Diaper Swappers

Baylen's Mommy · 01-23-2011, 02:13 PM

I really, really, really like my SBs. Initially, I was able to use just a mini-pod with DD. However, she is growing (3 mos, 11 lbs), and peeing a lot more. I change her pretty much every time she pees (she does NOT like to be wet, and I don't want her to be), but she pees a lot more at a time now. So, I've had to start using the full size pods. They are HUGE! My DD's bum is HUGE with them on! I feel like she can't move/bend as well with the full size pods, and don't get me started about trying to get her onsies and pants to fit.
Is this typical? I mean, I know that CDs tend to create more "bulk," but these things are crazy big (and I typically use the organic pods, so they aren't quite as bulky as the stay-dry). I've got other CDs (Charlie Bananas, a Thirstie's Duo, Flips, etc.), but prefer the SBs, EXCEPT that the pods are so big/long/thick!

Thenu · 01-23-2011, 02:42 PM

How old is your DD mama? I like softbums echo and was using mini pod with my DD in the beginning then the absorbency was not enough for us. I tried the full size one and it was huge on her and stopped using it for sometime because of the bulkiness. Then after she was 7-8 months I started using them again - When I fold the pod it is just 1 1/2 times ( like one full time and then the extra half in the front (I mostly use SBs for naptime, DD is a tummy sleeper). It is not bulky on her anymore.

Amock777 · 01-23-2011, 02:44 PM

what about using 2 mini pods? I dont have softbums so I dont know if that would work but I did this with my DD with the nb insert for BG when the OS seemed so big!

lilblessings4 · 01-23-2011, 03:08 PM

I use a softbums stay dry mini pod and a bamboo mini pod for my lil guy who pees a lot, he's 12wks, 14 lbs. It's still pretty trim. I use the OBV bamboo pods first thing in the morning and in the evening when he has his biggest poops just to protect the shell better. But I kinda like his fluffy bum when I use those, he's pretty squirmy and I can carry him easier when his fluffy bum sits on my arm.

m&m&m · 01-23-2011, 08:05 PM

I second using 2 of the mini pods if the full size is too much absorbancy/bulky but 1 mini pod doesn't cut it anymore.

01-23-2011, 02:13 PM	#1
Baylen's Mommy Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 69 My Mood:	Finding Softbums making DD's bottom HUGE with full-size pods! I really, really, really like my SBs. Initially, I was able to use just a mini-pod with DD. However, she is growing (3 mos, 11 lbs), and peeing a lot more. I change her pretty much every time she pees (she does NOT like to be wet, and I don't want her to be), but she pees a lot more at a time now. So, I've had to start using the full size pods. They are HUGE! My DD's bum is HUGE with them on! I feel like she can't move/bend as well with the full size pods, and don't get me started about trying to get her onsies and pants to fit. Is this typical? I mean, I know that CDs tend to create more "bulk," but these things are crazy big (and I typically use the organic pods, so they aren't quite as bulky as the stay-dry). I've got other CDs (Charlie Bananas, a Thirstie's Duo, Flips, etc.), but prefer the SBs, EXCEPT that the pods are so big/long/thick!

01-23-2011, 02:42 PM	#2
Thenu Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,794 Ratings: 109 Feedback: 100%	Re: Finding Softbums making DD's bottom HUGE with full-size pods! How old is your DD mama? I like softbums echo and was using mini pod with my DD in the beginning then the absorbency was not enough for us. I tried the full size one and it was huge on her and stopped using it for sometime because of the bulkiness. Then after she was 7-8 months I started using them again - When I fold the pod it is just 1 1/2 times ( like one full time and then the extra half in the front (I mostly use SBs for naptime, DD is a tummy sleeper). It is not bulky on her anymore. __________________ Mama to Naren (01/07) and Samyuktha (01/10)

01-23-2011, 02:44 PM	#3
Amock777 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 942 Ratings: 40 Feedback: 100%	Re: Finding Softbums making DD's bottom HUGE with full-size pods! what about using 2 mini pods? I dont have softbums so I dont know if that would work but I did this with my DD with the nb insert for BG when the OS seemed so big! __________________ Amanda, NICU RN, wifey to Daniel , and Mommy to Mariah- 5/15/08 and my newbie Danny born 1/31/11!

01-23-2011, 03:08 PM	#4
lilblessings4 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunny California Posts: 61 Ratings: 7 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Finding Softbums making DD's bottom HUGE with full-size pods! I use a softbums stay dry mini pod and a bamboo mini pod for my lil guy who pees a lot, he's 12wks, 14 lbs. It's still pretty trim. I use the OBV bamboo pods first thing in the morning and in the evening when he has his biggest poops just to protect the shell better. But I kinda like his fluffy bum when I use those, he's pretty squirmy and I can carry him easier when his fluffy bum sits on my arm.

01-23-2011, 08:05 PM	#5
m&m&m Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 6,687 Ratings: 28 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Finding Softbums making DD's bottom HUGE with full-size pods! I second using 2 of the mini pods if the full size is too much absorbancy/bulky but 1 mini pod doesn't cut it anymore. __________________ Michelle, wife to Mark, mommy to Michael 6/09 and Mavick 02/29/12!! Green Diaper Demos on FaceBook. Free Shipping over $40 in US with SHIP40 SoftBums, itti bitti, bG, Thirsties, CJ's BUTTer, Rocky Mountain Diapers, Oh Katy, Mother-ease, RNG + more! www.GreenDiaperDemos.com