First, let’s start this article off by discussing Fuzzi Bunz nappies. Some of you are familiar with the term, I was not. As near as I can tell, Fuzzi Bunz nappies are just another name for your plain old, run of the mill Fuzzi Bunz Diaper. It appears to be a vernacular thing when you are dealing with Brits and Aussies. I am sure our use of the word diaper seems a little strange to them. If any of you reading this have a clearer understanding as to whether or not there is a difference between Fuzzi Bunz nappies and Fuzzy Bunz diapers, please let me know and we will post your input here on the site.

On to the serious stuff. If you have spent any time at all reading the site, you know that I spend a good deal of time wandering around the Internet trying to dig up Fuzzi Bunz reviews and other assorted information on this and other brands of cloth diapers. FuzziBunz diapers are my favorite though. There are several reasons for this: they diapers fit my infants and toddlers well, they typically don’t leak (even when they get very wet, and they withstand the daily wear and tear exceptionally well. My wife goes to great lengths to ensure they are properly cleaned and stored, but I feel they are a great product.

I know that for some people they can be a little pricey which is why I have written articles about buying used Fuzzi Bunz. However, there is another alternative…making your own. I know this sounds like a lot of work, but my wife has had great success with this. As a matter of fact, I just found a new Fuzzi Bunz diaper pattern that I sent over her way (you can find it here – http://www.geocities.com/gabrielbaby1/fuzzibunz.html). I will let you know what kind of success my wife has with it, and how difficult it is. If you make one, please write back and let me know how it worked out for you.

Now get out there and try those Fuzzi Bunz nappies!

Ok, as a dad I am ready to admit that there are many things about the glamorous world of baby cloth diapers that I am still learning. Sometimes it is tough to keep all of the diaper makers and brands straight. If you are a fellow diapering dad like me you know exactly what I am talking about. You have your Bumkins, Your Fuzzi Bunz (not Fuzzi Buns), your BumGenius, your Thirsties, and your Punkin Butts just to name a few. As if that weren’t bad enough, you have to learn to remember which of these diapers are the all in one (AIO) model and which ones nees to have covers to keep the contents of the diaper on the inside of the unit. But wait, there is more that we need to begin to consider…

I have begun to do a little bit of research into the cloth diaper package . What is a cloth diaper package you may ask? Simple, it is typically a grouping of diapers together (sometimes at a discount). So, if you had a need for not just a single Fuzzi Bunz cloth diaper, but a stack of them you could contact one of the many cloth diaper stores online and purchase the diapers you need in a bundle instead of individually. Additionally, you can get a sample cloth diaper package (depending on the cloth diaper store you frequent) so that you can choose several types of cloth diapers with a single purchase. I like the feature. That way I don’t have to go out and hunt down a Blueberry diaper, or Bumkins diaper, I can just order a sample pack with them in it.

One of the other potential pluses for this approach is that it allows you to buy bulk cloth diapers in a single transaction as opposed to many smaller purchases that would end up costing you more money in the long run. Additionally, if you choose the right cloth diaper store you may qualify for free shipping on your cloth diapers.

Check back later and I will provide more insight for all of you dads joining me in this cloth diaper adventure. Until then keep your chin up…and your nose plugged.

Please feel free to join our discussion and share your thoughts. We look forward to learning from you!

Baby Cloth Diapers

We all just want a wrap or cover that works…don’t we? I have found that what works and what doesn’t work is not always as much fact as fiction. What I mean by this is that much like beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so is the value or satisfaction with a particular diaper.

I went over to my site of choice, DiaperPin, to do some research on the Bummis Super Whisper Wrap . I needed to know what other people were saying about their experiences with the Bummis wrap. As I alluded to above, the reviews are mixed. It appears that some of those that have purchased the Bummis super whisper wrap have been unhappy with the amount of wicking the cover allows. Additionally, some of the reviewers were not happy with the feel of the wrap, calling it too “plastic” like. Some of the moms seemed to really like their Bummis super whisper wrap and had nothing but good things to say about this Bummis wrap. If you have used this wrap or are currently using it, we would like to hear your story.

Check back later and I will provide more insight for all of you dads joining me in this cloth diaper adventure. Until then keep your chin up…and your nose plugged .

