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janny
Overall: 4
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 2/1/2009
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I purchased several of these diapers for my newborn son and have used them on him since he was 2 weeks old. I was surprised at how trim they were on him. I have had one or two leaks with this diaper, but mainly because I didn't change it soon enough. However, it contains his 'blowouts' completely.
The only complaint that I have is that they stain quite badly. I have followed all the 'rules' for washing them and they still stain. I have several Happy Heiny's too and these do not stain at all.
Purchased at: The Natural Life Store Inc.
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mrsadams2007
Overall: 2
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 12/9. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 1/28/2009
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I know everyone loves these...I do not. I really didn't want to buy these in the first place, but needed some kind of dependable diaper for outings. When I got it I thought it was scratchy on the inside---and then---I found out my DD is allergic to suede cloth! :( She also had a reaction to the BG Organic AIO so it may just be BG all together! The fit is nice with these diapers, but they don't seem to be very comfortable for baby---I am sticking to all-cotton options!
Purchased at: Jillian's Drawers
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Snakes-n-Snails
Overall: 5
Price: $17
Condition: Used
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Purchased in 12/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 1/23/2009
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Love, love, LOVE our BGs! Absolutely the BEST nighttime diaper out there. My son gets diaper rash very easily at night because of not enough moisture being pulled away from his skin. The BGs pull the wetness away completely and he wakes up dry and rash-free in the morning.
Purchased at: Diaper Swappers
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liamsmama
Overall: 4
Price: $18.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 11/8. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 1/23/2009
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We absolutely LOVE these diapers! They fit great and are super cute! Only issue is washing. My son is exclusively BF and for some reason we have a lot of staining issues. We wash every other day and follow all the rules (no diaper cream, specific detergent, no softener, etc)! It took a lot of different wash variations to figure out a way they come out mostly clean! And it's taking a lot of wash cycles! The diapers themselves are EXCELLENT, just not sure if it's something we're doing or what!
Purchased at: Wildflower Diapers
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GoBabyGoDiane
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2008. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 1/19/2009
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One of my new favorites! I am currently using the bum Genius on my 2 year old, but soon will have a newborn in diapers as well, so I look forward to the versatility of using the same diaper on 2 different sized children. I love the suedecloth interior...no pilling or loss of softness! The inserts are nice and absorbent, and I like that the diapers come with the adjustable insert as well as the small doubler. A great diaper, especially for those new to cloth who need an easy alternative to disposables!
Purchased at: Go, Baby, Go!
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otxena
Overall: 2
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 5/2008. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 1/17/2009
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Not good for our child. The aplix not being very good is bad enough. . . but after the first three months of use leaks leaks leaks. We even bought a second thinking maybe we did something to wreck the dipe. .. nope. Won't consider this one again. For our babe, the Thirsties AIO worked much better.
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agent99
Overall: 1
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 10/2008. Used this item for 0 months.
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Date Posted: 1/12/2009
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I received 24 of these as a shower gift and ended up selling them because they are made from 100% polyester, which is an endocrine disruptor. My family thought that at least the inside and doublers were made of cotton, but the product is 100% polyester. I was going to exchange these for the organic cotton version, but was told they take too long to dry because the layers of cotton are all sewn to the diaper instead of coming as doublers or inserts. If you are looking for an easy to launder natural fiber next to your baby's skin, this is not the diaper. I went with unbleached indian cotton prefolds and wool covers instead and am very happy with the quality of the products and the ease of washing and drying. If the synthetics don't concern you, then maybe this diaper is for you. Hopefully Cotton Babies will develop an easy to launder, affordable cotton version of this well-designed diaper.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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mugwump
Overall: 2
Price: $19
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/2007. Used this item for 9 months.
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Date Posted: 1/10/2009
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When I first bought these diapers I primarily used them when out of the house because they are easy to put on and everything is in one piece. We mainly use prefolds. I was quite happy and had no complaints. I had no issues with leaks, or smell. However, I did find that both the covers but mostly the inserts were stained and none of my laundering techniques worked to get the stains out of the inserts. After reading that I could bleach them I did this and the stains were gone. Around the same time I had diaper rash issues and I needed Rx cream to fix it as poor baby's bottom became infected.
Well, next thing I know, my diapers are leaking, I scrubbed with dawn, but discovered that 2 of my 6 were leaking through the PUL cover. Another cover doesn't seem to be leaking but it is missing PUL in a few places and about a month or so later, I have repelling problems so I stripped 2 more times and they still repel. FInally I resorted to oxyclean (I think this is a no no for washing these diapers) and a lot of hot washes. No more repelling but another diaper is leaking through the cover.
I have contacted Bummies in Canada and I have clearance to return the first 2 leaking diapers. I am lucky that I purchased these on line and have a record of buying them because proof of purchase is required if you want to try to return a defective diaper. The third leaking diaper was bought locally and gee, I didn't think to keep the receipt and even if I had, the receipt would only state what I paid, not what I had bought.
I am happy that I can return 2 of my diapers, however, I am not impressed with the performance of these diapers and the hassle of caring for them. Cloth diapering with prefolds is easy. Washing is easy, changing them while out of the house can be challenging when you have a toddler who tries to escape when you change her on the floor.
