If you’ve always liked the concept of an All-in-One (AIO) diaper and how easy they must be to use, but felt you just couldn’t afford them, well I might just have a solution for you. The new Nicki’s Ultimate All-in-One that was released this year has a tempting price point: solid colors are $11.95 and prints are $12.95. You can choose from snap closure or hook and loop (which is like Velcro). Nicki’s kept the cost low by using microfiber as the absorbent material in this diaper, and also included a few extra features which I’ll share in just a bit.
Back in February, we purchased a few AIO’s to try; my affiliate, Nicki’s Diapers, sent two as well to help facilitate the review. My review includes both the snap closure and the hook and loop closure.
The front rise of the diaper adjusts to small, medium and large – which is roughly about 7 to 35 pounds.
Here are the measurements:
Rise: 16 inches (unstretched, from front waistband all the way up to the back waistband)
Insert: 15 inches long (adjustable)
Crotch: 6.5 inches wide
Leg Openings: 5.5 to 6 inches (unstretched)
The Nicki’s Ultimate AIO is extremely easy to use. Just wrap it around your baby, fasten the waist, and you’re done. If you are diapering a smaller infant, the soaker pad can be folded under at front. There’s a seam at the front to make it fold down easier.
The insert snaps at the back with 2 snaps. It’s made of multiple layers of microfiber plus a stay-dry microfleece topper. The shell of the diaper is lined inside with plush microfleece. The waterproof outer cover includes PUL guards on the front and back to prevent wicking and gentle leg elastics to keep messes contained.
So for just $11.95, this diaper has a lot of great features:
- An ultra plush fleece lining – the leg elastics are lined with it, too, making them very gentle.
- Depending on which print/color you choose, the inner fleece and insert are dyed to color coordinate with the diaper (fun!)
- There are 19 prints and 8 colors (so far) to choose from.
- The soaker is snapped, not sewn, in. That means you can remove it, if needed.
- The soaker stays fastened securely in the wash.
- Crossover snaps at the waist for small babies (if you are purchasing the snap-only version)
- A waterproof PUL guard on the front and back inner waistband. This strip of fabric gives extra protection against leaks.
- For every Nicki’s diaper that you purchase, 1 is donated to a child in need.
Here are just a few examples of how the insides are dyed to coordinate with the outside color of the diaper. Pretty neat!
Here are my overall thoughts on the Nicki’s Ultimate AIO after testing.
Performance: I washed our AIO just once before use, since it’s made of synthetic fabric. The multi-layer microfiber soaker quickly proved to be very absorbent; it holds Ingrid (and average wetter) for 3 hours or more in the daytime. Overall, it is more absorbent than other microfiber AIO diapers in our stash.
Ingrid has also worn it overnight, with a doubler tucked underneath the soaker (hemp or bamboo are best), and even the leg gussets were dry in the morning.
How about the hook and loop closure? Well, it definitely makes this user-friendly diaper even easier! My daughter and husband both love the hook and loop, as do her grandmothers (fastening and unfastening snaps can be tricky for some hands). However, I discovered that Ingrid can open it up pretty easily on her own. So I do not use the hook and loop diapers at night since she’ll have unsupervised access for an extended time! 😉
Both the hook and loop tabs, and the snap-in soaker, have stayed fastened in the washer/dryer 100% of the time in 10 launderings.
Fit/Sizing: The Nicki’s AIO is trim and easy to adjust. The wing tabs are good and stretchy, which is something I always like to see in a diaper. I also like the soft fleece gussets around the legs; the diaper fits snugly to your child but doesn’t cause any discomfort.
If you are using the Ultimate AIO on a smaller baby, you’ll likely need to fold down the soaker in front to make it shorter. Keep in mind that this will create more bulk up front, as you can see from the picture below left (purple is folded under, blue is not). Nicki’s has also released a newborn version of their Ultimate AIO. It is much smaller overall than the one-size diaper, even on its smallest setting. The soaker inside the newborn diaper does not have the folding line.
Now you can see how the Ultimate AIO fits on different babies and body types.
This is my adorable little nephew, Roderick. He’s about 19 pounds and 4.5 months old.
Ingrid is just over 18 months now and 22 pounds.
Here are some close-ups on Ingrid and Erik (our 3-year-old).
Value: If you are looking for an affordable and super easy-to-use cloth diaper, the Nicki’s Ultimate AIO may be your answer. With a price tag of $11.95, it’s well within the reach of most cloth diapering families. This is the perfect diaper to have on hand for caregivers that aren’t so cloth-savvy, or to stash in your diaper bag. It’s also nice to have a few in your everyday rotation (like I do), just to save yourself a little bit of time and hassle. Nicki’s Diapers are guaranteed against workmanship or material defects for 60 days from the date of purchase. The warranty covers seams, stitching, snaps, elastics, or other sewing defects.
Speaking of defects, the first Nicki’s AIO with snaps that I ordered was significantly off in sizing, being much smaller compared to the velcro diaper. I sent pictures and measurements to Nicki’s and they replaced it right away. My sister-in-law had the same experience with the snap AIO, and her was also replaced immediately. Apparently, this was a factory defect in some of the diapers, and they were cut differently.
