Comments on: How To Convert Bum Genuis to Snaps

By: Lauren Nixon

Lauren Nixon — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:02:07 +0000

Just checking this out as I was considering this… I’m not sure what to do, ’cause I LOVE the flexibility of aplix, but mine are all worn and stuff. However, I had been putting them in the dryer and just recently put up a clothes line so I can sun dry them. I have the velcro replacements for tabs, but the front/waist is looking sad too. Dunno what to do.

@Sonya: This site I just came across has several tutorials for different types: http://www.kamsnaps.com/

By: Sonya

Sonya — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:38:08 +0000

I got really excited when I found this tutorial because someone recently gave me 30+ BG AIO’s. They all need new velcro so I’ve been busy removing it for the last week, then it dawned on me this tutorial is for the pockets (which I have a handful of) so I’m wondering… Is there a way to use this for the AIO’s? Can I hide the snaps or will they be exposed on the inner side of the diaper?

Love the site, great info!!!

By: Carolyn H

Carolyn H — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:59:05 +0000

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I just tried it out and it looks great! Now to try it on the baby… And hopefully, convert the rest of my 12 BGs!

By: beth W

beth W — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:12:10 +0000

Just ordered myself the pliers and 200 snaps for $34.95. Awesome. I was thinking I was going to send some off to have them switched to snaps, at $3.50 per diaper. This way I can do all mine for about half what it would have cost me otherwise. My real issue with my Bg’s is that the waist velcro is really bad too, not just the tabs. While the tabs are easy to replace, the waist won’t go in the machine and has to be hand-sewn and I just don’t think it will hold up as well. My little guy is 2 and I hope he’ll be potty training soon, but if I fix these they will be good for nighttime still even if he does potty train, and I can pack them away for #5 should we have him/her! Otherwise I was about to start throwing them away! I am a big fan of snaps as the babes are less likely to pull them off themselves and they don’t all stick together in the wash!

By: Autumn Beck

Autumn Beck — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:50:50 +0000

I think it would be a great idea! The only problem is that you would have an exposed snap on the insert. Don’t think I’d like that.

You can always ask questions here! Just add a comment and I’ll answer as soon as I can

By: Lydia

Lydia — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:56:02 +0000

This is so cool! I was so excited and happy when I found this page. I’ve been searching for a way to do snaps on my diapers myself, instead of having to send them to someone else. Plus, I don’t have the money to buy a press, nor do I have enough dipes to want to, but I can afford those pliers. I’m so thrilled now! I’m still a little new to cloth diapering and I’m thinking of attempting to convert my flip covers and inserts, so I can snap the inserts to the covers and make diaper changes a bit easier, has anyone else thought about this? Do you think it’d even be possible with the pliers? Sorry about asking questions on the blog, but I don’t know where else to put this. Thanks!!!

By: Jan Richardson

Jan Richardson — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:06:16 +0000

Thanks so much!!

By: Tara

Tara — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:01:41 +0000

I ordered mine from kamsnaps.com, they have pliers and snaps. just tell them I sent you.
Tara

By: Jan Richardson

Jan Richardson — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:53:41 +0000

Can someone tell me where to find the plastic snaps. I’ve searched Joannes and they don’t carry any. I don’t mind ordering off line but I haven’t had much luck there either. Thanks!!

By: Shevawn

Shevawn — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:22:55 +0000

I love this idea!! Just so everyone knows Cotton Babies the manufacturer will replace the Velcro or try to help up to a year from when you bought them (with proof)! At ten months I called and sent them in I had 15. I got all new covers back within two weeks . Great customer service! Now they are looking a bit shabby so I will keep this in mind thank you!