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bumGenius All-In-One

BumGenius is a company that was created by a family who knew the very definition of financial struggles. Jenn Labit started in 2005, making microfiber inserts and from there advanced to the “All-In-One Cloth Diapers.” Now BumGenius offers a variety of cloth diapers along with plenty of helpful accessories. The “All-In-One Cloth Diapers” offer four different diapers which consist of Freetime, Elemental, Littles 1.0 Newborn, and Littles 2.0 Newborn.

Buying these cloth diapers straight from the bumGenius Amazon store saves a good amount of money versus buying them off other sites. BumGenuis offers packs at a discounted rate and some fantastic accessories that will make your cloth diapering experience that much better. You’ll also get the latest updated diapers and can view many of their other products.

The bumGenius Freetime All-In-One-Size Cloth Diaper fits approximately 8lb-35lbs+ and has a 3×3 snap elastic snap system that makes adjusting the diaper to the most comfortable fit easier. It is also a diaper that has adjustable absorbency with stay dry inserts. The outer layer of the diaper is waterproof to avoid leaks. BumGenius also offers thirty-one different colors and patterns to choose from for a more customizable experience. These diapers are great for first-time cloth diaper users, being that there is no stuffing meaning the guesswork is left out.

The cleaning process consists of pre-wash in cold water, wash in hot water with bumGenius detergent, extra rinse, and then hang dry. Once a month they need to be washed in ¼ cup of water of bleach and hot water. Compared to other cloth diapers, these all-in-ones are much easier to wash.

There is no taking apart, unstuffing, simply dump your wet bag in the washer and go. If you are trying to transition from disposable diapers to clothes one slowly, these are the way to go! They are great over-night diapers and do live up to their no-leak build. The durability of these diapers is phenomenal, too, making them worth every penny. Be careful when using butt paste though, as it will stain and is very difficult to get out.

The bumGenius Elemental One-Size Cloth Diapers are made from 100% organic cotton. They provide you with twenty-seven options for color and designs. An adjustable absorbency is also an option with these diapers. Tuck extra additional inserts under the liner, and you are set to go. Same as the Freetime diaper, these also have a 3×3 snap system, waterproof outer layer, and fit sizes approximately 8lbs-35lbs+.

Being that these are 100% organic, washing these diapers are a bit different than what others are. Before the first use separate the dark diapers from the lighter ones and wash in hot water. After you start using these diapers, make sure that for the first six washes you keep the darks and lights separate as well.

Do the usual pre-wash in cold water then wash in hot with an extra rinse and only unscented detergent, no fabric softener. Once a month wash with ¼ cup of bleach in hot water. Hang dry after every wash. Storing dirty diapers is a bit different. Instead of using a wet bag, use a dry bag. They do take longer to dry and are less absorbent than the Freetime diaper.

BumGenius also offers a couple of options for newborns. One of them is the bumGenuis Littles 1.0-Newborn Cloth Diaper. This diaper fits babies 12lbs and under and provides an exceptional fit that sits below the belly button to keep the umbilical area dry. It is available in twenty-one colors and designs.

Instead of having the 3×3 snapping system, these diapers have the hook and loop closure with stretchy tabs for a custom fit. They also have the waterproof outer layer to help protect from leaking, easily replaceable elastic and a snug fit. The microfiber material inside helps wick the moisture away from your baby’s skin, keeping them dry. A common problem with these diapers is before the baby physically outgrows them, the diaper can’t keep up with the amount of moisture needing to be absorbed. Adding extra padding to these diapers is very difficult as they are a trim fit.

The other newborn diaper is the bumGenius Littles 2.0-Newborn Cloth Diaper. They are a more improved version of the previous 1.0 release. These diapers have lowered their umbilical cord cut dip and also provides a bonus doubler to increase absorbency. Instead of having the hook and loop system, the improved newborn diapers provide the snap system.

Sizing is about the same – babies between 6lbs and 12lbs even though it seems most babies outgrow them before reaching the 12lb mark. They are known to leak ask well though, even with their waterproof outside layer and extra doubler. Just like the other bumGenius diapers, they have a variety of colors and designs.

Overall it seems that the preferred bumGenuis All-In-One Cloth Diaper is the Freetime All-In-One Cloth Diaper. It would be more cost-effective to skip the Newborn diaper and go with either Freetime or Essentials. They are the perfect size for a majority of babies and seem to offer the most efficient leak protection.

The only real differences between the Freetime All-In-One Cloth Diapers and the Essential All-In-One Cloth Diapers are that the Essentials are 100% organic and have slightly different care and wash instructions. They all take a significant amount of time to air dry, but that is something that comes with using cloth diapers in general. Something special that bumGenius offers are their diapers was designed by an actual mother who uses her own product. She has first-hand knowledge of the pros and cons and can adjust accordingly. For example, the Newborn 1.0 and 2.0 show how she made slight adjustments to increase the comfort and functionality of the diaper.

Compared to other brands, bumGenius is the way to go if you are looking for quality at a great price. Numerous reviews I have read say that these customers can use these same diapers from the first child they have to the second and so on. Being all-in-one makes these diapers about as easy to use as disposable diapers and in the long haul will save you a significant amount of money.

Credits: BumGenius.com