I am now on the hunt for a more durable all in one type diaper.
Purchased at: JamTots
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sophiasmum
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 11/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 1/8/2009
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We are very new to CD'ing as we only started 2 months ago, but my DH and I LOVE these diapers. They are so easy to use, and they fit my 15 month old DD wonderfully. She is very tall (95% for height) but not chubby (50% weight) and I was worried that they wouldn't fit her given some other posters problems that I'd read about, but she has plenty of room to grow in them. We haven't had any leaks or blowouts and we use the diapers for day and nighttime when DD sleeps 11-12 hours straight. I was also concerned b/c we were already experiencing the ""stinkies"" even though these are new dipaers, but I realized I was using too much detergent b/c I was washing a smaller load of diapers and not adjusting the amount of detergent. I did a couple of extra rinses and decreased the detergent and they are smell free. We're so glad we switched to cloth as it helps us feel that we are doing our small part for the environment and helping our wallet out in the process.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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wfiles
Overall: 4
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/2008. Used this item for 9 months.
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Date Posted: 1/7/2009
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I LOVE the performance of these! They are our go to diaper! They have fit our LO since the very beginning and are still working great at nine months.
The only things we would change are we prefer snaps to aplix and although I like the stretchy tabs I wish they were waterproof. Sometime when our LO sleeps on her side we get wicking out the tabs. This is the only type of leak we have ever had. These are great diapers!!
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EC
Overall: 4
Price: $16.65
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2007. Used this item for 14 months.
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Date Posted: 1/7/2009
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I love my 2.0 BumGenius pockets. They can be stuffed with my prefolds easily if I ever run out of the inserts that came with them. They're nicely absorbent, the leg gussets didn't leak breastfead newborn goopy poop or breastfed/ solid food eating toddler firmer goop, and the back kept everything in as well. My boy was never chunky and I never had a problem with bulk (unless I had it stuffed with a prefold and an insert).
I think the insert stopper would be a great plus as the tops of mine are just the same poly lining as the rest of the diaper and there were a few times when the top would roll over itself and his shirt or pants would wick the urine up.
No problems with snaps or hook/loop fasteners.
Make sure you do wash at least the inserts in HOT water and dry them good to get optimal absorbency.
I don't use these at night, mostly cause I thought it took more time than disposables when I first started changing diapers and just haven't even tried since then.
After a year of regular use one leg gusset elastic broke but the diaper is still fully functional with a prefold used as a liner instead of as a stuffer.
Great great diapers!
Purchased at: Kelly's Closet
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jcarlino28
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 1/2/2009
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I only have positive things to say about these diapers! They hold a TON and never leak with both inserts for my 4 month old who sleeps for 9-10 hours at night. Her diaper is always heavy but dry against her bum. messes are contained and they just fit her perfectly! She is about 14 1/2 lbs and is on the middle snap for the rise which we changed pretty early on. They have never leaked for me, poo sprays off cleanly, they are easy to stuff and they wash up well! I love these diapers! Definitely worth the money!
Purchased at: dabidoos
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mom23kids
Overall: 4
Price: $16
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/2008. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 12/30/2008
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These work well. I used them as an overnight diaper and they leaked sometimes, but not badly. I sold them because of that, but after my experience with other diapers, I plan on buying them again and trying different inserts.
I feel they held up well to washing. I line dried them, so the elastic and aplix were in great condition when I sold them. They are a bit bulky with both inserts, but a night diaper needs a lot of stuffing.
Purchased at: Diapers.com
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klewisdas
Overall: 5
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in /. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 12/29/2008
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I LOVE this diaper. It was given to me as a shower gift. I have 4 different types of OS pockets and this is my favorite. My 4 month old is very petite and it fits her well with tons of room to grow.
Purchased at: gift
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cupcakesmom
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/8. Used this item for 9 months.
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Date Posted: 12/23/2008
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They are now available in some Target stores and www.target.com
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LC2w2kids
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 10/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 12/19/2008
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Realizing that after over 2 years my first was still in diapers, with my second child I wanted to ""go Green"", so I searched the internet and tried to find ""the perfect"" cloth diaper. Bum Genius is pretty darn close. I bought some unbleached fitteds and one size diaper covers with velcro. Not bad.Slightly time consuming and as soon as my NB is wet she screams until I change her. These are my last resort. I have some pockets with hemp inserts. OK. No leaks. Bulkier than I would like. And all those different sizes!
I only have 6 BumGenius and I wash them everyday. VERY easy to care for and easy to use. Bottom line is that I'm buying more. Except for the stuffing part I think they are as easy as disposables. I drop in my dry pail with tabs secured and then remove inserts as i drop in wash. Rinse, cold wash, hot wash, rinse rinse then tumble dry. Narry a stain on the insert and covers are perfect. Seems like since they are one size you just can't go wrong.
I bought mine in a lot of 6 from diapers.com with a coupon code (FRESHBABY) which was good only on my first purchase, so I got $10 off my order & free shipping. You could just buy one from them (they carry other brands) to see what works for you. New to cloth diapering? Confused? Use Bum Genius! You will be glad you did!
