Since this is an all-in-one diaper, does it take longer to dry these than the Bum Genius 4.0 pocket-style diapers? How much longer?
1880963
It actually doesn't take any longer to dry. The insert is sewn as two separate flaps that open up in the wash, allowing them to wash and dry incredibly fast. This whole diaper dries faster than my DSQ prefolds!
1880964
I haven't found that - I'll do my best to describe... it is an all-in-one but the inside has 2 flaps, one attached at back & one at front, they overlap (see the 2nd pic). So while it's AIO, it's not bulky cloth, the layers make it as quick to dry. I also have a Grovia AIO & a few pocket diapers - the Grovia defintely takes a little longer! Hope this helps!
1880965
We don't have any 4.0 pocket diapers, so I can't say how much longer they take to dry. They do dry quickly. The entire large diaper load (including 16 Freetimes, prefolds we use as changing pads, and Planet Wise wet bags) is completely dry after one low heat cycle. I also dry the Freetimes on a rack in the basement sometimes, and they dry overnight (8-10 hours) I'm sure they will dry much faster out in the sun but we're in the 40 degree rain season here in Wisconsin so haven't tried to dry them outside yet.
221549
If I were a mother again, I would have no problem buying this product for washing diapers. It has a limited capacity, but it keeps the diapers out of the regular household laundry. For busy people it may be impractical beyond infant and early toddler size diapers. But that depends on how much you mind doing several loads a week. I wouldn't mind at all. Cloth diapers are the healthiest. Babies do NOT need all the ridiculous chemicals in disposables. I say that with a little authority. I used to work in a research and development department of a baby diaper manufacturing company. Trust me. Cloth diapers are healthier than disposables. I would never let a disposable touch my baby if I didn't have to. As for the egg, you could probably get a dozen and a half newborn diapers in it. Probably eight to twelve toddler diapers. I don't think it is such a pain to hook up to a faucet that is in a second bathroom or a utility room. Otherwise it would be kind of a pain n a kitchen or only bathroom. The full wash is about thirty minutes. Wash and no rise is about fifteen. Just remember to turn the water off before removing the hose from the faucet! I wish my mom had it in the 1950's and 1960's when she had eight children and several in cloth diapers at any given time. I was an oldest daughter and often changed the cloth diapers and rinsed them in the toilet. Then put them in the bleach pail. I would have loved the ego egg. Just take the diapers out of the pail and put them in the egg. Run it and then wring them out. Throw them in the dryer or hang them up. You don't have to mix them in with regular laundry and you can dry them together, fold them and put them away.
98866
We double these, but it is our preference because we have two so-called "heavy wetters." One of our daughters (two years) just is a heavy wetter, especially overnight and into the wee morning hours. Our youngest son was born with a heart defect, and was on a diuretic for a season before his heart was repaired, making his diapers extremely wet!We do not mind bulk in cloth diapers - if it's keeping them dry and rash-free, and it smells good (which these do keep the smell away very well), then we think those little bubble-bums are pretty cute doubled up!
1611384
Yes, I tumble dry often and have not seen any problems. I've been cloth diapering for a year. I do dry on low or medium heat, but I've read that some people dry on high and havent had trouble.Honestly though, the great thing about these diapers is that they dry FAST even line drying. Unless you need to use them the day of washing, I would just hang them to dry. I love these diapers.
1421909
That depends. If you do it like recommended, then yes. Instead of putting the inserts in the pocket as it calls for, we just lay them inside so that they act as a liner instead. This way, for wet diapers all that needs to be changed and washed is the insert/liner and the cover can last half a day at the least. With poop, it depends on the volume to be honest. A large poop will get enough mess in there to need to change the whole thing, but smaller ones generally don't for us. We generally go through 12-15 inserts and 2-4 covers a day.
1263450
I have just washed and dried them with my cloth diapers: cold water soak, then wash in hot water on regular cycle with cloth diaper detergent, dry on high. I've had mine for probably 6 months, washing & drying them every other day, and aside from some pilling & minor stains they are like the day I bought them. They are paper thin (no bulk) and really keep a little bottom dry.
