As soon as the baby appears in the family, the question immediately arises which is better to use - fabric diapers or disposable ones. Disputes on this topic have not subsided for many years - since the advent of the first disposable diapers. Studies are regularly conducted, but no one comes to a definite conclusion.
In the meantime, disposable diapers are gaining in popularity due to ease of use and time saving due to the lack of washing. Every year, new brands and types appear on the diaper market. One of the most popular brands that can be found in almost all stores (both network and in the usual format) and pharmacies in any city and village of the Russian Federation are Huggies Classic diapers, reviews about them are mostly positive.
A little about the manufacturer
Huggies TM is owned by the American corporation Kimberly-Clark Corporation, whose head office is located in one of the cities of Texas - Irving. The name appears the names of its founders John Kimberly and Charles Clark.
The company was founded in the 19th century (1872). She was engaged in the production of hygiene products (toilet paper, paper towels) and disposable workwear. Subsequently, the range was expanded to include personal care products (pads, medical masks, gloves).
By 2011, the company's products were presented in more than 150 countries, including Russia. The most famous brands of the corporation: "Haggis", "Klineks", "Koteks", "Scott", "Kimkare", "Wypal", "Kimtech", "Klingard".
With TM "Haggis" you do not need to introduce anyone. This is a line of diapers, wet wipes. TM "Koteks" represents a line of hygiene products for women of the "Economy" category and the middle class. Products for the functioning of rooms where increased sterility and cleanliness are needed are represented by the following TM:
- Kleenex is toilet paper (dry and wet), napkins (dry and wet), paper towels, disposable handkerchiefs. Equipment for hotels (bathrooms).
- "Scott" - paper products for hotels, hospitals: everything from toilet paper, towels to sheets.
- "Hostess" - paper towels.
- "Kimtech" offers sterile and non-sterile overalls for honey. institutions and cleaning material.
- Klingard is a cleaning material.
The products of all of the above brands - it is certainly high quality and reasonable prices.
Since 1996, Kimberly-Clark has a representative office in Russia. And already in 2010, in the Moscow region, a factory for the production of products for personal use by TM "Haggis" was opened (including Huggies classic 4). In addition to Russia, representative offices and production sites are open in 37 more countries.
The history of the Huggies brand
Today, under the Huggies brand, several types of diapers are available:
- Elite soft - premium quality, consist of one hundred percent cotton, minus - a very high cost.
- Ultra Comfort is an anatomical lineup that takes into account the characteristics of boys and girls. Therefore, each sex has its own model. Absorbent layers are placed taking into account the anatomical features of children. The downside is also the high cost.
- Classic is a budget series designed for daily use. It is divided by the weight of the baby into 5 categories: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. The best value for money.
- Little Swimmers - line for swimming. A child, even in water, can easily stain diapers, but this will not get into the water and will not spoil the skin of the baby.
- Wet wipes "Haggis" to cleanse baby's skin from various contaminants. Products are divided into Elite, Ultra Comfort and Classic.
What does the name mean
The name comes from the English verb hug, which means hug. In the company itself they prefer to interpret the word as “hugs”. That is, a newborn after falling into this world goes straight to the loving embrace of relatives and diapers.
Dimension of the entire Huggies line
Huggies Classic, as noted above - the most budget option. But the quality of this has not become worse. By weight, like all other TM, they are divided into 5 sizes:
- 5 - from 11 to 25 kg;
- 4 - from 7 to 18 kg;
- 3 - from 4 to 9 kg;
- 2 - from 3 to 6 kg;
- 1 - for newborns from 0 to 5 kg.
It is worth paying attention that due to the gel layer, diapers are thicker than other brands, and a little small, for the first time you need to take a small pack for testing. It is also necessary to consider the weight of the baby. Slender one can take size in size, and more well-fed for comfort it is better to pick one more.
Benefits of Huggies Classic
As noted earlier, Huggies Classic diapers have a number of undeniable advantages, because of which this brand has gained its popularity:
- made entirely of light and breathable materials;
- there is a gel block that quickly absorbs and retains moisture inside, preventing it from penetrating into the top layer in contact with the baby’s skin, leaving it dry for up to 12 hours;
- the outer layer is made using Air Dry technology, which allows the skin to breathe through moisture, which is firmly held inside.
- a delicate rubber belt made of stretching materials, due to which the diaper fits snugly on the back without leaving any marks on the skin, and at the same time prevents leakage of liquid substances;
- soft and elastic, but at the same time dense, barriers around the legs do not allow moisture to spread on the surface of the skin;
- An interesting design with Disney heroes that will appeal to both the baby and his parents;
- Velcro fasteners can be used several times, they will not lose their properties and will fasten the belt as securely as the first time.
