The big debate! I am someone who does not particularly enjoy shopping- the "high" I get from shopping is in the hunt for bargains- and in how much I can save. So, when it comes to diapers & other disposable items that are ultimately pooped in, it's hard to spend the extra money for the name brand. When Kaely was a baby, for nearly the first year, the generic brand Target had were manufactured by Pampers I believe. It was the same quality- for almost half the price- awesome. Then they changed their manufacturer, and since it's been... well... spotty. But to save at least $3 each time (based on around 30 diapers)- it is hard to splurge.
That is, until, you get poop leaked on you. Or pee for that matter. Which is, of course, what happened to me the other day. Plus, all his lovely "mustard" diapers you can see through the back the color you're about to discover when you open it up. Yuck. So yesterday I went to Target while Dad hung out with Chase, and I stood in that stinkin' aisle staring and comparing and debating on whether or not to pay the extra for the diapers I know worked really well. I mean- it's "only" an extra $3, right? But when you go through about 8-12 diapers a day- a pack every 2-3 days- that really adds up! So 10 minutes later, after picking up and putting down the different brands- I gave up and (even with my $3 coupon and 10% off) grudgingly decided to splurge. Am I really that much of a cheapskate that it's such a big deal??? haha. Maybe.
So, I have a consumer test going on at the house with all the brands- seeing which one really works best- and if I can get away with saving money for a tad lower quality- or if it really is worth spending the extra.
Oh the joys of a baby butt!!!
In any case, we have been hiding all morning because it's freezing out! Here's a glimpse into what we do in the mornings- just staring and laughing at each other :) He's getting so big!!!
two comments on diapers: We used to buy at Sams/Costco, but I found out with Lincoln that AMAZON has the best prices! (unless you've got some double-coupon-major sale thing). Seriously. Second, I always used Huggies for my boys (I hear people love pampers for girls), but once you get through the runny-poop all the time infancy stage, I have now been converted to Luvs. Lincoln was peeing through his diaper every night in Huggies (never had that happen with Mason) when he was 4ish months and I tried a Luvs -- they hold GREAT and I've never looked back. I cant testify if Luvs would work for the 'difficult' diaper days, but once you get to the 4-6 month range, I totally recommend trying Luvs. I get size 4 for .13 cents a diaper on amazon (free shipping... huggies are like 21 or 23 cents a sz4 diaper at Costco). Love it! Also, last time I checked, Costco's Kirkland diapers are made by Huggies, but are just a cheaper quality (and tend to run a little smaller)... I never liked them much though.
ReplyDeleteJust my 2 cents!