Replacing aplix on BG

IforShort

Hi! I'm lurking from nov 13 bmb. I have a DD who has benn in cloth for 18 months and a DS due in Nov that we plan to CD from birth.

I have a friend who graciously gifted me her old bum genius all in one pockets but they desperately need new aplix. I've put them on DD a few times and they always end up falling off. I've watched a few google videos on how to do it but have a few questions for btdt moms.
1. Do I need to replace the tabs and the panel across the front or can I just do the tabs?
2. Will it compromise my pul if I'm taking out and putting in new stitches?
3. Do you have any helpful tutorials or videos that you used?

Thanks!

KTdidit

I haven't tried it, but I'm in the same situation you're in. I bought replacement kits that have the Velcro tabs and elastic I believe. It shouldn't be hard to replace the tabs. The landing strip on the front would be more difficult. I remember way back when I first started there were people that would replace the velcro with snaps...I think I might go that route. If you need the replacement kits let me know, I'll see if I still have them

runningyogimama

I haven't replaced aplix, though I need to on a couple, but I have replaced the elastic on a couple of used BGs I got, and to seal the PUL again, just stuck them in the dryer on high, and that worked.

oliversmommy32912

I replaced the velcro on some old sized AIO's BG used to make. I replaced the tummy panel and the tabs. I dried it on high after to reseal the PUL and had no issues with wicking or leaking. If I could do it all over again, and I will have to before I use them again, I would convert them to snaps. It's such a PITA to take off the velcro... Not worth it to just put new velcro on that's going to crap out after a few months.

3Dewdrops

I've replaced the tabs and laundry tabs on mine.  It was annoying taking out the stitches but I should have done it while watching tv or something to entertain me.  It's an easy but not fun project imo.  I didn't replace the landing strip on any.  It would be nice for it to look all nice and new but that seemed like more effort when the new tabs attached just fine to it.(I was replacing tabs on ones that had mega curled aplix because they caused diaper chains in the wash.)  I would just stick the velcro you want to use for the tab on the landing strip and see if it sticks well or not to decide if you want to change the landing strip.  

I used the bumgenius refresher kits that are $1(free shipping) from cottonbabies to repair mine.  This kit comes with the elastics, tabs and laundry tabs but NO front panel. 

I did consider converting to snaps but both DH and I prefer aplix. 

IforShort

Thanks for all the advice. It sounds like I should look into converting them to snaps. The rest of my diapers are snaps but I guess I didn't realize that would be an option. I'll do some more research on that and then decide.

Kaholland4 thanks for the offer, I'll pm you if I decide to buy them from you if I don't go with snaps.

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