Snap vs Aplix

Ceridwen21

What do you prefer for your covers, and why?

Is Aplix essentially velcro?

Is hook and loop the same thing as aplix?

Dr.Loretta

For covers? Aplix

yes, aplix is I think the "generic" name, and Velcro is a brand name

Yes, H&L, aplix, and Velcro can be used somewhat interchangeably.

Ceridwen21

Dr.Loretta:

For covers? Aplix

yes, aplix is I think the "generic" name, and Velcro is a brand name

Yes, H&L, aplix, and Velcro can be used somewhat interchangeably.

Thanks.  In what other products does this come up as a choice? AIO?

madladybride

This also comes up in pocket diapers, and, I think All In Ones. However, it seems that more pockets have snaps than H&L/Aplix/velcro.

ETA: I prefer aplix for my small baby - I think I get a better fit. Also, it is easier (and preferred by) daycare and DH.

SallyAnneS

I perfer my aplix fitteds and covers over my snap fitteds.   It is just easier and faster to get a good fit on DS.  He doesn't like diaper changing time so faster is better in our house. 

xmeli554x

I like aplix better because I feel like I get a better fit with them.  However, they do show their wear more than snaps.

sophabelle

i prefer aplix bc i feel like i can get a better fit on ds with it.  i've heard that aplix is better for smaller babies and snaps are better for bigger babies.

i think snaps have a better resale value bc the diapers will show less wear overall than an aplix one will, since the aplix eventually wears out or comes unsewn.  but i think it's really just personal preference.

some people love snaps.  i don't hate them, but i do prefer aplix for fit reasons. however i think if our pockets had the lower hip snap then i wouldn't mind snaps so much bc we'd get a better fit. 

just.a.lurker

I much prefer aplix for fit reasons.  With snaps, I feel like a end up snapping, unsnapping and resnapping to try and get a good fit around the legs.

Dr.Loretta

Ceridwen21:

 In what other products does this come up as a choice? AIO?

Most of my pockets have both options available. I've seen a few fitteds (Thirsties comes to mind) with aplix, but most are snaps.

Nature Lover

I prefer the velcro (faster and better fit) but dd has started taking them off (didn't see that coming!) So that's a PITA. She's 11 months. We may have to switch to snaps which would be harder for her to remove.