BumGenius vs Fuzzibunz

abbyful

We're planning on cloth diapering. I ordered both a BumGenius and a Fuzzibunz diaper to check out, but I really can't tell the difference between which would be better. Do you have a preference between these two? What pros/cons have you noticed with them? Should I just get some of each? Thanks!

Dr.Loretta

If cost is equal, ad they both work equally well, I don't see why you couldn't have a mix.

We have FB OS diapers (some people love them, some hate them) and some BG4.0s, and both work well with DD.

PunkyBooster

I like them both equally. I used FB when DS was much smaller, because BG would leak. Now that he's fatter, the BG are awesome. They are almost the only ones I'll put on him when we are out and about.

kaylakaylakayla

You won't really know which works best for you until you have them on your baby.
If you baby has a very straight up and down body, BG often work better. Their snaps are ontop of each other.
If you baby is curvier (has a bigger bottom, tiny waist) FB often works better because their snaps are staggered to have more fit/size options. 

A lot of people find that Fuzzibunz one-size leak a lot because they have so many size adjustment options (leg elastic, waist elastic, waist snaps) and it's hard to get a perfect fit sometimes. 

 Fuzzibunz fit my son like a dream, BumGenius do not fit at all and leak like crazy.

LottaLattes

I got some FB and BG locally and used, and decided to sell off the FB in the end.  In my case, I assume my babies won't always be exactly the same size and adjusting them is more complicated.  If it was only one baby, I would be less worried to have to occasionally switch them over.  I swapped the FB all for Rumparooz, which are also fleece lining and adjust with snaps the same as BG.  But I think it's all really preference and what works better for your bub.  I've also never really had a fit problem with my older boys regardless of the different diaper, but some swear by it (my boys were completely differently shaped as well).

cassoppea

I love, love all the BG diapers on my LO (4.0's, Elementals, Freetimes and Flips- we use them all). The FB are ok. In all fairness, I have a sized FB not an OS so it's not as equal a comparison. The fit is ok but I prefer the BGs. Like PPs have said, you need to try then on your child before deciding. And there's nothing wrong with having both!

dosafyre

I wasn't a fan of all the elastic sticking out, the laminate didn't seem to hold up as well, and the lining started off soft but got pilly really quickly. I only use FB if I have no other choice...but we also have a long thin baby, so smartipants and BG have worked better.

I second having some options in your stash though, and just buying more of what works for you later

greengirl0909

We love our fuzzibunz and they have provided the best fit for us.  I like that they are so adjustable.  Bumgenuis seemed really bulky around the waste for us.  You probably won't know what you like until you are actually using them.

veruca5839

Try both and see which you prefer for your LO.

FWIW, I had both initially and hated FB.  They constantly leaked, both the sized and OS, no matter how I adjusted them for DD.  The sized fit slightly better, but would still leak.  I love BGs and they make up a large portion of my pocket (4.0s) and AIO (Elementals) stash.  They fit DD very well, don't leak, and are easier to stuff (compared to FB IMO).