Bummis Beautiful Basic Cloth Diaper Kit Review

The Bummis Beautiful Basic Cloth Diaper Kit comes with 3 Organic Cotton Prefold inserts and 1 Bummis Super Whisper Wrap.

When I first got the Bummis prefolds, the first thing I noticed was how big and thick they are compared with a Gerber prefold (which I use for spit up rags). 

This isn't the clearest picture, but the Bummis (below) is MUCH thicker than the Gerber prefold. I'd have to use two Gerber prefolds to get the absorbency of one Bummi prefold. 

 Here is the inside of the Super Whisper Wrap. It's pretty basic, which I like. Velcro (on this model), flap to keep leaks in, good thick waterproof fabric and gussets that are neither too tight nor too loose.   

Here's a picture of it closed. Isn't this print pretty? 

This is a picture of my daughter modeling another Bummis wrap (these two covers fit the same). I need to work on my prefold skills though. The fitteds I use don't poke out as much. 

And... a view from the side. These covers hold everything in well. I like that they allow for extra "padding" in the back. 

So far, these are my favorite covers, velcro and all! (I'm a snap girl at heart, so it's got to be good velcro for me to like it!)

You can get this kit HERE for $20.95!

bumGenius: Freetime, 4.0, or Elemental?

I've decided to compare different bumGenius diapers after receiving so many questions about the difference between them. The three main types of bumGenius diaper out there are the Freetime AIO, the 4.0 One Size Pocket, and the Elemental. First I'll review the 4.0. This is a pocket diaper. If you look closely, you can see that the insert can snap smaller. There is elastic in the back and a waterproof panel in the front.

The Freetime has two flaps that fold out for quick and easy drying.

They fold in for quick and easy "stuffing."

The Elemental has two strips of fabric that are sewn in on both ends.

Here are the three: Elemental, 4.0, and Freetime snapped to the smallest settings. It's hard to say which of the three is the smallest. The Elemental has the smallest leg holes and lowest rise while the 4.0 has the smallest waist.

Here are the three snapped to the largest settings. The 4.0 has the highest rise.

Overall, my favorite is the Freetime. It dries the fastest and has the best overall fit for my daughter. The Elemental takes too long to dry and is too "crunchy," and the 4.0 has to be stuffed (gag) and is more bulky. The 4.0 insert also takes longer to dry than the Freetime.

	Freetime AIO	4.0 One size Pocket	Elemental
Price at Sweetbottoms:	$19.95	$17.95	$24.95
Leg Holes (smallest setting):	Smallest Leg Holes	Medium Leg Holes	Largest Leg Holes
Waist Size (smallest setting):	Medium Waist	Smallest Waist	Largest Waist
Crotch Size:	Widest Crotch	Narrowest Crotch	Medium Crotch
Rise (largest setting):	Medium Rise	Highest Rise	Shortest Rise
Bulk:	Medium Bulk	Bulkiest	Least Bulky
Dry Time:	Fastest Dry Time	Medium Dry Time	Longest Dry Time
Other Notes:	My overall favorite!	Have to stuff-don’t like. Softest.	“Crunchiest” fabric, not very soft

Lotus Bumz Review and Giveaway

I really like the Lotus Bumz diaper I've been trying out! There aren't really any exciting bells and whistles on it, but it's soft and cute, fits well, and hasn't leaked--even after overnight! 

These diapers cost between $12.97 (for white) and $16.97 (for prints) each.  Their best deal per diaper is the "Mystery 6 pack bundle," which comes out to only $11.67 per diaper.

If you would like to purchase some Lotus Bumz diapers, I have a coupon code for you! Just use CONTEMPLATE15 to get 15% off your next order! (expires 6/1)

Lotus Bumz also has a military discount of 25%. Here are the details: "To all of our Military family out there serving our country as well as Any Active Duty, National Guard, Reservist or Veteran, or their spouse is eligible to for our MILITARY discount!! For now on you will get 25% off any order. In order to qualify, email us at info @ lotusbumz.com and let us know about your status. If you're not sure whether or not you qualify, or if you have any questions email us as well."

In addition to these awesome discounts, Lotus Bumz also donates a percentage of their profits to non-profit organizations that help moms!

Now for the review and giveaway:

Here is the outside of the "StarButts" diaper I received. Isn't it cute!? 

The inside of the diaper is nice and soft, and I like the placement of the snaps. 

Look how great it fits! This diaper is definitely one of our most comfy ones. Not too tight, not too loose. 

