tape and hook and loop diapers(velcro) ease of use

[sjaeger172004]

Hi all

I have only used Bambino Ultra stretch types (which are plastic-backed and hook-and-loop)/Velcro and have never used the tape type before.

Unfortunately, Derek from littlesdownunder/downundercare is no longer going to distribute Bambino and has no Ultra stretch large/XL left and won't be getting any more and was the only distributor, so I need to find a new one.

How hard are tape-type plastic diapers? I have never used them before, and I most likely have to change the tape type as I have a limited range of plastic-backed as well, and I am medically allergic to cloth-backed according to my documentation from Urology.

Many thanks

[Slomo]

It depends on the brand really. Some types of plastic diaper have an extra tough tape landing zone that allow you to unpeal and restick the tapes many times. Other types have what's called second chance tapes. It's a double layered tape, with the first layer that will stay in place really well. But with the second layer that can be unpealed and resticked a second time.

The first type is great for readjusting the tapes, but due to a limited landing zone the lower tapes are forced up higher on the back wings, at a middle area. I call this a "no lower tapes" design. Which unfortunately for me doesn't fit my body shape well and always results in premature leaking around the legs.

Then there's the second change tape design. Though as mentioned, it doesn't really allow for readjusting the tapes as much. For this, it's important to pay attention how well the diaper ends up fitting. If it's good then try to memorize where the tapes ended up at. Use distance to the edges, the padding underneath, or printed designs to help with that. So the next time you put another diaper on, put the tapes in that exact same spot, and you'll get a good fit every time without having to worry about the tapes.

And don't forget that each manufacturer and brand of diaper is made differently. So each diaper will fit differently too. If one type of design doesn't work for you, try a different brand of a similar design. That's why I've said this in the other threads. We can only tell you our experiences and give you recommendations. But there really isn't a one size fits all perfect diaper out there. You really do need to sample different brands and designs in order to find a diaper that will work best for its cost.