L.C. asks from Whitmore Lake, MI on February 25, 2009
Are BumGenius Itchy for Baby?
I received two newborn-size BumGenius 3.0 AIO diapers, and noticed that they have a stiff, square patch of material sewn in the back of them near the waistline. It seems like the edges of the patch would scratch baby's skin. Has anyone had a problem with this? My plan was to buy/register for about a dozen one-size BumGenius pocket diapers, but now I'm wondering if they would be comfy for baby.
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Thanks, everyone, for the responses. I keep hearing that I shouldn't buy too many of one diaper off the bat, in case they don't work for my baby. BumGenius and Mommy's Touch AIO one-size diapers seemed like the best bet for fit and price, though. Could you tell me your favorite (preferably one-size or covers I could use with prefolds) diapers and why, so I can register for a few other types? Thanks again!
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J.D. answers from Saginaw on February 26, 2009
Love my BumGenius! I started using at 2.5 months and now my lo is 21 months. But, I do use a variety of types. I made most of my covers out of fleece. There's a pattern (very easy) on diaperswappers.com under "fleece soaker". I also have a wool cover that I love! I would buy more wool covers if my budget allowed for it. Otherwise I had great luck with Imse Vimse Organic Cotton Diaper Cover when my lo was solely breastfeed. The double gusseted legs kept messes in wonderfully. I bought them off of jilliansdrawers.com. I now have swaddlebees abc wraps. I bought them off of their outlet store for $6 or so. They work great for her now, but I just started using them in nov. I don't know how they'd work for newborns.
Good luck!
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A.H. answers from Detroit on February 25, 2009
Have you washed them a few times to see how they feel after?
Could you cut the tag out or sew a bit of polar fleece over it? Anyway my tip is to make sure you pick one that has gussets (the extra part around the leg helps prevent blow outs).
On registering for cloth diapers my suggestion is to limit the other stuff you register for. All my friends that registered for diapers received only 2.
I used unbleached DSQ prefolds, and bummies covers, some fuzzy buns (no tag problem w/ these). I cut a strip of polar fleece to cover the diaper, it keeps babies skin dry, and when the poo gets solid you can pop it off the fleece into the toilet easier than the diaper itself.
Congratulations, and good luck. A. H
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J.D. answers from Saginaw on February 26, 2009
Love my BumGenius! I started using at 2.5 months and now my lo is 21 months. But, I do use a variety of types. I made most of my covers out of fleece. There's a pattern (very easy) on diaperswappers.com under "fleece soaker". I also have a wool cover that I love! I would buy more wool covers if my budget allowed for it. Otherwise I had great luck with Imse Vimse Organic Cotton Diaper Cover when my lo was solely breastfeed. The double gusseted legs kept messes in wonderfully. I bought them off of jilliansdrawers.com. I now have swaddlebees abc wraps. I bought them off of their outlet store for $6 or so. They work great for her now, but I just started using them in nov. I don't know how they'd work for newborns.
Good luck!
K.H. answers from Detroit on February 26, 2009
I didn't cloth diaper all the time, but we did have a few of the BumGenius Pocket diapers. They were nice and we didn't have any problems with them when we did use them.
http://www.chunkymonkeydiapers.com/page/page/5012333.htm
Just for fun, we got a couple of these made up... they are SOOOO CUTE and work just as well (again, we got the pocket diapers though, not the AIO). You custom order them just how you want them! Right now, they have a "buy any two diapers, get a pocket diaper free" promotion. They are very well made and I love them!
J.D. answers from Grand Rapids on February 26, 2009
they don't seem to bother my daughter one bit. It may be more convenient for you to get more than 12 though, so you can wash them every other day instead of daily, and I definiatly recomend you get flushable liners, they collect the solids so you don't have to throw all the poo and keep things a bit easier...
J.L. answers from Detroit on February 25, 2009
Hello. I had 2 of the BG AIO diapers, and I never had a problem with scratching or itching. However, I didn't care for the absorbancy with poop in the diaper. They never seemed to be able to get tight enough around the legs and I had several explosions!. I prefer pocket diapers over AIO- but I prefer the Happy Heiny's one-size pocket. I only use those at night or at naps (I only have 6 of them). I use pre-fitted (Kissaluvs and MotherEase) with a cover- and find those to be the best for during the day. I was glad that before baby, I bought a few of several different types and then bought the stock after he was born.
Good luck with cloth diapers! They are a great investment and well worth the extra time. Please feel free to message me if you would like more of my opinion!
Edit- my favorite covers to use with prefolds are the Thirsties. I think the Imse Vimse are cuter- but they don't work as well.
A.B. answers from Saginaw on February 26, 2009
I haven't heard of the bumgenius brand but I have seen several parents use bummies and tiny tush and not only are they excellent but cute too. They come in all sorts of varieties. There covers are also great and they wash nicely. My daughter has used them through one baby and they would work for another. They have several nice packages. I would also suggest the diaper sprayer that hooks on your toilet. What a luzury.
M.K. answers from Detroit on February 26, 2009
I haven't heard of anyone complaining of this problem. Lots of people love them! Just in case you didn't know... that patch is where you fasten the velcro when you put it in the wash. If anything it will get softer after washing. I commend you for cloth diapering!!
M.M. answers from Jackson on February 26, 2009
Hello-
We use the bumgenious one size diaper. I am not sure if they are the same design as the AIO but we love the ones we have. Our daughter is 10 months now & we have used them since birth. She sleeps over night in them with a hemp insert. They clean so well and they are so good for her bottom and the earth. We are very happy with our investment. We do have 36 though as we use them full time. Good luck and enjoy!!
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