Zippers vs. Snaps for Baby Sleepers: Which Is Better?
Zippers vs. snaps: which is better for baby sleepers?
For most families, a two-way zipper is the easier choice for baby sleepers: one pull opens the sleeper from the bottom for a diaper change, so you aren't lining up a row of snaps in the dark. Snaps still have fans, especially for parents who like to open just one section at a time. Our own matching and coordinating pajamas for babies, our zippies, use a two-way zipper.
Side-by-side comparison
| Two-way zipper | Snaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed for middle-of-the-night changes | Fast: unzip from the bottom only | Slower: several snaps to undo and line back up |
| Chance of misaligned closures | Low | Higher: a missed snap is easy to do when you're tired |
| Opening just part of the sleeper | Bottom opening on a two-way zip | Yes, you can undo only some snaps |
| What to check | A zipper guard at the chin (all H&B zippies have one) | Snaps that are secure and don't pop open |
Why our zippies use a two-way zipper
Every Honey and Bro Co. zippy has a two-way zipper "made for easier changes," as each product page says. Our zippies also have:
- A zipper guard at the chin
- Convertible fold-over feet (Solunaβ’ bamboo and Zinzaβ’ TENCELβ’), so the sleeper can be footed or footless
- Fold-over mittens in sizes NBβ12M (Solunaβ’ and Zinzaβ’)
- Tag-free design
- Sizes NB through 18β24M
Shop them here: - All zippies - Winter Gingerbread Zinzaβ’ Convertible Zippy - Holly Berry Zinzaβ’ Convertible Zippy - Harbor Dreams Solunaβ’ Bamboo Zippy - Desert Dawn Solunaβ’ Bamboo Zippy
Not sure about size? See our pajama size chart.
When snaps might make more sense
- You like opening only one part of the outfit at a time
- Your baby is in daytime rompers or bodysuits, where bottom snaps are common (several heirloom baby clothes and rompers we carry use snap closures)
FAQ
Are zippers or snaps faster for diaper changes? A two-way zipper is usually faster. You unzip from the bottom without taking the sleeper off your baby's top half.
What is a two-way zipper on baby pajamas? It's a zipper you can open from the top or the bottom. Opening it from the bottom makes diaper changes easier.
Do Honey and Bro Co. zippies have snaps? No. Our zippies use a two-way zipper, with no snaps, including at the neck.
Do your zippies come with feet? Yes. Both our Solunaβ’ bamboo and Zinzaβ’ TENCELβ’ zippies have convertible fold-over feet, so you can choose footed or footless.
Do your zippies have a zipper guard? Yes. Every H&B zippy has a zipper guard at the chin.
What sizes do zippies come in? NB, 0β3M, 3β6M, 6β12M, 12β18M and 18β24M (some prints stop at 12β18M). See the size chart.