Krazy148 said:
Hi all! I was wondering if I could ask for a little help. I would really like to start using booster pads with my diapers, but I have no idea where to start. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Well I've tried 3 kinds of boosters so far.
Bambino carries 2 kinds(Well 4 actually, but 3 being same model, different absorbency).
The Bambino Quadro and the Total Dry Boostups(Moderate, Maximum and Ultimate absorbencies)
The Quadro is the best pick, imo, out of BAmbino's selection of boosters.
They consist mostly of SAP gel, so they start out thin, but swell a lot.
They are longer than the total dry boostups, 18" long, so you get swell along more of the diaper.
It has a sticky strip to hold it in place in the diaper.
Quadros are also scented and smell awesome ^u^
Totaldry Boostups are decent as well(Will be using the "Ultimate" as my point of reference).
Using mostly SAP gel again, the "Ultimate" boostups swell considerably, but unfortunately are slightly shorter than the Quadro boosters, 16" long.
These also have sticky strips on the back to hold them in place. They do tend to burst though, not as well sealed as the Quadros.
The last kind I've tried is the Abena Abri-let Maxi boosters. They have no SAP gel, so they don't swell at all.
These instead consist of all fluff, they start out quite thick and fluffy. Pretty much my favorite out of these boosters.
The Abri-let Maxi is the longest out of the boosters I've listed. At 22" long, running about the entire length of an Abena M4.
It doesn't have a sticky strip, but it really doesn't need it. It also distributes wetness a little better than the other two listed.
So if you prefer something that swells when wet, the first two listed are for you.
If you prefer a more poofy, dry thickness to your diaper, the Abri-let Maxi is the way to go.