Purchased at: diapers.com
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katiematie
Overall: 3
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/8. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 12/3/2008
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These diapers were great....at first.
I am giving these a 3 because plain and simple, they just dont last. For the first 6 months, these were my go-to diaper...no leaks, great fit, and great for overnight.
Now, 6 months after purchasing them, the velcro tabs are so curled they barely stay latched and they are scratching my sons tummy. They leak HORRIBLE at night now, even triple stuffed. My son has been on the largest setting since he was 4 months old. Hes now 7 months and 21 lbs and these are already getting too small on him.
If they made these in snaps instead of velcro, i think they would hold up much longer. They are a good diaper to hold out for a short time, but dont expect these to last through potty training, the velcro tabs just dont hold up and the diaper isnt a true ""one size"" diaper.
Purchased at: The Stork Wearhouse
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happymommy4
Overall: 5
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 10/7. Used this item for 7 months.
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Date Posted: 11/30/2008
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I just have to give this awesome, popular diaper a five, even though it has it's shortcomings. LOL. They say a pocket diaper is only as good as its inserts and the CB inserts are very absorbent.
This was one of the first diapers I fell in love with because of cuteness factor... and mostly because of performance. I was able to use this diaper on my large one month old until he turned eight months! I would say they saved me money since I didn't have to size up. I also used the BGs at night with a hemp doubler. Cloth diapering was fun and easy!
Unfortunately, my ds developed an allergy to the suedecloth. I should also mention that we had a few problems along the way..like aplix and elastic, but nothing that Cottonbabies doesn't cover in their wonderful guarantee!!
So I say go ahead and buy this diaper, you can't go wrong. You can return it or some other BG loving mama will be happy to take it off your hands. ;)
Purchased at: Nicki's Diapers
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cdmomto5
Overall: 3
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 11/29/2008
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I bought this to try a 'one sized' diaper. My oldest is super skinny and can still wear his size medium Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers. I was going to get a larger size for him as he is a super soaker and we have a new baby. I thought both could use the one size cds. Anyway, after washing it and using it on both we found that the 'one size' isn't really a 'one size"". BG 3.0 seems to have a short rise that gives our skinny older ds {who was 27/28lbs at the time} a plummers bum! It was pretty frustrating as there is NO way this can be used for both of our children. I think BG shouldn't say it is a 'one size' when clearly it isn't.
I think the color was cute and the velcro was easy for DH and people to use. I liked that it came with two inserts although I wished the snaps weren't on the inserts. The snaps can hurt little boys if they sit on them in the diaper. I use our MOE & Happy Heiny's inserts instead.
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prefoldaddict
Overall: 5
Price: $23.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 11/2006. Used this item for -1 months.
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Date Posted: 11/25/2008
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I use basically all prefold, but I am starting out my collection of pockets. I absolutely love the bumGenius One Size Pocket Diapers! I bought it in RIBBIT and MOONBEAM! Awesome, no leaks, easy to use and fits good on my DS (7 months). Again great costumer service A+++
Purchased at: The Cloth Diaper Shop
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sunnymom
Overall: 5
Price: $17.7
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 11/20/2008
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I originally ordered a three-pack to see how these would fit our newborn, ease of washing/usage, etc. Well, I ordered six more a month ago, and FIFTEEN more just arrived today! These will be our primary diaper once our girl outgrows her infant prefolds. The original three have been in regular rotation for about two and a half months, washing every other day (though for the past month it's been every day), line dried though occasionally thrown in the dryer so they would be ready for bedtime. It is our favorite diaper for nighttime. They are simple to put on and they keep the rash away, even after 10 hour sleep stretches. DD is 11 weeks old, 25 inches long, 13 pounds and still on the smallest snap setting. We use the infant insert during the day (sometimes use a Smaller Weeds or a hemp doubler if going out), and the regular one-size insert at night. Never had leaking, wicking, or blowout even with EBF nasties. The new colors are nice and lush, and the aplix laundry tabs always stay fastened. Only thing is that we just developed slight microfiber stink, but I'm running a small bleach load to remedy that, per cotton babies' instructions. All in all, we are thrilled with these dipes and are excited to use them full-time! I love to show people how easy cloth can be, too. Might have a few converts soon. Both Cotton Babies and Nicki's Diapers have been great to work with, also.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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sharni22
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in /2008. Used this item for 7 months.
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Date Posted: 11/18/2008
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This diaper is one of my night time and nap time solutions. Its good sized pocket allows me to stuff it with a couple of inserts for my heavy wetting tummy sleeping son. We can get this diaper to last the night with it stuffed with the main insert it comes with and a hemp/microfiber G-Flapper.
Purchased at: Nappy Shoppe
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jessnye
Overall: 3
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/8. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 11/14/2008
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These are cute and I like the ease of the pocket diaper-these are my nighttime dipe but a weird thing happens with them-I have to use an additional cover over them because they wick moisture out the brand tag. I've never heard of this happening to anyone else but it happens with all the BG diapers I have (10). I use the regular insert with a NB insert or sometimes 2 regular inserts and it always seems to happen.
