I'm trying to decide if getting fitteds with snaps or without snaps is the better way to go. I've already decided I want to go the fitted route but haven't been able to find much info on the pros and cons of each option. Thank you in advanced for all the help.
Re: Do you prefer snaps it snapless?
I like snapless because it gives you more flexible sizing.
Agree with jen about the sizing/customization. But I prefer snaps bc it’s one less “piece” for me to look for when securing the diaper. That said, I’d argue that a snappie is easier to use than snaps in the dark half asleep. I’ve read about some using the snappie on a snap fitted. You just secure the teeth between the snaps when you don’t feel like using the snaps.
Thank y'all so much didn't think about using a snappie with a snap diaper in case it doesn't quite fit right. Im worried my little girl is going to be long a skinny since I was when I was born and was thinking the snaps might not adjust right or if she is in between where the snaps sit what would I do. I know the husband would prefer the snaps as he thinks it will be easier (I really wanted to do prefolds but he didnt want to have to deal with the extra steps of folding them to curve around the baby right). I do have another question someone might be able to answer. I've read on some sights that sometimes you have to go up a pant size when using cloth diapers because of the bulk. Is that true?
That's my DH's preference. I like it pretty well too but I do go on kicks where I really like fitteds.
I think snaps/no snaps are a personal preference thing. I tried fitteds for the first time with this baby and I found that I prefer no snaps too...adjustability is a factor and I found snaps to be really tedious when I had a newborn and was changing a million diapers a day and had to snap fitteds and covers every time. I would rather pin.
My husband is fine with whatever (as long as he has a chance to get used to it) but his favorite is fastened (pinned) prefolds.
What are you using over the fitted? If it's just PUL it will squish in some too. I find that fitteds are mostly useful if using wool or planning a lot of coverless time. If wearing PUL all the time it just seems like a waste - of both a step and money.
My husband will recommend prefolds. If its what you want to do, I would suggest trying it. Tell hubby he can padfold at first (so get a few extra covers) and you are gtg. The angel wing fold is super basic and easy, there is no reason to start off with any complicated folds.
Last edited by Pixi6s; 04-02-2018 at 12:10 PM.
@Pixi6s we we're planning on doing PUL covers most of the time. I might get a few prefolds just to see if maybe husband likes them. I think I'd really prefer them. After reading all this I think snapless will probably be best though I'll probably have a few snaps just in case. Thank all of you so much.
As much as I like the ease of snapless, I'm not a fan on the curling edges of Velcro and it wearing out over time and getting all stuck to other items when my hubby misses a cover and doesn't close it before laundry. We're new to this all but that'd my feeling so far.