Love that you have the option for snaps or
aplix.
These diapers can come with either
aplix or snap closures and require no cover.
When
the aplix fasteners aren't stuck to the laundry tabs then they can cause your cloth diapers to become pilly or make diaper chains.
pocket diaper with
Aplix closures without putting pants on her.
They come in you choice of
Aplix or matching snap closures.
And to clear up any confusion, hook and loop and
aplix are other names for Velcro - like materials.
They have
aplix or snap closures and can also be quite decorative.
One important thing when washing PUL diaper covers is making sure you use the laundry tabs on
the aplix versions.
Hook & Loop - A self gripping fastening system such as
Aplix ® or Touch Tape ® used as closures for cloth diapers.
Aplix -
Aplix ® is a self - gripping fastener that is often used on cloth diapers.
The aplix is starting to look really pilly, some of the laundry tabs do not work, some tabs are curling back, and the stretchy tabs get pilly from
the aplix.
Details:
Aplix (velcro) fastening.
This prevents
the aplix from sticking to your other cloth diapers.
Generally a prefitted is fastened with either pins or a Snappi ®, but you can have snaps or
aplix added.
A diaper chain is when several cloth diapers are stuck together by
aplix.
Maybe you will love
aplix when they are newborn and snaps when they are toddlers.
The diaper is nice and stretchy and this, combined with
the aplix, makes it pretty easy to get a good fit.
Cloth diaper covers with snaps are not quite as easy to put on as those with
aplix, but they are still quite easy.
A diaper chain is when you have several diapers or covers with
aplix that all stick together, so when you pull one out you get a whole chain instead.
Currently using the duo size one with
aplix on my newborn (6 lb 3 oz at birth) with prefolds.
Cut them into little squares and after you are done using the diaper or cover with
aplix simply affix the velcro to the
aplix fasteners and throw them in your diaper pail.
It did not rub on her umbilical cord stump if I angled
the aplix tabs down at the center.
It is almost like a little battle of
the aplix lovers vs. the snaps lovers.
Another problem with cloth diaper covers with
aplix is tummy burn.
There is a way to remedy to problems with
aplix and laundry tabs though.
I have
the aplix closure and it really lasts - we are on the second kid now with no problems.
I love how
the aplix is heavy duty yet soft, not sure how this is possible, but I'm not complaining.
The aplix will start to rub on their little tummy and cause a little burn or rash.
So far we have not had any issues with
the aplix but when we do, we will have them converted to snaps.
Once you decide on a type of diaper cover, you will want to choose it in either
aplix or snaps.
I think the worst thing about cloth diaper covers with
aplix are when you get cheap
aplix or poorly made laundry tabs.
Aplix has been the most popular closure type for cloth diaper covers for a long time, but more and more manufacturer's are making diaper covers with snaps.
I happen to love cloth diaper covers with
aplix, and so does my husband.
If you wash your diaper covers with
aplix and it doesn't stick to the laundry tabs, it becomes a nightmare.
Aplix: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
* Always attach
aplix closures to the laundry tabs.
The aplix is not very strong and frequently comes undone from the laundry tabs in the wash (though performs fine on the baby).
I dabbled with lots of different things — AIOs of various brands, fitteds, other pockets, PFs, snaps,
aplix, PUL, fleece, and the list goes on and on.
Whether the fitted diaper uses snaps or velcro /
aplix, there is always a good deal of adjustability between the different snap settings or the velcro band.
By that I mean the good old conversation: snaps vs.
aplix.
This Rental Includes: - 2 New or gently used Unbleached Prefolds - 2 New or gently used Cropped Stay Dry Prefolds - 1 Thirsties Duo Wrap, choose
Aplix or Snap closure - 1 Snappi - 1 Pair of Boingos Diaper Fasteners - 2 Pocket Diapers, of your choice - 2 AIO Diapers, of your choice - 1 Hybrid Diaper or AI2, of your choice - 6 Fleece Liners - Cloth Diaper Safe Cream samples - Cloth Diaper reference sheet, includes washing instructions - Postage paid return package with packaging instructions if your package was shipped to you Please allow two to three weeks to ship your package to you.
We are very excited about this - we have stocked over a dozen NEW Tiny Tush mini
aplix pockets (snap closure will be coming soon).
Thirsties (Original) Diaper Covers in
Aplix hook and loop closure.
Softbums makes an incredibly soft and trim diaper with adjustable leg elastic and fabulous
aplix, making it a one size diaper that truly works well on a newborn.
I loved Kissaluvs zeros and thirsties covers (touch tape /
aplix) for the newborn stage!
The aplix is great for daycare workers who don't have much experience with cloth.
The aplix closure is made of really great aplix that's not scratchy at all and the design ensures that
the aplix doesn't come in contact with the childs tummy and cause irritation.
An AIO has a waterproof lining, some type of absorbent insert already sewn - in and can come in snap or
aplix (velcro) closures.
They normally come in snap or
aplix (velcro) closures although some NB fitted's require a Boingo or Snappi fastener.
If your diapers are equipped with hook and loop style fasteners (
aplix, velcro) you will want to secure the tabs so you do not create a «diaper train.»