Tuesday again?! Where do the weeks disappear to? Today's Reviews Day Tuesday is dedicated to the Fuzzibunz Elite nappy - a very popular nappy in both Europe and North America.
Fuzzibunz Elite
Details:A one-size, pocket nappy with a PUL outer, micro-fleece stay dry layer, and 2 minky inserts. Fuzzibunz pride themselves on being the most adjustable pocket nappy available, with adjustable waist and leg elastic. The nappy comes with one small and one large insert, and replacement leg elastics.
Fit:This is what attracted me to this nappy. The leg and waist elastic is adjustable, in order to get the 'perfect' fit for you little one. The elastic adjusts using a button, and each button hole is numbered. A handy chart tells you roughly which 'number' hole you should use for leg and waist, depending on you baby's weight.Sadly, I don't find them a great fit at all. As Isabelle is between 7 and 18lbs, she should be on waist setting 3. I found that setting far too tight, and had to loosen it the whole way to one, or the elastic left very deep red marks on her waist. Similarly, she should be on 4/5 for her legs, but I find that this leaves red marks. Setting it on 3 leaves the legs too loose. So, despite the fact that I should be able to get the 'perfect' fit on her, I can't at all.Containment:Brilliant! This nappy has never leaked - and we only use the small insert the nappy came with, nothing else. It has lasted over two hours and, although it was soaked, there was not a drop out of place. It has also been tested with solids and contained this wonderfully.Washing:As with all pockets, the insert has to be removed before washing, even partially, which I don't enjoy. Fuzzibunz say you can 'shake the insert out', but I have never managed to do that - it just won't come! Once it is out, they wash well in my normal wash, and have been pretty stain resistant. Ease of use:I find these nappies very difficult to stuff. The PUL seems to be 'sticky', and so the insert doesn't slide in as easily as other pocket nappies, and seems to get caught and bunch, which means it takes me longer. Once ready, the nappy is easy to snap onto Izzy.Appearance and quality:Fuzzibunz have a lovely range of block colours available, and they really do look lovely. They microfleece inner is so soft, and the snaps and elastic are all very high quality and seem durable. As mentioned, the inside of the PUL feels tacky, and not of the best quality.Cost:Fuzzibunz cost £14.95 from most online shops, which is comparable with similar nappies.Bug bears:Already mentioned - the tacky inner PUL, and the fact that, although these are supposed to be the most adjustable nappy, from which I can get a perfect fit....I don't think they fit well at all.Overall:Fuzzibunz Elite get a 2.5/5 from me. I know many people adore these nappies and I really want to love them, but the poor fit has put me off so much that I am selling mine. That said, they are great to look at as they come in a range of gorgeous colours, and are wonderful at their job! Sadly, they just aren't for us.