S.L. asks from Phoenix, AZ on January 18, 2009
Cloth Diapers - Phoenix,AZ
Has anyone used the cloth diapers, Bum Genies? Pros and cons?
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A.K. answers from Albuquerque on January 19, 2009
We use Bum Genius. I loved them when Owen was small. Now, he can undo the velcro in a second, so we have to put a pair of brothers undies on top the diaper to keep it on. We have bought a few Fuzzi Bunz simply because he can't get them off, but they are harder to get on a squirmy baby.
The Bum Genius is great because it has an extra fold over the inner liner...no leaks out the top and they fit a new little guy perfect. The bad thing is that the velcro wears out and can be undone easily and they only get so big...seem tight on really chubby thighs.
Fuzzi Bunz are made in the states and work great. You have to buy different sizes, but there isn't much difference between the medium and large, we didn't use these when he was small, so I don't know about size small.
Good luck.
A.
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C.R. answers from Phoenix on January 19, 2009
i love mine. if you buy them new they have a 1 year warranty. very hard to beat! i bought in store at wildflower diapers in scottsdale.
J.B. answers from Phoenix on January 19, 2009
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J.V. answers from Phoenix on January 19, 2009
I use Bum Genius One Size pockets with both of my kids. I love them on my son (2 years) and they work fine on my daughter (2 months) but they are much more bulky. Money-wise, they are great and will save you a ton since they are one size. I also like swaddlebees pocket diapers because they are so trim. I like cuddelbug cloth (www.cuddlebugcloth.com) AI2 diapers because they can be used as a cover or a diaper. Basically, you just have to experiment a bit :). Happy Heiny also has a nice one-sized diaper. Are you on the forum www.diaperswappers.com? You can find tons of great information there. Feel free to message me with any questions.
Oh... and I HIGHLY recommend getting a bum genius diaper sprayer for spraying them off. When my 2 year old poops, it gets the diapers really clean and we don't have any staining, even when I get lazy and don't sun my diapers. I bought mine from a local mom who sells cloth diapers... www.ababyconnection.com.
K.A. answers from Phoenix on January 19, 2009
I used cloth diabers, 27 year ago.
They are cheeped the paper, and much better for the enviroment. also less in the land fills
Kay Fulkerson
A.K. answers from Albuquerque on January 19, 2009
We use Bum Genius. I loved them when Owen was small. Now, he can undo the velcro in a second, so we have to put a pair of brothers undies on top the diaper to keep it on. We have bought a few Fuzzi Bunz simply because he can't get them off, but they are harder to get on a squirmy baby.
The Bum Genius is great because it has an extra fold over the inner liner...no leaks out the top and they fit a new little guy perfect. The bad thing is that the velcro wears out and can be undone easily and they only get so big...seem tight on really chubby thighs.
Fuzzi Bunz are made in the states and work great. You have to buy different sizes, but there isn't much difference between the medium and large, we didn't use these when he was small, so I don't know about size small.
Good luck.
A.
S.D. answers from Phoenix on January 19, 2009
Hi S.,
First, I want to say CONGRATULATIONS on your new baby boy! How exciting for you! And way to go....you are already making good choices for him. I started cloth diapering about 2 yrs ago and I am currently cloth diapering my 8 month old (since birth). I have pretty much tried every cloth diaper out there in the last few years. I recently opened Diaper Style and offer free in home consultations (mine or yours) where you can see and feel all the different diapers. I also will go over use and care, proper fit, etc. I am available by phone or e-mail to help find solutions to any issues you may have.
I love cloth diapering! I think you are making a great choice. Good Luck!
S. Dugger
www.diaperstyle.com
A.C. answers from Las Cruces on January 19, 2009
Hi S.! Congratulation on your baby boy. I haven't had any experience with cloth diapers because I am a mommy to be for the first time, but I know a fried whose 10 month old baby boy has used them since the day he was born. She did alot of research before she decided which kind to use, then she started making her own and even sold a few. She really likes using them. For more info., she recommended you go to realdiapersassociation.org. I hope this information helps.
Aly
N.S. answers from Tucson on January 19, 2009
We use Bum Genius. One of the best decisions we've ever made. We had one girl who never wore cloth and started our son at about 14 months. We're expecting number 3 and we figured that if we were just buying the cheap brand disposables, we're saving over $2000. So imagine if we bought the name brand!
They are really easy to put on and a size adjustable, so they grow with baby. We do have to change quite often because he leaks a lot. But that is more us being lazy than the diapers themselves.
They are EASY to clean and really take no time at all. We rinse out poop (or whenever he is in a pooping routine, I know which change is the change before he poops, so I just stick a disposable on him until he poops and then switch back. Saves a lot of headaches).
We have about 26 diapers and then we also have some prefolds for when we run out of the regular kind. We throw them in the wash every 2-3 days. First I do a quick cold cycle to keep stains away and then run it on an extra hot cycle.
The biggest issue we had was diaper rash. Trevor never had diaper rash till we switched to cloth. We were using Tide Free and Clear. Then someone on Mamasource said to change detergents. We now use Seventh Generation with no problems. I put the detergent in with the cold cycle and nothing during the hot. If the diapers are extra stinky, I will add bleach or vinegar to the hot cycle, but no detergent.
I also hang the diapers to dry since someone on Mamasource said that the sun bleaches the smell. And it WORKS. We haven't had an issue with smell since I've been line drying.
There are lots of tricks you will learn with cloth diapers.
But they are easy and well worth the up-front cost.
Good luck with your new little bundle of joy!
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