bumGenius Organic All-in-One

Also known as the bumGenuis elemental All-in-One. The BumGenius organic nappies have to be the easiest washable nappy around, no stuffing, no poppering and all in one piece. You simply put the nappy on with a liner, wash, dry and use it again.
It's a One-size nappy so you only buy them once fitting from 7-35lbs, three rows of poppers on the front ensure a sturdy and comfortable fit from birth to potty. The stretchy tabs and poppers make for a snug fit around the waist to stop leaks and keep baby happy.

The Video demonstration below will show you how to adjust the nappy through the various rises.

Caring for your bumGenius Organic AIO

The organic cotton in the bumGenuis Organic nappy requires at least 5+ prewashes before they reach a decent level of absorbency. This can easily be achieved by using the nappy for 'short wears' then your not repeatedly washing clean nappies.

Dry pail the nappy after use and wash between 40-60 with 1/4 of the normal dosage of detergent. Do not use fabric softener it will affect the nappies absorbency.

This nappy can be tumble dried on low, or line dried.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Really absorbent
Great fit
Easy to use

Cons

Can take a while before full absorbency is reached
Limited to colours - No Prints
Can take a while to dry
Only available in popper fastenings

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The bumGenius Flip is a 'One-Size' 'Hybrid' nappy system.

As a 'one' sized system the nappy wraps are adjustable as your baby grows. The hybrid element of the system is the variety of different insert options that can be used.

The Demonstration videos have been split into four; allowing you to quickly access the part that interests you.

The Flip Wrap

The Flip wrap can be used with flip inserts or as a wrap for a fitted nappy. It is adjustable it fit babies from birth through to potty training. The popper fastening makes for a hard wearing a long lasting cover, velcro has a lifespan and starts to loose strength especially with repeated washing and wearing that you get with washable nappies. There are plenty of stretchy elasticated bits around the leg gusset and the back for a nice trim and tidy fit on your baby. The idea is you re-use the outer wrap and replace the inserts after each use. You will need to change the wrap once or twice each day more if the wrap gets soiled.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Birth to potty or One size Wrap so you don't need to buy different sizes
Can be used for Fitteds & Prefolds

Cons

Fit might not be so good on smaller babies
Come in popper fastening only

The Organic Insert

The Organic insert is a natural, high absorbency, 100% Oeko-Tex certified natural organic cotton. It is a tri-fold insert which can be left unfolded to enable faster drying. The large square pad of organic cotton fabric measuring roughly 38cm (15 in) square (expect shrinkage when washing). The material has two stitched lines running in two directions dividing the nappy into 9 squares, you fold the fabric in thirds along these lines to make to make a rectangle and place the fabric inside the flip cover. This is a great choice for people wanting natural fibres next to their babies skin while still being able to use the versatility of the flip nappy.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Super Absorbent
Organic & Natural fibres

Cons

Requires several pre-washes to develop absorbency
Can look bulky
Can take a while to dry

The Stay Dry Insert

The Stay dry insert is a 'No Fuss', simple soaker pad ideal for the changing bag, super absorbent and quick drying! The stay dry layer on the top of the insert locks wetness away from your babies skin. There are two stitched lines at one end where you fold the material to fit different size babies, this gives you 3 size options and words are stitched into the material, small, medium and large. . .simple really. The flip stay dry insert is a popular choice for normal daytime use.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Easy to use
Slim fitting
Stay dry ability keeps moisture from babies skin
Quick drying

Cons

Not as absorbent

The Disposable Insert

The convenience factor of being able to use an Eco-disposable soaker pad means if your away or out for the day you can still use your flips and dispose of the pad after use.

This is the only disposable nappy to achieve Oeko-Tex certification which means it has been independently tested for harmful substances and has been found to pose no risk to health whatsoever. The flip disposable insert is incredibly soft, it doesn't feel like a disposable nappy at all and that's probably down to the bamboo viscose outer material.

The flip disposable can be composted or put with your green garden to be recycled, check with your council recycling department. The flip disposable insert is made from the following natural materials; 5g of non-woven bamboo viscose, 14-15g of wood pulp (this is the absorbent part), 3g of SAP and 1g of starch based glue. All this is natural material that biodegrades but from what we've heard the european certification is likely to state the disposable insert is up to 97% biodegradable due to the starch based glue. Still the best disposable nappy option by a million miles on our opinion.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fab for holidays & days out
Provide convenience

Cons

Doesn't prevent landfill
Still small amount of chemicals against baby's skin

Washing the Flip

When buying any nappy we always recommend washing at least once before using. The Organic Insert is a natural material and benefits from several pre-washes before it reaches optimum absorbency. So a wash and limited time wear will allow you to build up several washes before using for and extended period (ie overnight), doing a short wear also means you are not repeatedly washing clean nappies.

The Flip wrap and Inserts (with the exception of the disposable insert) can be stored in a dry pail until ready for washing. The max. recommended wash temperature is 60. The Wrap should be air dried but the inserts can be tumble dried on low.

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