In the past, I have talked about my challenges with leaky diapers. We are still using Huggies Overnites for sleep diapers and are happy with them. Occasionally, we will have a leak, but not letting my son drink anything close to bedtime has helped tremendously.

For 18 months, the diapers we have used faithfully during the day has been Pampers. I really like their products and haven’t had any real complaints other than they were leaking at night. Last week, I received my monthly Diapers.com order and opened up the new box of Cruisers (140 count). They seemed completely normal until my son was ready for a diaper change. As he was lying on the diaper changer, I noticed his inner thigh area was green and blue. The color seemed to come off when rubbed with a wipe (and came off even more when I scrubbed him in the bath tub).

Every single time I’d change his diaper, I’d notice the color! He wasn’t wearing new denim, just his usual play clothes that have never caused any problems. Once I stopped using the Pampers, I didn’t notice the color on his legs any longer. I did some research and other people had experienced similar dye issues with Pampers products. I contacted Pampers and they are in the process of sending me coupons that will cover my total costs. Here is a snippet of their email response:

Since you’ve always used our diapers for your baby, I’m sure you understand this is an unusual situation. We certainly wouldn’t expect color from the dye to get on your baby’s skin. The inks and dyes used in our products have been thoroughly evaluated to confirm that the pigments do not bleed. Both are commonly used in other consumer products and have an extensive history of safe use. In an unexpected situation where color does get on the skin, simply wash off with your usual gentle soap and water.

I had purchased a small package of Luvs diapers in the same Diapers.com order. I heard about their money back guaranteed so I decided to give them a try. They are less expensive so I was hopeful they’d work out (and it would be nice to stop buying a separate day and night diaper)! Well, I opted to use the Luvs once I realized the Pampers had dye issues and thankfully, my son’s legs remained normal color. But, the Luvs diapers leaked and gel pieces spilled all over the place.  What a mess! Needless to say, I will be contacting Luvs for a full refund and will never glance at their products again!

I hope my next Diapers.com purchase doesn’t cause me so many headaches. Good grief! Also, it would be nice to find a product that works during the day AND at night! If you have a solution, please contact me!

About a month ago, I conducted a poll “Which Diapers Are Best For Preventing Leaks” to solicit input about diaper experiences. It was then I learned about Pampers Cruisers with Ultra Absorbency, which is a newer product that claims to absorb nonstop for up to 12 hours. I have had success with Pampers Cruisers, so I decided to shell out the extra money to give these a try. I purchased an enormous box at BJ’s Wholesale Club and have used them faithfully for two weeks. They work great during the day, but I am very disappointed with this product as an overnight diaper. My son is still waking up with his pajamas and bed soaking wet. I have not tried the Pampers Baby Dry diapers because I don’t want to waste my money on another diaper that may end up disappointing me.

For my son, the best overnight protection is indeed Huggies Overnites. Prior to trying these diapers, I contacted Huggies to see if they would provide free samples. They do not have samples; however, I did receive several $3 off coupons. Unless diaper companies want to send me samples or coupons, I am going to stick with what has proven successful for us. Why mess with perfection?

If you haven’t already voted on my diaper poll, please visit the survey. Also, I’d love to hear your comments on diapers that work or do not work for your babies.

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When my son was an infant, we had tons of diaper explosions. I was amazed how poop could squirt all the way up his back! I hear this is normal for babies, but I started wondering if it had something to do with the diapers we were using.

At that time, I was a faithful Pampers Swadlers user. As he grew bigger, I transitioned to Pampers Cruisers and never had any problems until he turned one. Now, it seems like his diapers are constantly leaking, especially at night. My son sleeps for 12 hours straight and in the morning, his pajamas and sheets are soaked from his leaky diaper! I began asking my friends which brand they recommend and realized I probably am not alone in my quest to find the driest diaper. I received a variety of suggestions, so I wanted to conduct a survey to see what the preferred diaper is.

My solution was to go up one size in Pampers Cruisers during the day and to use Huggies Overnites at bedtime. I haven’t tried any other brands as of yet; however, the results of this poll may change my mind.

Thanks for voting at The Unemployed Mom! Please remember to leave comments about your diaper experiences, especially if you selected “other”.

In my son’s one year of existence, I have never recycled one of his soiled diapers. That is until tonight! Let me first make it very clear that I am not in a financial bind or anything like that. Just because I lost my job, doesn’t mean I cannot afford necessities for my kid. 

The only reason this diaper was recycled is because it was his last Huggies Overnite diaper (and thankfully he deposited a hard nugget that left no skid marks). I just gave him a bath and literally, he only had it on for 5 minutes then I heard that all too familiar grunting sound. I started to panic because I did not want to drive to the store to buy more overnight diapers. I knew that if I used his Pampers Cruisers, then he would be a pee pee mess in the morning.

I guess I won’t win the “mom of the year award” because of my choice. Have you ever recycled a diaper? Please tell me I’m not alone.

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