https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 10:36:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-602214 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:33:59 +0000 lolabee 602214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to go against the grain here...so far I am preferring my Applecheeks over BG's. Maybe my opinion will change once LO is older but the Applecheeks fit amazingly well and I like the inserts much better. I've not had one leak with AC's (knock on wood!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-602187 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:23:35 +0000 Mrs. Chalk 602187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tysonja: We are part-timers as well. I figure it's better than nothing, right? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-600972 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:55:27 +0000 tysonja 600972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have BG 4.0's too -- we just have 12 because we are more part time CD'ers.... as in 2 days on, 1 day off. we give ourselves a lot of breaks hahha... still saving money, though!</p> <p>sounds like the cracking has to do with improper washing/detergent/drying. definitely follow the website recommendations to a T. :)</p> <p>enjoy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-600950 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:51:24 +0000 Mrs. Chalk 600950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of our stash is BG 4.0. I tried lots of different brands, and these were the best choice. We rarely have leaks, and they have been very sturdy - we are on baby #2 with them now and still have no problems with the PUL (I agree that that sounds like a wash routine problem). </p> <p>On the other hand, I also have three Bummis Tots Bots Easy Fit, which I LOVE. They are softer, trimmer, and the insert just folds out, so you don't actually have to reach in and remove anything; it just agitates out in the wash. Unfortunately, I didn't find them until we already had all we needed in the BG. (Plus they are more expensive and are harder to find used). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-600816 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:31:17 +0000 Boheme 600816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: @kml636: I might have to look into Thirsties too! Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-600791 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:27:36 +0000 kml636 600791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought all used bumgenius and they work fine. I honestly prefer the two thirsties my neighbor gave me, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-600497 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:39:21 +0000 Weagle 600497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE LOVE my BGs. Especially my Elementals. I'm pretty meh about my 4.0s, and I hate the 4.0 inserts. I just don't use them. I think her issue is a wash routine problem. I very rarely machine dry my 4.0s, but this winter I am having to use it for my Elementals. They take too long to line dry inside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-600211 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:51:19 +0000 T.H.O.U. 600211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: I really love my snap Thirsties Duo Diapers. They are also pocket diapers like the BG4.0 but the inserts are much more absorbent and hold up better. An added bonus is that there is an opening at the front and back of the diaper, so you don't have to unstuff before you wash! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-600190 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:48:57 +0000 Boheme 600190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: She dries them on hot! I'm guessing that's the issue. My work's daycare specified BumGenius but I'm guessing its because they're not famililar with any other kind bc they only have one CD baby and she's in BGs. I will have to ask them again if we decide to get anything else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-600136 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:39:04 +0000 LulaBee 600136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>BG are my favorites. We also have Fuzzi Bunz, Happy Heineys (got about 12 of these for free, but I don't like them), and Bummis Tots Bots. I keep adding BG to our stash because I love them so much. Perfect for chunky baby legs :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-600134 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:38:26 +0000 T.H.O.U. 600134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: Does she dry them? I line dry mine and have had them over a year. I do not love the Microfiber inserts but my pockets are great. </p> <p>Also, I would assume that your daycare is willing to take any brand of pocket or AIO. Did you clarify that they really are brand specific? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-600117 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:35:03 +0000 Beebug 600117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: I don't do facebook (but can access via DHs if needed! But I'm in Canada, and it's prob not worth it by the time shipping, etc, but I will check it out :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-600105 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:33:32 +0000 Boheme 600105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beebug: Are you in the group Buy/Sell/Trade BumGenius on Facebook? I see great deals there a lot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-600021 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:20:16 +0000 Beebug 600021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am on the hunt to find a deal on adding some more to my stash too, they are my faves. I haven't had any of what's mentioned above (mine are in great shape!) but only had LO for four months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-599997 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:17:32 +0000 Arden 599997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah I'm going to have to agree with the others and say it's the way she's washing/drying them, because I know several people who have diapered with BG for three or four years and theirs are still holding strong! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-599935 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:09:38 +0000 autumnlove 599935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: I don't want to count...lol. I mostly use the BGs- I think I have 35? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-599908 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:06:57 +0000 Mrs. Pen 599908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: I had 24-26 when I started. Sadly we had to give up CDing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-599902 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:06:10 +0000 Boheme 599902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: @autumnlove: Ahhh, it might be that she dries them on a regular setting in the dryer! How many do you have in your stash? </p> <p>I got a great deal on two brand new diapers w/ snaps that I'm picking up this afternoon. We are 6 diapers in, and I'm trying to work up to 24 or so. I just got nervous after hearing her experience. @FutureMrsMcK: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-599830 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:57:03 +0000 autumnlove 599830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love BG diapers and I haven't had any issues with repelling or the PUL cracking and I've been using most of them for over a year. I use CD safe detergent and I usually line dry or use a low/medium setting on my dryer. They are totally worth it for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-599821 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:54:18 +0000 Mrs. Pen 599821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you happen to know her washing routine?</p> <p>Vinegar and baking soda break down pul and elastic- and they are commonly used in washing to eliminate odors. You can use them but only every once in awhile, not consistently or they will break down.</p> <p>I used a cloth diaper safe detergent- so very gentle, and I line dried my covers. After six months of cd'ing they still looked brand new. </p> <p>I would recommend not drying them and using safe detergent. Bum genius were my favorite and I tried over five different brands </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-599818 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:53:50 +0000 lovehoneybee 599818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE my BG, and so far have had very few problems with leaking--when he was 2 weeks old and his thighs were still a little bit small, and now at night, because he's a tummy-sleeper and a boy, which I'm sure I can solve by adding in an insert of some kind--and I've had no problems with the PUL cracking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bumgenius-worth-it#post-599803 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:50:26 +0000 Boheme 599803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have been slowly building a stash of BumGenius for Baby Grizz. We chose it because we had several friends say they had gotten rid of all of their other cloth diaper brands besides BG, and because of a lot of great reviews I read online. It is also one of the only kinds my work's daycare center is ok with doing for me. </p> <p>However, one of my friends who sank a ton of $$$$ into an exclusive BumGenius stash is now having to throw a bunch of them away due to the PUL cracking/leaking. Is it normal for them to delaminate this early?! Her baby was only born in August! Before we buy any more, I wanted to get some insight from other mamas about BGs and any other diapers than are in your stash. We can't decide whether to keep going with BG or to branch out with other brands. </p>