Bumgenius - the name is right! (BumGenius 3.0 Cloth Diaper)

Member Name: rhianjo

Product:	BumGenius 3.0 Cloth Diaper
Date:	18/05/09 (65 review reads)
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Advantages: Pocket nappy (i.e.like a disposable), reliable, birth to potty sizing, quick drying

Disadvantages: Fleece lining can stain sometimes

If you think cloth nappies are still big terry towelling ones you fold and pin then struggle to put on the waterproof pants these make you think again. A bumgenius nappy exactly like a disposable and that includes trying to get a good fit on a wriggly baby. The nappy has a sewn on outer waterproof layer that comes in several colours or plain boring white. It's a birth to potty nappy that poppers up from a small, to a medium or large fit. This makes it a very economical choice compared to the sized nappies. You only need to wash it once before use compared to other nappy fabrics like hemp or bamboo that need several washes to increase absorbancy.
They come with 2 microfibre booster pads including a slim one for a newborn so the nappy isn't too bulky. A thicker booster pad is also included that's size adjustable to fit the nappy in all 3 sizes. You can also fold it to give extra absorbancy in front (for a boy) or the back (for a girl).
The velcro tabs make getting a tight fit round the tummy and legs easy to avoid leaks. I didn't have many problems with leaking bf explosive poo either (can't say the same for the disposables he was in first!) The fleece lining keeps my son's bum really dry too even overnight. The pocket is big enough for extra boosting if you have a heavy wetter.
Washing is easy pull the booster pad out, attach the velcro to the laundry tabs on the inside and dry pail in a laundry bag held in a bucket (chuck the lot in the machine without touching the nappies!)
The fleece lining does stain slightly from bf poo but this always comes out when hung in the sun for a couple of hours. And after a few washing cycles mine have always come out nice and white again. Also most nappy rash creams block the fleece lining and make leaks more likely, but using a disposable liner or extra fleece liner with them gets rid of this problem.
I love these nappies and the best part is you can either use them again on your next or sell them - they keep quite a high second hand value. You can get these nappies from lots of independent nappy shops but they are also stocked in argos and mothercare.

Summary: An excellent economical cloth nappy, anyone can do it!