Cloth Diaper with Velcro

Some people just don't like the sound Velcro makes. It can definitely shock out a newborn baby! (Try ripping more slowly or do it in short, little pulls.) Another point to consider is that Velcro is strong because it is abrasive, and I have had it rub on my baby's legs or stomach and leave a kind of rub burn there. Some companies sell a Bikinis type with a smaller Velcro patch which helps reduce the likelihood of rubbing, as well as a type of Velcro with a kinder, gentler "rough part."

I find this softer Velcro to be less hearty and durable than the old, stronger kind but if excoriation is a concern look for these. It can also be a matter of how you wrapped the cover on your baby—Velcro rubbing can be avoided if you watch for it. Some covers only use snaps for these reasons, and this is why some parents prefer pull-ons. And the snaps of today are tough plastic, not cold (or hot) metal! They are It gable, nice-looking, and a pleasant change from Velcro. Elastic with snaps makes for a firm, snug-fitting diaper and easy-to-use cover.

Some Velcro patches pull off after a short period of time. Some are very strong, some are not. The less-abrasive Velcro seems to be durable and holds together weakly as a result of the shortened rough part. I give Velcro covers the "yank test" to determine the quality the Velcro. This variable can really make or break a cover. Can it handle a couple of good yanks after it is fastened to baby? It should stay put and not give way.

Back to Cloth Diaper Info