I AM NOT planning to use these as diapers, but are they as soft and absorbent as diapers &amp; are they finished on all 4 sides?
644140
I'm looking at my blue ones and they're hemmed on the 2 short sides, with the natural finished material at the long sides. I've had these since 1994 so they're almost 20 years old and they're still going strong. They only get softer with age. They're lint-less (why they're used in surgery) and I use them as drying towels. So yes, they're quite absorbent.
509705
I didn't use these until my baby was about 3 months old so he needed changed a little less than a newborn. You do need to wash them before reuse they are an all in one. I like these at night they are very absorbent. I found were getting only these you would need a lot for the newborn phase. Closer to 30 to wash every other day. I have around 14 that I mix in with other kinds like covers and prefolds where I canuse the cover again and drop the prefolds in the wash.
912858
I'd say they are pretty trim. The actual pad itself is thick, but because there is no added material on the sides it stays pretty trim. They are ridiculously apsorbent for how trim they are as well!
741372
I use them as diaper wipes and they are perfect. I haven't had any residue thus far and I have been using them for months!
1068518
Yes, they do get soft, you have to wait a bit. Sometimes it is wet underneath, but dry on top, I find that slightly annoying. I've never used anything else.
820091
The pads have a thin backing and the top is absorbent. The pads are soft and pliable--not very thick and definitely not stiff. I often put a pad on my davenport under a throw as my furry kids often sleep there.
32846
No, but they are wonderful. Especially after they have been washed. The back side is not rough or harsh but not as soft as top side.The bottom sheet is soft.
630469
There really is not a lot of absorbent material on the sides of these, there is a sufficient amount of material in the front, back, and area between legs for heavy bladder leaks, but probably NOT enough for sleeping on your side, they are good for active people, walking and normal movement, or for wheelchair bound people as long as they are in sitting position, or laying on their back.Hope this helps.
1492049
They are soft with elastic in the back. However they are stiff on the design part and I have avoided wearing them when I know I will sweat such as running. I think sweat will stain them and they do not seem like they would absorb. I am a nurse and wear them to work with my hair in a ponytail.
2050302
No they don't. I use them as puppy pads, and they are so much more absorbent than the others I've tried.
743127
They are. I bought them for my sister when she had my niece, and she loved them. She said they were pretty absorbent as well
500754
In a word No & Yes. Let me explain, These pads are built with 2 layers. The White Top layer absorbs Fluid ( Urine, Etc...) & The Bottom layer prevents this fluid from passing threw to the surface it's laying on. Much like a Babies Diaper with built in Waterproof pants/liner. Except of course, these are washable & reusable.
569594
I have to agree with the other ladies. They are thicker than disposable diapers, and can make some clothes a little snug. I however don't think that it is a problem. The fact that they are really good diapers more than makes up for that.
1013737
Yes, they are, but the plastic is very thin and super strong. In my opinion, after using different brands of diapers on a totally incontinent bed fast patient for almost three years, these are the best affordable diapers for my pocketbook.
1029378
As others have stated, there is a cotton quilted side that is absorbant and the other side (pink) is waterproof. I've washed them a lot as I use them as potty pads for my dog and they hold up well in the washer and dryer. I just love the fact they're saving me money each time I use them.
1434288
These absorb well for us. There the only prefolds I've ever tried. I also boiled for about 40 min and they quilted up nice and thick and shrunk significantly. They lay perfect in a cover I don't imagine I'd be able to wrap around my baby and snappi them. This might sound dumb but I didn't realize before I bought them, these stay very wet on babies bottom. Definitely use with fleece liners or it's like a wet rag on their bum every time you change them :\
32947
These aren't absorbent like the Huggies or similar brand swim diapers, so pee will soak thru. But, they are better about catching poop. The swim school my child attends requires that kids wear two of this type swim diaper when he goes to his lessons. We haven't had any problems with this method.