Cloth diapers, also known as nappies, can be expensive initially, but the savings over the life of the diaper can be enormous. Purchase a sturdily-constructed cloth diaper with inserts that are adjustable to continue to fit a baby as she grows, and save even more. Two popular brands of washable nappies are Bummis diapers and Fuzzi Bunz diapers.
Fuzzi Bunz Pocket Diapers & Inserts
Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers are an all-in-one style cloth diaper that can be filled and refilled with special absorbent pads called inserts. The one-size-fits-all variety of washable diaper adjusts to fit babies from 7lbs to 35lbs, while the sized variety fits babies 0 to 6 months, and 6 months to 36 months.
- One Size Fasteners – The One Size pocket diapers fasten with snaps, rather than hook-eye closures (Velcro) and adjusts through the use of graduated snaps and a button/elastic combination. The sized diaper uses snaps only, and is less bulky for smaller babies.
- Diaper Inserts – Use special diaper inserts, prefold cloth diapers, or any other absorbent material as an insert. When it’s time to remove the insert, just shake it out into the laundry.
Bummis diapers also use a pocket system for ease of cleaning. These diapers come in two sizes, covering a range of 5lbs to 35lbs between them.
- Bummis Diapers Fasten With Velcro – Adjustable diapers combine snaps with Velcro-style closures to customize the fit for each baby.
- Bummis Cotton Inserts are Attached – The insert for a Bummis diaper is attached, which simplifies the process of washing and stuffing the diaper.
When comparing the major features of Bummis diapers and Fuzzi Bunz diapers, it’s clear that the differences are minor. Even the prices are comparable, with Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers running just under $20.00 a pair, and Bummis Easy Fit diapers costing just over $20.00 per pair on average.
Key differences between the two include:
- Bummis use Velcro, which can be problematic in the laundry.
- Fuzzi Bunz diapers use elastic, which will likely need to be replaced over time and heavy use.
- The Bummis pocket diaper includes an attached liner, while Fuzzi Bunz diapers can be stuffed with any diaper liner, including a prefold cloth diaper.
Both brands of washable nappies come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, to match the wardrobe of any baby. For more diapering choices, consider comparing Bummis to Kushies diapers, and learning more about gDiapers as well as flats and prefold diapers.
Victoria Nicks - Victoria Nicks has a Master's Degree in IT, and extensive hands-on experience with various types of hardware and software.
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