Here's the front of the diaper. If you find the picture a bit blurry, that's because little Love Bug here doesn't understand the phrase "please sit still!"

Lotus Bumz is going to give one of my readers a a Lotus Bumz diaper of their own in either a girl or a boy color/print! 

Don't Leave Your Two Year Old Alone with the Cloth Diapers

Don't leave your two year old alone with the cloth diapers, or this may happen:

I was given a roll of liners recently. 

These photos were taken AFTER I had spent 20 minutes rolling up the liners that were in his bedroom and all down the hallway. 

This is the culprit. My guess is that he was communicating, "Mom, it's 8 o'clock and I'm hungry and bored."

My diapering accessories have been under attack lately. Sweet Pea (pictured below) got a hold of a sample pack of Grandma El's diaper rash ointment yesterday, and ate some of it. We got to talk on the phone with the nice people at poison control (She's fine).

Have your kids ever gotten into your cloth diapering products and made a mess of anything? 

Ecopipo Vs. bumGenius

I had a hard time coming up with a diaper to compare with Ecopipo diapers. Since nothing in my stash is quite like it, I decided to compare it with something well-known, like a bumGenius.

Here are the two side by side. The Ecopipo is definitely larger, but also narrower in the crotch. The Ecopipo also has three settings for the rise, while the bumGenius has only two. However, the Ecopipo only has two snaps across, while the bumGenius has three.

Here is another shot, this time of the bumGenius on top of the Ecopipo. The front part of the diaper is wider on the bumGenius.

 I like the inside of the Ecopipo. There are double gussets and a snug flap on the back. The bumGenius, on the other hand, has a waterproof panel on the inside front. Both the bumGenius and the Ecopipo come in snaps or aplix.

 Since we've already determined which diaper is LARGER (the Ecopipo), here are the two side by side snapped on the smallest setting:

The leg holes on the bumGenius are quite a bit smaller. Here I can only fit in three fingers (oh no, my pinkie is missing!... lol)

I can nearly fit my entire hand into the leg hole of the Ecopipo when it is snapped on the smallest setting. (Note: if your baby has chunky thighs, then this is the diaper for you!)

Below is my attempt at a comparison chart. Have you tried these two diapers? What do you think about them?

Ecopipo                                                    bumGenius 4.0

$19.31 (or 255 Mexican pesos)     PRICE PER DIAPER                         $17.95                    

                      
   
           Y                                            DOUBLE GUSSETS                           N


           N                                     WATERPROOF FLAP IN FRONT            Y


           Y                                                 SNUG BACK FLAP                       N

          Y                                               OVERLAPPING SNAPS                   N

          Y                 HAS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR A 35 LB TODDLER      N

OsoCozy AIO vs. Thirsties Duo AIO

Here is a Thirsties Duo AIO size 2 (18-40 lbs, left) next to an OsoCozy AIO sizse 2 (18-35 lbs, right). Both are the larger size, but you can see that the OsoCozy is actually larger. It is more trim between the legs, but larger overall. 

The OsoCozy has Aplix fasteners, while the Thirsties has snaps.  The rise on the Thirsties can also be adjusted. 

  

The Thirsties can be stuffed if more absorbency is needed. 

Look how thick the pad is! (It is also open at both ends, which makes stuffing easier).

The OsoCozy is thinner overall, giving it a more trim fit (and just as much absorbency).

The inside of the Thirsties is a soft polyester microfiber, but OsoCozy is cotton gauze weave fabric (not as soft, but natural). 

OsoCozy has a waterproof front that helps to prevent leaks that the Thirsties does not have. 

 Here is a better size comparison. The OsoCozy fits my 35 lb toddler, but the Thirsties doesn't even come close. It fits my 16 lb baby perfectly though. To see the fit of the OsoCozy on a 35 lb toddler and to see more photos, click HERE.

Both of these diapers can be purchased at ClothDiaper.com. Check out the comparison chart below:

OsoCozy AIO (size 2)                                           Thirsties Duo AIO (size 2)

      $14.95                                             PRICE PER DIAPER                                            $15.75 for solid                     

                      
          N                                             POCKET FOR INSERT                                                  Y

          Y                                      WATERPROOF FLAP IN FRONT                                         N

          N                                                          SNAPS                                                               Y

          N                                      SOFT FABRIC AGAINST BABY                                    Y

          Y                                       NATURAL FABRIC AGAINST BABY                                 N

          N                                              SNAPS FOR THE RISE                                               Y

          Y                                             FITS MY 35 LB TODDLER                                            N

         N                                                 FITS MY 16 LB BABY                                                Y

Ecopipo Giveaway

I would like to inform you of an INTERNATIONAL Giveaway! Ecopipo has graciously provided diapers for a giveaway! They are providing THREE diapers: One solid, one pattern, and one minky! To learn more about their diapers and to see more pictures, go HERE. This contest is International!

