we were there for a few hours. we were in luck- the store's owner and Bumkins' founder/owner was there. the time flew by so fast and we learned SO much about CD, tips, preferences, tricks, etc... we left SO informed with definite new insight! such a GREAT way to have spent our afternoon!
so, i told Jakki (the owner) my top THREE needs:
- CD my twins exclusively
- maximum absorbency (last longer than three hours)
- a nighttime diaper
with that information, mind you, remember, i wanted to CD my twins exclusively, i asked her about the bumGenius CD. i told her that's the one i wanted. i had friends who had the bG and loved them, so that's also what i wanted. i thought that i had my mind made up.
now, if you're unfamiliar with CD, then i'll give you a quick update: bG is like the SONY of TVs but for CD. it's like the GEICO for car insurance but for CD. when you HEAR about CD, you first/usually hear about bG. why? it was the first, or one of the first, and it's ALL over. with the advertisements, word-of-mouth, CD stores, on blogs... that's what people first hear about when it comes to CD.
[now, the last time i was at buybuyBABY (we're so LUCKY to have not one but two in AZ. why? it's a Bed Bath & Beyond, but for babies!!!), i saw that bG diapers were now being carried there!!! so awesome. same price, BUT, you can use coupons there (you know those $5 off coupons from BBB or the 20% off? yup, those. also, doesn't matter if they're expired. YUP. you're welcome. :)]
OR people hear about gDiapers because Babies 'R Us carries them (their only CD they carry, by the way). when i was looking at CD and i was at B 'R Us, i couldn't believe how *expensive* gDiapers were! all i thought was, how am i going to afford THOSE?! so, i kept looking for other affordable options.
anyway, back to my requests for Jakki to find me diapers suitable for my needs.
she suggested two: Tots Bots and Fuzzibunz.
Fuzzibunz One-Size Diaper
- below are videos to demonstrate how to use/the deets of the diaper.
- i got these in Crushed Berries (a darkish pinkish purple) and Grape (purple- the color above doesn't do it justice... it's truly a grape purple!)- both BEAUTIFUL colors!
- J suggested this for me for the adjustable elastic. (let's be frank: i have ONLY adjusted my *diapers* two times. yes, it's a brilliant concept that nobody else can use (she patented it), but i haven't nearly used the elastic as much as i thought i would.) also, comes with an extra elastic.
- top-of-the-line product.
- i was impressed with how easy this diaper was to use.
- ONLY comes in snaps (this is where i was introduced to snaps... more durability, but i'll blog about that later).
- can last up to 14 hours overnight = perfect solution for a nighttime diaper!!!
- a bit bulky once both inserts are in the diaper.
- ONE-SIZE diaper... meaning, you can use it from NB to potty training = ONLY diaper you'll ever need to purchase!
- quick drying time (the inserts are separate from the shell. often, i throw them in the washer with the inserts still in there, AND they fall out in the wash... sometimes they have fallen out, so i just pull out the inserts as i throw the diapers in the wash. so easy. takes < 2 minutes.)
- this has contained the MOST blowouts of BLOWOUTS. i've never had them leak. have my girls maxed out the absorbency/ability of the diaper? absolutely. every stain has come out, and i've never had anything seep from the diapers (i had that in disposable diapers).
- comes with two microfiber inserts (one short, one long), which can be dried separately (in the dryer while the diaper needs to be line-dried)!
- the inner is laced with fleece, and the outside shell is waterproof. (i did have a problem and still do with the man-made fabric. my girls are quite sensitive to man-made fabric, which is why i have since then had to switch to a different type of diaper inner material. later, i'll blog about it.)
- even so, this is still a GREAT diaper.