Purchased at: Kelly's Closet
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rachdavi
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/8. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 11/6/2008
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I originally bought this diaper just for my husband and babysitter to use because of the velcro tabs, but now it is my FAVORITE diaper! I always thought a one-size diaper would look bulky on a smaller baby, but this diaper fits trimmer than my other sized pockets. I have never had a leak or blowout and can use it on my 7 month old overnight with just the one adjustable insert. Every time I change my dd, the suedecloth lining is still really dry, even when the insert is sopping wet. I wish I would have started my stash with bum genius from the very beginning!
Purchased at: Nurtured Family
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BtrflyMama
Overall: 4
Price: $18.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 5/2008. Used this item for 5 months.
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Date Posted: 10/26/2008
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These are a great diaper for those hesitant to do cloth or for those needing something easy for husbands, sitters, or whomever. I never got to try out anything smaller than the largest setting, but I found them to be a great daytime diaper. Only downside was having to strip them every so often to prevent buildup and smells.
Purchased at: Birch Tree Baby
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sahmoffour
Overall: 5
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in /1. Used this item for 12 months.
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Date Posted: 10/24/2008
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This is by far my favorite pocket diaper, and I've almost tried all of them! It's a great fit for babies of all sizes, and is a good fitting diaper for young babies as well, although I didn't start using it until my youngest was about 1 month old as it was just too bulky.
Purchased at: Fluffy Bottom Babies
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nsnow3
Overall: 3
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in /2007. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 10/22/2008
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I really can't remember when I bought one, I know when they first came out.
I did not use it but a couple of time - way? My son was getting a rash from the tabs in the back that hold down the valcro. I had to stop after like 2 uses. I just started to try again , it seems to be better now. Fit is good, but when I bought the one I have it did not come with the insert, so what I use is a prefold. Not sure if I would buy more, or not.
I am use to fitted , and like the fact that fitted keep poop in. These don't hold the poop in to well.
but like I said I do like the trim fit.
Purchased at: Mother Natures
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SeaDoula4
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 10/2008. Used this item for 0 months.
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Date Posted: 10/21/2008
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I thoroughly researched both FB & BG and decided to check out the BG 3.0 pocket & the organic AIO. First of all Abby's Lane was super quick about shipping. The diaper is beautiful, VERY well made. I stuffed my pocket with an infant prefold, and both the infant & larger insert that it came with. I put it on my daughter for bed, woke up 10 hours later and her skin was dry, the fleece was dry to the touch. AMAZING!!! This is the first time she (and sometimes me too) hasn't woken up drenched from our prefold/bummis cover system. The fit was really great! She has always been a big girl, and grown VERY fast, but I think because as babies grow they start to get longer & more mobile the baby chubs in her legs will thin a bit to keep this diaper going until PLing. She is 9mo and 24lbs.
I have only washed once so I can't attest to longevity. I'm not a super picky CDing mom so things like pilling and stains don't bug me, but I will update in a month or so with more information on the condition after several washes.
I just have to reiterate though, this is such an amazing diaper! I LOVE it!!! *Will be ordering more!*
Purchased at: Abby's Lane
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krismex
Overall: 4
Price: $17.5
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2008. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 10/20/2008
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I think these diapers get the job done and well! I have the 2.0 and the 3.0 versions and see almost no difference between the two types. When I purchased the 3.0's, in addition to the one-size insert, I received the newborn insert, which would have been great to have on hand when my son was a newborn (we used disposables because the bumGenius AIO's with the one-size insert were just too big on him; to the point his clothes didn't fit). None of the diapers I received were defective (snaps, velco, etc.) and have held up beautifully in the wash. I mostly line dry (great for getting out the stains) but sometimes use the dryer. The drawback of this diaper is that my son has chubby thighs (5 months, 21 pounds) and it is unlikely these diapers will last until potty training. He's already in the largest setting and the elastic leaves slight red marks on his thighs. It is possible he'll lengthen out as he grows, allowing the diapers to last longer, but I see these diapers as lasting until 35 pounds for leaner babies, not the chubby ones.
Purchased at: Jillian's Drawers
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madebymommy
Overall: 4
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2008. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 10/16/2008
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I went back to work for the first time since my daughter was born (she is now almost 2) and I am lucky enough to be able to take her with me. However, my job is VERY demanding and busy (I'm a pet groomer) and fitteds and fleece or covers, no matter how nice/expensive/well-made, were not working with us. So I took a chance and bought a few BG OS to see how they work. Now I own about 18 and am able to easily cloth diaper at work!
Pros:
fit DD VERY well
it's nice to have the layover tab to snug fit
DON'T leak - we've used them every minute of the day for a month straight and have yet to have any leaks!
diaper iteslf is holding up very well with daily washing
cute colors
well-made
inserts are awesome!
Cons:
velcro tabs aren't holding up so well with lots of washing
laundry tabs don't always hold up when washing - I had the velcro on a BGOS ruin one of my sweaters because the tab detatched and scratched all over my wool sweater :(
I don't think these are truly OS - my dd is very slim so I think we will be fine, but I can't imagine these fitting all the way up to PL'ing with a chunky baby
overall, I love them. I just wish the design of the tabs could be worked on some!
