Ok I've edited my review which was previously a rave. I see where the reviewer who described having to pull out the tab twice is coming from, and I see where the reviewer describing how easily the tabs tear is coming from. There are essentially TWO versions of this Munchkin diapers. One with stiffer tabs (better version), and the other with super stretchy tabs (terrible quality). I've purchased size NB, 1, 4, and 5 and feel they're all mixed, not a clue if the different versions are size specific or old vs new batches. The NB, 1, and 4 had stiffer tabs while the size 5 purchased most recently has the super stretchy tabs very similar to Pampers and Luvs, they tear easily because of the way the diaper is manufactured, the seams are laminated after the diaper is folded so some pieces tend to have the perforation on the tabs so when you pull them to close the diaper they can tear. This version also have tabs which are folded in twice so there's an extra step to open the diaper vs other brand diaper. The stiffer tab versions don't have to be pulled out twice and don't have the perforated seam on the tabs. Obviously I prefer the latter. As for quality, I think the stretchy tab version is just a step up from Luvs. Both versions are equally absorbent and on par with Huggies (which I feel better are more absorbent than Pampers and Luvs). Both versions have elasticized backs to help contain waste within the diaper better.
As for the NB diapers, they have MESH lining, so if you're looking for a cheaper alternative to Swaddlers, this is it!
I bought these diapers because I got a great deal 200 for $12.95 after the subscribe and save and my 10% coupon. They weren't completely awful, but they weren't fantastic either. They are kind of rough and don't conform to your baby's shape very well. We had a lot of leaks up the back and front, but that happens in all kinds of diapers. My biggest issue with them is that they didn't seem very comfortable for my baby. We now use pampers, although more expensive, and they are much softer and my baby's skin seems to be less irritated. Would I buy these again? If I was on a tight budget yes they do the job and are very cost effective. Give them a try and see if they work for you. If they don't at least you didn't spend a lot and you can give them as a baby gift in the future! (They come in 4 packs of 50 in the small size)
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I had the Luvs size 3 diapers and they were leaking a lot so I wanted to try something different. I ordered the Pampers and wow, they are sleek but they seem to run a little too slim for my healthy baby. He's 22 lbs but is a little round so the trim fit was terrible for him. So while they were fine during the day, every night, he (and his crib) would be wet by 2am.
I saw the Munchkins and they had a good price so here I am. They are great. We are nearing the end of the 4th package and they rarely leak. We've only had a few accidents overnight, but those diapers were so full, nothing would have held them!
They are not as trim as the pampers and are little stiff but that just seems to work best for my little guy.
**Edit: My son is now in a size 4 and I have actually not used these for a few months since they were out of the size I needed at one time and I just hadn't come back to them until recently. I don't know if it's a newer diaper or what, but they have been terrible. They are much softer and the tabs are overly stretchy. I've also had more leaks which I wasn't having with the Huggies size 4 that I was using before. I'm so sad because I had given such a great review earlier but I promise, this new diaper is NOT the same one I used in size 3 last year! I'd like to give them 2.5 stars. They are okay but I feel like I have to change them much more often for fear of leaking. And in doing that, I've had a lot less leakage problems but I've gone thru the stash much faster than I normally do so the money savings is completely lost!
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I am on a budget right now so had been using LUVS (cheapest.) The LUVS were so flimsy/leaky I decided to try these out, I'm so glad I did! They hold twice as much as the LUVS so I have no leaking at night. They are a snugger fit and just seem to be better made all around. I don't notice any "crunchiness" others have mentioned and the double pull tabs have not inconvenienced me at all. My son always got a rash when we used Huggies and I've not had that problem with these diapers. I still think Pampers are a bit superior than these but if you are watching your pennies than these are the next best thing, especially if you do Amazon Mom/Subscribe and Save.
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These diapers are awful! They are so stiff that they rubbed the inside of our baby's legs and made sores overnight.
I've not read anything about them being stiff in earlier reviews, has no one else had this problem? Surely it's not just this one box that's bad.
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I've tried probably 80% of the creams on the market for this problem. Us mothers have it rough. Here's my break down on this particular one.
