Fluff, Four Ways Part 2: All in 2s

Fluff, Four Ways

Prefolds and Covers, All in Ones, All in Twos, Pockets

So you’re entertaining the idea of going the cloth diaper route, but you’re feeling a little overwhelmed with options. We’ve all been there. Let’s talk it out in this mini series: Fluff, Four Ways.

Curious about other options? Check these out:

• Prefolds and Covers

• Pockets

• All in Ones

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All in 2s (AI2) - The MVP

I’m not going to lie, All in Twos are my favorite. If this post sounds like it was written by a cheerleader for the AI2 team, that’s because it was.

Here’s how they work: There’s an outer shell, much like with prefolds and covers, however these shells are frequently not wipeable or reusable between washes. Wipeable AI2 shells are absolutely a thing, but you may have to commission them from a WAHM diaper seller. An absorbent soaker snaps into the back of the shell, and depending on the style you can either lay a preemie booster under the soaker to use as a booster, or snap a booster into the front and/or back. You can unsnap the absorbent layers right when you take the diaper off your baby as you’re dropping it in the wet bag, or you can unsnap the soaker and booster after your prewash. I do not recommend going through two day old, soiled diapers to unsnap before the prewash. Seriously, either do it right away or wait until they’re a little cleaner.

My favorite things about AI2s are how easy it is to customize absorbency and how easy they are for everybody. It’s so easy to swap out inserts if you find that your baby is a super heavy wetter, and adding boosters is a breeze. They’re also absolutely foolproof. You know I’m not a fan of infantilizing dads, but I also know that a lot of dads and other caregivers are resistant to using cloth diapers because they seem so much more difficult than disposable diapers (feel free to direct them to this post). AI2s are definitely an easier way to get reluctant caregivers onboard.

Another huge benefit is the fact that you can use trifolded prefolds as soakers! If you started out with prefolds and covers and then had to stock up on AI2s for daycare or reluctant childminders, you don’t need to worry about having wasted money on prefolds that will gather dust in a closet somewhere.

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Pros:

• perfect for daycare

• slimmer fit than prefolds and covers

• easy for babysitters and grandparents

Cons:

• a large stash is necessary

• not great for overnights

• significantly more expensive than prefolds and covers

• hard to find outside of WAHM diaper makers

Shopping List:

• 24+ AI2 diapers

• Preemie prefolds for boosters

• Wet bag

Approximate Cost: starting at $250

Recommendation: 10/10

This system is ideal for the cloth hesitant, people who desire a versatile stash, and those who love to collect prints.

AI2 all snapped up

Open AI2

AI2 soaker

AI2 Booster

What’s that? A booster was hiding underneath all along?

AI2 with sewn in booster

And a secret sewn in booster for even more absorbency???

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