All-in-one cloth diapers make changing time easy for any parent or baby-sitter
by Alison Muller, Viewpoints Baby Products Contributor
If you’re unfamiliar with cloth diapering, you may be wondering: What is an all-in-one cloth diaper? Also referred to as AIO diapers, this style of diaper is all connected, with no assembly required. For parents on the go, or in families where babies go to daycare or a caregiver’s home, AIO style diapers can make diaper changes a little easier.
All-in-one cloth diaper care
When washing all-in-one cloth diapers, it’s especially important to remember that gentle detergent, along with a moderate water temperature, can help preserve the life of the elastics, stitching, and fabric in the outer portion of the diaper. Often high heat and harsh detergents can wear out a diaper prematurely. When one diaper costs around $20, it’s important to preserve your investment.
Best all-in-one diapers
GroVia All in One Diaper
GroVia (92/100), one of my favorite diaper brands for quality, has a great contribution to this category. The GroVia All in One Diaper is a trim, absorbent diaper with cute prints and extremely high-quality fabric. The absorbent portion is organic cotton, which is more durable than other options in the world of cloth diapering. It can take a long time to dry this type of diaper though, so patience is a virtue here.
bumGenius Organic One-Size All-in-One Cloth
Cloth diapering giant Cotton Babies is responsible for the ever-popular bumGenius Organic One Size All-In-One (83/100). The organic cotton is super absorbent, but washes cleanly. It’s a good option for babies with sensitive skin, as other materials like microfiber can retain detergent buildup that trigger rashes and irritation.
“bumGenius Organic One Size All In One Cloth Diapers are probably my favorite of the bumGenius products. Even though I love pockets, I find that the absorbance in the organic all in ones is actually better than the pockets.” —kbz2002, Reviewer since 2009
bumGenius makes another all-in-one diaper, called the Freetime, that’s another good choice for families looking for a low-maintenance diaper. The Freetime is made with microfiber inserts sewn in, with a stay-dry fabric that wicks moisture away.
Who should buy all-in-one diapers?
Is making a switch to all-in-one diapers right for you? For families who are met with skepticism or resistance to cloth diapering, this style of diaper can be really helpful. To put the diaper on the baby, simply adjust the snaps and you’re done. Then, after a diaper change, remove the entire thing and toss in the wash!
Still hesitant about cloth diapering? Read some more posts to help you make the switch to cloth diapers.
Making the Switch: Cloth Diapers vs Disposable
Best Cloth Diapers For Newborns
Cloth Diapers 101: Easy To Use and Economical
Cloth Diaper 201: How to Care For and Launder Diapers
Alison is an educator and mother of two young children. She teaches cloth-diapering classes, and she loves taking her kids to the park and reading fiction.
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