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My Official Review of the Bambino brand ABDL diapers
Now I know that nearly everyone in the ABDL community raves about these diapers, but I’m pretty upset with them. The first time I bought them, I was told to purchase the XL because even though the L may sound like it will fit, they apparently run small. Well, apparently they run even smaller than that because the XL is supposed to fit waists over 61″ and I still have issues with sizing. I’m not going to reveal my waist size, we’ll just say that it falls into what should be the L size range for the Bambinos (L is supposed to fit waists size 45 to 60 inches). My most recent experience with them, I was putting them on myself, and due to the size, I ended up ripping the sides and couldn’t keep it on, even with packing tape. There are two tabs, and at only one square inch apiece, they are far too small for my liking. They also fasten strictly as tape, so they’re nearly impossible to readjust more than once. I can’t say I know how absorbant they are, as I only put up with them long enough to wet once. They do have a few advantages over incontinence diapers, in that the Classico diapers have a very cute print (kind of a vintage baby diaper print). Both the Bianco and Classico diapers are very thick, and claim to be very absorbant. Definite waddle factor with these diapers. They are also very crinkly. However, at an average of 2 dollars per diaper (depending upon which size package you buy them in), I would personally say they are not worth the cost. Perhaps if Bambino redid their sizing (as I know I am not the only person who has had an issue there, hence the recommendation to try one size up) and figured out a way to redevelop the fastening system, perhaps by covering the front panel with the cloth-like diaper material (which wouldn’t detract from the crinkle factor, and would still allow for a design) and redesigning the tabs, it would be more worth it. I also believe that Bambino would benefit by offering different designs, perhaps some that are more girly and some that are more boyish. All in all, I would give these diapers a 2 out of 5.
2 comments October 20, 2008
My Official Review of the Tena Ultra Stretch Brief
I must say that this is my current favorite diaper out there, though I will admit I’ve only tried two brands. It is made of cloth-like material which doesn’t rip very easily. Yes, it goes on just like a baby diaper, it is no pull-up. The tabs are super-stretchy and refastenable, which is especially great when diapering yourself. They are also about four inches long from top to bottom, ensuring a secure fasten. They were very absorbant, I wet them three times with no leakage whatsoever. I would’ve tried for a fourth time but I ran out of time. They were just thick enough to create that wonderful waddle, though not as thick as the Bambinos, but they were definitely thick enough for me! There are two downsides I find with the Tena Ultra Stretch Brief. One is the lack of cuteness factor, as the size I use (L/XL) is just plain beige, though the M size ones are lavender. But that is easily rectified by buying a roll of diaper tape on ebay, I’ve seen them with Care Bears and Sesame Street on them. The other downside is that they aren’t crinkly and noisy like a baby diaper. The one fix to this I can think of is covering them with the plastic pants. But, all in all, I would give these diapers a 4 1/2 out of 5, from an ABDL perspective.
2 comments October 19, 2008
