Best Bottom Diapers VS. SoftBums

ChinaFamily

I've been looking into both of these brands. Does anyone use either of them? Any recommendations or complaints on them?

BransonsBecca

We use BB diapers as part of our stash. DH really likes them because they just snap in and out. We wipe down each cover and while DD air dries, the cover air dries as well. I can usually use one cover for 2 or 3 days before I wash it. The microfiber inserts are nice too. Sometimes I find that they don't hold a lot, so I use a thin doubler when I know she's going to pee a lot. I don't have any complaints as of yet. We order ours from Nicki's Diapers and are more than pleased with their customer service!

 

ETA: When we first started CDing, I bought 3 shells, 10 micro terry inserts, 2 of the thin doublers, and 2 overnight doublers. It was a good start, along with a few pockets and AIOs.

greeneyedjess

I only have 2 BB shells and 2 inserts but I like them!

CLLDLL

We have 6 SoftBums Omnis in our daycare stash. 

Pros:

Can be used as a pocket or an AI2 (we use pockets for daycare/grandma and AI2 when home.) This is only true for the Omni.  The Echo is strictly an AI2.

Rise/size adjusts by sliding toggles on elastic cords.  This means you really have a lot of flexibility in sizing.  Supposedly the Echos go up to 35 pounds and the Omnis to 40 pounds.

Velcro is nice heavy duty.  We've only had ours for about 2 months, but I think it will hold up for a long time.

Stay dry inserts resist staining better than any other inserts I have.  (I have BG and AppleCheeks bamboo.)

Available bamboo pods for purchase to get extra absorbency.

Lots of cute prints.

Cons:

If using as an AI2, there's a fleece lining that can't be wiped down.  So after about 3 wet diapers or one messy poo diaper you have to change out the covers.  I actually don't mind this, but if you are trying to save $ by using AI2 then consider this.

The elastic sizing toggle takes a little bit of work/practice to get it set right.

If using as an AI2, you have to be really careful not to have any part of the insert sticking out of the diaper or you'll get wicking leaks.  This has happened to us a few times at daycare.

I think the NB stay dry liners are more absorbent than the BG MF inserts, but the regular inserts are a little less absorbent than the BG larger inserts.

I haven't tried the BB yet, but I acutally have it on my Wish List.  I've heard good things about them.