Hook and Loop
This is what we all know and love as Velcro, but they should be of a better quality such as Velcro 2000 or Touch Tape. Hook and loop is a generic, non-brand-name label for all the different sorts.
This is a very popular closure as they are very adjustable and easy to use. They work exactly the same as disposables with hook tabs on the arms catching the loop on the front of the nappy, which makes them popular with grandparents and day care because they know how to do them up! The adjustability is because the loop usually covers the entire front of the nappy and they can be done up anywhere on it, so you can get it in exactly the right position.
They are great for DIYers just starting out, because it can be sewn onto a nappy without anything special needed.
A minor problem is that the hooks can fill with lint during washing, but most nappies come with laundry tabs. These are little sections of loop fabric on the inside of the nappy or cover, you fold the hook over and attach to the tabs when washing. The idea is that the hooks are covered and shouldn’t catch on anything else. (It took me ages to work out what on earth the extra pieces of loop were for.)
A larger problem is that they are irresistible to older babies and toddlers who rip them open and take the nappy off, although I have seen claims that Velcro 2000 is too strong for little fingers. They seem to make a fantastic noise and both sides can be ripped at the same time, meaning they are left behind as bubba runs off.
Also a baby with very large thighs can be scratched by the corners quite badly. When I say large, my girls couldn’t wear hook and loop because of this problem and they had 34cm thighs, so they were well above average in this area. Because they only pull around only the thighs or waist can be fitted, whichever is bigger. This is fine if your baby is nicely proportioned, but can be a problem if they have a comparatively skinny waist or thighs.
So they are easy to put on and great for little babies or skinny ones, but not so good for chubby babies or older adventurous bubbas.
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