This is a question that we've discussed regularly around the design table over the years and the answers are as varied as the people we ask.
We want to hear from you what features you appreciate most with your cloth nappies and which ones, if any, you could really do without. Is there a feature you'd love on a diaper but haven't seen it commercially available yet?
To give you some ideas:
Do you prefer sized, 2-size or one size diapers and why?
Do you prefer a 2-step system (fitted with cover), or more of an AIO style?
Do you prefer snaps or Velcro type closures and why?
Do you prefer synthetic poly microfiber or do you prefer natural fabrics?
If you prefer natural fabrics, which ones do you prefer and why?
What is the most important factor in purchasing a diaper? Cost (per use), fit, style, colour, country of manufacture (including working conditions and pay of workers)?
We'd love to hear from you!
Of course, there is a reward for your wonderful input! We'll randomly draw a winner from all postings for a $25 GC at www.monkeydoodlez.com on Monday, April 5, 2010. Please be sure to let us know how to get in touch with you if you win!
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I prefer an AIO or Pocket diaper style.
ReplyDeleteI have used sized and one-size diapers and like them both at different times of the day! Sized is less bulky and the fit is more precise but the one-size diaper is great because you buy one diaper and it lasts the entire diapering years.
I prefer velcro (except in the wash!) I'm sure if I had a diaper escape artist, I would prefer the snaps as they are harder to undo!
I prefer synthetic poly micorfibre as it pulls the moisture away from the skin.
Fit, colour and country of manufacture are all important to me (in that order.)
I prefer sized diapers. The fit is that much better, I have fewer blow-outs and my husband gets them on our daughter correctly every time. A one sized diaper has more margin for error in my experience. I have not yet tried a 2 size diaper.
ReplyDeleteI prefer AIO or fitted with cover diaper style. Fitted diapers also allow my daughter to have some ventilation time without a cover.
I find stuffing a bit of a pain and therefore don't like pockets as much. That being said I do like the Monkey Doodlez pocket diapers as they have a terry insert. I hate the feel of microfibre inserts.
I much prefer velcro for the adjustability of it, plus I feel I am going to tear out the snaps by accident when I am undoing a snapped diaper.
My daughter does much better with natural fibres - synthetic ones retain too much heat and she gets red. The Monkey Doodlez AIO's are great because they have the wicking action of synthetic fibres, but then the core is natural. My daughter does really well in this style of diaper.
Fit, style, cost, country of manufacture, colour in that order.
I really like the darker colours on the insides of the diapers. That way stains don't show up as much. I don't have a problem with stains, but when I take my daughter to daycare, I don't want them thinking the diapers aren't clean because they have a slight stain. Dark colour insides solve this problem.