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Tots Bots - long lasting?

nahokulelenahokulele member
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So now that I'm determined to see the CDs through, despite my challenges with DD's skin (yeast, etc.), I need to buy a few more diapers. 

Has anyone used Tots Bots Easy Fits for a couple of years?  I know they're coming out with a new version, but I like the old/current version with the bamboo and the aplix is super strong, so I may try to take advantage of the 15% off current special.

Specically, I'm wondering how well the aplix holds up and if the fit is good up to potty training.

Thanks! 

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Re: Tots Bots - long lasting?

  • CaitlinJ22CaitlinJ22 member

    I havent owned mine long, but I can say DD is almost 2 and she is about average height and the probably wouldnt fit too much longer...maybe til 2.5. My son PT'd at 3 years and was tall and we used BG 4.0s andFB meds for him as they were hihger in the rise. 

    But we are having #3 soon and will use them for the baby.

    The aplix is great, I think it would hold up for a while. 

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  • robinbirdazrobinbirdaz
    The aplix is the best out of all the brands I have.  I like the bamboo fold out insert, it's a great quality too.  The colors hold really nicely on the outside, mine are still vibrant after 12 months use.  My only complaint is the elastic.  I have 2 and both of them lost the elasticity in the legs after about 10 months of use.  But luckily my mom is a quilter and I gave her the challenge of replacing the elastic, and she did without trouble.
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    imagerobinbirdaz:
    The aplix is the best out of all the brands I have.  I like the bamboo fold out insert, it's a great quality too.  The colors hold really nicely on the outside, mine are still vibrant after 12 months use.  My only complaint is the elastic.  I have 2 and both of them lost the elasticity in the legs after about 10 months of use.  But luckily my mom is a quilter and I gave her the challenge of replacing the elastic, and she did without trouble.

    Ive had this issue with so many of my diapers (BG, FB etc), its usually (for me) because of the drier. Now I hang dry them and toss them in the drier on low for 5 mins.  

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  • natalie7s19natalie7s19

    We've owned a couple of them for almost 2 years now and I can hardly tell the difference between the 2 y.o. ones and the ones I bought more recently. The aplix literally has not aged at ALL. I think because they stick so well to the laundry tabs, they never get damaged.

    As far as fit, they're pretty tight on my 35 lb. toddler. I don't usually use them on him anymore, because we have other diapers that fit better. But they would work in a pinch. I would say they fit him well until he hit a growth spurt around his 2nd birthday. They fit awesomely on my chunky 7 month old, though. For me it was worth having a nice, trim fit in the baby stages, then buying a few more to fit when he got huge. 

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  • robinbirdazrobinbirdaz
    imageCaitlinJ22:

    imagerobinbirdaz:
    The aplix is the best out of all the brands I have.  I like the bamboo fold out insert, it's a great quality too.  The colors hold really nicely on the outside, mine are still vibrant after 12 months use.  My only complaint is the elastic.  I have 2 and both of them lost the elasticity in the legs after about 10 months of use.  But luckily my mom is a quilter and I gave her the challenge of replacing the elastic, and she did without trouble.

    Ive had this issue with so many of my diapers (BG, FB etc), its usually (for me) because of the drier. Now I hang dry them and toss them in the drier on low for 5 mins.  

    I line dry all my dipes about 90% of the time. I've had my BG 4.0's longer than my Tots Bots, and never had an issue with the BGs. I have about 15 BGs and only 2 Tots Bots, the only diapers that had the elastic go were the Tots Bots. That being said, I do still like the Tots Bots :)
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  • nahokulelenahokulele member
    Ok, thanks ladies!!!! I think I'll go ahead and get more and just plan to use them on subsequent kiddos in the younger stages. 
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