What if I told you that there’s an AIO (All-in-One) diaper on the market made with bamboo and it’s only $15? If that sounds appealing, read on!
We’ve reviewed several different BB Cloth diapers this year, and recently got the chance to try a new addition to the line-up: the BB Cloth All-in-Uno. In addition to sending the review diaper, Glenda at BB Cloth has once again offered to sponsor a giveaway, so find out how to enter at the end of this post!
Like other BB Cloth diapers, the All-in-Uno is a “one size” option which adjusts by means of the rise snaps and wings. There are also crossover snaps at the waist so you can fasten it very tightly for a tiny/skinny infant.
We requested the Blueberry color. Right now, there are 10 bright color choices available.
The All-in-Uno is lined inside with cotton. There’s also a semi-attached 5-layer bamboo/cotton insert (it’s sewn at the back end only). You can put the diaper on your baby as is (left), or tuck the soaker into the pocket (right).
For naps or nighttime, you add another insert in the pocket or right on top of the included soaker. BB Cloth sells individual bamboo inserts for $4.00.
There’s also a waterproof PUL strip of fabric at the inside front of the diaper for added insurance if you have a tummy sleeper.
If using the diaper on a newborn or young infant, with the rise snapped up shorter, just fold the insert under in the front.
Performance: Katie and I both tested during the daytime and for naps, with good results. The inner cotton lining of the diaper gives you some extra absorbency, since it’s not a synthetic wicking fabric like fleece or microsuede. You could possibly use this at night with an average wetter, stuffing an additional insert in the pocket.
The PUL strip at front is great for tummy sleepers who tend to wick moisture out of the waistband and onto clothing. The pocket is wide, easy to stuff, and the snaps inside and out are of great quality.
Care: I washed 4 times before first use since there is cotton inside. Expect the insert to shrink unevenly around the edges because of the blend of fibers. Bamboo/cotton also may stain more easily. My sister-in-law and I both found that the diaper shell and insert dried in a reasonable amount of time – never more than a full cycle on low/medium. It’s kind of in between – not as quick as microfiber but not as long as 100% cotton or hemp. The diaper is all one piece, so it’s a true AIO, with nothing to snap or stuff.
Fit: The BB Cloth All-in-Uno gets very high marks for trimness.
Four snaps to fasten on the wings might seem like too many. I’ve found that if I just fasten three on each side (i.e. I don’t use the bottom hip snap), the diaper will still stay on Ingrid quite securely, so you might try that shortcut as well. Katie noticed that when you have more snaps to fasten, you have to be careful about placing them correctly, or the diaper will bunch up in different places.
This diaper runs small in the rise, especially compared to other BB Cloth diapers we have. However, it is a little wider in the crotch. Here is the All-in-Uno next to BB Cloth’s AI2 so you can visualize the difference. Because of the shorter rise, you might actually be able to use the All-in-Uno for a newborn. I will definitely be trying it when my baby comes in January!
Roderick, my nephew, is 11 months old and about 25 pounds. He wears it on the largest rise setting.
Ingrid is 2 years old and also wears it on the largest rise setting. She is taller than Roderick, but slimmer, so it fits them both a bit differently – but comfortably. Both have plenty of room in the waistband to grow.
Value: So here you have a bamboo/cotton all-in-one diaper without any microfiber, microsuede or microfleece, and it’s just $15.00. That’s a really appealing price point, and you have 10 colors to choose from. It’s an easy diaper to customize in terms of absorbency.
You can shop for BB Cloth diapers directly at the website. All products are CPSIA compliant, made ethically in China, and are thoroughly tested in the US and have passed all standards.
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Giveaway: One lucky reader will win a BB Cloth bamboo AIO, choosing from in-stock colors. This promotion is open to US residents. Good luck!
Amber Ludwig says
October 18, 2016 at 7:23 pmI do!! I love the ease of use!! Its really so simple!!
Ashley Lister says
October 19, 2016 at 7:23 amMy favorite thing about AIOs is they are so easy to use! We mostly use flats and covers at home, but when we go out – its AIOs!
Jessica Stallwitz says
October 19, 2016 at 9:02 amMy favorite thing about AIOs is the ability to put the inserts inside the diaper or lay them on top.
Carrie Barron says
October 19, 2016 at 9:41 amI only have two AIO’S. I love that they are so easy to use. I would love to have more, but I can’t spend any more money on diapers. It would be super awesome to win this one. Thanks!
Scarlet Florensia says
October 19, 2016 at 10:04 amI’m turning most of my stash to AIO because they are very easy to use; easy to do laundry with, before and after, and easy to put on.
Michelle Taylor says
October 19, 2016 at 10:32 amMy favorite thing about aio is the ease of use.
hannah says
October 19, 2016 at 1:24 pmI have a couple All in Ones in the stash I’m building, and what I like about them is that they are so easy to use. Even my husband won’t have a problem using these types of diapers!
Karolina K says
October 19, 2016 at 7:42 pmI have one aio and I do not know if I like it because I haven’t used it yet. Baby is due in January 😀
Theresa Hover says
October 19, 2016 at 9:16 pmWe have a handful of all-in-one diapers and I think they are perfect for when grandparents babysit because they are most similar to disposables.