673840
I will second Alexsgirl.... I use bumpkins flushable diaper liners.... It's a blessing
1965763
They go inside the pocket diaper and work very well. Ive been using these with my daughter for 5 months and they absorb a lot! super easy to wash also.
32947
These aren't absorbent like the Huggies or similar brand swim diapers, so pee will soak thru. But, they are better about catching poop. The swim school my child attends requires that kids wear two of this type swim diaper when he goes to his lessons. We haven't had any problems with this method.
2079097
These are intended to be used without liners. They are very thickly padded, even more so than a baby's diaper, and can hold enough liquid to accommodate the contents of the full bladder of an adult dog! However, these diapers are so thick that they require a lot of drying time. If the dog is not completely incontinent, but only dribbles, then I believe it would be better to use a pad, and any regular women's pad would work. Then you wouldn't have to keep washing the diapers.
981411
The inserts are sewn into them already. No additional inserts are needed, that's the Freetime. There are enough layers you won't need more. I've been using them for about 8 months and have only seen leakage if the inserts are sticking out (around the legs, like a wick). Just be sure to it tuck them in. The diapers are a little big for a newborn, so disposibles are best for a month or two. Love these diapers otherwise. They do take about 24 hours to dry, so if you have about 20 you'll be set.
1547375
It's not. You can boil them first, and then put them onto the line/rack to dry. They will dry quickly, too. Just as a reminder, if you rinse with a bit of vinegar, the diaper will be less stiff when dried because it helps get the soap out.
1144047
I dry at normal temperature (in my weekly loads of baby clothes) and never had shrinking issues. I think the waterproof backing on it keeps it from shrinking. We have two and they have lasted over a year for us so far with normal washing!!
493519
These would help wick away moisture which is what they do in a cloth diaper to help keep the baby's skin dry. You would probably have to cut them down to size, I would just buy some fleece at the fabric store, it would be cheaper.
153208
I'd get at least a bulk package of 24 to begin with, especially if you don't want to wash diapers every day. I can sometimes do the wash every 3rd day, if baby doesn't have diarrhea or anything like that. For myself, I only got 18 b/c I was given other used cloth diapers brands as gifts (but Bumgenius is the best), but they round up to 30 or so. I found that it was nice to have a few extra to keep in the diaper bag for trips, in addition to the bulk I keep in the nursery. I got the one-size (up to 35 pounds) - a little more expensive than the S-M-L individual sizes, but cheaper in the long run. I'd get at least a bulk package of 24 to begin with, especially if you don't want to wash diapers every day. I can sometimes do the wash every 3rd day, if baby doesn't have diarrhea or anything like that. For myself, I only got 18 b/c I was given other used cloth diapers brands as gifts (but Bumgenius is the best), but they round up to 30 or so. I found that it was nice to have a few extra to keep in the diaper bag for trips, in addition to the bulk I keep in the nursery. I got the one-size (up to 35 pounds) - a little more expensive than the S-M-L individual sizes, but cheaper in the long... » Read More I'd get at least a bulk package of 24 to begin with, especially if you don't want to wash diapers every day. I can sometimes do the wash every 3rd day, if baby doesn't have diarrhea or anything like that. For myself, I only got 18 b/c I was given other used cloth diapers brands as gifts (but Bumgenius is the best), but they round up to 30 or so. I found that it was nice to have a few extra to keep in the diaper bag for trips, in addition to the bulk I keep in the nursery. I got the one-size (up to 35 pounds) - a little more expensive than the S-M-L individual sizes, but cheaper in the long run. « Show Less
1809442
I use the rectangular cotton diapers and pin the sides. The liner is so thin it would fit in any brand. They make poop clean up so much easier!
1218997
Hi! I use bum genius organic all in one. These inserts are great. They seem big initially. U cant place it between the two inner linings but u can lay it on top and the diaper can contain it. Its pretty much the diameter of the entire diaper and is a touch longer but I prefer that because sometimes the snaps on the diaper roll in and pushes on babys belly so this is a nice cushion. I made it work and it keeps baby dry at night. A little bulk y for daytime use though.