thirsties duo snap or aplix?

lous22

Just wondering what you prefer and why.  I want to order some thirsties duos size 1, but can't decide between snaps or aplix.  Any info is appreciated!  TIA!

happylady07

I have all aplix with my duos, and honestly some seem to hold better than others.  I don't know if they had a different manufacturer of velcro at some point, but two of them I don't bother reaching for, because they un-stick constantly!  I have been thinking about ordering some with snaps, because they are my favorite covers, but despite only using for a couple months the aplix has not held up well on half of the ones I have. 

Starfish113

i LOOOVED aplix for the first year, and then they started going downhill fast. so i had them all converted to snaps around 15 months and i'm glad i did.

i think in the beginning aplix are better and definitely easier for other people to use (like daycare)... but once your LO can pull their diapers off... you might hate them

tokenhoser

For newborn stuff, I want all aplix.

noryang

Because this is very much a personal preference issue - you should try both. What I did was purchase snaps in gender neutral prints and aplix in girlie prints. This way the snaps would still be around and usable for a second child but I could enjoy the ease of aplix in fun girlie prints.

lous22

Thanks so much for the advice!!!  I really appreciate it!  

happylady07

softskate31:

happylady07:

I have all aplix with my duos, and honestly some seem to hold better than others.  I don't know if they had a different manufacturer of velcro at some point, but two of them I don't bother reaching for, because they un-stick constantly!  I have been thinking about ordering some with snaps, because they are my favorite covers, but despite only using for a couple months the aplix has not held up well on half of the ones I have. 

I have one Thirsties AIO that I got used that is like that...maybe it is your laundry routine?  Do you line dry the covers and use the laundry tabs?

 

I totally admit I'm bad about pulling them out before they hit the dryer... I usually try to but miss at least 1 cover.  I do dry everything on low heat though, and always use the laundry tabs, but I suppose it could be just from hitting the dryer too many times.  I just find it odd that it's only affected 2 of my covers, when I'm sure they ALL have made it into the dryer at least a couple times! 

tokenhoser

margaretkaye1:

Those are the ones I would sell if I could get anything for them, but it doesn't sound like there's much of a market for used covers. 

I bought my used Thirsties Duos in snaps, 3 for $25 ppd. So there is a market among FTM who don't know better.

shanbrite2

I definitely bought used covers in snaps too :-) For almost every other brand, I prefer snaps, but for Thirsties I prefer Aplix. The fit is just SO much better that I don't care about all the other issues with Aplix.

SoonToBeMsP

softskate31:

I prefer aplix.  I think you get a better fit with aplix than snaps since you aren't locked into a pre-set place to close the diaper.

This. DD was a peanut and the Thirsties XS covers were still big. If we had snaps, we would have had to wait to use them, whereas with aplix we can get a custom fit.