Diaper Review

I finally got to try the 2 brands of cloth diapers that I like, BumGenius and Smartipants. These are the top 2 diapers that has the highest ratings and reviews, from my research. Here are my initial thoughts when using both brands on my baby:

Smartipants

PROS:

• I love the fact that it is a ONE-SIZE fits all diaper. No need to buy multiple diapers in different sizes! They can adjust in size as your baby grows.
• They use snaps instead of velcro.
• It has 2 slits (top and bottom) on the diaper making stuffing for inserts easy.
• Can add another insert for more absorbency especially for overnight wettings.
• No need to pull out inserts when doing laundry. They come out on their own in the wash!

CONS:

• They seem not to fit well around the thighs on my baby, therefore making it tend to leak on the sides. Also, because it has 2 openings for the inserts, the top part of the opening would leak from the insert (when it touches baby's clothes).
• They seem to get too bulky especially with 2 inserts.

Overall Thoughts:

I still think that the Smartipants is a great diaper and will continue to use them. I think the pros outweigh the cons and for the leaking part, I am hoping that the inserts will absorb more after a couple washings. I am also going to try to make sure that the insert on the top part (facing the belly) is not pulled too far to reduce seeping out of the diaper and into baby's clothing. They look so cute on my baby!

BumGenius - AIO (All-in-One)

BumGenius cloth diaper -- 2 Doubler inserts on the left. White and Pink colors are the One-Size diapers. Fuschia colored diaper is an X-Small size All-in-One. 2 regular inserts on the very right.

PROS:

• No need to stuff or pull out inserts. It is very much like a regular disposable diaper, only you can reuse it with washing. It also makes folding and putting away quicker (not that it really matters to me).
• Fits well on my baby's bum, and around the tighs.
• No leaks.

CONS:

• You will need to buy a couple diapers in every size as your baby grows.
• The velcro seem to keep adhering to each other when I put the diaper on which makes changing a bit of a challenge.

BumGenius - One-Size

PROS:

• It is a One-Size diaper meaning no need to buy multiple diapers for different sizes (just like the Smartipants).
• Fits better on my baby, especially around the tighs.
• Can add a doubler for overnight wettings.

CONS:

• Same as the velcro issue on the All-in-Ones.
• You have to take out inserts before throwing in the wash.

Overall Thoughts:

Other than the little bit of challenge in diaper changes when the velcro adheres to each other, I think this is a great diaper as well. Because this diaper fits better on my baby and around her tighs, it does not leak. I will continue to use this brandnd of diaper as well.

I do like both systems, snaps and velcro. The snaps don't interfere when changing diapers, but do take a bit of time to snap on. With the velcro system, it does get in the way by adhering to each other at times when doing diaper changes, but it is so much quicker to "fasten". Just like a disposable diaper. I am thinking in time, I'll get used to cloth diapering more and I don't think any of these issues that I came up with would matter anymore. I love both these brands of diapers already and might stick to just these 2 brands.

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