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AIO Comparison Chart

This chart was developed for a local customer who was struggling to research thoroughly each diaper and determine what AIO would work best for her son.  Since its hurried creation, it has been shared with about 5 other customers who were wanting a comparison of AIO's.  Although this page is far from beautiful, I offer it here and hope you find it beneficial in your research.  As I update this in early 2010, I am saddened at the apparent demise of the AIO diaper as One-Size pocket diapers take the majority.  AIO's are sheer easiness.  They go on, wash, dry, and go on again as one piece.  They often take longer to dry but that isn't extra work for me. When they come out of the dryer, I don't have to put two pieces together or find a cover.  I can grab them right out of the laundry basket and use; throw them in a diaper bag; or if I want to feel highly domestic stack them neatly in the changing table basket.  

  Berry Plush BumGenius Deluxe BumGenius Organic Bumkins

Drybees

Kushies

Kooshies

 Lil Joey

Mommy's Touch 

Aplix Style

Mommy's Touch 

Snap Style

 Swaddlebees AIO Rumpsters

Starbunz

v2010

Thirsties

AIO
Absorbent fabric used Hemp/Cotton Microterry soaker layer Organic cotton soaker layers Cotton Flannel Microterry Cotton Flannel Microterry Microterry Microterry Microterry soaker with Organic Velour next to skin Hemp/Organic Cotton  Cotton  Microterry
Outer fabric used PUL/Minkee PUL PUL Nylon PUL Vinyl Coated PUL PUL PUL PUL PUL PUL  PUL
Closures Snap Aplix Snap Hook and Loop Hook and Loop Hook and Loop Snap

Aplix

 Snap Snap Aplix  Snap Closures  Aplix
Stay-Dry Minkee Stay dry suede cloth Not Not Suedecloth Not Fleece Fleece Fleece Semi stay-dry with velour on-top Fleece stay-dry strip Stay Dry Topper Stay dry suede cloth
Absorption Doublers can be added to the trifold soaker if needed.  Should have plenty of absorption on its own. Doublers can now be added to the pocket opening in back for sizes S, M, & L. Easily adjust absorbency by adding a doubler under the flap style soaker.  Doublers can be added under the internal flap Doublers can be added into the pocket. Doublers can be added under flap Absorbency is not flexible but has a moderate ability. Doublers can be added under flap.  Extra velcro on doubler for older sizes Doublers can be added under flap.  Extra snap in doubler for older sizes Pocket allows doublers to be added Flaps can hold a small insert like Happy Heiny extra Ovals Very absorbent on its own.  Extra absorbency can be added under the snap in soaker Doublers can be added to pocket at front of AIO
Fit Should fit most babies well.  Side snapping design allows for adjustability.  This also fits chunky monkey's very well. Should fit a wide variety of babies well. Fit is trimmer than the One-Size BG. Designed to fit babies from 7-35 lbs. Fits average babies well Fits average to chunky babies well.  Super skinny babies might wish the velcro closed a little snugger. Fits average to chunky babies well.  On big bellied babies the diaper tends to fall below belly and hang to low in crotch causing leaks. Designed to fit the newborn well from 5-12 lbs.  Designed with a belly button snap down for the newborn. Designed to fit from 8.5 to 35 lbs. Designed to fit from 8.5 to 35 lbs. Fits slender to average children well and accommodates for trim waist chunky legs and vice versa  Fits average to chubby babies well.  Now comes with leg gussets. Fits babies well with its adjustable hip snaps allowing waist and legs to fasten separately.  Fits big bellied baby well by dipping below. Young babies may have trouble with legs gaping if their legs are skinny. Fits babies well. Is very adjustable around the waist and has gussets to ensure a good leg fit on both chubby and skinny babies.
Disadvantages

Fluffy.  Has a snap in trifold soaker.

 May not accommodate a heavy wetter without a doubler. After putting diaper on, we suggest checking to see that it is tucked in around edges correctly. Amazingly, it usually is fine. Diaper generally needs doublers added for medium to heavy-wetters.  Diaper doesn't have elastic at the back waist which can allow poop to escape if stools are still loose. Biggest disadvantage is they don't have a size that would fit a newborn baby well.   Biggest disadvantage is the outer waterproof layer being vinyl coated and stiff.  Does not have back waist elastic and poop can escape up the back.   This diaper only is made in a newborn size. Easier to use than the snap version.  Just fold down the front to the desired rise and close diaper. There are a lot of snaps to this diaper and it may be more bulky than desired in the smaller settings. Pocket can be challenging to stuff when needing more absorbency. This diaper needs to be fitted on baby and doesn't fit all babies well. Diaper has a snap down rise in front that would seem uncomfortable. Diaper is no longer available. This diaper has trimmed down over the years and isn't excessively bulky now.  You still may not want it under clothing because it is too cute. Diaper will need a doubler added into pocket for heavy wetters.

Diaper is no longer available.
Other Significant Features Soft and adorable. Cover portion can be used as a cover without the snap in trifold. As easy to use as any disposable. Has laundry tabs for aplix closures. A trim going out diaper for those who love organic fabrics next to baby.  Trim diaper with nylon outer fabric in cute prints. As easy to use as any disposable. Has laundry tabs for aplix closures. Aplix closures are covered. Diaper is generally stiff and bulky. Snap down for the feature for the newborn belly button.  Internal gussets for holding in poo better. Comes in cute prints and a rainbow of colors. This is a diaper to use for a long time. This diapers comes in cute prints and a rainbow of colors. This is a diaper to use for a long time. Quick to put on.  Snaps are independently adjustable. One of the most absorbent AIO's. Low-rise makes the diaper very-trim. One of the most absorbent AIO's on market today. Comes in fantastic imaginative appliqué designs. The soaker pad is backed in PUL so the diaper can be used all day long by switching out the snap in soaker. As easy to use as any disposable. Adjustable absorbency.
What I personally like about this diaper I love the soft prints especially the dalmation. I like that this diaper is no-fuss.  Put on and go.  The XS size is just perfect for a tiny newborn. I like that this diaper provides an economical choice in organic diapering. I like the prints a lot, but not enough to overcome its lack of elastic at the back waist. I love this diaper it is so easy to use.  Love the prints too.  If I have to, I can stuff the diaper and use overnight. I do not like this diaper.  I do not recommend. This is an easy newborn diaper and is on my short list for a future newborn.   Gives an affordable option to the AIO style by its use throughout the sizes. Gives an affordable option to the AIO style by its use throughout the sizes. I like that this diaper has an organic fabric next to babies skin.  I like the leg casings. This is one of the trimmest diapers I have used.  These diapers are simply adorable. We used them as show off diapers under dresses. These make diaper changes easier when baby doesn't want a diaper change. I love the gussets on the legs on this diaper. Perfect for newborn chicken legs and for hard to fit babies.

 
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