The typical diaper problems
Leaking diapers, stool on the back, urine-soaked pants, or simply a full diaper hanging down that barely stays in place on the baby's hips: disposable diapers come with a wide range of problems that affect not only the environment and the child's health, but also everyday life with a child. Sure, disposable diapers hold a lot of urine and, as the name suggests, you can throw them away, but they're not ideal.
And then you look at cloth diapers, which are better for children's health and the environment, but this is where things get really complicated. Ai2, Ai1, Snap-in-One, hemp booster, bamboo booster, and all the other terms. Once you've decided on a system after thorough research, you quickly realize that the amount of diapering required increases dramatically. Many diapers only stay dry for two hours, so the washing machine is running 24/7.
Extensive testing of our Libbie diapers
To ensure our Lybbie diapers deliver on their promises, we invested several years in their development. We started with a generic prototype, the design of which was not only modified, but also adapted in terms of fit, absorbency, and sustainability.
Each of our versions was tested on several babies and children, allowing us to gather information about different sizes and mobility levels. We then forwarded this information, along with research findings, to our manufacturer, enabling them to produce a new and improved prototype.
In total, it took over 40 versions before we were satisfied with our diapers. Ultimately, we didn't want to develop just any cloth diaper, but a reusable diaper that has all the advantages of disposable diapers without their disadvantages.
Fit, absorbency material and moisture bridge
The fit was constantly being adjusted – after all, it had to grow with the child and fit all leg and waist sizes. To achieve this, different snaps were added to the diaper. We designed the snaps for closing the diaper in two colors, so you can always find the perfect fit without having to think about it.
Our absorbent material took the longest to wear out. Natural materials like bamboo or hemp have the best absorbency, but they shrink when washed. Polyester, which is often used by other cloth diaper brands, doesn't shrink, but it only absorbs for a few months and then saponifies from washing. Such a diaper doesn't stay leak-proof for long and was a no-go for us.
The leg cuffs gave us the most trouble. Urine constantly leaked out because a damp bridge formed between the cuffs and the pants. But after much trial and error, we found a really good solution, which we've even patented. Yay for leakproof diapers! By the way: thanks to the integrated flap at the back, stool stays where it should.
Reducing the bulk of the diaper bottom
When our diaper was finally finished, it was really thick. We affectionately nicknamed our child "ant bottom." But we couldn't leave it like that. So we contacted the manufacturer again. The diaper had to be thinner.
After several more prototypes, we finally succeeded, and our Lybbie diaper was born. It withstands the toughest conditions and has the absorbency of a Pa*****. Of course, it still needs to be washed, but because it's so absorbent, it doesn't need to be changed often and can be washed every three days. The secure snaps on the diaper also prevent it from sagging.
Whether in the baby carrier, the car seat or while swinging on a ring: our Lybbie diaper stays leak-proof and ensures a carefree childhood.