But the company pays great attention not only to the quality of the diaper itself, but also to its safety and attractiveness of appearance. Indeed, the craving for beauty is already developing from the diaper.
The biggest size
The most roomy diapers are Huggies Classic 5. They are designed for weight from 11 to 25 kg, which corresponds to the age of 12 to 36 months. If the baby's weight is 10.5 kg - it will correspond to exactly 5 size.
After a year of age, children have a lively curious nature and it is especially important for them that diapers do not interfere with movement. Judging by the descriptions and reviews contained on the otzovik sites, this category of complaints contains the least. Perhaps because the children can already ask for a pot and the diaper is worn only for walking over long distances, as a safety net. The blue-red-white package may contain 11, 21, 42 or a maximum of 58 pieces.
Midi Size
Huggies Classic 4 diapers, according to reviews, are suitable for children whose age is from 6 months to a year, and weight ranges from 7 to 18 kg. They are also very active and demanding babies. At this time, they begin their research mission. For them, comfort and a minimum of leaks are very important.
Therefore, if parents notice that the diaper is swollen, it is necessary to observe the drinking preferences of the baby, possibly due to excessive absorption of fluids, the child often empties the bladder and the absorbent layer does not cope with its task. If everything is normal, then it is recommended either to change them more often, or go to the maximum size. In a pack you can find 14, 27, 50, 68 pieces.
Third and second sizes
For babies up to six months, whose activity is limited by their physical development (someone can roll over, while others can play quite calmly with their own hands), the main condition for choosing a diaper will be the ability to provide dry skin for a long time. Indeed, if moisture remains in the upper layer, unpleasant wetting and rashes on the skin are likely. It’s easy to determine the dimension; for babies weighing from 4 to 9 kg, Huggies Classic 3 diapers are suitable; reviews on these sizes are mostly positive. Packages of 16, 31, 58, 78 pieces are on sale.
Things are a bit more complicated with size 2. Children with a weight of 3 to 6 kg just sleep for a long time and cannot change their position themselves. My mother turned the baby on the left barrel and fell asleep herself, so it may happen that on one side a leak can form. Therefore, in order to avoid the appearance of diaper rash, redness and rashes, it is recommended that the baby is periodically turned over to the other side. Available in packs of 18, 37, and 88 pieces. They are enough for a long time.
For the smallest
Size 2 is suitable for the smallest. It is designed for weight up to 6 kg. It has a fairly soft surface, inside there is a hypoallergenic material Baby Soft, because of this the delicate skin of the newborn is not damaged, and at the same time, the elastic band of the girdle tightly fits the baby’s body and prevents the diaper from sliding down. A large package of 160 pieces should be enough for the entire period of the newborn.
Allergic products - myth or reality
Many parents, reading, for example, reviews about Huggies Classic 4, begin to doubt the correctness of their choice. After all, someone writes that a similar brand causes allergic reactions, such as the appearance of redness or a rash.
Perhaps these reactions were, but their appearance is due to individual intolerance to the components that make up the diaper. After all, the crumb organism has not yet adapted to the influence of the external environment, and, perhaps, some elements are missing from the body. Only a doctor can answer this question. And the manufacturing company is only responsible for the quality of its hygiene products.
Hypoallergenicity of Huggies Classic, according to reviews of loyal parents, is achieved by three components:
- high quality;
- refusal to use fragrances and fragrances;
- the right selection of size.
The company can confirm the first two points with the available quality certificates. Well, the latter depends only on the parents of the crumbs.
Afterword
In conclusion, I want to say that despite the fact that hygiene products of the brand (for example) Huggies Classic 3, according to reviews, keep the skin dry for up to 12 hours, you do not need to put them on a baby all the time. After all, even the most breathable layer will not give as much air as the baby’s skin will receive without any diapers. Yes, and wet, it becomes much heavier and presses on a soft, not accustomed to the external influence of the body.
Doctors say that the use of diapers is appropriate and justified, only in the case of long journeys, in all other cases it should be quite short-lived. The baby, who is less in disposable diapers, later learns to potty faster. Because it is unpleasant for him to be wet. Whereas Huggies Classic disposable diapers, according to reviews, remain dry even after the baby has emptied the bladder. The incentive to ask for a pot disappears.
Of course, everyone must decide for themselves whether to use disposable or fabric diapers. But more environmentally friendly option will be all the same fabric, since they only need to be washed in a machine, and they are again ready for use. And disposables are simply thrown into the bin. But no one thinks about where this whole mountain of garbage will go in the future.