NOTE: This post has been updated as of May 2018 with several new diaper reviews.
More mothers than you might think choose AIO diapers for their newborns. Why? Though typically not as absorbent as prefolds or fitteds, AIO diapers are quick to get on and off and require no stuffing or folding. In short, they can save a new mother some time. An AIO diaper has everything you need in it: waterproof outer plus an absorbent inner. It’s the closest thing to a disposable diaper in the cloth world.
Lalabye Baby 2.0 Newborn AIO: This is an updated version of Lalabye’s original newborn diaper. It has a microsuede lining and a 4-layer snap-in bamboo terry insert. There’s also a waterproof “belly band” on the inner front to prevent leaks in tummy sleepers, and 1 extra set of snaps on the rise in case you need a little more growing room. Katie tested this diaper on her 10 pound newborn with the rise completely open (1st photo), and found the absorbency was “ok” but needed a booster almost right off the bat. The velcro closure is very secure and easy to use, however, it is bulky and stiff. When Evangeline reached about 12 or 13 pounds, and her legs were chubbier, the velcro began to rub against her thighs.
I tested on Camille, who was 8 pounds at birth (2nd photo, rise snapped up to smallest setting), and also found the absorbency to be just fair. Dry time is longer than average, too. The price of $17 is on the higher side, considering it does not contain any natural or organic fabrics and isn’t highly absorbent. You can find Lalabye newborn diapers at Nicki’s, and Diaper Junction and Kelly’s Closet.
Best Bottom Heavy Wetter AIO (with Newborn Inserts): Nicki’s sent us one of their Heavy Wetter AIO’s to try on Camille, but with Best Bottom newborn-sized inserts. They snap into the shell and can be used alone or together. This is a one-size diaper, so it was big on Camille; however, because of the snug leg gussets and crossover snaps on the waist, we were able to make it work from birth. She was 8 pounds. What’s great is that we can keep using this diaper potentially until she potty trains; we’ll just switch to the medium and large inserts later on.
The Heavy Wetter is lined with bamboo, and each insert is another six layers of bamboo.
You can shop for the Heavy Wetter AIO at Nicki’s and Kelly’s Closet, or at Lagoon Baby (Canada). At $29.00, it’s definitely pricey, but since your baby can wear it so long, and since it can be used as an overnight diaper, it could be a very good investment. Best Bottom diapers are made in the USA.
Nicki’s Bamboo Newborn AIO: This unique bamboo AIO comes in a huge variety of prints, plus a line of solid colors with dyed-to-match inserts. Designed to fit from 5 to 13 pounds, the diaper is waterproof on the outside and lined with bamboo on the inside. It includes a semi-attached 70% bamboo/30% cotton terry 4 layer insert that snaps into the back. The insert measures 10 x 3.5 inches. The inside of this diaper is very soft and snuggly, and the “rolled” elastics around the legs are really gentle. However, you must be very careful after putting the diaper on, to tuck any exposed fabric in at the legs, or the diaper will wick (see pictures below). Absorbency is average for us (but keep in mind I’m testing on a 9 lb. newborn); sometimes it holds Mary Kate through a nap, and sometimes it’s a miss. The newborn bamboo AIO comes with either hook & loop or snap closure and retails for $11.95 at Nicki’s.
Mary Kate is just under 9 pounds in the photo below. Camille is 8 and a half pounds (pictured further below in the aplix diaper). Because it has crossover snaps to tighten the waist and legs, this diaper should easily fit small to average newborns (the aplix version can also be adjusted to fit snugly across the waist). However, the rise is not adjustable and will fit well above the belly button in a newborn smaller than Mary Kate.
Nicki’s Ultimate Newborn AIO: This stay-dry AIO also comes in a huge variety of prints and solid colors, all with dyed-to-match inserts. Designed to fit from 5 to 13 pounds, the diaper is waterproof on the outside and lined with plush microfleece on the inside. It includes a semi-attached microfiber insert with a stay-dry fleece topper. It measures 10 x 4.5 inches and snaps in only at the back of the diaper. The inside of this diaper is very plush, and if your baby is sensitive to wetness, the stay-dry fleece will keep him/her much more comfortable between changes. Absorbency is good; Mary Kate has no problem wearing through a nap. The Ultimate AIO comes with either hook & loop or snap closure and retails for $11.95 at Nicki’s.
Mary Kate is just under 9 pounds in this photo. Because it has crossover snaps to tighten the waist (and legs), this diaper should easily fit small to average newborns. The double snaps at the waist mean you can angle one or the other to get a tighter fit at either the waist or the legs.