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Bummis Super Whisper Wrap

Ok, I promised another post, and now that Christmas has past, I have a couple of minutes to sit down and talk about another major innovation in the cloth diaper sphere that will make your life easier dad…the Bummis super whisper wrap. I know…it sounds impressive, and it is. The nice thing about saying the name is it actually sounds masculine. As a dad, you can be comfortable talking about the fact that your child is wearing the Bummis super whisper wrap (ok, I may be reaching, but as a dad I will take whatever I can get on this journey).

Down to business, what is the Bummis super whisper wrap? It is really just a diaper cover that has a pretty cool name. This diaper cover acts in a similar manner to other diaper covers that you may be familiar with, but it boasts a leak proof closure system, and it is supposed to fit over any standard flat cloth diaper. The Bummis super whisper wrap uses Aplix as fasteners and provides ample elastic around the legs to ensure that baby stays dry, and dad stays happy. Another bonus feature that the Bummis whisper wrap offers is that due to the design of the Aplix tabs, the Bummis wrap will fit on almost any baby. If you are like my home, I always have at least two in diapers…versatility is a must. The Bummis super whisper wrap also comes in four different prints (I know dads, we care about function…but looks can be important to moms). This Bummis cover may present you with cloth diapering choices you do not currently have. I hope you are able to get some use out of this Bummis wrap.

Check back later and I will provide more insight for all of you dads joining me in this cloth diaper adventure. Until then keep your chin up…and you nose plugged 

Please feel free to join our discussion and share your thoughts. We look forward to learning from you!

Bummis Super Whisper Wrap

One of the brands of diapers that we have yet to discuss is those made by Bummis. I don’t have a great deal of time to go into them tonight, but I did want to touch a little on the Bummis diaper and my views of them based on personal experience.

Now let me begin by saying that the child I have used the Bummis diapers on is one of my babies. On him they work very well and are incredibly easy to secure. For those of you with infants you will certainly be able to appreciate the importance of having a diaper that fits well and goes on easily and quickly. One of the design features I liked about the Bummis Diapers is that the Velcro has over-sized tabs which make it very similar to fastening one of the disposable diapers I had become accustomed to before I knew better. One of the things to remember though is that your Bummis may need a Bummis diaper cover. In the event this is the case you can buy a new diaper cover, or you may be able to find a used diaper cover on ebay or diaperswappers.

Later this week I will provide some more insight for all of you dads joining me in this cloth diaper adventure. Until then keep your chin up…and you nose plugged 

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Bummis Diaper

As I have written before…I am a dad. My wife and I have a large family, and I have always prided myself on the fact that I am every bit as domestic as she is. I cook, I clean, I run kids to and fro…in a family our size it has to be a team effort. Changing diapers has never been an issue – mere child’s play! That is until the cloth diapers arrived.

I’ll be the first to admit, when my wife approached me with the idea I was a little reserved to say the least. I was a champ when it came to whipping the little ones in and out of their disposable diapers, but this cloth diaper stuff was way out of my league. Then I met my saving grace…Fuzzi Bunz diapers. I have said before that I am partial to these diapers, and I am convinced it is only because their ease of use (yes, even for a father) that I have been won over to cloth diapering. The system of snaps that the Fuzzi Bunz diaper uses is incredibly easy to master and very similar to that of your run of the mill disposable diaper.

Dad’s, if you are planning on going the cloth diaper route you have to get a special tool…of course we need a special tool – we’re guys. One of the biggest challenges I anticipated (and dreaded) was cleaning out soiled diapers (and I am not talking about garden soil here). I asked myself, how the heck do you clean these things. Luckily (as with so many other things) my wife had the solution. A diaper sprayer. This nifty little tool hooks right up to the toilet and allows you to use a high-pressure spray to clean your Fuzzi Buns diapers out with. This is important for a couple of reasons, one it reduces the mess (unless you hose-down the bathroom in the process), and two, even if these are discount Fuzzi Bunz, or Fuzzi bunz that have been made from a sewing pattern you want them to last.

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Fuzzi Bunz Diaper

Ok, so last time we spoke, my wife shared her opinion about the BumGenius one size cloth diaper she has used in the past. As a result of her article I decided to go out online and see what I could discover about the different versions of the diaper that are available (as I understand it there are BumGenius 1.0, BumGenius 2.0,and BumGenius 3.0 versions of the diaper). The reason for my research on the diaper is that my wife feels that a part of her dissatisfaction with the BumGenius diapers may stem from the fact that she used one of the older versions (BumGenius 1.0 possibly).

