https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:29:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers/page/2#post-2459917 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:56:38 +0000 BSB 2459917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: Yeah, prewash is on medium setting but the main wash is on large setting. I'm using 1.5 cups of F&amp;C detergent with borax and oxiclean in the main wash. Half a cup of F&amp;C in the prewash. I do have moderate hard water so the borax should help that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers/page/2#post-2459909 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:48:25 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2459909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a couple BG Freetimes and lots of BG 4.0s. I prefer the 4.0s. I think they fit DD better. I don't mind stuffing them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers/page/2#post-2459903 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:40:29 +0000 avivoca 2459903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: are you using enough detergent and water when you wash? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers/page/2#post-2459900 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:37:44 +0000 BSB 2459900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: Yeah, I'm not sure what it was. I was using BG newborn diapers and the wash was fine. It wasn't until I started using the OS BG pockets and freetimes that I noticed that they weren't getting clean. They were brand new, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers/page/2#post-2459878 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:22:36 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 2459878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister-in-law is a cloth diaper guru. She has tried them all and prefers diapers that are made locally, but have an online business. Nicki's diapers. They are one size and have snaps all over the place to get the right fit. They have pocket (which she preferred) and AIOs). They have both velcro and snap versions, we got her hand-me-downs. </p> <p><a href="http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nickis-diapers-one-size-pocket-diaper-solids.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.nickisdiapers.com/nickis-diapers-one-size-pocket-diaper-solids.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers/page/2#post-2459876 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:21:34 +0000 PawPrints 2459876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petitenoisette: We use the Thirsties hemp inserts, size large. They are great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers/page/2#post-2459854 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:06:40 +0000 chanzi 2459854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have Softbums but I might do Best Bottoms instead if I was going to do it again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers/page/2#post-2459796 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:19:26 +0000 peachykeen 2459796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use mostly BG (pockets &amp; freetimes) with a few Rumparooz pockets. I bought a few 4.0s (pockets) and freetimes before she was born so I could figure out which we liked better. I fully expected to love the ease of the freetimes, but we ended up with mostly pockets because the freetimes rarely fit snug enough around her legs. She's always hovered around the 50th percentile, but she's not THAT skinny. We've finally been able to comfortably incorporate our freetimes into the usual rotation once she turned 14-15 months or so. </p> <p>We love our BG and Rumparooz, though DH finds the Rumparooz more difficult to put on (they are stretchier and you have to pinch and pull a little to get a good fit - I don't have issues with it). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers/page/2#post-2459785 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:15:44 +0000 avivoca 2459785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I found that I had to strip my microfiber anytime I started to notice a stink. I smelled them right after they came out of the wash usually just to make sure there wasn't any barnyard smell going on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459771 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:05:33 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2459771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Applecheeks and Thirsties I believe have pockets that unstuff themselves in the wash. So that saves a step. I would have a few pre-stuffed for DH or daycare and then I would stuff myself when I did changes. </p> <p>Not sure if it was mentioned but pockets are much easier to maintain (less wear) and dry faster than AIO. </p> <p>I used Grovia as well. The fit was nice (very trim but a low rise). But there was just a lot of spots for poop to get into and it seemed hard to add absorbency. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459763 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:02:39 +0000 BSB 2459763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@danda: Thanks. Good to know. I went to Costco last night and they didn't have the Tide Free and Gentle but had Arm &amp; Hammer Free with Oxyclean. I think I do need to strip and start from scratch to remove any of the buildup that is on it now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459762 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:00:31 +0000 danda 2459762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I had some concerns over diapers not getting clean enough and tried Tide Free and Gentle (liquid since there isn't an HE powder version), and I think it caused my leaking/repelling problems! I've been using Tide Ultra Stain Release Free and it has been great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459745 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:40:54 +0000 Chillybear 2459745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used BG Freetimes exclusively so I can't speak to other brands. During my pregnancy I slowly built up a stash by buying them during cotton babies 2nd sales ($12-13 each) or with coupons from buy buy baby ($15-16) We had a stash of about 30 which was enough to send 6 diapers to daycare each day and to wash half my stash every 2-3 days. We started using them at about 10 weeks and continued to use them until she turned 2 (27lbs). unfortunately, at that point the amount she was peeing was just to much for the diaper to handle. We used a top load washer and Tide Free and clear powder. we never had an issue with them stinking or staining. We never sprayed or swished I used liners (osocozy large) when she started solids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459723 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:30:01 +0000 youboots 2459723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for BG. I love the brand. We have 4.0s and stuffing is no big deal-like 30 seconds a diaper. But if I wanted AIO I would get free times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459717 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:25:57 +0000 Astro Bee 2459717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Really?!? I know the pocket is wide, but I've never left them stuffed. Have you tried this in a front loader? I'll have to do diapers tomorrow evening, so I'll try it then. