All-In-One Cloth Diaper is a Great Choice for Ease and Convenience

So you’re a new parent and have decided to use cloth diapers for your baby. The problem is, there are several different styles out there to choose from. There is everything from just flat fabric rectangles you fold yourself to prefolded or form fitting diapers that have their own fasteners. So which is right for you? That all depends on your needs, preferences, and how much you want to spend. If convenience is high on your list, then an All-In-One cloth diaper may be just the thing for you.

All-In-One diapers are similar to fitted diapers in that they have an hourglass wraparound shape with elasticized legs. They are called all-in-one because they also have a moisture barrier of plastic, nylon, polyester, vinyl or vinyl/polyester knit inserted so no waterproofing cover is necessary. The fastening system on all-in-ones is usually loop and hook.

An awesome advantage of the all-in-one is that they provide for a quick one-step change similar to the ease and convenience of disposable diapers. Because of the loop and hook fastening system no pins are required. Also since you do not need a waterproof cover because it’s built in, all you have to buy is the diaper, no spending money on covers. Because they are a fitted diaper there is no folding that you will have to do before you put the diaper on. Just slide it on, fasten it and go. There are also styles with foldover tabs covering the hook fasteners that may be washed open to increase ability to get clean. Though laundering may be more difficult still that other types of diapers like flat, prefolded, or contoured diapers. All-in-one diapers also require a longer drying time than other types of cloth diapers.

Another disadvantage to the all-in-one diaper is that damage to the water proof barrier ruins its true advantage over a fitted diaper. Most cloth diapers will last for a long, long, time, but the ability of the barrier to be damaged decreases the life of the true form of the diaper and turns it into a diaper that has just the same advantages as a regular fitted diaper only it costed more to purchase. All-in-ones are the most expensive of all the cloth diaper styles and because they are fitted, many sizes may need to be purchased over the period of time your child is in diapers.

Another disadvantage of the all-in-one diaper is that wicking may occur around the legs and waist depending on the construction of the diaper. Also, the waterproof barrier may or may not be breathable, depending on the material that it is constructed out of.

All-in-one diapers are the most convenient of the cloth diaper styles and the closest in quickness and ease of changing to a disposable. But unlike a disposable they have all the great advantages of cloth diapers. All-in-ones are also the most expensive of the cloth diaper styles, so you are paying a little more for their convenience; but should in the long run still be less expensive than disposable diapers.