Lynne says
October 19, 2016 at 9:49 pmMy kids are just starting to build their stash for their little one who is arriving in December – they don’t yet have any AIOs (I don’t think!). I am frantically trying to learn as much as I can……. : 0
Kim Wynn says
October 20, 2016 at 4:01 amI don’t have any AIO diapers in my stash but I would love to try one.
Jessica Burrelli says
October 21, 2016 at 1:01 amI do have some aios and my favorite thing about them is how easy they are to use, no folding stuffing or complications!
Marie L says
October 21, 2016 at 7:34 amI have 2 AIO diapers. They are great and no need to stuff them!
Heather Heslep Morrissey says
October 21, 2016 at 8:03 amI love the ease of use with AIOs!
Robin says
October 21, 2016 at 1:14 pmI have one all in one that’s okay but not our favorite due to the current fit.
davi ann mueller says
October 21, 2016 at 9:25 pmI love AIOs for their ease! My mother and hubs are way more willing to use them than covers and prefolds/flats/fitteds on our LO!!
Michelle Holmstrom says
October 22, 2016 at 12:23 amI have only 1 AIO. My husband loves that he doesn’t have to figure out which insert matches it when folding the laundry. It gets a little bulky having to add absorbency, but it’s microfiber. I’d love a natural fiber AIO!
Katie Arends says
October 22, 2016 at 4:54 pmI don’t have any AIO diapers yet, but do hope to get at least one to try out for our future LO. I have heard that they are great for night time and ease-of-use, but take a while to dry, so I would like to have some in my stash, but have a mixture of other things as well.
Natalie says
October 22, 2016 at 6:52 pmWe do have all in ones and the best part is, family members that are used to disposables can still figure them out 🙂
Angela Landskron says
October 23, 2016 at 9:21 pmI have several all-in-one diapers and what I love about them is how convenient they are to use!
Britney says
October 24, 2016 at 10:52 amI only have two AIO diapers (newborn size) from WInk Diapers, i’m about 7 months pregnant with my second baby boy and we’ve decided to cloth diaper this one! Excited to start.
aimee place says
October 24, 2016 at 3:24 pmI do have aio diapers and my favorite thing about them is that there is no stuffing or folding and they are daddy friendly because all the pieces are already in the diaper
Frank says
October 24, 2016 at 5:52 pmWe use them for overnights.
sherry blamer says
October 24, 2016 at 7:17 pmI love my thirsties all in one. is it trim fitting? it looks kind of bulky to me.
Anne says
October 25, 2016 at 11:20 amWhich Thirsties AIO are you using – the synthetic or the natural – and I can compare for you. ~Anne
sherry blamer says
October 25, 2016 at 1:43 pmI have the synthetic version.
Anne says
October 26, 2016 at 11:05 amI would say the Thirsties AIO is slightly trimmer overall. It has a shorter soaker too.
Amanda C. says
October 24, 2016 at 8:51 pmI have a Thirsties NAIO and Grovia AIO and Grovia ONE and I love how they are easy to use. These tend to be the ones I keep in the diaper bag or the car. Or have ready for Grandpa when he babysits.
Christina says
October 24, 2016 at 8:53 pmI’m pregnant and planning to cloth diaper for the first time! The AIO seem easiest for a beginner, but I’ve yet to start a collection.
Jessie Hughes says
October 24, 2016 at 9:31 pmI love AIOs! Yes they can be bulky, yes they take longer to dry. But they are SO easy and most that I have are very absorbent! Including BG Freetime, SmartBottoms, Blueberry Simplex, Grovia (AIO and O.N.E.). Would love to try BB Cloth
Micheala says
October 25, 2016 at 10:43 pmI don’t have aio but this looks like a great one to try
Alley Marie Harding says
October 26, 2016 at 10:47 amI used to have a ton more and I loves the convenience of them!
Staci Morton says
October 27, 2016 at 8:29 pmI have a couple aio diapers and an wanting to add more to my stash. I like that they are simple to use, no need to stuff. These are what my husband prefers to use as well because he still doesn’t completely understand the pockets or covers.
Sarita says
October 28, 2016 at 12:41 amI do not have any AIOs in my stash. I don’t have a very big stash at all (only 11 diapers so far) but I would love to try one. I think it would be easier for my husband to use but I don’t put my diapers in the dryer so I’m concerned about how long it would take to hang dry since I don’t have many diapers as it is.
Kayla McFarland says
October 28, 2016 at 4:17 amI do. Currently our favorite is Blueberry Simplex. It’s so easy, you just put it on. No searching for a prefold or soaker (since we usually don’t get around to folding very often…) And no bunching up causing leaks.
Christina says
October 28, 2016 at 7:48 amI have one AIO and I love how easy it is to use. it always gets used first on wash day.
Lindsay H says
October 28, 2016 at 10:40 amI love how easy all in ones are. I only have a couple but if I’m in a hurry or not feeling well, those are the first ones I reach for!
EarlyLitMama says
October 28, 2016 at 10:56 amI love that AIOs are one and dones. As close to being a disposable as you can get!
Stella K. says
October 28, 2016 at 6:18 pmI have a few AIO diapers. I think they very convenient and as close to a disposable as it gets. They’re great for when people who aren’t use to cloth diapers are babysitting.
Rachel says
October 28, 2016 at 7:57 pmI like that they are easy to use and the absorbency is already there waiting for you!
Caroline Duggan says
November 13, 2016 at 6:04 pmI love the Timberwolf color!