While they are available in snaps now, SoftBums originally launched
with Aplix (Velcro) closures.
The fold - over laundry tabs found on the Thirsties Duo Wraps
with Aplix closures protect any other diapers or covers in the wash, as well as guard against the hook and loop closures gathering up lint.
These colorful diaper covers secure
with Aplix velcro for a perfect and secure fit each time you put them on your child.
Currently diapering a 19 month old
with aplix duo over prefolds or prefolds - fitteds.
This is a cloth diaper wrap, meaning the diaper cover's wings will wrap around baby and secure
with Aplix tabs to the front panel of the diaper cover.
I prefer snaps myself, but I do see the value in custom fit
with aplix closure.
When we go to church, or leave my child with someone, I make sure I grab something
with aplix!
But if we go out, I usually use my rumparooz
with the aplix.
With the aplix, I just pull around quickly and poof!
In fact, I have actually lost a few snaps along the way, but have never had an issue
with the aplix starting to pull loose or catch extra fuzzies.
I have had problems
with the aplix needing replacement and a few (out of around 80) have delaminated, but other than that, they held up great.
I'm a big fan of the thirsties duo wraps
with aplix for ease and nighttime changes.
My favorite happy heinys product is the one size pocket diaper
with the aplix.
If you wash your diaper covers
with aplix and it doesn't stick to the laundry tabs, it becomes a nightmare.
I happen to love cloth diaper covers
with aplix, and so does my husband.
I think the worst thing about cloth diaper covers
with aplix are when you get cheap aplix or poorly made laundry tabs.
So far we have not had any issues
with the aplix but when we do, we will have them converted to snaps.
There is a way to remedy to problems
with aplix and laundry tabs though.
Another problem with cloth diaper covers
with aplix is tummy burn.
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.
Currently using the duo size one
with aplix on my newborn (6 lb 3 oz at birth) with prefolds.
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.
Cloth diaper covers with snaps are not quite as easy to put on as
those with aplix, but they are still quite easy.
The diaper is nice and stretchy and this, combined
with the aplix, makes it pretty easy to get a good fit.
pocket diaper
with Aplix closures without putting pants on her.
Not exact matches
These diapers can come
with either
aplix or snap closures and require no cover.
Generally a prefitted is fastened
with either pins or a Snappi ®, but you can have snaps or
aplix added.
I have the
aplix closure and it really lasts - we are on the second kid now
with no problems.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.»
The kit comes
with instructions, laundry tabs,
aplix tabs, and leg elastic.
Thirsties Duo Wraps are also available
with the option of durable snap closures in lieu of
Aplix.
These diapers are available in several different colors and prints and
with snap or
aplix closures.
Simply wrap around your baby and secure
with the easy - to - use
Aplix or sturdy snap closures for a secure, custom fit.
Rumparooz, however, spent 18 months perfecting their hook and loop closure, working
with the top manufacturer of hook and loop -
Aplix - to make sure that it could hold up to the rigours of diaper laundry.
When I recently wrote a review of my experience
with this diaper, I discovered that they have awesome
Aplix - and now I'm hoping I'll get to try it out sometime!
For my next child, I plan on using all in ones
with velcro /
aplix closures for my night changes and prefolds
with covers for my daytime changes.
They go on very easily
with a snappi and are easily covered
with Thirsties duo covers (I prefer
aplix).
They are fastened
with snaps or Velcro (or «
aplix»).
Once that first wash is done, I check to be sure the inserts have come out of any pocket diapers, and if there are any Velcro or
Aplix closure diapers in the load, I double check that the fold - back tabs are still secured so I don't end up
with a big chain of diapers stuck together.
It's extremely gentle and the edge of the
aplix does not touch a chubby baby belly (we have had many scratched bellies from this
with other brands).
I have been a loyal Flip user
with my twins for most of their cloth diapering time but recently they have started rolling like baby alligators during bum changes... GroVia
aplix is not like any other
aplix I have tried!
Thirsties duo wraps are our most popular newborn cover, the
aplix closure offers a great size range
with babies starting at around 7 pounds.
The Hook & Loop secures
with strong
aplix velcro that is 1 1/2 inches wide and won't fray for a perfect and more importantly secure fit each and every time.
Now
with the new improved
Aplix I will be curious to see how they hold up long term.