Itti Bitti Vs baby beehinds??

[SmileyBJ]

Which have you found easiest to use, most absorbent etc??? & pros and cons of using an All in one or the others which you have to put together??

Im looking into mcn's instead of wasting so much money on disposables, if anyone has used either of these brands please let me know if they were great or no so great!! :)

[NibbleCurlynBub]

I personally prefer BBH.

I found Ittis too small in sizing and they leaked after a few hours.
However, others have reported the same happening with the BBH. Ittis and BBH are both incredibly popular.

I'd say get one of each and decide for yourself. :)

[JabberJaw]

I have both, like them both...

Itti PRO's
Trim
cute
faster drying
CON's
Sizing is pretty small (compared to BBH)
My DD has M's and they still fit but now leak, need to go up a size.


BBH PRO's
Cute
Medium bulk (not as trim as itti's)
good sizing (bub has M and L, both fit and none leak.)
Minkees are devine!
The new ones have a pocket to boost for night time or longer between changes
Cheaper, often on a good special
CON's
Take a while to dry (but i turn the 'newer ones with pocket inside out which cuts drying time)

If i had to pick...it would be tough but i think i would choose BBH, especially the ones you can boost, and the booster is included in the price.

[MsMummy]

I've tried the BBH fitted and magicalls, and am going to try an itti tomorrow.

the magicalls were no good for my baby (7mo) as they were too loose around his legs.

I tried the BBH fitted (OSFA) when he was a newborn and they were a bit funny, but I love them now. I've tried several other brands, but have just decided to stick with BBH fitted.

I've been using them overnight (just with the inserts that come with them, and a wool cover) and haven't had leaks. Oh, I had a leak one night because the wool cover was the wrong size.

the only thing is they are quite bulky, which is only a problem with very fitted clothing (I think a lot of the baby clothes are designed for disposals.

I'll have to give my verdict on the itti tomorrow, but people rave about them.

ETA: re drying time - i find the BBH fitted dries faster than the magicalls.

[Milliner]

I'd pick an Itti over anything, anyday! We love them. But, my kids are skinny, so we find them a great fit. My 3 year old - yes, he is STILL in anppies, refuses to TT - fits into a medium.

[Sheer Bliss]

I prefer (in order)

Itti bitti d'lish
BBH magicalls sized
Itti bitti classic
Itti bitti boo
BBH bamboo fitted

Not a fan of the hemp BBH, and haven't tried the OSFA magicalls.

IMO the BBH fitteds are a great nappy, but they smell so much. I strip washed and tried everything, but the stench in the morning was just too gross.

I definately prefer sized nappies now too - but it really depends on the baby, so go a trial pack of both. I LOVED greenkids with DD, and hated the fit on DS - so it's different for everyone.

[MsMummy]

IMO the BBH fitteds are a great nappy, but they smell so much. I strip washed and tried everything, but the stench in the morning was just too gross.


Do you mean they smell after the baby pees on them? I had one this morning that really reeked of urine, but I thought it was that the baby had strong pee. Hmn, maybe it's the bamboo? I'll have to compare the smell it with the Haute one I have.:detective:

[Teegzie]

I find the BBH hemp nappies smell worse after a night of wee than the bamboo ones.

I prefer the BBH Magic-alls first, but the snap-in Bitti D'Lish come a close second. I have a mix of both as they suit different times. The Itti Bittis fit great under clothing without having to go up a size, and they dry in no time. I have some spare inserts so if I get desperate for a clean dry nappy I can just grab an snap-in outer that is dry before all the inserts and and my spare inserts and I'm away! The Magic-alls are super absorbent and last the longest between changes. So if DD is heading for a nap then I prefer the Magic-alls because DD won't wake halfway through her nap needing changing!

[DonnaL]

I'm a BeeHinds girl myself :).

I also have a few Itti's, but prefer the snap-in ones as I've found that the elastic has gone in the sewn-ins after a year or so of use.

[justmum]

I love magicalls and agree with everthing that misskelz77 said :yes: she saved me typing :D

I used to love ittis btw, but once my DS got to 28 months they just leaked after lessthan hour even though they still fit. He's a heavy wetter though.

[SmileyBJ]

Thanks for the replies!! Ill have to take some notes lol.

Ds is a very heavy wetter also, seems to save it up and release all at once :laughing:. His also a big bub and ive found that some of the brands only go to 12kg which won't last long.

[Sheer Bliss]

Do you mean they smell after the baby pees on them? I had one this morning that really reeked of urine, but I thought it was that the baby had strong pee. Hmn, maybe it's the bamboo? I'll have to compare the smell it with the Haute one I have.:detective:

:yes: yup, in the morning after they have pee'd. I never used the hemp ones overnight, as DS was a heavy wetter. But sometimes even during the day i'd find the hemp smelt. Which is really weird, as i have bitti boos and they don't smell, even after overnight use, they don't have the smell that takes over the room like the BBB fitteds.

SmileyBJ - don't focus too much on the reccomended weight...I can't remember what itti's are meant to go up to, but my 2yo DS is 15.5kg, and still fits a L itti. I do boost them all now with the mini-boosters, but the fit is fine (he has always had skinny legs too, despite being a heavy boy)