Purchased at: Nicki's Diapers
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kernsjennifer
Overall: 4
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 10/2007. Used this item for 11 months.
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Date Posted: 10/14/2008
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We have now used this diaper for 11 months. We started using it at 3 weeks. Overall, this diaper is very good and is still our primarily diaper. We did have some problems for a couple of months, when our son had large thighs and a small waist. Now that he is crawling, his thighs slimmed down and they fit again.
Our son is a heavy wetter. We stopped using these overnight a couple of months ago. We had to change to a disposable overnight diaper, because we could not find any cloth that could contain all the pee. We did try doublers.
These diapers really do hold up. We did get some staining when he ate blueberries. We now try to keep track and make sure the diapers get changed about every three hours. If we wait any longer, we will start to get leaks around the legs. When he slept in these diapers, we did also have leaks around the tabs.
These diapers are very easy to separate and the poop usually rolls off easily.
Purchased at: Jillian's Drawers
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Taters
Overall: 4
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 10/11/2008
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I like these... but they're not my favorite. First of all, because they are NOT going to fit my son through potty-learning. No way. He's 14 pounds, and they fit him great now- but I've heard they don't fit after 25 pounds at most. My other son was 38 pounds when he stopped needing diapers!
The velcro... I had been warned about this, but I wanted to try it for myself. It just doesn't last! It already feels like they're starting to loosen up.
But these diapers ARE absorbant and they look cute- especially the new colors. And they haven't leaked for us yet.
Of all my pocket brands, though, these aren't as good as my Wahmies. :)
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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mommy2boys98
Overall: 2
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/2007. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 10/11/2008
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BG did not work for us. They are very absorbent, but do not hold up well (yes I washed according to instructions). They hold in smell and are a pain to stuff. I just prefer to reuse a cover over washing the whole diaper after each use. The biggest pain is that the elastic was wearing out and I didn't use vinegar or anything to make that happen. The final reason why we sold them all was because the elastic made horrible read marks on my baby's skin. I now use soft fitteds with wool covers. I guess that could just be my own child's sensitivity but BG are not for us. Cotton babies is a great company though!
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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chelsealdk
Overall: 4
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 8/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 9/29/2008
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I love this diaper. It holds up for my heavy wetter even for overnights! The only complaints I have is it will not fit him for long, not great for a chunky toddler, and I wish it came in snaps.
Purchased at: DiaperSwappers
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nicoble
Overall: 5
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 9/2008. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 9/28/2008
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I ordered a couple used BG 2.0 first before I commited to buy a stash of 3.0.
I really like this diaper - the suede cloth washed up great and still looks brand new - no pilling like on other models with fleece inner.
I love that it is a one size and will last me a long time and my husband loves the velcro tabs.
The one size inserts are great and hold a lot of liquid.
I whish they would make a snap version of the same diaper but I guess you can't have it all.
It is a great quality diaper - even the quality of the seconds I bought on sale is great and you can hardly tell the difference!
As with all velcro diapers the velcro is going to show wear and tear but you can minimize that my line drying the pockets ( they do dry very fast in just a couple of hours and in about half an hour on a sunny day outside ! )
I am recommending it to everyone who wants an easy to use, leakproof, one size, husband friendly pocket diaper- you won't find anything better in this price range ( I tried fuzzy bunz, happy heinis, thirsties, Gad( which I love but they don't make a one size or velcro),snapez( great diaper but like GAD),and swaddlebees ( too trim for my chubby baby).
Get them on sale or as seconds if you can...:)
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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tori1980
Overall: 3
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/2009. Used this item for 8 months.
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Date Posted: 9/23/2008
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I would like to beging by saying that Cotton Babies is a good company who have worked very hard at resolving my issue. I bought 12 diapers and began having velcro issues with several of them. The velcro was pilling and the hooks were coming apart. After discussion with cust. service, they determined it was a problem w/ some of the diapers as I was not having an issue w/ all diapers. They allowed me to return them for knew ones. After a few months w/ the new ones several more of the diapers had the same issue. After contacting CB a second time, they instructed me to do the same and return them for new ones. Now I am having the same issues again w/ the new replacements. I am tired of returning them and am just thinking about resigning myself to velcro-compromised diapers. I am following the care instructions to the letter and since this keeps reoccuring even w/ replacements, I am beginning to think it the diapers.
Other than the velcro I LOVE these diapers and really wish the velcro was more effective.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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runawaypenny
Overall: 5
Price: $15
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/2008. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 9/23/2008
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My diapering collection includes a set of 12 one-size-fits-all bumgenius. They are my go-to diapers that I can count on anytime. Pros and cons I've found during six months of bumgenius use:
Pros...
- Easy to set up
- The toughest diaper I have against leaks and explosions
- The ONLY diaper I have that can make it through the night
- Adjustable size makes this a more affordable diaper, long-term
Cons...
- Because of poly liner on the inside of the diaper cover, I have to wash the diaper covers after every use, otherwise they smell bad. This makes for slightly bigger laundry loads. Other covers (with no poly liner) I can air out and use multiple times without washing.
