i've always been the same with newborn boys - huggies are the only ones that fit properly for the first few months. and i always use huggies if travelling and know there could be a long time between changes for some reason cause they absorb better. but currently have been using woolworths on DS#2 and they have been great (not that they are super cheap but cheaper than huggies if not on special) also once my sons are older have no probs with snuggler or babylove for daytime - even trying teddy care on my toddler for night time (toilet trained in day) and they are fine too (although have the nonresealable tabs if that is a concern). used to use VIPs if on special too but don't see them round much.

do agree though nothing seems to take the dampness away quite like huggies (especially noticeable with diarretic nappies)