A Pregnant Pause

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In my quest to stock up on cloth diapers for China, I was keen to give this made-in-Malaysia brand a try and was delighted to get it for review. This time, I opted for the fitted All-In-One as I have been using one-size pocket cloth diapers all this while.

All-in-One diapers are made to function like disposable diapers, without the need for inserts.

Freshbots AIO has an outer layer of 100% cotton velour and an inner brushed terry towelling. It has a hidden soaker and waterproof layer sewn inside. An additional soaker was provided to increase the absorbency, if needed.

I’d chosen Lavender (L size) as purple is Lucas’ favourite colour and I’d have more success getting it on him after he started his butt-naked behaviour last month.

I loved the AIO on sight because it was plush and also soft to the touch:

Terry towelling inner

Definitely a different sight from the lightweight pocket diaper

A close-up of the terry towelling

The boy didn’t mind my putting the diaper on him but it was certainly large on him! The sizing is generous, which is a boon for bigger babies.

The AIO is easier to use than a pocket diaper as all I needed to do was strap it on Lucas with the Velcro. It is a well made diaper – besides the fact that the sizing is too big for him, it fits well. 

Because the AIO is quite thick (with a built-in waterproof layer), I suspect that he finds it rather warm and heavy. Due to this, he’d peel it off after one wetting. He’d also remark that it is “big” each time I reach for this diaper.

I’m afraid I didn’t have the chance to test how easy solids would wash off on this diaper like I usually do for other diapers.

The thickness also means that this diaper takes a long time to dry. I had to line dry it under the hot sun for 2 whole days before we could wear it again. I didn’t want to use my dryer for it as it may prevent the other clothes from drying and consume more time and energy in the process.

For me, if the AIO didn’t come with the extra waterproof layer, it’d be a great cloth diaper for home and day use.

THANK YOU to FreshBots for the chance to review this cloth diaper.