Soft and Fuzzy and Good
Written: Apr 16 '07 (Updated Apr 16 '07)
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Pros: Fleece inner helps keep baby dry, stuffable insert means its customisable for containment
Cons: lack of leg gussets could be problematic with newborns, cost could be an isue
The Bottom Line: Great easy to use system, long lasting, and a winner. if buying for a newborn, though, look for something with leg gussets initially.
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| shroud's Full Review: Fuzzi Bunz Diapers |
~~~~What makes This Special?~~~~
FuzziBunz are not just another reusable nappy. They are more a two piece system, with the FuzziBunz itself acting as a fleece lined nappy wrap. You have the breatheable water resistant PUL cover with softly elasticated legs, and a microfleece inner liner, which acts to wick away the wet and keep baby's bottom nice and dry :) Poo shakes off fairly easily off fleece, but personally, I prefer to also use a flushable one way liner on top. It is more slim fitting than many All in Ones I have seen.
~~~~How Do You Use It?~~~
The fleece inner has an opening at the top creating a pocket in which you can stuff your favourite nappy. You can use a pad folded terry, a prefold folded into thirds, or even a few thirsty terry boosters to fill this up and soak up all the wet. They also make a pad to go inside, but I found these rather useless and not as absorbent as a prefold, and much more exspensive. It is a very good night nappy on our toddler who has a habit of weeing for England especially at night. These are seeing their second owner, as they were also our night (and day) nappy of choice for our eldest. She was quite chubby in the legs, and many people have said that it doesn't suit their chubby child, but I found it's reliability depends a lot on how you stuff it as that affects overall fit. If still no joy, go up to the next size, as its shape and not necessarily weight that can determine a needed nappy size! On little skinny guy currently using these, the double row of poppers have also ensured a perfect fit.
~~~But How Is It with Newborn Explosions?~~~
Explosive newborn poo is famous for leaking through the legs on these (and most nappies), so it was with hesitation I tried them on our breastfed newborn. During the day when he was active, I had one leak. That's it, one leak. I had more leaks than that with Pampers brand New Baby when I used them on our daughter 5 years ago (and those also leaked up the back), so, all I can say, is no nappy is perfect! This did, however, prompt me to try the Nature Babies stuffable nappy, which is simialiar but has leg gussets and is British made. However Fuzzis were generally fine as a nappy on our newborn and I used them in my changing bag as well when out.
~~~What Sizes Are Available?~~~
Fuzzibunz are made in five different sizes: small, medium, large, petite toddler (for those thin toddlers), and extra large. Our chunky 20 month old fit a large where as someone with a child the same age with slim legs would probably prefer petite toddler. This means once you find the right size for you, you will not have problems with builder's bum or leaky legs! The nappy is also poppered instead of velcro, which makes it harder for fiddling little fingers to take off the nappy.You can also purchase this nappy in white or in various colours to co-ordinate with baby's wardrobe. Very simple to use, and child minder friendly as you can prestuff several for the day and all your minder has to do is change like a disposable without fuss.
~~~Washing and Drying~~~
These nappies dry quickly on the line as you simply remove the stuffing for washing and drying, meaning all the convenience of an All in One nappy, but the drying time of terry squares :) Being PUL backed, you should not presoak these. Simply flush the poo if any, plop into your nappy bucket, and wash on 40 with your nappy stuffing and baby towels. These air dry in about an hour even in winter, and in summer, I have had them dry as quickly as 15 minutes, with the flat nappy I used for stuffing taking an hour in summer and about 2 on over the radiator airers. They are so simple to use, and quick to dry, that with the lack of bulk we actually took these on holiday when we went camping (there were washers on site lol).
~~~How Much and Where to Buy?~~~
I live in the U.K. and they cost about £13 to purchase new and can be bought at various online shops. I prefer Plushpants.co.uk if buying new, as you can do a trial of different nappies for £1 a week including these. She also sells terries and prefolds quite cheaply to stuff these with.
You can also find them second hand on Ebay and at UK parents Buy and Sell nappy forum for varying prices. A bit pricey in the outlay initially, but still cheaper than disposables, more earth friendly, and they retain excellent resale value when you are done with them or high enough quality to pass on to more of your own.
Recommended:
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