Current favourite nappy? It has to be the BumGenius Flip

28th May 2011

People are always asking me what is my favourite reusable nappy?  I find it such a difficult question to answer as I have a wide range of types and brands of nappy and choose different ones depending on clothes Lilia is wearing, where we are going, how long until I am likely to change her or whether I am expecting a nappy explosion (probably TMI!)

However, all that said I do have a current fav cloth nappy in the Bumgenius Flip.  I have been using the BG Flip on Lilia (now 5 months old) for a while now and I think it has to be just about the most flexible nappy system around at the moment.

It is designed to be used with a Flip Stay Dry insert, Organic cotton insert or a Flip disposable insert.  All 3 of these work really well with the one size Flip Outer.

The Flip Stay Dry liner is a microfibre booster pad which easily folds over at the top to give a small, medium or large pad to fit in the outer for a newborn, larger baby or toddler.  It is easy to use and the microsuede top layer wicks away wetness into the booster to keep your baby’s skin dry.  The Stay Dry insert is quick to dry – ideal for those without a tumble dryer.

The Organic Cotton Flip Insert is a three fold insert – a bit like a prefold – but is made from soft brushed jersery type cotton and is very absorbent.  Again it fits snuggly into the reliable Flip Outer.  I would recommend using a fleece liner on top of the insert which will wick away wetness in the same way as the Stay Dry Liner.

We have used the BumGenius disposable nappy inserts with the system as well on our eldest overnight.  Again pretty impressed although we did need to double up as she is much older than Lilia.

Finally – although not specifically designed to be used with shaped / fitted nappies we have used the outers with a variety of nappies including Tots Bots Bamboozle Stretch, Nature Babies Diddy Diaper, Nature Babies Big Softie, Easy Peasy Bambeasy and Motherease Sandys and they are fantastic. 

I am really impressed.  I would go as far as saying that in terms of performance the BumGenius Flip Outer Wrap is equal to a Motherease Rikki or Airflow Wrap - an that is really saying something!

 

 

So – when asked this question my answer would be the Bumgenius Flip Nappy – for the moment at least!