- Uncovered velcro tabs make it tricky to leave the baby without clothes, in only the diaper: When my husband and I pick her up for holding or burping, the tabs often leave big scratches on our chests. This is a problem as we live in the Caribbean and it's too hot for baby or anybody else to wear much clothing.
Overall I like the bumgenius and would recommend them to anyone. (I only wish they would cover their velcro on the outside!).
In addition to bumgenius, I also use microfiber flats and Tiny Tush hemp diapers with a variety of different covers: Thirsties, MotherEase Rikki wrap, Staccinator wool, Prorap, Cot'n wrap and Nikky lambswool felt. My favorite of all is the Nikky lambswool (the softest, best-fitting and most absorbent thing out there), but as it's an expensive item and comes in 6 different sizes, I could never afford a full set. The bumgenius is a great, affordable alternative.
Purchased at: Maine Cloth Diaper Company
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jaysacurly
Overall: 3
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 9/22/2008
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We bought 24 of these because we didn't want to purchase many sizes of all in ones- we wanted to keep it simple. We also like that they can be stuffed to our liking. They didn't fit our baby initially though. He fit into them around 10 pounds. He is now 13 and fits into the smallest setting still. Our biggest gripe is the velcro. It is not very sturdy and likely will not hold up since we've only been using the diapers a couple of months. Overall, we really like these diapers and recommend them, but feel we can't speak for how they work on older babies since ours is only 2 months. I used the newborn all in ones when he was born and those are great.
Pros-
cheaper than other one size diapers
never leaked and contains powerful poops well
easy for anyone to use - on the wiggliest baby
you can stuff them how you want
dry quick because you can take them apart unlike all in ones
cute looking
soft
material wears well after many washes
Cons-
Velcro not sturdy
sorta have a strange smell, fixed after a third wash
can't use diaper cream
stuffing before use, this can get old!
a little bulky in a diaper bag compared to disposables, but worth it for the containment
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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yabler
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/2008. Used this item for 5 months.
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Date Posted: 9/20/2008
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These were the first diapers I purchased when I entered the cloth diapering world and after having tried countless others these are still one of my favorites. They are a great option if you are considering converting to cloth because in my opinion they are most like disposables. The stretchy sides and aplix make them easy to get a tight fit on even the wiggliest of babies, daddy can even do it. I like pocket diapers because you can stuff them to suit your baby's needs...as my son grew bigger and wet more, I just added the doubler inside to make them more absorbant. I like that these are one size because I now use them on largest setting for my son, but can use the small one on a second child...so that I can put one in the diaper bag and use for either kid.
Purchased at: Keen Bambino
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shortbread
Overall: 2
Price: $10
Condition: Used
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Purchased in 7/2008. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 9/18/2008
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I am a Fuzzi Bunz customer, who only found out about BG after I bought my FBs. I've heard great things about FBs, and always wondered if I made the right choice. After all, I could have saved money and bought just one size of BG, rather than three sizes of FB. When my in-laws bought a summer place, I bought a dozen gently used BGs to keep there, from a friend who was selling hers. Having tried both diapers, I can say from experience that I prefer the Fuzzi Bunz, and it's worth the extra cost.
Here's why: First, I prefer FBs snaps to BG velcro. The velcro is WAY too easy for my toddler to get into, and it translates into diaper removed while trying to put diaper on, diaper removed during nap, peeing in crib, no nap. UGH! I also don't like how poop can easily get into the velcro in the BGs. Sure it washes out, but it's still gross. In addition, the BGs are harder and more time consuming to assemble, because they require adjustments going into the laundry and adjustments coming out, depending on baby's size. In addition, I would end up having to buy different sizes of hemp inserts anyway -- we have a fairly heavy wetter, and we really prefer the hemp/fleece inserts to the cotton. Maybe BGs are sold with the hemp/fleece insert option instead of cotton, but we didn't have that option since we bought ours used. Hemp/fleece absorbs more and stains less.
All of these things combined just make me really prefer my Fuzzi Bunz. I'm glad I had a chance to try the BGs, but if I had to make a recommendation, it would be for Fuzzi Bunz.
Purchased at: from a friend
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blitz
Overall: 4
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in /. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 9/15/2008
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This is an updated review. I sold all of the 2.0s and replaced them with 3.0s. The fit is much better for skinny legs. I saw several posts regarding stink issues. I have not experienced any stink or repelling problems with my wash routine. I thought I would share and save some of you with these issues the headache of trial and error washing. I have a front load washer that I put on the ""heavy"" setting and extra rinse setting. The first wash I do is 1.5 teaspoons of Allens Naturally detergent in cold water. Once this is complete I do another wash on the same settings but change the water setting to hot. I add half a scoop of Oxiclean Baby to this wash. Then, I dry everything on medium heat. I did have stink issues with the 2.0s when I followed the manufacturer's wash routine. After several failed attempts I tried the Oxiclean Baby and it worked. No stink or repelling.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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curiositycat
Overall: 2
Price: $18.5
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2008. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 9/9/2008
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The best thing about these diapers, in my opinion, is that they hold their re-sale value. In fact, people will trip over themselves to buy them from you at a discount, even if they need stripping.
