You have many choices when looking into diaper fasteners. Use this table to help you decide which one is right for you!
Fastener
Description
Advantages
Disadvantages
Diaper Pins
Usually made of metal and having a plastic or metal head, a diaper pin has a sharp end that is used to pierce
through two layers of fabric to secure them together.
Tried and true. This was what your mom probably used. Doesn't wear out often.
Risk of poking baby. Sometimes its difficult to push a pin through the fabric. Tough to use when diapering a wiggly toddler or baby.
Hook/Loop
Hook and loop tape sewn onto the diaper or cover.
Very fast and easy to use.
Wears out eventually and can cause snags on other items when being washed.
Snaps
Plastic or metal snaps are usually used in either the diaper or the cover.
Very simple to use and snaps rarely wear out.
Not as adjustable as hook and look. Snaps can break. Snaps also take more time to 'snap' which can be an issue when diapering a wiggly toddler or baby.
Snappi
T-shaped plastic device with plastic hooks on each end used to grab and hold the material.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] Reviewed by kristin on Thursday 19 February, 2009
I have used several brands/types pocket, AIO, wraps and the aplix/velcro closures do wear out after a time. However, I am not willing to sacrifice the convenience and safety of the velcro to use a snap system or diaper pins/snappis. I have an idea that I would like to share with cottonbabies to see if you are interested in a partnership before I get a patent attorney. This can be expensive fo a single mother of two which is why I am willing to partner with you. I cannot get product liability insurance without being an incorporated business. I have a protoype I am currently using with my bumGenius diaper stash, and I would be happy to send it to you all for review. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kristin Paoletta
lovebridgesthegap@yahoo.com