Pocket Style Diapers Vs. All in One Style Diapers

Which choosing a style of cloth diaper for your family now days you have a lot of different choices to choose from. Cloth diapering has evolved a lot since your grandparents time of pins and prefolds style diapers. There are many different styles to choose from today that are simple and easy to use. Two of these styles of cloth diapers are that of the All In One diaper (AIO) and the Pocket diaper.

All In One Diapers (AIO):

All in One Diapers are basically the easiest style of cloth diapering to use. These diapers do not come apart. They have everything built right into the diaper, including the waterproof barrier, and the soaker. Most AIO style diapers function exactly like a disposables and are easy enough for use for daddies and daycares.

Pros Of AIOs

Easy to use, just buckle onto your child and your done

No having to stuff inserts into the diaper, or take out wet inserts for washing

Great for daddies.

Daycares prefer them.

Makes diaper changes on squirmy toddlers fast and easy.

Cute.

No cover is needed, the waterproof shield is built right in!

Most like a disposable.

When cared for properly, do not wear out any faster then covers/prefolds

High Resale Value if taken good care of

May Be trimmer in fit then other style diapers

Some come in one size styles, which will last you through your child's diaper days

Cons Of AIOs

The inside soaker can collect build up making it less absorbent over time. And since the soaker is sewn in you may have a hard time cleaning off the build up.

AIOs may not be for every type of wetter. They may be not absorbent enough for extremely heavy wetters

May not be good overnight diapers for your child, unless they are very light wetters

Expensive. All in One Diapers run more pricey then other types of cloth diapers

Bacteria may cling to the inner soaker of your AIO. Since the parts can not be taken apart, your AIO may not be cleaned as good as it should be

Longer drying times, since the diaper has more layers to it.