~~PAMPERS PREMIUM CUSTOM FIT DIAPERS~~WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO
Written: Aug 28 '01 (Updated Aug 28 '01)
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Pros: Cloth-like cover; stretchy tabs for better fit; very few leaks; cute designs.
Cons: More expensive in price than regular diapers; less diapers per package.
The Bottom Line: For top quality, cloth-like diapers that rarely leak when cost is not a concern, Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers will not disappoint you!
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| melissasrn's Full Review: Pampers Premium |
It's a sad day indeed when a product is purchased for the likely possibility of writing an Epinions review about the quality and performance found! Even though I had occasionally purchased Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers a few times in the past with the aid of money-saving coupons, the primary reason I bought the current package my 14 month old son, Tristan, is wearing right now was because I had every intention of writing this review just as I am doing right now. There. I admit it. I'm an Epinions junkie. Referrals to the next Epinions Anonymous meeting would very much be appreciated.
While I usually purchase Pampers Baby Dry or Huggies Ultratrim (depending on what I have coupons for) most of the time as they fit our disposable diapering needs with satisfactory results at a lower price, Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers are quickly proving to be worth the extra money I paid for them and then some. These thin, very soft, cloth-like diapers fit Tristan's bottom extremely well thanks to their unique stretchy tabs and, most importantly, contain all but the messiest of leaks, even overnight. The different Sesame Street characters found on each diaper are simply adorable, and the "baby powder" fragrance reminds me of a fresh, clean, newborn baby every time I smell them. So I am surprisingly impressed thus far!
For recently, I admittedly purchased Huggies Supreme Diapers for the same reason I initially purchased Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers and was instantly disappointed in the results. Although they were cute and did the intended job adequately, those higher priced disposable diapers performed no better than the less expensive Huggies Ultratrim did in my opinion. So I was expecting the same experience when I once again tried Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers on Tristan's tushie. The results could not be further from what I expected. These higher priced diapers are proving that sometimes you DO get what you pay for!
PRICE
Currently, a jumbo package of Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers can be purchased at major discount stores, such as Wal-Mart, for $10.90. With a $2 off coupon, that price quickly drops to $8.90 for this jumbo package. Depending on the size your little one wears, you'll get anywhere from 30 to 50 diapers per jumbo package. As with most other brands, there are more smaller sized diapers and less larger sized diapers packaged into each size. So even though the larger sizes do cost more per diaper, this price discrepancy tends to even out over time. For a newborn baby may need anywhere from 10 to 12 diaper changes per day (typically with the size 1's). And in comparison, a 1 year old may need a clean diaper only 5 or 6 times daily (typically size 3 to 4). Currently, at 14 months, Tristan wears a size 4 and has for several months. There are only 34 diapers in each jumbo "Size 4" package, whereas 42 diapers can be found in each jumbo "Size 4" package of the less expensive Pampers Baby Dry Thin Diapers. Be aware that this can ultimately be a costly switch for those on a budget even though Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers are easily worth the extra money I paid.
Here is a "price per diaper" breakdown when Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers are purchased in the jumbo package size at the full price of $10.90:
Size 1: contains 50 diapers (21.8 cents each)
Size 2: contains 44 diapers (24.8 cents each)
Size 3: contains 38 diapers (28.7 cents each)
Size 4: contains 34 diapers (32.1 cents each)
Size 5: contains 30 diapers (36.3 cents each)
Size 6: Uh oh! No size 6 available.
A very sneaky thing that most disposable diaper companies are known to practice every now and then, including Proctor & Gamble, the makers of Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers is to "downsize", meaning that they quietly begin putting lesser amounts of diapers in the same size packages yet continue charging the same price as they previously sold for. This way they can indirectly raise the price without obviously doing so. I suggest that consumers be alert and when this occurs, always try to purchase the older packages of Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers containing larger product counts when possible to get more diapers for the same price.
SIZES
Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers may be purchased in several different sizes to accommodate the needs of your rapidly growing baby. In the beginning, stock up on several sizes with your valuable coupons as most babies will outgrow the smaller sizes rather quickly. While most other disposable diapers can be purchased in the largest size 6, this size of Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers is currently not available, much to the dismay of many parents with older or larger babies. In my experience, each time Tristan's weight reaches the low end of the next highest size, we've had to switch as the current size became too small before he reached the high recommended weight range. I have no doubts that, if he continues as his current growth pace, he'll be in a Size 5 really soon, even though he's not quite reached 27 pounds yet. So keep these weight recommendations in mind as you stock up on Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers of different sizes. Each of these thin, soft, cloth-like diapers has the size clearly displayed on the front, along with a different Sesame Street character as well as the Pampers logo.
