Today I am reviewing three all in one cloth diapers: Koala Huggerz, Blueberry Basix and Tot Bots Easyfit. All three differ in many ways.
Actually, the similarities are pretty much limited to the fact that they are an all in one (AIO)!
First up is a Koala Huggerz AIO. Jen Arevalo is the owner of Koala Huggerz and provided me with a diaper for review.
Koala Huggerz is the largest fitting of these 3 diapers. With 4 rise settings you get a fit that expands from 17″ to 11″.
The bamboo soaker is hidden or sewn in making this truly a “sposie-like” cloth diaper.
Having a bamboo soaker is a huge plus. Microfiber is the most common soaker fabric used yet it tends to get the stinkies. Bamboo is not as absorbent right away but after several washes the absorbency increases.
Koala Huggerz AIOs are available in snap or velcro closure. I have the velcro version and while I love the ease of velcro it is not as sticky as I prefer.
Made in China and retails for ~$20-$25.
Next, is the Tots Bots Easyfit AIO.
Several months ago I showed you the new Tots Bots prints and colors. Today I’ll show you the details of the AIO.
(Let me tell you, the prints are some of the cutest I have ever seen. And they have even newer ones out now!)
Tots Bots Easyfit AIOs are one-sized with 3 snap down rise settings. The largest rise is 17″ and the smallest is 12″.
The inner and soaker fabric is a super soft minky. Minky remains soft wash after wash but I find it to be less absorbent than bamboo, microfiber and hemp. Although, it can hold enough moisture to last a couple of hours between changes.
Minky is not stay-dry so your child will feel the wetness. However, a fleece liner is included with every diaper for those sensitive to moisture.
The tongue soaker is long enough to tuck in and fold where your baby needs the absorbency. For Camden I add a fold to the front.
The pocket opening is in the back and there is no unstuffing needed–it will come out in the wash.
Tots Bots Easyfit AIOs (Go, Baby, Go!) are available in snaps (poppers) or hook&loop.
The hook&loop is sturdy and strong.
Retails for ~$23.95. Prints are limited at retailers (I linked to different retailers throughout this description). But, the solids function just the same!
Last, is the Blueberry Basix.
Rana Cox is the owner of Dearest Diapers and she sent me a giraffe print Blueberry Basix in size medium to review.
Blueberry Basix is a sized, side-snapping AIO. Side-snapping diapers are awesome. I wish more makers went this route.
Side-snapping cloth diapers give you a trim fit plus in the past I’ve found them to be excellent for babies with chunky thighs. With Paisley I used Blueberry sized, side-snapping minky pockets that are now discontinued. Cry.
This AIO is similar to the Easyfit in that the soaker is a tongue style.
However, the soaker is microfiber and it comes out the front. It is not long enough to customize the fold but lays evenly from front to back.
The inner is a stay-dry microfleece keeping baby feeling dry. Another difference with the Basix is a pass-through pocket. It is easy to add additional soakers to the back and allow them to come out on their own in the wash.
On its own the Basix is an absorbent diaper. Essentially you have 6 layers of microfiber as the soaker (3 are attached, 3 fold in as the tongue).
EXCITING NEWS: Blueberry/Swaddlebees just released new prints! But, I’m not sure if those prints will be available in the Basix. Still lots of cuteness to look at.
Retails at ~$16.95.
Rana had this to say about the Blueberry Basix:
They are super trim- great for under jeans/pants! Daddy friendly because they are an AIO (so no stuffing/assembly required-like my hubby likes to call it
They are side snapping, so if you want to use them as a pull up for PL you could. Love the prints! Super soft/comfy cozy inside lining. AND they are Made in the USA!!!!!
One more comparison photo for you involves the overall size of the diapers. Koala Huggerz are the widest in the crotch are, Blueberry Basix the narrowest.
I imagine that Koala Huggerz would be a great choice for a large toddler. Camden is tall but fairly lean and he has a short rise. I don’t forsee him ever wearing a Koala Huggerz on the largest settings.
Last but not least!!! I have a giveaway for you!!
When Jen sent me a Koala Huggerz to review she included an extra and Rana would love to give a Blueberry Basix away! AND, at the very last minute (seriously) my friend Liz owner of Go Baby Go in San Antonio offered to include a Tots Bots Easyfit AIO!!
