I thought I would start with the newest and perhaps most talked about diaper on the market today- the bumGenius 4.0. (Also referred to around the web as BG 4.0)
Does it live up to the hype? Is it really that much better than the 3.0? And, is it worth the money to invest in a BG 4.0?
Well my answers are yes, yes, and YES!
We purchased six 3.0 One-size (OS) diapers before our son Hoffner was born just a month prior to the announcement of the release of the 4.0.
I researched cloth diapers for what seemed like eons prior to settling on the 3.0 but was still a little wary as a result of a few unsettling reviews.
Most people seemed to think BG was pretty good but, I read post after post about leg gussets snapping, replacing elastic, and the aplix (fancy word for velcro) wearing out in less than a year.
Since I was looking to save money while attempting to assuage my guilt for dumping 5 1/2 years worth of disposable diapers (AKA: sposies) in a landfill I just wasn't to pleased with the prospect of a $24 diaper (yes, we spent more than we should have-- they retail for $17.95-- even less now since the 4.0 came out) lasting just one third of the time I expected out of it.
I am not handy with a needle, I do not have a sewing machine, and I have no desire to ruin an expensive diaper trying to learn how now.
So, here was my predicament: I wanted a bumGenius diaper that had snaps not aplix and I wanted the ability to replace the leg gussets (elastic) should they break.
With research I found that perhaps what I really wanted was a Fuzzi Bunz OS but, it didnt have quite the loyal following of the BG. Nevertheless, I decided to buy 3 after Hoffner was born and in the 3.0's.
I loved the way they fit our 8lb baby-- they looked much better on then the BG (both in sizing and aesthetically) but, there was something about getting the elastic just right and a couple of exclusively breastfed infant poo blowouts that I just didn't appreciate in the way I did the BG. Likewise, my husband felt the BG was easier to stuff and unstuff.
That is when they announced the release of the 4.0. I was disappointed I didn't know that it was coming out sooner but, I had already looked into converting our BG's to snaps prior to our moving abroad so, I decided to calculate the costs of replacing these with the 4.0's or getting them converted.
Turns out-- at just $17.95 a diaper it was actually cheaper to sell the old ones and replace them with the new ones so that is what I did. I put an ad on Craigslist for 6 Very Good Used Condition (VGUC) diapers for $80 on July 10th just four days before the 4.0's came out. Not 15 minutes later I had a buyer.
So, I sold my 3.0's for $80 and purchased 6 new 4.0's for $104 from CottonBabies.
To have them converted to snaps would have cost $3.50 per diaper= $21
To ship them RT the person who would convert the would have been $4.95 each way= $9.90
So, conversion would have cost an additional $30.90 whereas selling my month old, used diapers cost me just $24 since CottonBabies has free shipping.
And boy was I pleased. I absolutely love the 4.0. It looks better than the 3.0. It actually fit our 10lb baby better than the 3.0 (despite questions about the larger Large sizing creating a problem for smaller babies) and I am confident that I could put a couple of stiches in the diaper where the elastic is seen, if need be.
Of all the pocket diapers I have tried bumGenius 4.0 wins my vote in the overall category!
4.0 Features (As stated by Cottonbabies):
- NEW! Durable snap closures help keep diapers on older babies.
- NEW! Generous sizing accommodates larger babies.
- NEW! Easily replaceable elastic keeps your diapers fresh.
- 3x3 snap down design* adjusts the sizing to fit small, medium and large sizes (approximately 7-35+ pounds).
- Trim, snug and comfortable stretchy tabs* provide a custom fit.
- Waterproof insert stopper* prevents leaking at the tummy.
- Diapers are bundled with two inserts: a newborn insert for newborns and a one-size insert for your older baby.
- Wide slot opening makes it easy to stuff and remove insert.
- Slot cover* protects your baby from wetness.
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