I understand the concept of them, and really really wanted them to work. But they really really didn't.
Their customer service is good. One lady spent quite a long time on the phone with me trying to figure out what I had done wrong--again--to cause the diapers to start repelling and sending pee out the side into his clothes instead of into the absorbent core. I was using the right detergent, the right amount, and following all the complicated laundering directions carefully to a T. Finally we hit on it--I had washed them in the same water with a diaper made of bamboo.
Well, that did it for me. Any garment that is designed to be peed and pooped on, in my opinion, needs to be less finicky about how it is subsequently cleaned. Someone with more patience or skill in the laundry room benefited from a great deal on my barely-used bumgenius diapers.
Purchased at: I don't remember
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spriebe
Overall: 4
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/2008. Used this item for 6 months.
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Date Posted: 9/5/2008
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These have been great diapers so far. They do not, do not, DO NOT leak!!! And that is wonderful! They are also very cute and easy to use. They also do not pill with washing. My major complaint is the Velcro is getting munched in the wash. When I go to pull a diaper out of the dryer, they all pull out at one time because they are all stuck together! For this reason alone, I would probably choose a different cloth diaper if there is a next time. I definitely see the value in a snap-style diaper now. Also, I kind of get tired of ""stuffing"" them every time I do a diaper change, which, of course, is the nature of a pocket diaper. Someone mentioned that the Velcro was rubbing against their baby's tummy. This has happened with my daughter as well, which bothered me a bit. Also, sometimes I feel like they are a big of a snug fit, and my daughter is only in the 55% for weight and is only 6 months old. Last thing - it's a pain that I can't use diaper rash ointment. Other than that, these diapers have been a very positive introduction to cloth diapering!
Purchased at: Wildflower Diapers
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JenaeC
Overall: 4
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 9/4/2008
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BumGenius diapers were the first that I tried in my cloth-diapering venture. I have to say that overall I really like them. We have had very few, if any, leaks in this diaper. However, I notice that sometimes my 8-month old son has red marks from the velcro touching his belly. He doesn't seem to mind at all, but I know I wouldn't like Velcro on my skin! I love the concept of an all-in-one diaper, but wish that maybe they could be made with snaps to allviate this problem. Overall,I am satisfied with BumGenius 3.0 diapers!
Purchased at: www.diapers.com
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rizznibor
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 9/4/2008
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These never leak. Perfect fit. No pilling! No staining! Dry quickly! I don't like how the snaps show when it is opened to the large size. I wish they made these in sized pockets also. I also wish they had these in side snaps and in more colors! They don't seem big enough to fit older babies but I guess we'll find out! Awesome product. Completely dependable.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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rachelita2
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 6/2008. Used this item for 2 months.
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Date Posted: 9/2/2008
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Love 'em! These diapers are so stylish, trim, and absorbent. They look great on my baby and are sturdy, too.
Purchased at: Nicki's Diapers
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hopefulMom
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2008. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 8/30/2008
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I purchased the OS Bum Genius to try and to use as back-up. They are so great that I use them all the time. They are very absorbent and fit my new born wonderfully! I love that they will grow with her and the extra adjustable insert is wonderful and is helpful with long trips.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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ardygurly
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in /. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 8/30/2008
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Now I know what the fuss is all about. This is a really great diaper! I purchased the blossom color for my newborn and not only is it adorable but it fits her so well! I have never used a one size diaper before and I was amazed that it fit my 7lb. little girl so well. I can't wait to buy more! :)
Purchased at: Nicki's Diapers
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desdemona
Overall: 4
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 12/2007. Used this item for 7 months.
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Date Posted: 8/30/2008
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Update: I tried washing the diapers with Original Dawn to get out the stink, and it worked! I'm upping my review to 4 stars because I'm impressed that it worked so easily for me, but I still have issues with the laundry tabs & velcro.
Purchased at: diapers.com
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R&R mommy
Overall: 4
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 5/2008. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 8/29/2008
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I love everything about these diapers except the velcro...like all velcro it wears out fast!!! If they made this diaper with snaps it would be perfect in my opinion.
Purchased at: Jillian's Drawers
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denise t
Overall: 2
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 2/7. Used this item for 18 months.
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Date Posted: 8/28/2008
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Pros: cute colors, snaps match PUL color, poo falls pretty easily off ""suede cloth"", leg casings are snug enough they prevent leaks out legs
Cons: The tabs are impossibly tiny to grab onto and fasten easily, plus there's just not much tab to ensure it'll stick well. The side tabs aren't very generous for babies with big bellies (& my baby is in the 10th % in weight & 90th in height, so she's not too chubby). The leg casings seem to leave red marks on even my newborn, the elastic seems overly tight. Then envelope at the back drives me nuts. It's difficult to stuff, and a mess to unstuff. These dipes also don't easily lay flat with the rest of my pockets.
If you need a one-size, I give 5 stars to Happy Heiny's. The tabs are way easy and add no extra bulk. (I can fit my kiddo into the same pair of jeans in either the HH or sized Fuzzi's. These didees fit my newborn & 2 year old. Easy and practical!