Where to Buy: The new Nicki’s Ultimate All-in-One diapers are $11.95 for solid colors and prints for $12.95. Shipping is free over $10!
Giveaway CLOSED If you’d like a chance to win TWO Nicki’s Ultimate AIO diapers, use the entry form below. TERMS: Winner chooses prints, colors, closure, etc. If you’d prefer the newborn version rather than the one-size, that’s also an option! This promotion is open to both my US and Canadian readers, and is sponsored by yours truly. Good luck! 🙂
When I was looking at these on the Nicki’s site I thought it also had a pocket in the back. Is that correct, or were my eyes playing tricks on me?
They don’t, Elizabeth. But it’s easy to tuck an extra insert underneath the attached soaker. ~Anne
I love the prints Rain and Stone. so beautiful!
I would love to try these AIO diapers!
If I won, I would choose Stone and Rain. I just love that pattern and those soft colors 🙂
I have too heavy wetters. Do you think this would be an option for nighttime diapers if I add a booster?
Hi Jen, my daughter is average and has worn it overnight with no problem. I tucked a small hemp or cotton doubler underneath. For a heavy wetter, I would suggest a large hemp insert. ~Anne
I love Woven Sunset and Strawberry Houndstooth! I really love the chevron prints, too, and I’d totally go for them if a pink chevron was available K
i would choose grape and rain if i won!
Love canyon and blue razz🌈
We have some of Nicki’s Bamboo AIO which I love for night time. I love that the new Ultimate AIOs don’t have the enclosed leg elastic. It makes them much more daddy friendly :). If I won I would probably pick the grape soda color for my baby girl.
Jessica, thank you for the feedback on the rolled elastics! I have some of the bamboo AIO’s but haven’t tested them yet; that review will be posted this summer. Thanks for entering my giveaway! ~Anne
I would choose Canyon and Grey Chevron.
If I won I would need another 30 minutes to decide on prints bc I love so many of these haha
I would love to win stone and tree friends with snaps!
I would pick Candy Apple and Blue Razz or maybe Lemon Drop.
I love the Little Dipper and the Grey Chevron!!
I like that the soaker snaps in. That would make it much easier for me to air dry. Thanks!
We love Nicki’s Diapers!! I love their newest limited edition print, the dream catcher one.
If I won I’d choose the Hip Chick and Strawberry Houndstooth prints!
I want these so badly!!! I would like a purple one and a blue one please and thank you!
ok ok I just went and looked at their prints list and OMG I’m changing what I would pick if I win! Blue hopscotch and rain… totally love there!!
Hahaha, I know what you mean, Katherine! I had a really difficult time picking out the ones to review! ~Anne
would love to try these thank you for the chance to win!
I think this diaper would be perfect if it was hemp/ bamboo, instead of microfiber! If love to try these diapers! I would have trouble picking two patterns!
Thomasina, I love hemp and bamboo, too! When these fabrics are used in an AIO diaper, however, the price goes up significantly. Microfiber is synthetic, but it IS very absorbent, and keeps the price of this diaper low and within reach of many families on tight budgets. Thanks so much for your feedback! ~Anne
I would really like to get Little Dipper and Grape Soda.
I am in looooove with Nickis AIO. Use them with my 10 month old and would love some newborn sizes for my new baby due in September.
I would choose Blu Razz Houndstooth and Red Hopscotch!! They are all so adorable though!!
I love Nicki’s brand diapers. They’re stylish and very functional. They work very well for our 19 month old as well as as our one month old
Oh! And I can’t pick two patterns. Maybe the chevron, a solid? I can’t chose!
Ive really been wanting to try this brand. stone and little dipper are amazing prints.
My favorite prints are Dream Catcher and Little Dipper!
I like the Nessie and tree friends. Hard to choose with such beautiful prints and colors.
I have a little boy but i love the grape color
I would love to try it for a night time diaper! 🙂
I love the tie guy print and the little dipper print. This diaper sounds amazing and very affordable.
I love tree friends and anything houndstooth!
I would choose woven night and blue razz.
I love Canyon and stone!
How is the ultimate AIO different than an AI2? My understanding was an AI2 usually has the snapped in inserts when the AIO doesn’t.
Hi Kristin, the AIO is single-use-only, so you have to wash after each use. An AI2 diaper usually has a wipeable shell/cover, so that you can simply swap out the soiled insert for a clean one and use the cover again. The first AIO cloth diapers on the market had components that were completely sewn in, but lately, more AIO diapers have appeared that have either “semi-attached” soakers, or soakers that snap in. This is to help speed up drying time, and make it easier to thoroughly clean all the layers of the diaper. ~Anne
I have one and generally like it, especially for the price, my only complaint is that the soaker is too long! Just an inch or inch and a half shorter and I’d love it!
If I were lucky enough to win, I would choose Little Dipper, Lemon Drop and Tree Friends. Love the colors in all of them, but those are favorites!