Smart Bottoms Born Smart 2.0: This organic cotton AIO received some updates in 2018, just in time for Camille’s arrival in November. First of all, it’s bigger overall (rated for 6 to 16 pounds), and has an extra row of rise snaps, as you can see in the photos below. My favorite improvement is the “no prep” fabric; Smart Bottoms diapers usually have to be washed a lot before first use. Who has time for all that when you’re getting ready for a newborn? Another change is two snaps on the wings instead of one; this allows you to fine tune the fit around both waist and legs, if need be. Born Smart 2.0’s fabric content is 55% hemp and 45% cotton.
Other updates: The soaker is now semi-attached, the crotch is narrower, and the wings are a little bit wider at the hip for better coverage.
This diaper fits perfectly under the cord stump as it heals. It’s also very trim through the crotch, which is great on a tiny newborn. It’s also made in the USA. The biggest drawback is the price tag of $19.95.
You can shop Smart Bottoms newborn diapers at Nicki’s, Diaper Junction and Kelly’s Closet.
Diaper Rite Newborn AIO: For $12.95, this is an excellent, hard-working diaper! It’s rare for me to find a newborn AIO that can work overnight. This one did the trick, and Mary Kate was even a larger baby at 9 pounds. In those first weeks of sleep deprivation, it’s SO nice not having to add a diaper change on top of nursing sessions. I laid a fleece liner inside to protect her skin from the wetness overnight. The inside of the diaper is lined with an 80% bamboo/20% poly blend, and there’s a semi-attached soaker (11 x 4 inches) of the same fabric that snaps into the back. Dry time is about one cycle after washing in our HE machine. The bamboo blend fabric stains pretty easily, but I treat with a Buncha Farmers stick.
This diaper fit easily past 6 weeks, so it’s a great value for your money. Plus, you can use the snap-in soaker as a booster for your other diapers when baby is past the newborn phase.
You can read my full review of the Diaper Rite newborn AIO here. The Diaper Rite newborn AIO is available exclusively at Diaper Junction.
Easy Peasies Newborn AIO: Previously, the Easy Peasies newborn was all microfiber, but about a year ago hemp was added to the core. It’s a traditional AIO in the the sense that all the layers are sewn into the diaper. There are no attached or semi-attached inserts. The drawback is that dry time is really long. The diaper can snap up to create a dip in the front that keeps the cord stump dry. There are crossover snaps that enable this diaper to get really small, although I do wish there was more stretch in the wings. Mary Kate is just under 9 pounds and about 20.5 inches long in the picture below.
Easy Peasies also sells small microfiber inserts with an orange fleece topper, perfect for boosting the absorbency of any newborn diaper (below).
While this diaper has been incredibly absorbent for us (it holds a lot!), Mary Kate occasionally leaks wetness out of the leg openings and I can’t figure out why since it looks and feels like a good fit. Perhaps it has something to do with the way the fleece lining is sewn near the gussets. The Easy Peasies AIO retails for $17.99 (Canadian) and is sold at their website and at retailers like Cozy Bums (CA) and Nicki’s (USA). NOTE: Easy Peasies also more recently added a pocket opening to the back of this diaper.
AMP Size Small AIO: An all-in-one with aplix closure is just about the easiest style of diaper to use. So I really do like newborn diapers in this style for quick changes on a newborn. This is our first experience with AMP and I’m nothing but pleased. Size small fits from 6 to 14 pounds and is made with a 4-layer microfiber core. The fit on Mary Kate (just under 9 pounds) is snug and trim, and the aplix has held up well (staying closed in the wash and not curling back with use). I love the stretchy wings tabs! We haven’t had any leaks anywhere, even around the legs where there’s fleece inside. Like the Easy Peasies AIO, this one has a longer dry time since there are multiple layers sewn into the core.
Some newborn diapers with aplix closure have wide, stiff tabs, but not the AMP AIO. It’s flexible and trim.
The AMP size small AIO retails for $19.99 Canadian and can be found at Lagoon Baby. I’m looking forward to trying the AMP all-in-one diapers in other sizes as Mary Kate grows.
Imagine 2.0 Newborn Bamboo AIO: Updated just last year, the 2.0 line now features a softer bamboo terry weave. Having tried the older versions of Imagine, I can definitely say the newer fabric is an improvement. The diaper features a waterproof outer and a bamboo lining with a soaker pad that is sewn down at the back and can snap down (or not) at the front. The inner fabric is color-coordinated to the outside, which is really neat. The diaper can be snapped down in the front to dip below the umbilical cord stump as it heals. This diaper is average in terms of absorbency, but the fit is good and the silky bamboo feels wonderful. One issue I encountered was that the waist snaps are spaced quite a bit apart, leaving some gaps when it comes to getting just the right fit. This is not a problem with the aplix version. This diaper fairly wide in the crotch, and I prefer something trimmer on a tiny baby. The Imagine bamboo AIO retails for the very affordable price of $11.99 at Nicki’s and other Imagine retailers like Diaper Junction and Kelly’s Closet.