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korinne
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 11/2007. Used this item for 9 months.
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Date Posted: 8/25/2008
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I love this diaper and it is the first that I reach for. It is my overnight diaper and we don't have any problems with leaks. So far no problems with the elastic, staining or stinkiness of the insert. The microfiber is great for releasing the poo into the toilet. Many stores carry them so it's easy to add one at a time to your stash. At first I bought 2 of them and used prefolds and fitteds but gradually I have added more to my stash (thank you economic stimulus check). Now that my daughter is more active I am using them almost exclusively because the velcro is fast. Only downside is the area for the insert is right in the area where there is poo so at laundry time it's hard to get the insert out without touching poo. Still, I love this diaper, it's as easy to use as disposables.
Purchased at: Nicki's Diapers
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julieandtroy
Overall: 5
Price: $18
Condition: New
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Purchased in 5/2008. Used this item for 4 months.
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Date Posted: 8/22/2008
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I LOVE my Bum Genius 3.0 cloth diapers. They are the only ones I have never had a leak with. I cant wait to get more of them.
Purchased at: Cotton Babies
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finnsmama
Overall: 2
Price: $22
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2007. Used this item for 13 months.
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Date Posted: 8/20/2008
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This is a review for the 2.0s
Pros-easy to use, pretty good fit
Cons-the elastic is shot in every one of them (12), the velcro no longer sticks, the tabs are pilly. I find them difficult to stuff because they're too narrow and I don't like the placement of the pocket opening, it can be messy to remove the inserts. They also leaked, especially through the stretchy tabs.
I'm very disappointed and would not recommend as they didn't make it much beyond a year and they look 5 years old. That said, I sent an email to Bummis about my concerns and I must say the customer service was A++. I received a prompt reply with the offer of 4 3.0s to try for free (couldn't replace 12 dipes since it had been over a year).
Purchased at: The Extraordinary Baby Shoppe
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nomadmama
Overall: 4
Price: $
Condition: New
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Purchased in 7/2008. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 8/16/2008
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I bought this diaper along with several other brands of pocket diapers to try in a package deal. It's a great diaper, haven't had any leaks. I like the idea of a one size diaper but I've realized the one size factor causes it to be a little more bulky. I've been using it on my 6 mo old dd for a night time diaper and haven't had any leaks.
Purchased at: Cloth Diaper Outlet
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meghand
Overall: 4
Price: $17
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2007. Used this item for 15 months.
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Date Posted: 8/15/2008
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Overall this is a great diaper, esp for first time cloth diapering parents. I started with Bum Genius 2.0 one-size pockets as my entire stash when my daughter was 8 weeks old. I used them exclusively. Good things: quite simple once you teach everyone who is diapering your child, absorbant. I felt the polar-fleece lining washed better than the now-offered suede cloth lining for getting stains out. Down sides: Bulky diaper on a small baby. Also over time, the diapers durability wore out. Although the diapers served me well, after 15 months of constant use the elastic leg gathers were shot and I had to replace my entire stash. This is to be expected since elastic wears out after many, many washes and wears. Overall great choice, although I would recommend having other choices (like different sized pockets and fitteds) in your stash for different sizes of your baby as well.
Purchased at: Diaper Lab
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momo3la
Overall: 5
Price: $16.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in 4/2008. Used this item for 3 months.
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Date Posted: 8/11/2008
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Love, Love, Love this diaper. A favorite. DH and I grab this one all the time. Fit is great. No leaks. Can wash on hot. (We use Allen's Naturally Detergent) and no smell, no rash. Last a long time. The bulk of my stash. The folks at www.AngelBunz.com totally knew this diaper was the one to fit my skinny girlie and boy they were right. We wanted a fast-drying trim fitting one size diaper and its perfect for us.
Purchased at: Angel Bunz
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tcmystuff
Overall: 5
Price: $17.95
Condition: New
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Purchased in /. Used this item for 1 months.
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Date Posted: 8/10/2008
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love these diapers, we have the 3.0. started using them when my dd was only 7.5 lbs with a good fit. never had any leaks. we only use them for over night and we use prefolds in the day. dd hates being even a little wet and these keep her happy for 5 hours, but she's still not old enough to sleep though the night, so i don't know how that will turn out.
Purchased at: Monkey Toe Diapers
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cdnclothmama
Overall: 1
Price: $21.75
Condition: New
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Purchased in 3/2008. Used this item for 5 months.
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Date Posted: 8/10/2008
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I bought the BG 3.0 as my first cloth diapers when my son was 7 months old. At first I thought they were the best thing out there, easy to use and wash. However, my son soon developed a horrible rash which required prescription cream to clear up. We would switch to disposables for a while and every time we put him back in the BG the rash came back. Also the inserts do get VERY stinky after only a few weeks and require bleach to get out the stink.
It's really too bad because they fit well and are a reasonable purchase because you only need the one size, BUT there is obviously an issue with the synthetic materials used. If you google ""bumgenius"" and ""rash"" you'll find a lot of other people who've had the same problem. I'd think twice and go with fleece or a natural material like cotton or hemp before buying these.
Purchased at: Calins et Popotin (www.calinsetpopotin.com)
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