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459406 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 07:34:24 +0000 petitenoisette 2459406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady baltimore: I unstuff when I put them in the wet bag which we keep in the bathroom. Sometimes they sit on top of the toilet for a while first :silly:<br /> @Mrs. Lion: @Astro Bee: Thank you, I'll check those out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459396 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 07:16:13 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2459396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Astro Bee: you totally shouldn't have to do that!! :) RAR have a wide pocket for that very reason! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459395 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 07:15:27 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2459395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady baltimore: I have never ever had to unstuff a pocket. :) Mine are designed to agitate out in the wash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459376 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 06:52:09 +0000 avivoca 2459376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady baltimore: Never. The inserts came out in the wash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459280 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:25:01 +0000 DesertDreams88 2459280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady baltimore: Applecheeks don't have to be unstuffed, the pockets are designed so that the inserts agitate out in the wash :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459276 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:16:41 +0000 BSB 2459276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady baltimore: we unstuff when we do laundry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459254 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:23:51 +0000 Astro Bee 2459254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petitenoisette: I went back to edit my comment, but I can't, as it's been too long. I actually use Thirsties hemp inserts, not Thirstiest! Autocorrect! They come in a small and large size. The large size I have to fold down a little, and I am on the second largest snap setting on the Freetimes. The small are slightly less absorbent because they have less material, but last all night, and fit better for the smaller settings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459246 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:15:53 +0000 Astro Bee 2459246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady baltimore: I know you didn't ask me, but I unstuff our RAR pockets when I'm tossing them in the wash. I always wash my hands after regular baby laundry anyway, and it doesn't gross me out. I know you can probably unstuff them before you put it in the diaper pail, but I always have baby on the change table or underfoot then. LO often follows me into the bathroom when I am dumping the poop after changing him, so it's one less step I don't have to do then and there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459232 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:04:13 +0000 lady baltimore 2459232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: @DesertDreams88: @bluestriped bee: @Mrs. Lion: @petitenoisette: When do you unstuff your pockets - before you put them in the pail/bag, or when you're doing laundry?</p> <p>We have to return our newborn rental (Kissaluvs fitteds and Rumparoos covers) soon, and I am starting to experiment with the assortment of AIOs, prefolds, and pockets I have accumulated. The Kissaluvs are so simple, and everything else just seems complicated (especially with a DH who is balky). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2459060 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 21:14:11 +0000 stiletto_mom 2459060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: Why did you dislike the Grovia? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2458966 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:14:34 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2458966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petitenoisette: the best nighttime solution we have found is the bamboo RAR soakers. They hold SO much! My daughter is a super heavy wetter but makes it all night with that one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2458961 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:13:00 +0000 mrsrain 2458961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm another vote for bum genius freetimes. Very easy to use, very easy to wash, and they dry quickly. We also like prefolds with thirsties covers. DH was nervous about them at first, but in the end he preferred them to the AIOs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2458942 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:05:43 +0000 MrsYellowJacket 2458942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought several styles of AIO's including "cheapies". Our favorites by far are BG freetimes and Thirsties. My second favorite is happy flute cotton bamboo. You can get them cheaper through a co-op. They're super soft and insanely absorbant. <a href="http://www.happyflutestore.com/products/happy-flute-charcoal-bamboo-all-in-one-cloth-diaper-butterflies" rel="nofollow">http://www.happyflutestore.com/products/happy-flute-charcoal-bamboo-all-in-one-cloth-diaper-butterflies</a></p> <p>ETA: most of my thirsties are from the outlet and it's a great way to save money. Not sure why they're "outlet" diapers bc the ones I have a lure perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2458931 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:00:53 +0000 petitenoisette 2458931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 6 BM freetimes and I think 7 pockets. I also tried out a couple g diapers and I have 3 kawaii baby diapers. I tried to love the g diapers but the snaps left nasty marks on my babe and they started to leak as did the kawaii. </p> <p>So now I'm just using the bumgenius diapers; I actually love having a mix of the convenience of AIOs and then the faster drying times of the pockets like @Mrs. Lion: mentioned. My stash isn't that big but we do sposeys at night and when diaper rash present so it's plenty, I probably wash them twice a week? If she didn't seem to get a diaper rash at least once a week I'd prob wash them every other day but it'd still be enough to do that. </p> <p>Anyway, I am happy that I'm down to just the two styles but still like having each for their particular benefits. </p> <p>@bluestriped bee: @PawPrints: Do either of you have a recc for hemp inserts? I looked one day on amazon but was overwhelmed ha. I'm not happy with how many sposeys we're going through these days so want to try cloth at night again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-aio-one-size-cloth-diapers#post-2458905 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:49:25 +0000 Astro Bee 2458905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a stash of 24: half Rumparooz pockets and half BG Freetimes. The RAR are strictly for daytime use and the BG we use day and night; for nighttime we use a Thirstiest hemp insert, but just place it on top of the two flaps, no tucking needed. </p> <p>I am on maternity leave, so I do most of the laundry now, but DH has stuffed and folded diapers on occasion. It's really easy. We prep all diapers after they dry and put them in the drawer for use. For wipes, we use Applecheeks (my fave) and Prince Lionheart Warmies. </p>