Mary Kate is just under 9 pounds and about 20.5 inches long in the first photo. Camille is 8 pounds and is wearing the aplix version in the second photo. Note: The rise cannot be snapped down to accommodate the cord stump on the aplix diaper.
Evangeline, my niece, is pictured here at 2.5 weeks and 11.5 pounds in her Imagine bamboo AIO. She was a 10 pound newborn. Katie’s experience with the absorbency was the same as mine – it’s average. She had to start adding a booster soon after Evangeline’s birth. Katie also pointed out that the dry time is longer than average for this diaper.
Sweet Pea Newborn Bamboo AIO: The Sweet Pea bamboo AIO has a snap-in soaker that is one layer of microfiber between two layers of soft 70% bamboo/30% cotton fleece. It’s also lined inside with the same smooth bamboo blend fabric. The diaper is available only in velcro closure and has plenty of room to grow in the rise. Katie told me this was her favorite newborn diaper for Evangeline, who was 10 pounds at birth. The absorbency was excellent and yet dry time was not excessive. This diaper fit Evangeline until she was 5 weeks old and 13 pounds. The only downside for some might be the price tag of $17.95. You can buy at Nicki’s, Diaper Junction and Kelly’s Closet.
Mary Kate is wearing the Sweet Pea bamboo AIo below at 3 months and 11.5 pounds. Sweet Pea’s velcro is average in terms of quality, but since newborn diapers only get used for a short window, it should last for another baby (our Sweet Pea velcro newborn covers definitely did).
Thirsties Newborn AIO: This diaper has one layer of microterry sewn inside the shell, plus a 4-layer microterry insert that is attached at the inside front. The insert is topped with stay-dry microfleece. Dry time is very quick.
Only the snap version has the umbilical snap-down. I like the aplix version we tried because it’s so easy to get on and off, and for me, having the diaper cover the cord stump is ok (it’s going to rub on the baby’s clothes anyway). I would definitely recommend the aplix diaper for a very skinny newborn, especially for a good fit around the legs. Thirsties aplix is pretty good quality, but thankfully newborn diapers don’t get used for very long so you shouldn’t see much wear. This is a very trim and cute diaper that offers good absorbency for the first few weeks (at 3 weeks we had to add a small doubler to get her through a nap). It retails for $14.75 and is found at retailers like Nicki’s and Sweetbottoms Baby.
Thirsties Natural Newborn AIO: The much-anticipated “natural” diaper was released right before I became pregnant last year. It has a 2-layer organic cotton core and 6 layers in the two flaps/inserts that are sewn down just at the front. What this means is you have soft, smooth organic cotton against your baby’s bottom, many thirsty layers AND a quick dry time. If you have a newborn boy, one or both flaps can be folded down more in the front for better coverage. The inserts measure 9 x 3 inches each. There’s also a strip of PUL at the inner front waistband for added leak protection.
It’s performed great for us, getting Mary Kate easily through a long nap. Absorbency is excellent – definitely one of the thirstiest (pun intended) newborn AIO’s we’ve tested. There’s also 1 row of snaps on the rise which you can let out as your newborn grows. The snap version offers an umbilical cord snap-down. I’d like to try the aplix version next time around for quicker changes and to see if it offered more stretch in the wings. The elastic casings around the back and the legs are very gentle and effective. It retails for $17.95 and is found at retailers like Kelly’s Closet, Nicki’s and Diaper Junction.
Mary Kate is just under 9 pounds and about 20.5 inches in this photo.
Blueberry Newborn Simplex: A hugely popular diaper, I’ve only just now gotten around to try the Simplex. It has a waterproof outer and is 100% cotton birdseye inside (the only newborn diaper I know of with this fabric). This diaper can be snapped down in the middle to allow the umbilical area to heal. The inside of this diaper looks like a tunnel of cotton that’s open at both ends. Sewn to one end of the tunnel or pocket is an insert of the same fabric that you can tuck inside or just fold back and lay on top. It’s not hard to stuff for an average size hand. This ingenious design helps the diaper dry in a normal amount of time.
