Bum Genius Elemental Diaper review

Here is another diaper that I LOVE! This diaper is the bum genius all in one, one size cloth diaper. The things that I love about this diaper is first and foremost; it's an all in one diaper, this means there is absolutely NO stuffing this diaper! No inserts to mess around with, you simply put the diaper on and take the diaper off. I also love the fact that this diaper is a one size diaper, so it grows with you baby. Bum genius elemental is designed to fit from birth to potty training, so you only have to purchase one diaper making it very cost efficient. This diaper is not a great overnight diaper at least not for us right now. When he sleeps 4 hours or more he usually wakes up drenched, however, he is a heavy wetter. This diaper also stains a lot easier than my other diapers, and this could be due to the fact that it is organic cotton on the inside. Despite the fact that it says it is designed to fit from birth to potty training, this diaper did not fit our baby until he was about 2 months. Because it is so big and bulky it just hung off of him when he was first born. Now that he close to 3 months this diaper has an excellent fit.

You will find that the insert is attached to the inside of this diaper, it is a double layer insert, because the diaper is a one size the insert is longer when the baby is smaller. To make the insert fit the smaller size diaper you simply fold the insert over either in the back, middle, or front for extra protection wherever you may need it. By doing this it makes the diaper a little more bulky. I usually will not use this diaper in my diaper bag because it is so bulky and takes up so much room.

I would recommend this diaper to anyone who is new to cloth diapering, works, or may be utilizing a baby sitter. It is super easy to use, and in fact my husbands favorite diaper to use. Because there are no insert to deal with, you don't have to worry about taking the insert out after changing the baby or stuffing the diaper before using it, making it babysitter/daddy friendly. It only has two rows of snaps to put it on which makes it easy to use. Overall Bum Genius is one of my favorite cloth diapers, and they come in some super cute colors and prints!!

Thirsties Duo diaper

So I am finally going to write a review on one of the cloth diapers I have been using! Thirsties duo diaper is a one size diaper, so to speak. It comes in two size a size 1 and size 2. The size 1 fits birth to 18 pounds, and the size 2 18 pounds to 35 pounds or potty training. It only comes in a hook and loop/Velcro closure. It has 3 rows of snaps to adjust the size. It is a pocket diaper, and comes with two inserts in order to make it a doubler for heavy wetters. I really like this diaper it has turned out to be one of my favorite diapers! The things that I love about this diaper is the fact that is Velcro. This makes it super easy to use, especially for my hubby, babysitters, and anyone else new to cloth diapering. It was very easy to transition into this diaper because the feel and use of it is so similar to disposables. I also really like the leg gussets on the thighs of the diaper. Having this feature has prevented any leaks from happening, while still maintaing a great fit. With the thirsties, there is no ring left around his little thighs. I also like that there are only three rows of snaps to adjust the size of this diaper. One of my favorite features of this diaper, which is why I purchased it, is the fact that it has two openings for the insert. By having the two inserts it makes it really easy to stuff this diaper. It is also great for laundry. Because it has two inserts you don't have to worry about removing the insert after changes. The insert will work it's way out on it's own in the wash! This is an excellent feature because you don't have to worry about your husband, babysitter, or daycare taking out the insert after each change. They simply change the baby and throw the diaper into the wet bag, making it just like using disposables. This is also a great feature for those who are worried about touching the poop on the diaper, and first time cloth diaper users!

There aren't many cons to the thirsties duo diaper. The thing that I wish was different was that it was a one size diaper. Because it comes in two different sizes, I am going to have to order a whole new set when he reaches 18 pounds, which isn't really cost efficient. I also do not feel like this diaper was great fit for a newborn. We really didn't get a true fit on this diaper until he was about a month old. When we tried to use it on him at birth it was very bulky, and kinda jumbled up. It does have crossover tabs making it very small around the waist, but this still didn't prevent it from jumbling up. These are my only two complaints about thristies duo diaper. Overall it is a great diaper to transition from disposables to cloth. It is also a great travel diaper, and great diaper for sitters and daycares. It is a great value the diaper usually runs about 17.95 per diaper and it comes in some really cool colors and designs! I would recommend thirsties to a beginner with cloth diapers! Check out their website  for more information and where to purchase this diaper!