I would love to win a couple of solid colours – Blue Razz & Choco Blueberry are great. Thank you for the opportunity.
If I won, I would choose Dream Catcher and Nautical Nessie. I had no idea that the founder of Rebecca’s Foundation was only 12! What an awesome story behind that print!
I like Candy Cane Chevron and Little Dipper
The prints are soo cute!! I’d pick Little Dipper and Nautical Nessie! They’re totally our style!
Little dipper and dream catcher would be the two I would pick.
Little dipper for my son named Orion! And Nautical Nessie because I love all things nautical 🙂
love little dipper and choco blueberry!
I like the Grape Soda and Blue Razz colours the most.
I do not have any diapers with colored soakers, how do you like that? I would love the Dreamsicle and Choco Blueberry
I like Little Dipper and Storm best. She has lots of pretty prints.
I’m excited for the chance to win a Nikki’s diaper. I’ve been looking at them almost daily wondering if I should try them, think your blog post has me convinced I need to!!!
I would pick tree friends and nautical nessie.
I love the houndstooth!
I’d probably choose Little Dipper and Grape Chevron
I love the woodland friends and the candy cane
Thanks for the pictures!! It’s always so difficult to see what they look like on babies.
I have never used nickis diapers before, but if I won I would choose the nautical nessie little dipper! totally cute.
I love the Little Dipper and Woven Storm prints!
I would choose Little Dipper and Tree Friends!
If I won, I think I’d choose Woven Storm and Little Dipper for my little man coming in July! Thanks for the giveaway! I was just looking at Nicki’s diapers yesterday, love how cheap they are but so well made. I will definitely be adding a few to my stash.
I love woven nights and hopscotch.
I like rain and woven sunset
I like little dipper and all the chevron prints!
I would love the little dipper and canyon prints.
I’ve never tried Nickis AIOs, but I have always loved the Rain print with snaps! It’s so pretty.
I have never tried the stay-dry version of Nicki’s AIOs, only the bamboo…so this is exciting for me!! Haha
I would choose Rain and Stone in snap!
Thank you for the giveaway and review, Anne!!
Well you’re ahead of me, Jessica, because I still haven’t reviewed the bamboo! lol ~Anne
Does the AIO come with a bamboo or hemp option?
No hemp option yet – that would cost quite a bit more. There is a bamboo AIO, which I will be posting a review on this summer. ~Anne
I really like the printed diaper that has star patterns on it, and the plain green one! Thank you so much for the give away!
nautical nessie bamboo AIO and blue razz chevron ultimate AIO
ps. my instagram name is greenbeanbaby not ellia hill as stated in the form although you can find me as both on there
I love rain and stone!
Wow, this is a great price for an AIO! I also love snap-in soakers to speed up the annoying dry time on those otherwise great AIOs 🙂 Thanks for the insight!
I would pick Little Dipper and tree friends prints !
I’m not sure but I might get woven night and woven storm!
I love these. I think I would pick the stone and apple chevron prints! Cute!
I really like the idea of all in ones, but had never heard of Nickis! Thanks!
I would love to try NB Little Dipper and OSBlue Razz Houndstooth please. Thank you for the giveaway 🙂
I just ordered a Nicki’s bamboo AIO and would love to try the Ultimate!
I love the hip chick and gray chevron prints!
I like hip chick and rain. Lots of pretty colors and prints to choose from. I’d love to get a little dipper print if it ever restocks in the one size
I had no idea that a diaper is donated to someone in need with purchase! I guess it is a good reason to add more to my little guys already large stash 😉
If I won, I would let my boys pick the prints for their little brother. I am sure that my oldest would pick the Little Dipper print and the other would choose the Candy Cane Chevron since he is obsessed with Christmas.
I would choose woven sunset and little dipper!
I love tree friends and rain. The little detail of the inner being dyed to match on some makes them even cuter
I would choose rain and little lady
I would pick Blue Razz and Candy Lane. I love solid color prints!. These seem like great diapers and I would love to try my first AIO diaper. I have only ever used AI2,pockets and covers
I love the maui and the emerald prints
I love Little Dipper and Canyon!
I would choose either Rain or Grape Soda Chevron from the prints or Grape Soda from the solids. It was hard to narrow it down; they’re all super cute!
How absorbent is the diaper ? It seems that the AIO diapers. I haven’t had the best of luck with two heavy wetters.
How absorbent is the diaper ? It seems that the AIO diapers aren’t very absorbent. I haven’t had the best of luck with two heavy wetters.
The microfiber pad is pretty thick and very absorbent; however, for nighttime use you’ll likely want to add a doubler underneath. ~Anne
I love Nicki’s! I love that they donate a diaper, too! And how am I ssupposed to choose just 2 prints?? 🙂
I love the prints Rain and Stone
So many awesome prints, it’s hard to choose just two! I especially love Little Dipper and Nautical Nessie!
I love their prints! I’d pick Canyon & strawberry houndstooth.
If we were to win, I would choose Little Dipper and Blue Razz Houndstooth for my little guy. 🙂