OhHeyThere
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Hey all,
I know this is technically a review, but since it isn't as comprehensive and it's mainly my opinion, I decided to post it anyway
So I just got through a sampling of Tykables size 1 and 2, and I thought I'd share my feelings.
There were some good things about the diapers: the print (slightly loud, but overall nice), the tapes were extremely grippy, and the elastic was form-fitting; I didn't have any leaks. But I was rather underwhelmed for a few reasons...
Sizing: I'm a 36" waist, so that puts me at the top end of size 1 and the bottom of size 2. Size 1 was too tight, and 2 was so big, it rose up my back about halfway to my shoulders :S I think Tykables might benefit from making a size 1.5 for those of us awkwardly in between the sizes.
Absorbancy: while the overnight was able to take 2 almost catastrophic floods, and expand to near-comical proportions, afterwards it felt like I was sitting in a pile of Jell-O brand gelatine. This is probably due to the abundance of absorbent polymers and lack of pulp. Though I enjoy the feeling of being wet and squishy just as much as anyone else, I still like the diaper to feel soft and mostly intact, i.e. Bambinos or ABUs. And while it didn't leak, I feel like if I were in lying position during the second flood, I would have gotten the bed sheets quite wet. This might be a personal thing, and it might be because of a few factors, just thought it was worth mentioning.
I got this sample in hopes of finding something new to get excited about, but I was overall underwhelmed with my experience. I'd give the diaper a 6.5/10. It was a fun experience to try something new, but for now, I'll stick with the ABU Space as my favorite.
Diaper on!
I know this is technically a review, but since it isn't as comprehensive and it's mainly my opinion, I decided to post it anyway
So I just got through a sampling of Tykables size 1 and 2, and I thought I'd share my feelings.
There were some good things about the diapers: the print (slightly loud, but overall nice), the tapes were extremely grippy, and the elastic was form-fitting; I didn't have any leaks. But I was rather underwhelmed for a few reasons...
Sizing: I'm a 36" waist, so that puts me at the top end of size 1 and the bottom of size 2. Size 1 was too tight, and 2 was so big, it rose up my back about halfway to my shoulders :S I think Tykables might benefit from making a size 1.5 for those of us awkwardly in between the sizes.
Absorbancy: while the overnight was able to take 2 almost catastrophic floods, and expand to near-comical proportions, afterwards it felt like I was sitting in a pile of Jell-O brand gelatine. This is probably due to the abundance of absorbent polymers and lack of pulp. Though I enjoy the feeling of being wet and squishy just as much as anyone else, I still like the diaper to feel soft and mostly intact, i.e. Bambinos or ABUs. And while it didn't leak, I feel like if I were in lying position during the second flood, I would have gotten the bed sheets quite wet. This might be a personal thing, and it might be because of a few factors, just thought it was worth mentioning.
I got this sample in hopes of finding something new to get excited about, but I was overall underwhelmed with my experience. I'd give the diaper a 6.5/10. It was a fun experience to try something new, but for now, I'll stick with the ABU Space as my favorite.
Diaper on!