[webjefita]

(I just did a little reading about the big changes in this forum, but I hope I can still get some answers to my questions...)

I'm curious as to what separates a "hyena" diaper from the rest. What makes a really great diaper? Is it fabrics? Is it the "cuteness" factor? Quality construction? Sewing skills of the wahm? What, specifically?

Have you ever gotten a diaper and been disappointed with its quality? What did you notice? What would make you decide not to buy again?

Thanks for your opinions!

 

[Lynda&Jenna]

For us it is what works. Of course that is different for different babies : )

 

[Danahen]

Too me, hyena quality = excellent craftmanship, excellent fabric/notions quality, time spent making product, WAHM's reputation and experience.

Have you ever gotten a diaper and been disappointed with its quality? Absolutely.
What did you notice? Quality of fabric and thread. Sewing skill.
What would make you decide not to buy again? All of the above and how well it fit my baby as well as absorbency.

I will pay a lot for a diaper if 1) I feel it is worth that amount (I'm a wahm myself and can calculate how much it cost to make the diaper and about how long it took the mama to make it), 2) I feel it will not fall apart easily (good construction), 3) it fits great on my baby and is comfortable. I have lost more money over the past 7 years purchasing cheap diapers that do not stand the test of time (and end up in the trash or given away). I'd rather make an investment that I can get return on.

 

[mother culture]

Hello,
I think I have figured out what is Quality in the last 4 years. For me that means custom! I like to see something unique, dyed, rare, binding, applique, embroidery, ruffles, etc. I also like to see a diaper that has a broader range of fit so I can get my $'s wear out of it!
I don't buy anything with velcro but that is personal!
I would have to say a nice trim quick dry system and soft fabric inner.

 

[webjefita]

Well, when I started I was all into serged dipes. I thought they were cute and trim, but now that I have discovered t&t and can make my own, I like them a lot better.

I have been disappointed by diapers I have bought previously, but when I reorder, the design has been changed. I hate that!

Fit is really hard to qualify. It either fits or doesn't.

I used to not like aplix, but now I do. Or maybe it just works better on this baby. I actually like touchtape a lot more than Aplix. I still think snaps are great (but not metal ones).

 

[webjefita]

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What did you notice? Quality of fabric and thread. Sewing skill.

What would you tell us to look for? Is it more than a general un-sloppiness of the stitches? How can you tell if a diaper is going to last or is going to fall apart?

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(and end up in the trash or given away).

Ouch! What does the diaper look like that ends up in the trash?

Is it in the details like the thread matching the fabric inner and outer?

 

[blondeviolin]

My all-time favorite WAHM is www.blessedbottomz.com GREAT craftmanship and super trim and absorbant and cute.

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[amym72]

For me a Hyena diaper is one of a kind (either color, embroidery etc)or one that you can customize like a pp mentioned by picking out dyes, having the option to dip dye, having the best quality fabrics (bamboo, for example), being able to have embroidery, very nice construction (stitches are even and tight), trimness of the dipe and it being able to fit a long time and hold up well in the wash. Also, though you are paying more for a higher quality item if it is a true Hyena diaper, you can get alot of $$ back by reselling IF you take good care of it and it is still a much sought after dipe when you sell it.With all that said I would spend alot more on a med or large diaper than a small because you will get more use out of it. My dd never went beyond a med in some dipes before PL'ing.
Amy

 

[Danahen]

What would you tell us to look for? Is it more than a general un-sloppiness of the stitches? How can you tell if a diaper is going to last or is going to fall apart?

Yes, uniform stitching is a sign of a great seamstress as well as a high quality machine (which costs a lot of money, which adds to the product cost). The thicker the thread, the better, IMO (such as jeanstitch serging).

Ouch! What does the diaper look like that ends up in the trash?

Like a falling apart mess with holes. LOL I donate most diapers that don't work for us.

Is it in the details like the thread matching the fabric inner and outer?

That too, yes. Any and all special attention given to the diaper makes it hyena. Even complimenting colors (such as aqua and orange) in the threads on certain prints is great. It is a drag to rethread your machine with different colors, so that adds to the construction time, hence a higher price/better quality.