Are there any brands that just SUCK?

christie.h · August 2011

This is, like, my bazillionth newbie post so please forgive me.

Are there any brands that are just commonly known to suck, leak, wear out quickly, etc? The more I research and look for deals, the more brands I come across and don't know what to buy...

MWoodside · August 2011

Different brands just work for different babies. So personally I think FB suck, but I know a lot of people adore them.

norman25 · August 2011

NUBUNZ

heyitsme · August 2011

I think the general consensus is that Trend Lab diapers suck because the microfiber is against baby's skin which is a BIG no-no.

srmmm09 · August 2011

I haven't been impressed with my Flip Diapers. They leak at the seaming all the time, and I had to put a snap in the back and on the inserts to keep them from sliding around. Prefolds and covers are still my fav - most bang for the buck, gusseted covers keep even a LOT of runny poopy in, and I can use them for subsequent kids.

IMHO, of course.

pixy_stix · August 2011

Kushies

heyitsme · August 2011

pixy_stix:
Kushies

I respectfully disagree.

As a PP mentioned, it really is all relative. We've been using Kushies with DS during the day (SIL cares for him, she wanted an AIO, I didn't want to pay tons of $$ for AIOs we were only going to use for 12 weeks--because she returns home this week) for 11 weeks now. No leaks, no issues. They're not the prettiest, or the softest, or even the best materials... but they held up and they did their job. I bought them used, though... I don't think they're worth the price they sell for new, if that makes sense.

I think they're a good functional option, though, for people who truly want to CD, want the ease of an AIO, and can't afford the pricier brands. You get what you pay for, yes, but they're not horrible.

But that's just my opinion.

kaylakaylakayla · August 2011

Bumgenius.

Goes to show how different everybody can be.

I think if there was one brand that sucked for absolutely everyone, the company wouldn't exist too long.

jenny1980 · August 2011

I have heard nothing but terrible things about Cuteybaby and mostly terrible things about Kushies. Sure, your baby could be the 1 in 10 they work for, but why take that chance?

numeria11 · August 2011

As others said it really is baby specific but I have heard nothing good about Happy Heinys velcro. I have been told over and over it has major curling problems and doesnt stick for long (worse than the BG 3.0 by most accounts) so you may want to stear clear of the velcro versions of that diaper.

Otherwise I loved my BG 3.0 but if you get them you need to be prepared to swap out all the tabs for the newer velcro that they sell for the 4.0's now on their website. It's a time consuming pain in the butt but otherwise they are great diapers (again IMHO). Otherwise if you want to avoid that headache pay the extra to get BG 4.0 instead.

The only other general consensus I have heard and can vouch for would be stay away from the BumGenius Flannel Wipes they are absolutely awful and you can get way better elsewhere for cheaper/same price.

ckettenb · August 2011

See, I love my Happy Heiny's with velcro. LOL. We only use them at night, and they look a little tattered, but they are still going strong.

BumGenius on the other hand I HATE HATE HATE. I don't think I've had one of those not leak with my son. I don't know if its the fit or the material or what, but I may as well just let him run around nekkid. I have no idea how they became so popular.

Mrs.B6302007 · August 2011

Agree that it's relative. Except for a recent WAHM diaper that everyone who got one seems to agree that they royally suck.

MWoodside · August 2011

Two more that didn't work at all for us were BG 3.0 & HH. But people on this thread have both loved & hated them so it proves my earlier statement about every baby being different.

chloe081 · August 2011

I personally hated FB and G-diapers. HATED. But I know there is a following for both. To me they were way too much of hassle (washing/constant leaks) and costly at that. Just my HO.

Kristen81603 · August 2011

I think it is all realtive, I love BG- mainly their AIO, that is now discontinued, but I do love them. I was not a fan of FB- but I wouldn't say it sucked. Bumkins were awful- and monkey doodles were too-

but I think sometimes you just have to try and figure it out-

AggieBeth06 · August 2011

numeria11:

As others said it really is baby specific but I have heard nothing good about Happy Heinys velcro. I have been told over and over it has major curling problems and doesnt stick for long (worse than the BG 3.0 by most accounts) so you may want to stear clear of the velcro versions of that diaper.

I have a few and think that the HH velcro is super strong. Did they start using better materials maybe? Or maybe it's strong early on but wears easily?

christie.h · August 2011

Thanks for all the great responses ladies!

AngieBeth - AWESOME siggy photo. Those faces are adorably hilarious!

LadyExtravaganza · August 2011

I have very very rarely (as in, almost never) heard of people liking gDiapers or Sunbaby.

Otherwise, each brand depends on fit, etc.

ejgballerina · August 2011

Your best bet is a trial package where you can test out one of each of the big brands to see what works for you. Personally, I love BGs and despise FBs. It's different for every baby! GL!

ManiacMcGee · August 2011

I love my HH velcro and hate Thirsties Duos (or whatever the pocket diaper is called).

achowa00 · August 2011

I hated Lil Joeys and have heard of many, many others with the same experience. But, as PPs have said, some people like them and every baby is different.

But don't buy these. Seriously.

pixy_stix · August 2011

Oh! Baby Chunk Punk.

Blackvelvet · August 2011

Nubunz they all delaminated and became swim diapers and they didn't even work well then they just plain sucked

I also had some off brand that I got on ebay they fell apart after 3-4 washs can't remember the beand.

Love my sunbabies though some others don't

funkymama · August 2011

It is SO different for every baby. A couple of PP's have said they hate BG, but for us the 4.0's are the only diaper that never ever ever EVER leaks for us. And although I'm not a huge fan of the fit and the way the insert works on Flips, we've had few leaks with those either.

kacelle · August 2011

srmmm09:
I haven't been impressed with my Flip Diapers. They leak at the seaming all the time, and I had to put a snap in the back and on the inserts to keep them from sliding around. Prefolds and covers are still my fav - most bang for the buck, gusseted covers keep even a LOT of runny poopy in, and I can use them for subsequent kids.
IMHO, of course.

Flips are DH's go-to diapers. OP, you probably won't find a brand that is universally hated. Otherwise, they wouldn't still be in business.

I really don't like Fuzzibunz or Softbums diapers though. My favourites are bumGenius 4.0s and bumGenius AIOs.

Copernicus08 · August 2011

I'm surprised no one mentioned Rump-a-Rooz. I guess they don't suck, but they aren't up to par with some of their competition, at least not IMHO. They are small and I don't see how they can realistically be a OS diaper.

But, it's true: There's a butt for every diaper!

Quizzle · August 2011

AggieBeth06:
numeria11:

As others said it really is baby specific but I have heard nothing good about Happy Heinys velcro. I have been told over and over it has major curling problems and doesnt stick for long (worse than the BG 3.0 by most accounts) so you may want to stear clear of the velcro versions of that diaper.

I have a few and think that the HH velcro is super strong. Did they start using better materials maybe? Or maybe it's strong early on but wears easily?

I love mine too! Even my used one is still holding super strong! However, HATE their snap diapers. I can't get a good fit at all. I'm considering getting more of them and Blueberries.

I've started to hate the velcro on my BG 4.0s. It's in the worst shape of any of my velcro, and I've had diapers come loose on DD when the hooks slide. If it's better, I hate to see how the 3.0 velcro was. The diapers themseves rock though.

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