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I have ooh’ed and aah’ed over the Bunzuke Cloth diapers for so incredibly long. The diaper maker is so incredibly creative when it comes to making cute cloth diapers. When I saw the Bunzuke Cloth released a HEDWIG diaper, I about did BACKFLIPS. So in this review, I’m going to talk about the diaper’s features and share how I would fill out a Padded Tush Stats All in Two Survey based on how it worked on my little ones.
All in Two or Pocket
This cloth diapering system is considered an all in two diaper OR pocket diaper (quite similarly to how people classify the AppleCheeks or the Softbums Omni).
To use as an all in two, simply snap the insert into the shell. Once the insert is soiled, you can remove it and replace the insert with a clean one.
Since my children are normal to heavy wetters, I find that diapers with a microfleece interior just don’t work as all-in-twos (and I find this is the case for many cloth diaperers). I classify this diaper more as a “snap in one”–where it is an all in one, but since the insert snaps in, you call it a snap in one (like the Itti Bitti D’Lish SIO).
The diaper can also be used as a pocket diaper–as you can stuff the insert into it.
When I used it as a pocket diaper, I did have to use a different insert. My kids just have never worked well with Zorb (a material in the Bunzuke Cloth insert)–I think they pee too fast or too much for it. So when we used it as a pocket diaper the absorbency was delayed even more because it had to go through an additional layer of non-absorbent fabric before hitting the zorb. One way to help this is to put the insert in upside down, that way the stay-dry part is the last layer.
The pocket opening for the diaper is in the front, rather than the back.
There are such conflicting opinions on pocket opening placement, so to each his/her own. The argument for it in the front is so that you don’t have to handle pulling an insert out right where the poop is. My kids never poop high enough for that, so I prefer pocket openings in the back, that way I can generally pull it out without touching a moist insert (whereas when you pull it out at the front the insert is likely saturated with pee). Again, this is a “to each his/her own” preference, but I just wanted to share my two cents.
Note from the company: “I mostly have a front pocket opening because it work well with the PUL tummy panel/flap design.”
One Size
The diaper is meant to fit the child from 12-35 pounds. You adjust the sizing using the snap-down-rise in the front.
Sizing was good in this, up until about 32 pounds for my kids–at that point it is at the farthest snaps and the hip snaps are rubbing on their skin. I am curious about how my particular diaper would work on a smaller baby. If I were to use it on a smaller baby, then I would probably use a different insert, like probably a Geffen Baby Quick Absorbers Plus Insert.
Materials
The inner layer of the shell is made of microchamois (similar to microfleece). This is stay-dry and is intended to wick moisture away from the skin.
Underneath that layer is a waterproof layer of PUL. The very outer layer of the diaper is normally made of either PUL or cotton.
There is a flap of PUL at the stomach to help prevent wicking at the tummy.
I felt like this was a great added touch to the diaper. It not only helped prevent wicking at the stomach, but it also allowed me to just trifold any insert and slip it under that flap.
Insert Design
When laid out flat, the insert is made of one layer of zorb in the wet zone, in between 2 layers of organic bamboo fleece. There is also one layer of stay dry fabric. When trifolded, there are a total of 7 layers of absorbency. There are snaps at one end that allow you to snap into the shell. You can also use it as a prefold. This video really helps demonstrate the versatility of the insert:
My gosh, kudos on creativity of design, right? I did have one small issue with the insert, because it is trifolded and then essentially tucked into a sleeve, I found that it took a long time to dry when I washed it that way. So I would recommend pulling it out of the sleeve for drying. But I am just floored by the creativity of the design of this.
Closures
The diaper comes with snap closures. There are hip snaps to help prevent wing droop.
The snaps were great quality on these. The hip snaps are at the point where they are digging into my little guy, but I know that is the nature of most hip-snap diapers (except perhaps the Itti Bitti Tutto, which has a little fabric cover over it).
Price
Basic shells are $18.50.
Diapers with small additions like ruffles, tails, or semi-customs are $24
Fancy customs, like Hedwig start at $50.
The insert is $6-$8
You order these custom, which is incredible because you can get a diaper to meet your interests (but who isn’t obsessed with Harry Potter like me?). Look up their Yoda diaper–it’s seriously a piece of art.
Survey Response
Here is how I would fill out a Padded Tush Stats All In Two/Hybrid Diapers survey based on how it worked on my two kids, who were normal (but fast) wetters at the time.
Note: Absorbency = 2-3 hours, Nap = 3-4 hours, Night = 12-14 hours.
Notes on My Responses
- Overall absorbency was good–as a pocket diaper it does get a slightly lower score, but as an all in two (or snap in one) I would give it a 5
- This definitely isn’t a diaper that you would buy for trimness. Honestly, this is a diaper that you would buy to show off. Mine did come with wings for Hedwig, but those did snap off to allow me to take it out and about. But still, the diaper is pretty bulky. The company also makes “Bunzuke Basics” diapers that have a more simple design and less bulk–so if you are looking for less frill and more trimness, that might be a better call.
- I am conflicted in my response to it being worth the price and being a diaper I would recommend to a friend. That entirely depends on the friend. If it is a friend who likes to show off diapers? Then absolutely! They would love this. If it is a friend that doesn’t really care, sees it as just another thing that holds poop, then it probably isn’t something I’d recommend to them.
- I am also conflicted on how I feel about this with skeptics. It was a bit complicated for the hubby with the insert (and, after 3 years, even snap closures are a bit complicated for him—or maybe that is what he wants me to believe so that I do the diaper changes!). Bulkiness could turn off skeptics, but CUTENESS really did appeal to some non-cloth diaper friends of mine. So that is another thing that just depends on the person.
Where To Buy
You can see who carries this diaper by typing in “Bunzuke Cloth” at the Cloth Diaper Retailer Database (www.clothdiaperretailers.com). You can compare retailers based on shipping costs, location, and even specials they have going on. Many of them even post exclusive discounts for Padded Tush Stats followers. If you buy from those with an asterisk (***) next to their name, a portion of your purchase goes towards supporting this site, so thank you in advance!
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