cloth or plastic

[gtigkhe]

I know this question has probably been asked dozens of times, but I'm curious to know, do you prefer plastic backed diapers or cloth diapers? And why so? For what particular situations? The reason I asked is because I'm torn between the two decisions. I hope this post isn't too wordy or dry, I'm very new to this, as well as a new member :-)

[DiapermanAl]

Cloth like stretch more and need readjustment more often. And they can weap urine out. But are cooler in the summer. Plastic performs better as far as protection and not stretching as bad. I prefer plastic myself. Usually plastic runs cheaper too. Also cloth tend to chaif more.

[Timmy 78]

Hi I go with plastic diapers to me I dont have to much problems with them leaking and the tapes hold up to keep the diaper snug and not fall down. I also feel more secure in them as well

[randy]

i agree with DiapermanAL and Timmy, however i think this may become a generational thing. Up until i was 50 or so, i was a staunch birdseye-prefold-real-cloth-diaper and plastic panties purest, because that was what i grew up with, it has only been in the last several years that i began to appreciate disposables at all. With all the baby diaper companies moving away from plastic backed diapers i am sure as future ABDLs grow up, most of the ABDL community will be similarly moving to cloth-like disposables. If it's a 'thing' for you (i particularly like the feel of tight plastic or rubber over a swelling or sagging diaper, but if you are young enough it may be that the feel of a cloth-like diaper brings certain nostalgic feelings), that's what you should go for.

[oleman72]

I wear one plastic backed diaper a day. The cloth backed ones are cooler but I don't

care for them. Being on a fixed income I use cloth diapers and PUL pants the rest of

of the time. Plus cloth is what I grew up with.

[piggyinnappies]

I prefer plastic backed disposables as they keep their fit better and don't weap. But as an oldie I prefer terry nappies and plastic pants.

[Baby Brian]

I like cloth when I want to feel the extra bulk and weight. They are also better at absorbing more overnight.

I do like plastic more though. I like the feel of the soft plastic and how they expand and get squish when wet. They are also more convenient.

I do not like cloth like diapers though, especially the pull ups. They stretch too easily, do not absorb very much or very fast, and they are simply not waterproof on the sides. They tend to leak a lot more too.

[phl655]

I much prefer real cloth diapers (especially gauze or twill) and plastic pants.

[babyscoot]

Hate cloth back disposable's every one ive ever tried chafed so bad i could hardly walk. I also did not like how they let urine weep out. Staunch plastic backing guy here.

[justagirl4fun]

I'm with the majority here. The cloth-backed disposables weep and stretch out and don't control odor as well as plastic-backed. But they do tend to be quieter, if that's important to you.

[rusty pins]

I wear both the cloth backed disposables and the plastic backed disposables.

[mike indiapers]

I prefer plastic backed disposable diapers for many reasons. First, these are the diapers I wore in childhood and grew attached to having to wear them at an older age. The premium plastic backed diapers remind me of the the pampers I wore in the 1970s and I always felt safe and secure in those diapers and feel the same way today. Plastic backed diapers are also better at containing multiple wettings and other accidents that tend to leak more with cloth backed diapers. I like the subtle crinkle noise made by plastic backed diapers and will muffle it when wearing in public with plastic pants. Finally, I like the look and feel of plastic backed diapers and the way they make me feel babyish.

[Bettypooh]

My answer: Yes, because they absorb pee, and everywhere all the time.

[Baby Brian]

My answer: Yes, because they absorb pee, and everywhere all the time.

[Bettypooh]

Yes, I prefer plastic backed disposables or cloth diapers.

[Baby Brian]

It believe the question is which one- as in either or, but not both.

[justagirl4fun]

I'm confused. Is this thread about disposable diapers vs. cloth diapers, or plastic-backed disposables vs. cloth-backed disposables?

[Baby Brian]

The OP said cloth diapers. This is generally considered to mean actual cloth diapers. Cloth backed disposables are often referred to as pullups or cloth like disposables, which were not mentioned. Obviously plastic backed diapers would also be disposables.

I'm taking that he means disposable vs cloth.

[justagirl4fun]

Well most people just say "disposable" when talking about disposable diapers, not specifying "plastic backed" which is why I would assume the OP wants to compare plastic backed and cloth backed disposable diapers.

[DiapermanAl]

Wonder where the OP is?

[babyleanna75]

I like the plastic backed version the cloth like backing ones fall off my waist no matter how many times I readjust them cause they stretch. The cloth like backing ones leak through the cloth like backing. The plastic backed version slides when sitting or sleeping and the cloth like backing ones don't. So the plastic backed version is easier to move when sleeping or sitting down. So even if they could fix the stretching issue and make the cloth like backing ones fit better I'd still use the plastic backed version.

[thickdiaperedbaby]

Plastic. They are MUCH more absorbent, especially the premium diapers. Also, the crinkle, are much more babyish and feel better. Cloth-like diapers leak and are quiet. No thanks.

[Rachel Emily]

i agree with DiapermanAL and Timmy, however i think this may become a generational thing. Up until i was 50 or so, i was a staunch birdseye-prefold-real-cloth-diaper and plastic panties purest, because that was what i grew up with, it has only been in the last several years that i began to appreciate disposables at all. With all the baby diaper companies moving away from plastic backed diapers i am sure as future ABDLs grow up, most of the ABDL community will be similarly moving to cloth-like disposables. If it's a 'thing' for you (i particularly like the feel of tight plastic or rubber over a swelling or sagging diaper, but if you are young enough it may be that the feel of a cloth-like diaper brings certain nostalgic feelings), that's what you should go for.

[randy]

[bigoltarget]

I've kinda started to lean towards cloth just because they're readjust able unless there are plastic that can be adjusted more then once. Cuz I can almost never get it taped right on the first-time try. And I kinda like playing with my tapes.