Gnarly Marlee: {Mother’s Day #ClothDiaperHop Sponsor} Snappi

The Snappi® Diaper Fastener revolutionized cloth diapering! Over 40 million have sold worldwide. It is an EASY to use fastener that offers a practical and reliable way to fasten a cloth diaper, replacing the diaper pin. It comes in a variety of colors and is made from a stretchable non-toxic material, which is T-shaped with grips on each end. These grips hook into the diaper fabric to ensure a snug-fitting diaper with enough natural movement for the baby.
Snappi®s WORK BEST with Snappi® terry cloth diapers, cotton prefolds (Chinese or DSQ), and other cloth diapers with a loose enough weave for the Snappi to hook into. They DO NOT work well flannel or any other tightly woven diapers, even most hemp diapers.
INTRODUCING A SIZE 2 SNAPPI® FOR TODDLERS!
The Size 2 Snappi® is longer across the top ‘T’ of the Snappi®. Once stretched correctly, the Snappi® fastener can stretch 4” further across the width than the Size 1 Snappi®. It comfortably fits up to a 30” waist. Although this depends largely on the size and shape of the toddler, we recommend trying the Size 2 – Toddler Snappi® for toddlers aged 18 months+

Back in the “older” days, everyone who thought of cloth diapering, thought of the flats, and safety pins. So you could imagine my shock and surprise when I came across the Snappi fastener. This is such a neat idea, and honestly I sorta wished I would have invented it :]

Not only is is easy and so much more less dangerous than the safety pins, but it is also cute, and adds much flair to the old boring flats.

The Snappi is…

Safer than pins, reliable, durable, economical and easy to use and wash.

I was sent the following size 1 {blue} Snappi.

Instructions on back of package…

The instructions above could not be any more easier to understand. Before you use, you need to stretch a few times so that it can reach its full potential. You then go from one side to the other and then pull the middle down so that it looks like a Y.

The Snappi now features an extra stretchy Snappi material behind the teeth that can be pulled over and provide more safety for those little fingers.

- Make sure to always use a cover when using the Snappi
- Keep out of reach of children
- Don’t use Snappi for more than 6 months
- Don’t leave in direct sunlight
- Don’t use on a toddler who can take their diaper on and off

As you can see there are so many more pros for the Snappy then the old timey diaper pins, but the most important feature to me is the fact that it is safe for baby and for mama!