How to change the world one diaper at a time

I am staring intently at a shelf full of well-known, brand-name products, wondering what to buy. I've been here before, deliberating between Diesel and 7 For All Mankind, Gap and Banana Republic. But now, thanks to being a new mum, the only contest I am really interested in is Huggies versus Pampers.

Laugh you might, but Google it - there are pages and pages of debate on this subject.

Anyone who's ever had to change a leaking diaper knows exactly what I am talking about. My sister-in-law once told me she knew mothers who would cut the clothes off their babies because the mess was so bad. At the time, I thought 'what a waste' and 'I hope they were careful with those scissors'.

Then we had our first explosive diaper situation and, yes, I had to cut my son Tom out. His clothes were slimed beyond anything ever seen in Ghostbusters.

I decided right then that in this diaper war I needed to be armed with the best ammunition.

So, I canvassed the masses (aka my mothers' group). The response was unanimous: 'Pampers!' they shrieked; 'Huggies leak!'

So we duly switched to Pampers. And all was well with the world again. Until, that is, Tom graduated from small to medium. The leaks returned with a vengeance. I called on the masses again, many of whom have larger babies. 'Oh Lord - you're still using Pampers!' they cried. 'Do the switcheroo! Huggies medium are the ticket.' So we swapped back.