An additional driving factor for extra research was that many of the individuals she chats with on diaper sites and mom sites speak highly of the BumGenius one size cloth diaper line. I think I used them once or twice (as I am partial to the way that the Fuzzi Buns diapers perform…but that is another post) but I honestly don’t remember being passionate about them one way or the other.

So, the results of my research? I went out to the BumGenius site and did some poking around. It appears that there are in fact 3 versions of the BumGenius one size cloth diaper. The BumGenius 3.0 version features improvements like re-designed stretchy tabs, and a wider slot for the soaker pad. Additionally it also has an insert stopper to help prevent leaking and grippier hook and loop to help the diaper stay on baby. The image of the diaper they provided also shows that there is a fair amount of elastic in the legs of the BumGenius cloth diaper and this helps to keep the baby dry…very important.

Overall it looks like the BumGenius one size cloth diaper has made some improvements in its design. Maybe I will have to try and convince my wife to try some of the BumGenius 3.0 diapers and see how they perform.

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BumGenius One Size Cloth Diaper

After hearing quite a bit about these AIO diapers I decided to give them a try. I was not too impressed. They always seemed to wick out the legs which left me changing not only the diaper but the onesie or pants, as well. Frustrating!

Maybe it is because I bought them used or maybe it was the “version” of the diaper. I did not pay attention to which version I bought but later discovered that others were having the same issue – saying one version was better than the other. I do know that I seem to have better luck with Fuzzi Bunz diapers.

So, I guess it’s a personal preference and maybe you’ll have better luck than I did!

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BumGenius

So, in our last post we began our discussion about Fuzzi Bunz cloth diapers. As I pointed out previously, in the event you didn’t read the previous post, one of the things I like about these diapers is the fact that they are very simple to use. For dads, even those of us who have had lots of experience, this is a big bonus. It means not having to mess with a complicated system of pins and the like.

These cloth diapers, which should not be confused with a cotton cloth diaper, come in various shapes and sizes. This is nice because they do not take a “one size fits all” approach to their diapers. This means that regardless of the size of your little person, you should be able to find a Fuzzi Bunz cloth diaper to fit your child. An additional feature that I like about Fuzzi Bunz diapers is that the snap system that they use on the diapers allows for the growth of your baby. This allows you to use the same diapers during the various stages of your baby’s growth. This helps parents to conserve their money and stick it in an account to pay for college for that little mind .

In the event you have given the Fuzzi Bunz cloth diaper a try and it has not lived up to your expectations, there are other cloth baby diapers you can use such as aBumkins cloth diaper. The Bumkins cloth diaper ahs its own unique traits that help it to stand out from its competitors. In later posts we will address many of the different options you have in the world of cloth diapering. We may also dedicate a post or two to baby carriers and baby slings.

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Fuzzi Buns Cloth Diaper

Ok, so to start our discussion about Fuzzi Bunz, I will point out a couple of the items that I like about the way they are designed. Allow me to place a small disclaimer here…I am sure that my wife will be writing more later and she is the real Fuzzi Bunz expert, but I can tell you what I like from a dad’s point of view.

As I stated in the initial post, transitioning from standard disposable diapers to cotton cloth diapers was a bit of a challenge for me…it just didn’t seem right. Never mind the fact that people have used baby cloth diapers for hundreds or thousands of years, never mind that millions (maybe billions) of people use similar cloth diaper solutions on a daily basis. As absurd as it sounds I had bought into the marketing machine’s spin on things…cotton cloth diapers were archaic and uncivilized! I suppose the mental picture I had of cloth diapers didn’t help at all either. After all, the only cloth diaper I had ever seen was the one I used to double as a burp cloth…and I knew I wasn’t talented enough to wrap that around one of my children!

However, I was soon introduced to modern diapering…with makers such as Fuzzi Bunz, BumGenius, Bummis and Thirsties. Let me tell you…these were no burp cloths. I have been surprised at how similar they are to standard disposable diapers, but better. As I stated previously, disposable diapers get expensive quickly.

I like the Fuzzi Bunz diapers for several reasons. I like the way they are designed. The cut of the material fits the bodies of my children nicely…and this is important. Trust me, the last thing you want is a surprise leak. The other design item I really like about the Fuzzi Bunz is that they have snaps that are strategically placed on the front of the diaper. The placement of these snaps allows for a snug fit on the child, and no messy surprises. Check them out and let us know what you think. Next time we will look at the BumGenius product line.

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