There’s “rolled elastic” around the legs, so you’ll need to tuck any of the cotton fabric in that might be showing after you snap the diaper on. This is a really trim diaper, well-fitting diaper, and Mary Kate has some room to grow. She’s just under 9 pounds in the pictures below, and is now still wearing this diaper at 6 weeks. It’s very absorbent (comparable to the Thirsties Natural AIO above) and we had no leaks for the first month using the diaper as is, without boosters.
It retails for $18.95 and is found at retailers like Kelly’s Closet, Nicki’s and Diaper Junction. NOTE: This is a different diaper from the Swaddlebees Simplex (reviewed further below and no longer made).
Wink Diapers Organic Bamboo AIO: This diaper has a 6-layer bamboo terry core inside and 4 different snap settings on the rise. So it has a lot more room to grow than most newborn diapers. Mary Kate is around 9 pounds in this picture.
You can read my full review, with more photos, here. The bamboo AIO retails for $17.99 at Wink Diapers.
Sweet Pea Stay Dry Newborn AIO: This new arrival from one of my favorite brands includes a built-in soaker (3 layers of microfiber) plus an extra two-layer insert (2 layers of microfiber) which you can stuff inside. It’s lined with white microfleece. With the velcro closure it’s quick to put on and take off, and with extra snaps on the rise there’s room to grow past the newborn stage. If you use the insert, it will come out of the pocket on its own during washing. Only drawback? Sometimes the laundry tabs come undone in the wash. This diaper costs less than $13, which is really good for an AIO. You can find them at Kelly’s Closet and Nicki’s.
Imagine Newborn Stay Dry AIO: Similar to the Imagine bamboo AIO in terms of fit and style, the stay dry version is lined with cozy polar fleece and includes a 3-layer microfiber insert that is sewn at one end and snaps at the other. You probably guessed it dries much more quickly than the bamboo diaper. The stay dry fabric cleans up really easily, too. Like the bamboo diaper, I’m happy with how they fit and with the absorbency which rates as pretty good. Neither one of our Imagine AIO diapers has leaked or let the occasional newborn explosion escape. It’s also easy to add a small doubler to this diaper as your newborn’s output increases. I recommend the inexpensive Nicki’s brand cotton or bamboo doublers.
As with the bamboo version, the Imagine Stay Dry Newborn AIO only has the snap-down feature for the cord stump if you buy the snap version (2nd photo, Camille at 8.5 pounds). You can’t do this with the aplix diaper (first photo below, Ingrid at just under 8 pounds).
You can find this diaper for $11.95 with free shipping at Kelly’s Closet, Nicki’s and Fluff & Familia.
Swaddlebees Newborn Simplex: NO LONGER MADE. This is a unique AIO diaper because it features 10 layers of 100% cotton birdseye fabric in the wet zone and a cotton lining. This is the “old school” fabric that flat diapers are made of, and it’s soft and natural and very thirsty. The soaker is only half sewn in, which offers several advantages. You can stuff it inside the pocket or leave it out and just fold up to fit your baby. It also means the diaper washes and dries more easily, and more quickly. Even neater, one layer of the soaker is made of stay-dry microfleece; if you want that against your baby’s skin, just pull the soaker out of the pocket opening with the stay-dry side facing up. I really love this diaper and not just for the cuteness factor – it’s one of the most absorbent we tried and the fit is just perfect on Erik. At $18.95 they are on the high side, though.
GroVia Newborn AIO: We first used the GroVia AIO on newborn Erik about 4 years ago. I absolutely loved the fit, and the unique and durable GroVia snaps. We encountered leaking through the leg gussets a few times, so I was eager to try GroVia’s improved/updated version with newborn Mary Kate. It’s turned and top-stitched for a nicely finished look, more absorbency has been added inside, and the hourglass soaker is more trim. There are 2 layers of hemp/cotton sewn inside, plus a microfleece lining. The hemp/cotton soaker is attached only at the back, so the whole design gives you a diaper that dries in an average amount of time. Just like the previous version, the fit is adorable, making this still one of my favorites.
This diaper is $15.95 at your favorite GroVia retailer. Some suggestions: Diaper Junction, Kelly’s Closet or Nicki’s.
Lil Joey AIO: These are so adorable! When I first got a positive pregnancy test last year this is the first diaper I bought for my newborn stash because it was just so cute in pictures, and has good reviews. I like what other mamas like about the Joey’s – trim fit, good absorbency and a snap-down rise to protect the cord stump. It has an internal gusset to keep poo inside and the soaker is 4 layers of microfiber. Erik was skinny and less than 8 pounds at birth so these were just perfect for his little body from day one. Only drawback? He is going to grow out of them way too fast for me to spend money on a lot of these. I would say if you have a preemie or a small newborn, then this is the AIO for you. But if your babies tend to be average or larger, Lil Joey’s won’t last very long. The manufacturer’s size range is spot on – Rumparoo suggests 4 to 12 pounds. Oh and something else I noticed? They take quite a while to dry, which surprised me since they are synthetic.
