Before switching to cloth diapers 8 months ago, David only wore Pampers. I tried a bunch of brands, but the Pampers always came out on top. I loved them so much that I didn't even mind that they were like the most expensive disposable diaper on the market!
Our experiences with cloth diapers on David have been great, but I didn't feel that I could handle the mess and extra laundry when Max was first born. We chose to go back to disposables for him for the first few months at least. Pampers were our old favorite so naturally they were what we chose for him. We got through the first month without any leaks, spills or blowouts, but they have been failing non-stop since then. Max is a chunky and pudgy boy and he's growing very quickly, but I feel like he's going through the sizes a little too quickly. He's outgrown their size 2 now. We also have trouble keeping poo in the diaper and off his clothes. Every time (and I mean every time) he poops, it blows out the sides of the diaper and leaks onto his clothes. He now sleeps about 8 hours at night (though it can be up to 10 hrs) and inevitably his Pampers will leak pee all over the bed.
My question for all you Pampers mommas out there is this: Are you having the same problems we are or are Pampers just not the right diaper for him? I'm wondering if Pampers is cutting corners and making a cheaper quality diaper now (recession side effects maybe). I haven't been happy with them at all. I have actually switched Max to Up & Up (Target's store brand) diapers and I LOVE them! They don't leak overnight, they never ooze poo and they don't have the strong baby diaper type fragrance that Pampers does (and they are only 14 cents per dipe!). All in all, I give them 2 thumbs up. I'd be curious to see what other Pampers moms have to say though.
In a related story, I am so over disposable diapers and their mess and expense. I'm searching out the perfect cloth diaper for Max right now. I hope to make the switch with him here soon. Disposables are overrated.
I've never tried Up and Up, so I don't know. I have tried Huggies and I know I don't like them. Pampers work for Clara- she is still in size one though and showing no signs of moving up. And she seems to have a big mess of a diaper once a week. I don't know what to tell ya!
ReplyDeleteHmm...maybe the Pampers just aren't right for Max. Good to know Pampers isn't changing their product!
ReplyDeleteWe have been happy with Huggies. Jen cannot stand the smell of Pampers. For the past month we have put the boys in the next size up at night. That has helped our pee-though issue. We have not had a blowout issue in a long time. Part of that may be that we try to avoid runny diapers by making sure they get enough fiber in their diet, but quantity is definitely a factor. We are currently paying 24 cents per diaper for size 5 at Sam's Club. Size 4’s are 22 cents. I just checked Pampers at Sam’s, size 3’s are 19 cents. I hope you find a solution to your diaper dilemma!
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