{"id":1357,"date":"2013-10-30T05:02:42","date_gmt":"2013-10-30T12:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enannysource.com\/blog\/?p=1357"},"modified":"2013-10-30T05:02:42","modified_gmt":"2013-10-30T12:02:42","slug":"expert-insights-on-choosing-disposable-diapers-with-heather-tomoyasu-of-miny-moe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enannysource.com\/blog\/index.php\/2013\/10\/30\/expert-insights-on-choosing-disposable-diapers-with-heather-tomoyasu-of-miny-moe\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Insights on Choosing Disposable Diapers with Heather Tomoyasu of Miny Moe"},"content":{"rendered":"

by\u00a0Michelle LaRowe<\/a>
\nEditor in Chief<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Baby\u2019s bottoms\u00a0aren’t\u00a0all created equally. Recently I had a chance to connect with Heather Tomoyasu of Miny Moe, creator of the diaper sampler that was named one of Red Tricycle\u2019s 2013 Top 10<\/em> Most Awesome Baby Shower Gifts, to learn more about what parents should consider when choosing a disposable diaper. Here\u2019s a little of what she had to say.<\/em><\/p>\n

eNannySource: \u00a0How did you come up with the idea of a diaper sampler as a baby shower gift?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heather: <\/strong>When my son was a newborn \u2013 just eight months ago \u2013 we both had terrible leaking issues. For him, it was an ill-fitting diaper, and for me it was non-absorbent nursing pads. I was exhausted, frustrated and up to my ears in unnecessary laundry! We finally found brands that worked for us after wasting too much product, money and time. After the fog of the newborn period lifted, I decided to offer diaper and nursing pad samplers so that other new moms and dads wouldn’t have to go through what we did!<\/p>\n

eNannySource: \u00a0What makes diapers different?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heather: <\/strong>From first glance diapers don\u2019t look so different, but when you get down to it the differences are many! What materials are used to absorb the goods, what chemicals are used to process the diaper materials \u2013 chlorine or bleach, etc. \u2013 and what fragrances are used to make them smell baby powdery and yummy \u2013 all of these can cause rash or irritation for some babies and\/or not mesh with a parent\u2019s view of safety for their family and the environment. The amount of liquid they can absorb and the rate of absorption also differ. The cut of the diapers is a huge difference as well \u2013 one brand will fit a short and stout baby perfectly but leak terribly on a taller and leaner baby. Some have an umbilical cord cutout and some have a strip to indicate wetness. Some are three to four times the price of others.<\/p>\n

eNannySource: \u00a0What makes a good fitting diaper?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heather: <\/strong>If the diapers aren’t leaking, I\u2019d say you’ve found a good fit! Unfortunately, there is no way to know which brand will fit your munchkin except through trial and error!<\/p>\n

eNannySource: \u00a0How do parents typically pick a favorite diaper?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heather: <\/strong>Word of mouth seems key for picking a diaper brand \u2013 a lot of parents just go with the brand that a family member or friend recommended to them. Unfortunately, what worked well for a friend\u2019s baby may or may not work well for your little one! Other parents just stick with the brand they were given in the hospital, while some turn to Google and leave it to eeny-meeny-miny-moe to select their brand!<\/p>\n

eNannySource: \u00a0Tell us about your score cards you provide customers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heather: <\/strong>I broke down what I felt were the most important factors in choosing a diaper: price, softness\/irritation, fit\/absorbency, cuteness\/design and eco-friendliness. As parents go through their sampler, using the diapers from each of the brands they rate each brand based on those factors. When you\u2019re done with the sampler, you tally up the scores and the brand with the highest final score is your winner! The feedback I’ve gotten is that the score card makes it really fun to test drive the diapers and it is helpful \u2013 it includes photos of the diaper and the manufacturer\u2019s packaging, so you can easily find it in the store.<\/p>\n

eNannySource: \u00a0Is there anything else you would like to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heather: <\/strong>We\u2019re so honored to have been named one of the Top 10 \u201cMost Awesome Baby Shower Gifts\u201d by Red Tricycle\u2019s 2013 Totally Awesome Awards. Miny Moe\u2019s diaper and nursing pad samplers make unique and extremely helpful baby shower gifts, especially since expecting parents usually don\u2019t realize how significantly different the brands can be!<\/p>\n

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Residing in Brooklyn, Heather Tomoyasu is owner of Miny Moe<\/a>, blogger on her site US-Japan Fam<\/a>, expert mom for the new app Mommy Nearest<\/a>, and most importantly mommy to a sweet 8-month-old boy.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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