Kissaluvs Newborn AIO: This is another moderately priced AIO at $14.95. It features an umbilical snap-down and a stay-dry fleece inner. So unlike many other Kissaluvs products, it’s made of synthetic and not natural fibers. But this means it dries more quickly and doesn’t hold onto newborn poo stains. I like the fit ok, but it’s not one of my favorites. You can also pick these up at Nicki’s Diapers.
bumGenius Littles 2.0 Newborn AIO: This is the updated version of the original bumGenius newborn diaper (featured below this review). Interestingly, this new take costs less, at only $14.95. Even better, the inner soaker is now organic cotton. The Littles 2.0 also includes an extra cotton soaker with a microfleece topper. I definitely prefer fleece over microsuede in terms of softness. The diaper is easy to get on since there’s just one row of snaps to deal with.
Katie tested this AIO on her 10 pound newborn (1st photo, pictured at 11.5 pounds) and said “This diaper fit the best out of all the ones I tried at the start, but it was also the first one she outgrew.” It will obviously fit much longer on a small or average newborn. Dry time is longer than average because of the organic cotton, but the absorbency of the 2.0 is certainly better than its predecessor’s.
My experiences echoes Katie’s. Our daughter, Camille (2nd photo), fit great in this diaper from day one, but it was the first to be packed away when she outgrew by 4 weeks. For the price and quality, however, I think this is a good addition to the average-sized newborn’s stash; they are adorable, fit perfectly under the belly button, are easy to use and affordable. Oh, and they are American made!
You can find bumGenius diapers at Diaper Junction, Kelly’s Closet and Nicki’s.
BumGenius Newborn AIO (Original): bumGenius has a newborn AIO in its lineup with a very reasonable price point of $12.95. The inner soaker is microterry and the diaper lining is suedecloth. The product description indicates that it fits below the belly button, but this was not the case with Erik. Still, I found it didn’t matter too much if our diapers touched the umbilical stump. Why? Because if the diaper doesn’t, the clothes they are wearing will. And it doesn’t seem to affect drying or healing either way. I like the way our BumGenius fits and the aplix closure is fast and easy to use. However, compared to other aplix diapers, the BumGenius tabs seem a bit flimsy – they are tiny and attached right at the end of the wings and not reinforced in any way around the edges. And in terms of absorbency, this diaper is only fair and will leak after just an hour or two.
This diaper is no longer manufactured. It has been updated and renamed (see diaper review just above this one).
i love the grovia aio
I love bumgenious diapers, but Im thinking the lil joey’s look like the best choice for newborns!
would love any of them, trying to build a newborn stash…but if I had to pick one…Hipkiddo WeeBaby AIO
I have most of these in my newborn stash waiting for a newborn! I was really impressed with the tots bots Tini fit. It felt so soft and looked like it will have a longer fit then some. The lil joeys are so sweet but they are obviously a smaller diaper than the others.
I’ve thought about using GroVias, Swaddlebees, Lil Joeys, and BumGenius . I love the look Lil Joeys and I know other moms who love them, but I tend to have chunky babies so I’m afraid they won’t fit for long!
I like the Gro via and the lil joey
I love the lil joey diapers!
After looking at these pics and reading your opinions, I think my favorite is the Hipkiddo WeeBaby AIO.
I love the stinky bottoms!
The swaddlebees is the cutest!
I would like to try the Lil Joey and the Swaddlebees. I really liked the small size of the Kissaluvs when I used it, but it was not super absorbent for my heavy wetter. Still for the first couple of weeks of a million diaper changes, it probably would have been great.
Yeah! So excited! My first LO comes in April and I have started my stash with a few newborn grovia, lil joeys and kissaluvs!
I really like the grovia on him. THe HipKiddo is really nice too! I wish I had a NB to CD now lol. Im glad there are several good options out there
I love the Grovia NBs! I love that they fit longer and they are so soft on the inside!
I loved the BG AIO’s e had when my son was A newborn.
I’d like to try the GroVia newborn.
I’ve never tried the Lil Joey AIO, but it looks like a great newborn diaper!
I bought a couple bumgenius AIOs during the seconds sale. I would have loved to try swaddlebees newborn simplex or tots bots tini fit but they are pricey :/ That is a great price for hipkiddos weebaby. Thanks for including WAHMs!
I love the bumgenius!
