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

Dry Bees vs. OsoCozy

Below is a medium DryBees (left) and a large OsoCozy (right). The DryBees is made of microfiber whereas the OsoCozy is made of cotton. I appreciate the pocket in the DryBees for if additional absorbency is needed. 

The medium DryBees is almost as big as the large OsoCozy. I wish the DryBees had crossover tabs like the OsoCozy. 

The microfiber on the DryBees is softer than the cotton on the OsoCozy.

Both of these diapers are excellent. They are trim and easy to use. I like the price and crossover tabs of the OsoCozy, and the pocket and softness of the DryBees. It's a draw. :)

To learn more about the DryBees, go HERE.
To learn more about the OsoCozy, go HERE.

Below is a comparison chart of the two:

OsoCozy AIO                                                               DryBees AIO

      $14.95                                             PRICE PER DIAPER                                            $19.95

                      
          N                                             POCKET FOR INSERT                                                  Y

          Y                                              CROSSOVER TABS                                                     N

          N                                      SOFT FABRIC AGAINST BABY                                          Y

          Y                                       NATURAL FABRIC AGAINST BABY                                 N

Lotus Bumz vs. bumGenius

Earlier this week I posted a Lotus Bumz review and giveaway. Today I'll be comparing the Lotus Bumz with the bumGenius 4.0. 

Below you'll see the bumGenius on the left, and the Lotus Bumz on the right. These diapers are definitely shaped differently. The bumGenius is more contoured, and the Lotus Bumz is longer. 

Here are the two diapers at the largest setting. The bumGenius is wider at the top, but the Lotus Bumz is more generous in the crotch area. Also note the prints. I love the Lovelace print from bumGenius, but if you look HERE and HERE you'll see Lotus Bumz has many more prints available (bumGenius has only two; I counted 16 prints from Lotus Bumz). 

Here they are snapped to the smallest setting. The bumGenius is a bit smaller. 

But there are no hip snaps, so when it's snapped onto a very small, wiggly baby, the edges like to slip out of the diaper, like this: 

This isn't as much of a problem with the Lotus Bumz (see hip snap by my thumb). 

I also DISLIKE how the bumGenius insert snaps down (top). It annoys me and makes the diaper difficult to snap and bulky. 

Of course, if you need a longer insert the bumGenius can be unsnapped (but then I worry about the snaps chafing my child or the PUL fabric). I also like how the Lotus Bumz insert is so much softer than the bumGenius insert. 

The Lotus Bumz has a softer leg elastic.

I also love how the back flap is sewn on the Lotus Bumz. The flap is sewn down, so it can't fly up and doesn't need to be constantly tucked into the back of the diaper...

Unlike the bumGenius, which just flies up all the time, like this:

The bumGenius, however, has a nice waterproof area on the front of the diaper to help prevent leaks. 

So there's my comparison review! Be sure to check out the GIVEAWAY (ends 5/15). I also have a chart below:

Lotus Bumz                                                   bumGenius 4.0

$16.97                                     PRICE PER DIAPER                                     $17.95                   

                      
  
           Y                                         HIP SNAPS                                                N


           N                          WATERPROOF FLAP IN FRONT                           Y


           Y                                    SNUG BACK FLAP                                        N

          N                      INSERT SNAPS TO DIFFERENT SIZES                     Y

          Y                         MORE THAN 2 AVAILABLE PRINTS                       N

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

Booty Buns vs. Rumparooz

Today I'm going to compare a Booty Buns diaper with a Rumparooz. I am actually impressed with both of these diapers, for different reasons. 

Here is the Booty Buns (hereafter "BB") on the left, and the Rumparooz ("RR") on the right. The BB is definitely larger.

Here are the two diapers opened up, so you can see just how much larger the BB is. 

The BB diaper can also snap down smaller. 

Both of these diapers have double gussets, but the inside of the RR is more soft and plush.

Both diapers have elastic in the back and a flap to prevent blowouts. I prefer the back of the RR: tighter elastic and softer fabric. 

The BB diaper has a flap in the front as well (which is waterproof); something the RR doesn't have. 

The BB has a hip snap on each side, while the RR does not. 

Now, I'm kind of a sucker for cute little details, like the little kangaroos on the RR:

And the rubbery tag on the back (say it with me: "Awwwww!!")

I was pleased with how the RR fits my 14 pounder: 

Yes, the white part needs to be tucked in here. She was just wiggling.

Here's the diaper on my 35 pounder. The RR fits him well too.

For pictures of how the Booty Buns fits each of my children, go HERE

I love the idea of Booty Buns: a diaper that grows with your child from birth to potty training. The extras (wipe, liner, extra insert) are also awesome additions. But Rumparooz work better for my kiddos. They just fit my skinny kids better, and I like how soft they are.

See my comparison chart to decide for yourself which one is better!

Booty Buns                                          Rumparooz G2 One-Size Pocket


$25.50 (+ $6 s/h on all orders)         PRICE PER DIAPER                       $23.50                   

                      
           Y                                             INSERT SNAPS IN                            N

           Y                                            DOUBLE GUSSETS                           Y


           Y                                      WATERPROOF FLAP IN FRONT            N


           Y                                                     BACK FLAP                               Y
  

           Y                                        INSERT AGITATES OUT IN WASH       N

          Y                                               OVERLAPPING SNAPS                    N

          Y                                            INCLUDES WIPE AND LINER              N

          Y         DONATED DIAPER FOR EVERY DIAPER PURCHASED      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