Anyone buy the CB Seconds?

aerotigergirl

I've been trying to increase my stash, especially for nighttime. I currently have an option to buy 5 EUC BG4.0's (snaps) on ebay, but I don't care for all of the colors offered, and with shipping the savings aren't really that great.

But after following someone's link to see the new CB prints, I found out that I can buy factory seconds directly from them!

Has anyone here tried the factory seconds from CB? From the reviews listed on their site, it sounds like the "defects" are really minor, so the savings might be worth it. Have you found this to be the case?

Also, the seconds in the one-size pockets are only available in Aplix. How big of a problem is it, really, to use Aplix on toddlers? I've heard people mention that snaps are better because toddlers aren't as likely to take the diaper off, but I'm a FTM, so I don't really know if that is as big an issue as I'm worrying it will be.

mah482

I have a bunch of bG 4.0s and Flip covers that I purchased as seconds from CottonBabies. I've searched all over each diaper and can't find any serious defects. I think the defects are generally cosmetic -- a missed stitch, etc.

susangilchrist

mah482:

I have a bunch of bG 4.0s and Flip covers that I purchased as seconds from CottonBabies. I've searched all over each diaper and can't find any serious defects. I think the defects are generally cosmetic -- a missed stitch, etc.

 

This.  My toddler waited until her second birthday to figure out the aplix diapers.  With that said, she also figured out how to unsnap.  I have to make sure she's wearing a onesie or really tight fitting pants before naps and bed.  The snaps wear much better though, so I'd really only invest in snaps if you have a choice. 

balihaigirl

I recently have purchased some BG AIOs from their seconds and I cannot even tell what is wrong with the diapers -- they look perfect to me! 

happylady07

I have ordered seconds from them several times, AIO sized when they were offered, 4.0 shells, and recently some elementals- the only minor flaws I have noticed is a few had minor pen marks on the fabric (I'm talking a dot), and a couple had stitching errors of a slight fold, but again no big deal- they will not effect function and you really have to look for them.

SoccerMama9

80% stash is BG seconds and I can?t find anything wrong with them.  I?ve gotten several GB pre loved from Spots Corner with great success but I only purchase the diaper if I can see the quality of them in pictures.  E-bay wants an arm and a leg and I refuse to pay over $7 for a pre-loved diaper that my come with problems.  I?ve never purchased a pre-loved or well-loved diaper from Cottonbabies b/c your at the mercy of the company and the diapers my need repaired. 

LadyExtravaganza

I use Ai2s and fitteds, but DH can't figure out what does and doesn't need a cover... So I have a drawer of "daddy dipes" and they are all seconds from cottonbabies. I have probably close to 2 dozen and I don't see anything wrong with any of them.

erin.m

All my Flips are CB seconds. I haven't noticed anything except one had a little mark on it that washed out. They are great and an awesome price.

aerotigergirl

Wow! Thanks so much for the replies, everyone! I just bought 6 of the seconds (3 in noodle, 3 in sweet), reserved one Albert AIO (my first AIO). These things, along with a few other miscellaneous items, qualified me for a free pair of babylegs, too! 

I can't wait to get them! Thanks again for your advice!

katie4253

That is our whole BG stash.  They are fantastic. 

flyer23

The defects are always minor. One small thing to be aware of is that the seconds are not covered by the usual warranty.

Aplix on toddlers = depends on the toddler. DS's diaper-removal stage lasted all of about three days, and then he was over it. And he can remove snapping diapers now, too (but still chooses not to, most of the time). Diaper removal doesn't really play into my decision on whether to use snaps or aplix.

I'm glad I have a bunch of aplix diapers because right now, I swear, he is between snap settings in every single snapping diaper I own. I can't get a good fit and it's driving me nuts. No problems with the aplix diapers.

kacelle

I have purchased BG AIO, BG 4.0, and BG Elemental seconds from CB.  None of them have had any major issues at all.  The most I've ever found wrong with them is a smudge on the fabric that washed out.