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Fluff Friday 39


This week's giveaway is for :
1- Gro Baby System with Hook and Loop Closure
1- Gro Baby System with Snap Closure

What to do?
Simply leave a comment telling us what type of closure you prefer (or would you prefer) on cloth diapers- snaps or hook and loop (aka Aplix or Velcro) and why? You should leave your comment before Thursday, July 30th at 8pm EDT.

NOTE: Aplix is a brand of hook and loop, essentially identical to Velcro.

What else to know? You can make ONE comment PER DAY. If you want to get more comments there are several ways to do it: Being or becoming one of our followers gives you one extra comment PER GIVEAWAY, NOT PER DAY. Simply post a comment saying that you are a follower.

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How?
We will draw one winner randomly with an "Online Number Generator" and will make a post with the winner on Friday, July 31st. It is the responsibility of the winner to contact us to claim their prize.

Who can participate?
US Residents are welcome!

Important note about the winner:
If we haven't heard from the winner by the closing time of next week's giveaway, we will choose another winner that will be published TOGETHER with next week's winner.

Good luck, and don’t forget to tell all your family and friends about the giveaway! In case that you don't win, what a better person to win than a friend of yours!!

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The Introverted Bookmark said...

I love the concept of aplix because it seems like it gives the diaper a better fit and you can get it more secure, its also pretty quick. However the aplix doesnt hold up too well in washing (in my experience) so I usually go with snaps.

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AScott said...

I like both aplix and snap for different reasons. I love aplix because I can put them on really fast and get a more custom fit.

I like snaps because they don't wear out like aplix and stay on more securely.

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Elizabeth said...

I prefer snaps. The velcro tends to rub on my babies tummy and I don't like how it looks worn over time.

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Mona said...

I prefer snaps, even though there are some period where the fit is not perfect, the litte one usually outgrows these periods pretty fast, and soon enough, back to nice fit!

eidolons said...

I prefer snaps. Aplix gets too linty and the ends of my tabs always curl up.

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Gigi said...

I like snaps. I've only been CDing for a month and I'm already having aplix issues. The laundry tabs on my Softbums and BG OG just don't stick.

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godfrey said...

I would like velcro closures because I have never tried them. Fun, so glad you guys do FF!

apeters said...

sanps for sure! they last WAY longer, I've had way to many issues with the other. :)

MaryAnne said...

I would choose snaps because they stay shut better and the aplix sometimes rubs against my baby's legs and makes them sore.

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JCF said...

I definitely prefer snaps. I thought I liked Aplix for a long time until it wouldn't stick anymore!

Heather Brandt said...

I prefer the snaps because I want to make sure my toddler can NOT take off his diaper :0

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Emily said...

I love Aplix. You can't beat the fit, but I actually find myself reaching for my snap closure diapers more because I don't want to wear out the velcro!! It's a tough choice! LOL

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Jill said...

I havent used a snap diaper so I would like to try one out. The aplix seems to grab ahold of everything (both the kind used on gro baby's and the other kind)Also my baby likes to grab ahold of the aplix and tear it open, which has been a fun experience recently. BTW I think your commenting rules are just too complicated. Let everyone get one chance per giveaway.

Slee said...

SNAPS! I so heart SNAPS, and here's why. Aplix is delightfully easy, but one night I heard this strange ripping sound, and low and behold what was it? The aplix on my lil' boy's BG undoing itself!
That said, I have to be honest, and the aplix used by the people over at the natural baby company do a lovely job with their aplix, and it is the finest i've come across.

Laura said...

I only use aplix, but I'd love to try the snaps- it seems like they'd last longer and be harder for the baby to undo herself.

Heather S said...

I really don't have a preference, but I guess snaps so they can't come undone and get stuck to other diapers!

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Candace said...

I've been converting to snaps recently. I like the fit w/Aplix better, but tired of the curled ends and lint.

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the monkeys' mama said...

I have the GroBaby snap and the aplix and like them both for varying reasons--snap means Baby C won't pull it off, aplix means I get a customized, snug fit. Tough choice!

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Anonymous said...

I've never tried snaps and I'd like to give them a shot. I like velcro, but hate when things like hair and lint are stuck inside.

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Maggie said...

I liked the aplix better at first because I could get a more exact fit around my babies tiny newborn legs. Now I like naps better because the aplix tabs started to curl and they poke me at night when I nurse.

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Shanaka @ Mama Bee Does said...

Im kind of torn on aplix v. snaps. I love the fit of aplix diapers in the waist on my chunky 30 lb.er but he can take them off to easily now that he is 18 months old and figured them out. Our stash is more snaps now that he is older. Would get more aplix for a newborn (if we have anymore.)

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Em said...

It wasn't that long ago that I would have definately been in the aplix camp. Aplix is quick and easy and I think it's also easier on other people take care of my daughter because it more closely resembles what the general public is used to on a diaper.

However, recently my daughter at 13 months, has begun undoing the aplix. So now, I'll have to change my mind and say "SNAPS"

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Jut and Chris said...