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Introducing Ecopipo!

I am so excited to share about a Mexican cloth diaper company with you today! My family lived in Mexico for about seven years, so Mexico has a part of my heart.

The company is called Ecopipo. You may have to click "translate" in order to read their website in English (but if you do, please remember that Google isn't the best at translating, and some of the phrases will sound a bit weird!).

These are the types of Ecopipo diapers, according to their website: Snaps (solids), Minky (patterns with velcro), Velcro (solids), New Born (solids), and even diapers for older children and adults.  

Ecopipo also sells training pants, swim diapers, wet bags, wipes, flushable liners, nursing pads and Mama cloth.

Their diapers sell for 300 Mexican pesos, which is about $23.56.

I was so excited to receive samples of these diapers! I received one Minky (velcro), one Velcro (solid) and one print (velcro). Velcro is not a favorite of mine, but this velcro is STRONG, stronger than the hook and loop on any of my other diapers. I love the deep flap in the back!

These diapers also feature double gussets, and great elastic in the back. They're so soft on the inside! My favorite is the Minky, which is oh-so-soft on the outside!

The training pants are awesome as well. :) These are constructed like an all-in-one.

The training pants have two snaps on each side for easy removal. 

The Mama cloth is made like an all-in-one diaper as well (which I really like!) with the same soft fabric on the inside as on the inside of their diapers...

... and with a layer of PUL on the back side, like the diapers! I know from personal experience that these are comfortable and thin enough that you forget you're wearing them. 

That's all for today! Do you know of any great diaper companies that aren't very well-known? I'd love to hear about them if you do! 

I'll be comparing the Ecopipo diapers to other diapers soon. What should I compare them to?

Booty Buns Lifetime Supply Giveaway

Welcome to the Go Green ♥ Give Charity Cloth Diaper Giveaway Event sponsored by Booty Buns Cloth Diapers! Over 175 blogs have teamed up to present this amazing cloth diaper giveaway hosted by Daily Mothering.

Here's your chance to win an entire stash of one-size cloth diapers!

 

This amazing cloth diaper prize pack includes:

20 Booty Buns One-Size Cloth Diapers

(these true one-size cloth diapers fit 3-45 lbs!)

20 matching flannel/terry cloth wipes

40 microfiber inserts

20 cotton flannel liners

(picture does not show inserts or liners also included)

First, a little about Booty Buns...

In case you haven't heard about them, Booty Buns Cloth Diapers are incredible one-size cloth diapers that truly fit from birth to potty training! They feature a snap-down rise with 5 different snap settings (most one-size diapers only have 3!) and a waist with 10 regular snap settings plus 2 crossover snap settings. The diapers have hip snaps to prevent wing droop on smaller sizes. The incredible size range of this diaper fits from 3-45 lbs!

Booty Buns Cloth Diapers are pocket diapers and each diaper includes 2 snap-on microfiber inserts that can be stuffed into the diaper or laid on top with the included cotton flannel liner against your child's skin. The diapers have a waterproof PUL outer and a soft suedecloth inner with duel gussets on the inner lining to ensure everything stays IN the diaper! Booty Buns One-Size Cloth Diapers come in an assortment of bright colors and each diaper includes a matching handmade flannel/terry wipe. You can find out more about the diapers at Booty Buns, or check out the detailed Booty Buns One-Size Cloth Diaper Review at Daily Mothering!

Booty Buns is dedicated to encouraging others to "go green" and "give charity." Shannon, the owner of Booty Buns Cloth Diapers, leads by example. For every diaper that Booty Buns sells, she donates one Booty Buns Cloth Diaper to a child in need in a third-world country. Shannon hopes to donate a lifetime supply of cloth diapers {20 diapers} to every baby in need around the globe. You can join in this effort by purchasing your own set of Booty Buns Cloth Diapers and telling your friends about Booty Buns!

Make sure to stop by and follow Booty Buns via Facebook, Twitter and Blog for news and giveaways!

And now for the giveaway!!

ONE WINNER will receive this gigantic cloth diaper prize pack valued at $546!

And, the winner will get to select their choice of diaper colors!

This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada.

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