by Candice

When I was preparing for the arrival of my first born, I, like every mother, had a lot of decisions to make about how I would care for my bundle of joy. And, like many mothers, I read countless books and did my share of internet searching as well.

I became interested in cloth diapering and decided to give it a try. Parents who have researched this option know that there is a huge variety (and price range) of cloth diapering possibilities. All-in-ones? Pre-folds? Hemp? Cotton?
It became clear early in my search that All-in-Ones, while the Cadillac of cloth diapers, were not in my price range. I resigned myself to the “cheap” old-fashioned nappies called “flat diapers” (think “burp cloth”) with a semi-fancy Velcro cover.

But pins? Could I fasten a cloth diaper onto a squirming newborn using pins? My gut instinct told me “No!”.

Luckily there is an option out there for squeamish vegetarian mothers like myself.

Behold: The SNAPPI Fastener!

The Snappi fastener is a product invented and manufactured in South Africa. It is made of a stretchable non-toxic material. The Snappi Fastener is in the shape of a “T” and has grips on each end. These grips embed in the diaper fabric to create a good fit while still allowing natural movement for the baby.

The Snappi Fastener is affordable (suggested retail price is $2.49), and also economical. I purchased only 3 of them and never had to replace one. Now I’m waiting for my second baby to arrive so I can use them all over again!

The best thing about it is that it cannot hurt the baby in any way (provided, of course, that you use them correctly. They always need to be under a cover.)

Snappi Fasteners are available in 9 colors. The Snappi Company strives to contribute towards the well being of its home community in South Africa, with an ongoing involvement in social upliftment and welfare projects.

Snappi products are available at retailers across North America.

We’ve got 3 Snappi Fasteners for 24 lucky TOP readers! If you’d like to be one of the 24, email theopinionatedparent@gmail.com with SNAPPI in the subject header and tell us one other Snappi brand product. Contest closes at midnight MST on 5/5/07. Congratulations to all 24 of you!