Do you prefer to use snaps or aplix?

[QueenMommy]

Just curious! Is one easier than the other? Does one wear better?

[kavamamakava]

aplix!! if snaps get warped at all, then the whole diaper is screwed. plastic ones can bend funny and metal ones can rust. i've never had aplix give out completely on me and i've been using my bummis super whisper wraps large for over 3 years. plus, snapping up a moving baby is ridiculously hard.

[Sophiasmomma]

I LOVE the look of snaps but have only used aplix/velcro since I dont own a snap press. I cant really decide if its worth the investment for me since I make a diaper here and there for fun. My diapers seem to look so worn with the velcro very quickly and I cant figure out why since my WAHM ones dont look so bad. I know Im buying the same stuff too since its usually from the same co-ops!

[Kari_mom]

I like snaps. I think the waist of a diaper with snaps is more flexible and more comfortable for my baby to wear. I like the way they look better, less obtrusive and more decorative. There are so many colors and styles, but even white looks clean and finished on most diapers.

Exposed aplix looks unfinished to me, and when it is all pilled and linty it looks even worse. The corners always seem to curl. It sounds ooky when you rip it apart, it feels ooky if you touch it. It snags, rips and grabs in the wash. I really don't like it.

Aplix does have three advantages in my opinion. It is FAST for diaper changes, it offers a customized fit every time, and it doesn't require special equipement to apply it to a diaper.

My only aplix diapers are Very Baby AIOs, I use them for diaper changes on the go. Otherwise, for diapers I've sewn and purchased, it is snaps all the way!

[rubidoux]

i have a touch tape fetish.

[Hey Mama!]

I love aplix, I don't think I'll ever use snaps on my diapers.

[QueenMommy]

Thanks for all the replies

[whimsy]

I like to have both in my stash. I am such a diaper fluzy.

[MoMommy]

I actually like snaps better for all the reasons mentioned above so when buying diapers, I will always buy snap ones. However, I don't have a snap press so all the diapers I make have touchtape.