I love that you tried a wide variety of newborn AIOs. I would have to say that I’ve had my eye out on the Tots Bots Tiny Fit. This is the first review I’ve seen of the newborn Swaddlebees Simplex so I was very happy to see what you thought about it. I also look forward to trying the Little Bee newborn AIO and Ragababe next time around!
love the Kissaluvs Newborn AIO, i like them all and think they each have there own best feature 🙂 great review and thanks so much for sharing with us.. @tisonlyme143
LOVE the Tots Bots Tini Fit – that was one of our favorite NB diapers, although I only had one 🙂 Great post – loving those newborns photos – it’s like I can smell that sweet newborn scent right though the screen!
I like the lil joey and the kissaluvs!
Love the bumgenius
I’d like to try the Bumgenius AIO on our next newborn
AIO’s and AI2′s look to be my favorite so far!!!
Sillbilly Stinker Bottoms AI2 looks so soft!
I bought the bumgenius, swaddlebees simplex, and grovia newborns to try – hopefully we will have success! Good to read your positive reviews though!
I loved the Hipkiddo WeeBaby AIO.. I’m in love with the cow prints and I also like the price on it..
I love the newborn simplex, but then I’m an all cotton type of gal!
Also, I loooooove the pictures of your newbie, he is so sweet <3 My 1st DS always had his hands up by his face too 🙂
I would love to try the swaddlebees newborn simplex, I’ve heard great things about them! Also the Tot’s Bots Easy Fit is one of my favorite diapers so I’m sure I would love the Tiny Fit too!
I want to try the Tot Bots Tini Fit and the Lil Joey….
Oh, and the Weebaby! Those are ADORABLE, and the price is right! Erik seems similarly built to my newborns, so I will be trying this one next time around, too! 🙂
I love BumGenius, I’m sure their NB AIO is amazing!
I have a bunch that look similar to the Hipkiddo. I would also love to try Swaddlebees and Grovia but don’t know that I will be able to justify purchasing more!
I haven’t gotten to use any of these yet, but I like the description of the Swaddlebees AIO.
I would love to try the Newborn Swaddlebees Simplex or the Tots Bots tiny fit!
I like the swaddlebees b/c it has a cotton core and I do not like the microfiber. It makes my baby rash.
That is one beautiful wet bag! And I love the hipkiddi
Lil Joeys AIO, Tots Bots Tiny Fit, then the HipKiddo. Love them all, so hard to choose a favorite. Love the gussets on the Lil Joeys.
Our little girl isn’t here yet, but I am looking forward to trying the bum genius!
I’m still waiting, but I’m really excited to try the tots bots and the ill Joey.
i dont have a favorite bc i havent coth diapered a newborn but bc of your list i did buy some grovias and lil joeys for our new bean due in may
Wish I had seen the Kissaluvs nb aio because I liked their fitted a lot.
I’m a die hard RAR fan but just couldn’t get my lil joeys to fit my guy.
My favorite nb diaper were my Imagine nb AIOs.
The Swaddlebees is my favorite.
I would love to try the Grovia and maybe the BumGenius too. Great reviews, thank you so much!
I like the grovia AIO’s. they seemed to have worked the best and they are cute.
I think the Swaddlebees is my favorite diaper
We didn’t start useing cloth till our babe was 4 months old so we didn’t get to use these tiny little gems. I like the Sillybilly stinker bottoms one though, it’s so cute and fluffy looking.
I would love to try any of them as I’m just starting a stash but the swaddlebees would be the first I would try!!
Can I say all of them lol. I love the swaddlebees and the Grovias. They are both so cute and have heard great things about both
Oh, I am in love with the Lil Joeys, and I’ve never tried them. When friends ask me what I need for this baby, I ask for Lil Joeys. They do seem small, but my babies are all tiny, so maybe they will last longer for me. Also, the cost is a bit prohibitive, but if someone else is buying….
I like the Grovia the best! But Lil Joeys are so cute!
I love the hippkiddo diapers!
I love the hippkiddo diapers!
I like the Swaddlebees newborn simplex
Thank you so much for this review, I am so excited to CD my NB! Have you ever tried the “Bitty Bee Changed” NB diapers from thelittlebeeco.com?
I really like the look of the Grovia! Cloud is such a pretty color too!
I like the newborn swaddlebees simplex because they fit for longer and they are cute
We prefer velcro in this family. For the newborn stage it doesn’t matter AS much, but still a preference. I’d love to try the Tots bot (but are expensive!) and we did have 2 bg xs from my son and we loved the fit. They fit under his button from day 1.
I love the lil Joey!