[now, the last time i was at buybuyBABY (we're so LUCKY to have not one but two in AZ. why? it's a Bed Bath & Beyond, but for babies!!!), i saw that bG diapers were now being carried there!!! so awesome. same price, BUT, you can use coupons there (you know those $5 off coupons from BBB or the 20% off? yup, those. also, doesn't matter if they're expired. YUP. you're welcome. :)]
OR people hear about gDiapers because Babies 'R Us carries them (their only CD they carry, by the way). when i was looking at CD and i was at B 'R Us, i couldn't believe how *expensive* gDiapers were! all i thought was, how am i going to afford THOSE?! so, i kept looking for other affordable options.
anyway, back to my requests for Jakki to find me diapers suitable for my needs.
she suggested two: Tots Bots and Fuzzibunz.
Fuzzibunz One-Size Diaper
- i got these in Crushed Berries (a darkish pinkish purple) and Grape (purple- the color above doesn't do it justice... it's truly a grape purple!)- both BEAUTIFUL colors!
- J suggested this for me for the adjustable elastic. (let's be frank: i have ONLY adjusted my *diapers* two times. yes, it's a brilliant concept that nobody else can use (she patented it), but i haven't nearly used the elastic as much as i thought i would.) also, comes with an extra elastic.
- top-of-the-line product.
- i was impressed with how easy this diaper was to use.
- ONLY comes in snaps (this is where i was introduced to snaps... more durability, but i'll blog about that later).
- can last up to 14 hours overnight = perfect solution for a nighttime diaper!!!
- a bit bulky once both inserts are in the diaper.
- ONE-SIZE diaper... meaning, you can use it from NB to potty training = ONLY diaper you'll ever need to purchase!
- quick drying time (the inserts are separate from the shell. often, i throw them in the washer with the inserts still in there, AND they fall out in the wash... sometimes they have fallen out, so i just pull out the inserts as i throw the diapers in the wash. so easy. takes < 2 minutes.)
- this has contained the MOST blowouts of BLOWOUTS. i've never had them leak. have my girls maxed out the absorbency/ability of the diaper? absolutely. every stain has come out, and i've never had anything seep from the diapers (i had that in disposable diapers).
- comes with two microfiber inserts (one short, one long), which can be dried separately (in the dryer while the diaper needs to be line-dried)!
- the inner is laced with fleece, and the outside shell is waterproof. (i did have a problem and still do with the man-made fabric. my girls are quite sensitive to man-made fabric, which is why i have since then had to switch to a different type of diaper inner material. later, i'll blog about it.)
- even so, this is still a GREAT diaper.
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Tots Bots' Easy Fit
- this also is a ONE-SIZE diaper.
- an AIO (All-In-One) diaper, which means that no inserts are needed.
- J chose this one for me because even though it's an AIO diaper, it also has a "tongue" feature where the "insert" pops in/out for quicker drying time (even for an AIO!)!!! (this is my ONLY AIO diaper x2 because i don't like how long they take to dry compared to the pockets/prefolds/covers...)
- the inner diaper is layered with bamboo (natural fibers which are BEST for a baby's skin) and the opposite side of the "tongue" is microfiber.
- contains high-quality aplix closure (velcro), so it closely resembles a disposable diaper.
- easy to use and great for people who need it be as EASY as possible (dads, grandparents, daycare, church).
- not bulky at all. :) i put these on my girls when i don't want them to have a CD booty! ha ha ;)
- can only last for about three hours... and, that's max. why? doesn't have high absorbency. i don't know why. if i could change one thing about this diaper, then i would change that. definitely NOT an overnight diaper. an option? you can place more inserts in there. however, i did that (placed an extra microfiber insert), and even though, it still maxed out at 4 hours. :(
- have i ever had blowouts with this diaper? no. it has kept EVERYTHING in, but sometimes when i've opened the diaper, it's COMPLETELY full. :)
- would i recommend it? absolutely. is it for long periods of time? no way.
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the same day, we also purchased:
- a Planet Wise Wet Bag (medium)
(i wanted one since the last visit, BUT i didn't foresee myself going anywhere at first- traveling with CD, i mean- so, i didn't get it. i love that this bag. the fabric is adorable, and its liner separates from the inner liner... so there are two layers. i did think that this was pricey at $16.95, however i did find cheaper ones later on...)
when we left, we were SO excited to try our diapers for the first time!!! :)
what are YOUR favorite pockets/AIO diapers?
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