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Opinions on tots bot and bumgenius

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Posted : Aug 24, 2009 2:49:36 PM
Subject : Opinions on tots bot and bumgenius

Im looking at getting an all in one but am torn between the three, do any of you ladies use them and whats the pros and cons, many thanks.....

Easy fit (totsbots)
Pocket tots (totsbots)
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Posted : Aug 24, 2009 2:54:12 PM

I haven't used any of them but I have read several reviews of Easy fit and Bumgenius. TBH I don't think I've seen a single good review of the Easy fit, lots of reports of leaks and poor fit. The Bumgenius on the other hand, constantly gets excellent reviews so if I were you I would probably go for that. We use a similar sized nappy (Fuzzi Bunz) as our everyday nappy and I love how easy they are to use. If you want to have a look at some reviews try www.clothnappytree.com
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Posted : Aug 25, 2009 5:23:38 PM

I lov my bumgenius, never had many problems,(well pippa wee'd down her dad's leg today but that was only cause he didn't change her when i told him to) there easy to use dry fast i could go on and on. I've not used the tots bots but have read a few reviews that say they leak. You get two inserts with the bumgenius and at the moment we're just using the big one (you add the little one when they need more absorbancy) and we're getting 3+ hours out of them. Just let me know if you need any ore info
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Posted : Aug 26, 2009 11:56:56 AM

Right, we have the bumgenius, and I got 1 totsbots as an alternative to try.

Totsbots are nice, in that they are slim fitting and slightly less bulky than the BG - BUT - (and it's a pretty big but) they don't last as long as the pads aren't as absorbant. At 8.5 months we're already struggling with the TB to last at least 2 hrs (he is a heavy wetter), so in that respect BG is definetly my preference. I also like the flexibily of the BG pads as you can just use one while they are small.

One other alternative to throw into the mix is the closer pop in nappies. They don't have a pocket to stuff, the inserts snap straight onto the shell and they are really absorbant. They also do night booster pads (triple thickness) and have the capacity to take the additional layers. They are the only reusables that will last my son through the night.

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Posted : Aug 26, 2009 12:28:04 PM

Thank you ladies....i have 3 nappies due tmorrow, a bumgenius, totsbot easifit and a lollipop popngro...im trialing them for two weeks to see what i like, ive also got some itti bittis just because they look so bloody cute hehe! Wish me luck! x

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Posted : Aug 26, 2009 1:47:12 PM

i love itti bittis but have been told to stop buying nappies (but i am going to get either a blueberry or weenotions or maybe both) good luck with the trial that's what made me decide to go with the bumgenius
if you need any help just give me a yell
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Posted : Aug 27, 2009 6:11:38 PM

We got the bumgenius the other week after reading reviews and girlinleeds saying how fab they were (thanks again!). Lily has been fine in them and she is a heavy wetter. They dry super quick and even hubby can put them on Lily! We got ours from fill your pants. Good luck with them! xx

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Posted : Aug 28, 2009 10:35:02 PM

i'm slowly converting everyone in the world to cloth nappies, one by one LOL! LOL!

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Posted : Sep 02, 2009 3:04:51 PM

Hi I saw woomummy's post in baby and it has got me thinking about using reusables, but was just wondering how you can trial them? Thanks and sorry for gatecrashing x

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Posted : Sep 03, 2009 1:37:47 PM

hi what you do is just buy a few different types and try them on you lo untill you find the one that you like, saves you wasting a load of money buying a set of one nappies to find out that you don't like them, if you want second hand nappies try the cloth nappy tree
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Posted : Nov 06, 2009 2:05:02 PM

To throw another nappy in to the mix look at the pop n gro. I was ooming between tots bots and bumgenius but absolutely loved the pop n gro when I saw it. It is adjustable in the same way as the other two but it has leg gussets which seem to offer a better fit around the legs and it comes with three boosters. One built in microfibre, one loose microfibre and one loose bamboo so you can use any combination or all depending on your needs. I have to admit I haven't used them yet as bump has not arrived yet but from pulling and prodding they seemed the best choice to me x

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