I’d like to try the Swaddlebees Simplex, but I can’t justify the cost for a newborn size 🙁
I like the Tots Bots Tini Fit… wish i had some
I like the hipkiddo and lil joey diapers
i like the hipkiddo ones 🙂
I love the Grovia NBs! I love that they fit longer. They also are very soft & I’ve read a lot of good things about them. I can’t wait for my little bum to be here so I can cover it with all this lovely fluff! 🙂 I am due in THREE DAYS! 🙂
I’d like to try the BumGenius Newborn AIO.
thanks for this post. It was a great read with lots of helpful info!
Oh and so far I only have the Grovia AIO out of the diapers reviewed above. I like them a lot but they take quite a while to dry IMO.
I like the BunGenius AIO’s!!
I haven’t used newborn cloth yet, but after your review, I’d love to try the Grovia or the Lil Joeys
I haven’t cloth diapered a NB yet, but when I do I think I’ll use a combo of Grovia and Swaddlebees
I am most interested in trying the Hipkiddo AIO
I like the BG the best
Love the Grovia NB AIO; they have some adorable prints and I really like the snaps as well!
I’d love to try the Lil’ Joeys AIO diapers!
I love the Grovia newborn AIO! I can’t wait to try them!
I’d like to try the GroVia Newborn AIO
I am new to cloth diapering and the only one I have experience trying is the GroVia but it was the one-size and not the newborn. I would love to try any of these diapers since I am trying to figure out what works best for us. I have used the Flip diapers which I have heard is some what similar to BG so I wouldn’t mind trying them. Thanks for all these giveaways!
Swaddlebees Newborn Simplex for its absorbency. That’s what it is all about!!
I like the Grovia!
Swaddlebees !! love to try this!
I haven’t cloth diapered a newborn yet, my daughter was around 4 month old when we started. I am cding my new one who is due in April, though. I have some of the brands you reviewed here, but not all. I love that you are doing such an in depth review of lots of different newborn options. It is so helpful! I am looking forward to seeing my new babe in Lil Joeys the most I think, because they have such cute prints.
I would have to say bumgenius and grovia are my favorite newborn diapers!! Love the fit and my little guy was quite big when born and they still did the job great!
I like the little joey, but I have always wanted to try a BG as well.
I just ordered some lil joeys for my baby who is due in june. I can’t wait to try them
How did the Swaddlebees Newborn Simplex fit at birth? I just got some today in the mail and the leg gussets seem a little big for skinny little newborn legs
Erik’s legs are quite skinny and they fit just fine on him. They didn’t gape open at all.
I like the Swaddlebees best 🙂
Lil Joeys is my favorite, we’ll see how that turns out. But I’m also interested in Tots bots and bum genius.
GroVia Newborn AIO
I think I like the Grovia most of the diapers that you reviewed. Not that I can speak from personal experience, but I’d love to try one! 😉
The SillBilly minky looks deliciously soft and luxurious for sensitive newborn skin!
these diapers are so adorable, we will certainly be getting some for the next little one
I’m going to try the totsbots tiny fit.
I would like to try the Hipkiddo WeeBaby AIO
I like the Tots Bots and the Bum Genius diapers!
I like the bum genius diapers and the little joeys!
I have the bumgenius newborn AIO, but I would love to try the swaddlebees newborn simplex
I think the Swaddlebees look like they might replace Bum Genius for my favorites. We’ll see for the next baby!
I would really like to try a Swaddlebees Newborn Simplex
I like the GroVia newborn ones! So cute!
Very cute!! Looking to do cloth diapers but don’t know how to start…. I have a 5 week old and can’t get rid of her diaper rash..
I like the Hipkiddo WeeBaby AIO, and the mini bum genius are adorable!
I’ve always loved Rumparooz, so I’d really like to try the Lil’ Joeys! They look adorable, and great-fitting too.
Lil Joey AIO looks the softest and cutest!!!
I like the Swaddlebees Newborn Simplex
I love the Weebaby AIO diapers!
I would love to try the Hipkiddo WeeBaby AIO. 🙂
I like the Grovia newborn AIO
I want to try the BumGenius
I think my favorite would be the Tots Bots. I think it would’ve fit my skinny baby best.
the GroVia looks like it fits your little one really well, I would like to try that one.
I’ve heard good things about the Swaddlebees from others besides you, so I’d go with that.
I love the GroVia and the BumGenius
I really love Swaddlebees diapers because they are cute and work so well
I didn’t cloth diaper my first when he was a newborn but I can’t wait to CD the second! I want to try the lil Joeys
I like the lil joeys!
The only 2 of these that I tried with my newbie were the Lil’ Joeys and the BG Newborns. My fav were the Lil’ Joeys by far- they were a great fit on my tiny guy!! He didn’t fit into the BGs until he was 2+ months old!
