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AIO Comparison Chart

This chart was developed for a local customer who was struggling to thoroughly research 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 for your sakes.  By the way, the mom who the chart was originally created for at the end of her search, which included several false starts, was very impressed with the Swaddlebees AIO for her heavy wetting son, and that is a story for another day...

  Bumkins

Kushies

Kooshies

Mommy's Touch 

Aplix Style

Mommy's Touch 

Snap Style

Berry Plush BumGenius Deluxe BumGenius Organic Swaddlebees AIO Rumpsters Starbunz

Thirsties

AIO

Absorbent fabric used Cotton Flannel Cotton Flannel Microterry Microterry Hemp/Cotton Microterry soaker layer Organic cotton soaker layers Microterry soaker with Organic Velour next to skin Hemp/Organic Cotton  Cotton Terry (Varies) Microterry
Outer fabric used Nylon Vinyl Coated PUL PUL PUL/Minkee PUL PUL PUL PUL PUL and/or Fleece PUL
Closures Hook and Loop Hook and Loop

Aplix

Snap Snap Aplix Aplix Snap Aplix and Snap Closures Available Snap Closures  Aplix
Stay-Dry Not Not Fleece Fleece Minkee Stay dry suede cloth Not Semi stay-dry with velour on-top Fleece stay-dry strip Stay Dry Topper Stay dry suede cloth
Absorption Doublers can be added under the internal flap Doublers can be added under flap 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 Doublers can be added to the trifold soaker if needed.  Should have plenty of absorption on its own. non-adjustable absorbency.  Doublers would need to be added on top Easily adjust absorbency by adding a doubler under the flap style soaker.  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 flaps Doublers can be added to pocket at back of AIO
Fit Fits average babies well 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 from 8.5 to 35 lbs. Designed to fit from 8.5 to 35 lbs. 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 and similar to a FB. Designed to fit babies from 7-35 lbs. Fits slender to average children well and accommodates for trim waist chunky legs and vice versa Fits slender, average babies well in snap version.  Fits average to chubby babies well in the aplix version.  Does not accommodate chunky waist and skinny legs well. Fits babies well with its adjustable side snaps allowing waist and legs to fasten separately.  Fits big bellies baby well by dipping below. Young babies may have trouble with legs gaping if there 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 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 the outer waterproof layer being vinyl coated and stiff.  Does not have back waist elastic and poop can escape up the back.   This diaper is 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.

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. 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. This diaper is a bulkier diaper and is not trim under clothing. Diaper will need a doubler added into pocket for heavy wetters.
Other Significant Features Trim diaper with nylon outer fabric in cute prints. Diaper is generally stiff and bulky. This diapers 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. 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.  Has laundry tabs for aplix closures. Quick to put on.  Snaps are independently adjustable. One of the most absorbent AIO's on market today. Low-rise makes the diaper very-trim. One of the most absorbent AIO's on market today. Comes in fantastic imaginative appliqué designs. As easy to use as any disposable. Adjustable absorbency.
What I personally like about this diaper I like the prints a lot, but not enough to overcome its lack of elastic at the back waist. I do not like this diaper.  I do not recommend. I like that this gives an affordable option to the AIO style by its use throughout the sizes. I like that this gives an affordable option to the AIO style by its use throughout the sizes. 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 newborn. I like that this diaper provides an economical choice in organic diapering. 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. It has been a favorite for going out. These diapers are simply adorable. We used them as show off diapers under dresses. 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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