Snaps! Escape artists have a more difficult time escaping snaps...velcro is no challenge!

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Chawksgirl4ever said...

i prefer snaps.i dont like how the velcro curls in the washer dryer

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Jess said...

I finding that I definitely prefer snaps. My the velcro on all of my aplix closure diapers are really starting to wear out, so I tend to only buy snap diapers now.

Kim Day said...

So far I like aplix better because it allows for a more customized fit and is easier for daddy & childcare workers. But I can see snaps lasting longer and being more secure as baby gets older.

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Kelly said...

I use both aplix and snaps and don't really have a preference toward one or the other. I also have never had a diaper streaker either though :)

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Jenney said...

I have both aplix and snaps on different diapers. I honestly can't decide which I like more. Does that mean this doesn't count? Cause I like them both!~

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Talina said...

I am just fine with the velcro closures but I've also heard that as babes get older then can undo the velcro... I am still all for the velcro now, it might change later.

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Maggie said...

I like snaps because velcro wears out and snags the diapers. Thanx!

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Unknown said...

95% of my diapers and covers are aplix, but I would prefer snaps since my 11 month old discovered the cool sound velcro makes when you pull on it.

Christina said...

I prefer snaps! They seem to deter the would-be naked baby a little better than aplix ;)

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Jesse and Diana said...

Hey there,

We're not new to the cloth diapering concept - but lack experience with anything other than basic flatfolds/prefolds, diaper pins and plastic pants. Our "basics" are starting to get worn out and I actually was just doing some online research about what else is "out there" when I stumbled on this sight.

To get to the heart of your question: From the reviews I've read so far (mostly from other site's reviews), I'm thinking I would prefer the snap option. What I've read from many is that the aplix does not wear in the wash as well - and endurance is a key factor I'm considering as I hope to make purchases that will last for multiple children. So...for now, I'm preferring snaps.
Thanks!

Mary Anne said...

We have a mixture of both snaps and Aplix in our collection. I don't know that I have a favorite. Snaps are good for not scratching up tender belly skin, but are harder to close on a wiggly tot. Aplix is lickety-split and the diaper is on, but there can be that scratch factor. :)

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Jess said...

SNAPS! Because my sweet lil boy takes off Aplix!

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Denise said...

I would perfer snaps. My 16mo old is too good at taking the aplix diapers off if he don't have pants on.

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Kaylyn said...

I prefer Aplix because I can get a better fit on my DD.

Laura W. said...

I like snaps better because the aplix seems to get so fuzzy after being washed several times.

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Amber said...

I've always preferred the aplix because it seems easier to get the right fit. I'm willing/eager to try snaps though.

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Unknown said...

i prefer snaps because my 9 month old can already undo the velcro!

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Shaking said...

I am not familiar with the term (Aplix) I am going to guess that it is the same as velcro. I do however prefer snaps. I do mostly have velcro, but that is because I use the Gro-baby system which I love very much and they consist of velcro. I have been slowly increasing my stash of fuzzi-bunz so we will see where I end up.

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sslaven said...

I like the idea of aplix, but am usually disappointed, as they curl, rub against my baby's belly and loose stickiness. I *love* the soft loop on the Grobabies. I love snaps!

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Unknown said...

I like snaps best my son can't get the snaps undone like he can take the aplix off.

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Anonymous said...

snaps--harder for little fingers to undo!
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{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

I prefer the snaps now. Baby Girl likes to undo the aplix if she doesn't have any bottom on!

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thejepps said...

Velcro vs. snaps. Good question. I'm still undecided. I much prefer the fit of velcro (aplix) because I get a good snug fit every time, but I'm worried that it won't last as long as I would like.

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Anonymous said...

I love the snaps. I feel like they are easier and I hate the peeling of the aplix.

hosiewosie said...

I prefer aplix, I have a hard time getting the snaps done on my baby

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Heather K. said...

I prefer snaps because I think they look nicer, last longer and are more secure. DH hates snaps and will only use Aplix. I think he just doesn't want to take the time to figure out which snaps give the best fit.

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Erin said...

I like aplix because it is easier to get a good fit and is quick on a squirmmy baby. I do like that snaps don't stick to each other in the wash but I just can't seem to get the right fit with snaps.

Tori said...

I like the velcro/applix better because it's quicker to get on my little squirmy worm than the snaps are. He doesn't stay still long enough for me to get my fingers around them.

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Sarahjenne said...

I currently prefer hook and loop style closures because they are faster, but I think I will prefer snaps when my daughter gets old enough to remove her own diapers!

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Cari said...

I like both, but most of my diapers are snaps because I've heard from lots of CD'ing moms that they hold up better long term. I have one with aplix though and love it for a more accurate fit and ease of putting on her, especially when she's wiggly at 5 am because she wants to eat :).

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I think I'd like aplix because it would be easier to fasten at night. Although I've heard some stuff about it wearing out and snagging other things.

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Katherine said...

I like both types, but lately we prefer snaps.

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