The GroVia and Bumgenius look nice…I will need to try them.
The Hipkiddo is my favorite. It’s affordable, cute, and easy.
My favorite is the cute Moomoo.
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My favorite is the Hipkiddo. Cute affordable and Canadian to boot
I didn’t use any of those last time around, but I am excited to try the Tots Bots and Grovia newborn diapers next time!
I had the kissaluv fitteds ( which I loved, but ended up having to add absorbancy to) and the BumGenius size small (now discontinued) which I liked though.
I’ve not had any newborn cloth diapers, but I love Grovia!
Grovia’s aio. A great fit and the mod flower pattern is soooo pretty.
So many great diapers! I’d love to try the Swaddlebees or Lil’ Joey’s.
I have heard so much about BumGenius!
The totsbots Tini fit is my favorite, followed by the RAR lil joey as a close second!
I love the Lil Joey
I like the Swaddlebees Newborn Simplex
love the Swaddlebees Newborn Simplex
i love that the little joey’s have a cord cut out!
I agreed, the Lil Joeys are super cute. I’m too new to all this to have an informed decision, so cute it is.
The BumGenius Newborn AIO looks cute and I would love to try it with my next little one
First of all, that baby is just too stinkin’ cute!!! My choice would have to be the Swaddlebees… it sounds like it’s the best for newbies, IMO, & I’m a snaps girl. 🙂
Lil Joey AIO: my daughter is very small and I think it would be perfect
BumGenius Newborn AIO looks like my type of diaper!
Love the Gro via!
i like the Lil JOEY!
we love grovia and tots bots!
NEW Easy Fit One Size All In One Diaper by TotsBots in the chicken little print 🙂
Have you ever tried Nana’s Bottoms? I wonder how her newborn AIO compares to all of these!
I haven’t yet, but the feedback I read is always good! Would love to review one…..~Anne
I know this is an old post, but I’ve bookmarked all your newborn reviews to help me decide what to get for my baby due in October. Now the Grovia Newborn AIOs are on sale, so I’m considering getting a couple. I see so some reviews mentioning that they leaked, but you didn’t mention having a problem with that. Did you think they worked fairly well in terms of keeping things in? Did you prep them a lot to avoid leaking? I’m wondering if some of the reviews about the leaking were from the old version that didn’t have the stay-dry fleece.
I’m surprised you thought the lil joey dried slow but didn’t mention dry time on the grovia. They take FOREVER to dry. I thought the bumgenius dried the best out of the AIO I tried.
Between the two, I still thought the Lil Joey’s took longer. Way longer than the other AIO’s we tried. Since the GroVia has hemp inside, I expected that it wouldn’t be “quick dry.” ~Anne
This review helped me immensely while researching cloth for newborns. We want her first diaper to be cloth! After researching for what seems like 100 hours we started making some newborn purchases. So far for AIO newborn diapers we have: 1 Grovia, 2 Lil Joey, 1 Tots Bots Tini Fit, 2 Kissaluvs, 1 BumGenius, 2 Imagine and definitely plan to buy a Blueberry(or several) as well!
Thank you SO much, Laura! Your comment is exactly why I wanted to share our experiences with newborn diapers. So glad it was helpful to you. Sounds like a great stash you’ve got going! Have you checked the Bluberry clearance store? They opened it up recently…. ~ Anne
Hopefully I will get to try newborn cloth diapers with the next baby. I’m leaning toward the grovia and tots bot.
Both really great brands!
Swaddlebees are my favorite for newborns.
I have a large stash of Rumparooz pockets, but I think I’d rather try the GroVia Newborn AIO over the Little Joey for baby #2.
Im hoping to try tots bots, lil joeys & bg AIOs on #3 coming Jan or early Feb. Aios, prefolds and sweet pea nb covers are going to be the dipes we use from birth. Can’t wait!
I have Kissaluvs from baby #2 (that I loved and saved)! And I just got 2 Lil Joeys that I can’t wait to use in October!
I’m hoping to try sine lil joeys…first lo had chicken legs lol
I use thirsties at this moment but I would love to try nickis or imagine aio.
Thank you, for all of this great information. It makes cloth diaper research a bit easier to navigate.
This is great information! Thanks for taking the time to share!
Great reviews and descriptions of newborn aio diapers. I will share this information with my daughter in law who is expecting.
I can’t wait to put my little one in such cute prints.
We have a mix of simplex, thirsties, and a couple born smarts, and sweet pea’s. I can’t wait for baby number 2 arriving around march 2nd to try these all out!!