Sizes of Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers are broken down as follows:
Size 1: 8 to 14 pounds
Size 2: 12 to 18 pounds
Size 3: 16 to 28 pounds
Size 4: 22 to 37 pounds
Size 5: 27 pounds and over
Size 6: Uh oh! No size 6.
PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Gentle Care Lotion: Because Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers contain a gentle lotion, this quality helps to protect baby's tender skin from wetness as the lotion transfers from the diaper to keep his or her bottom soft and smooth. The added lotion gives each disposable diaper that fresh baby powder fragrance that I never get tired of smelling. It nostalgically reminds me of the scent of a newborn baby every time!
2. Breathable Cloth-Like Cover: The very soft, cloth-like thin breathable cover found on Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers promotes air flow and controls the humidity level contained within the diaper. As a result, baby stays dryer, which helps control diaper rash by keeping your little one's bottom much drier. A dry baby is definitely a happy baby!
3. Super-Absorbent Core: Since Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers are super absorbent, they help to lock away moisture from baby's tender skin. Even for overnight use, we've experienced very few leakage incidents when using these high quality diapers. I'm very impressed at their ability to soak up amazingly large amounts of urine, especially in the front where boys tend to need it most.
4. Adorable Sesame Street Characters: To help make changing time more fun, several Sesame Street characters, such as Grover, Big Bird, Elmo, and Telly Monster, just to name a few, in front of a colorful background (orange, green, blue, and yellow) can be found on the front and at the top of each Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diaper. I'll admit that I'm showing my age by not recognizing a few of the "newer" characters that may also found. Now I can't wait until Tristan is old enough so we can start watching Sesame Street in our household once again.
5. Super Stretchy Sides: For incredible comfort and a custom fit, the rounded tabs found on each side of Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers are, in my opinion, the best on the market. Super absorbency can control leaks only to a certain degree. A diaper must first FIT WELL or no diaper will be very effective at containing those messy leaks we'd rather do without. With this unique and superior design, trust Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers to keep your little one dry: newborns, crawlers, walkers, and runners alike.
6. Elastic Stretch-To-Fit Leg Openings: Along with the super absorbent core and super stretchy sides found within Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers, each one is designed with curved elastic leg openings that stretch and custom fit each unique baby, decreasing the chance of leakage incidents, especially of the solid variety. Most periods of diarrhea or large diaper blowouts are more often than not contained by this elastic feature, although I must say that sometimes NO diaper will stop ALL leaks. Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers come close though!
7. Tape Versus Velcro Closures: While the sticky tape fasteners found on Pampers Baby Dry Thin Diapers are often preferable for older babies that find those with the velcro tabs VERY easy to remove, the velcro tabs found on Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers have their advantages as well. How many times have you ruined a "regular" disposable diaper with the sticky tabs by accidentally getting it wet with water or baby lotion during changing time, rendering it useless without the help of some duct tape? More times than you can count, I'd suspect! With the velcro tabs found on Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers, each one can be fastened and re-fastened many times over without losing the sticky grip. This feature only adds to this diaper's superior fit, quality, and leak-proof design.
OVERALL RECOMMENDATION
When the higher cost is not a concern and "only the best" will do for your little one's disposable diapering needs, look no further than Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers. Excellent in both a custom fit and leakage control, these breathable cloth-like thin diapers with the cute Sesame Street designs are quickly becoming my most favorite brand of disposable diaper to date. Although many of the lower priced diapers do an adequate job, I must admit that purchasing Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers is one case where consumer's DO get what they pay for! While it's doubtful that I'd buy these more expensive diapers at full price, you can bet that when I have coupons available, I'll be placing Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers into my shopping cart on a much more frequent basis than I have in the past. So, sometimes being an Epinions junkie has it's benefits after all!
For more information on Pampers Premium Custom Fit Diapers, how to register for $10 in valuable coupons, and to receive the Pampers monthly newsletter geared towards your individual baby's age appropriate growth and developmental needs, go to their website online at:
www.pampers.com
And as an added bonus, Pampers is currently "rewarding" consumers for purchasing Pampers products with a special program, called Pampers Perks. Simply save all receipts and the UPC codes (with the points printed on them) from all packages of Pampers diapers (both the Pampers Premium and the Pampers Baby Dry) and redeem them to receive your choice of Fisher Price toys and other Sesame Street related merchandise. Refer to their website to view the complete catalog of items available in this program.
Pampers Parenting Institute
PROCTER & GAMBLE
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Questions or comments?
1-800-PAMPERS
1-800-726-7377
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