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Lydiasmomma · 04-07-2005, 02:03 PM

I don't have a snap press, just use snap source snaps, which I know will work fine on flannel diapers, but will the metal snaps make holes/runs in knit diapers? I know they don't in regular clothes, but the snaps on diapers get a lot harder use.

Should I save up my paypal for a snap press?

snugbug · 04-07-2005, 02:11 PM

As long as the place you are putting the snaps is sufficiently stabilized you shouldn't have a problem. Reasons to not do metal in diapers that I've heard are: metal allergies, concerns about hot snaps out of the dryer and cost. Snap Source snaps work out to about 20cents per snaps while plastic/nylon snaps work out to 3cents per snap. When you are applying a lot of snaps for maximum sizing it really adds up

Sarah

CheekyBabies · 04-07-2005, 02:13 PM

Cost is the biggest factor in not using metal snaps. I also had a few rust and come out after about a year of hard use.

Scarlet · 04-07-2005, 02:14 PM

I also think plastic snaps snap on and off easier.

What about doing a trade with someone who has a snap press?

Marion · 04-07-2005, 02:15 PM

or you could send your dipes down to Nat and have her put some snaps on for ya

Heck, you might even be able to talk her out of her snap press..

Half dozen mama · 04-07-2005, 03:54 PM

I can put snaps on for you