One winner will receive a Koala Huggerz AIO and a Blueberry Basix AIO and a Tots Bots Easyfit AIO!
To enter simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Thanks, Koala Huggerz, Dearest Diapers, Go Baby Go!!
(please let me know of any Rafflecopter mistakes, I did this really fast!)
October 21, 2012 at 10:39 pm
I like the diapers that have stay dry liners built-in, and the pockets for adding absorbency are nice, too.
October 21, 2012 at 9:04 pm
Love that the Blueberry AIO is side snapping.
October 21, 2012 at 8:26 pm
I like that I don’t have to stuff anything
October 21, 2012 at 8:02 pm
side snaps
October 21, 2012 at 7:36 pm
I like the idea of no un-stuffing.
October 21, 2012 at 7:26 pm
I like that the Tot Bots don’t have to be unstuffed
October 21, 2012 at 5:56 pm
I like the side snaps
October 21, 2012 at 5:30 pm
I like the tongue feature of the tot bot diaper, that it is long enough to fold and that it comes out on its own in the wash.
October 21, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Side-snapping
October 21, 2012 at 3:11 pm
A trim fit is very important to me!
October 21, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Blueberry Basix AIO! A trim AIO with side snaps and easy for dad… love that!
October 21, 2012 at 12:34 pm
I will prefer the Tot Bots AIO
October 21, 2012 at 12:12 pm
i like that its attached and folds in
October 21, 2012 at 10:13 am
I like the price of the basix and the absorbency of the bamboo in the Koala. Thanks for all the great info!
October 21, 2012 at 10:08 am
NO STUFFING!!!!!! best feature ever!
October 21, 2012 at 9:16 am
I like the tongue feature anything to help it dry faster is awesome!
October 22, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Why can I see my entries? It keeps doing this to me.
October 22, 2012 at 8:16 pm
I see all your entries! Just checked the Rafflecopter dashboard.
October 24, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Thank you I wanted to make sure I wasn’t goin crazy lol
October 21, 2012 at 8:55 am
I like th fact that the Easy Fit has the tongue feature. Should wash easier and it’s a great idea that you can add extra inserts for nights and naps.
October 21, 2012 at 8:50 am
could definitely use a sewn in bamboo soaker for naps/overnight
October 21, 2012 at 8:49 am
I like the side snaps, my baby has been nicknamed the Michelin baby due to his extra chunky-rolley-poley thighs.
October 21, 2012 at 8:40 am
I love the minkie inner – I think it’s great when diapers are extra-soft on the inside.
October 21, 2012 at 5:32 am
I like the tall rise on the koala huggerz.
October 21, 2012 at 1:04 am
the “no un-stuffing” factor!
October 21, 2012 at 1:04 am
The side snaps and customizable absorbency
October 21, 2012 at 12:39 am
I like that with the Koala Huggerz the bamboo soaker is hidden or sewn in.
October 20, 2012 at 11:33 pm
I like that you can add more to the blueberry if you need to!
October 20, 2012 at 11:07 pm
We love Tot Bots patterns and it’s a super trim and comfy fit.
October 20, 2012 at 10:06 pm
i love the side snaps!
October 20, 2012 at 9:54 pm
I like the tongue insert where you can customize a little extra protection in one spot!
October 20, 2012 at 9:39 pm
I love how narrow the Blueberry Basix is!
October 20, 2012 at 9:35 pm
I like that the Tot Bots doesn’t have to be unstuffed.
October 20, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Not having to stuff them.
October 20, 2012 at 8:32 pm
I like the pass through feature of the diaper
October 20, 2012 at 8:23 pm
bamboo! And Blueberry has the cutest prints!
October 20, 2012 at 6:47 pm
The tongue insert where you can change where the extra absorbancy is!
October 20, 2012 at 5:28 pm
The side snaps.
October 20, 2012 at 5:17 pm
I love how the Blueberry Basix are so trim and soft. They fit my little one perfectly!
October 20, 2012 at 5:01 pm
My babe needs natural fibers! So this is great!
October 20, 2012 at 3:34 pm
The thing I like about AIOs is not having to stuff them!
October 20, 2012 at 3:26 pm
I am new to the cloth world and have not yet tried the AIO,I would love the opportunity to win this give away to try ALL3 of these items!!
October 20, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Just love how easy AIOs are!
October 20, 2012 at 2:31 pm
I like that the blueberry basics is side-snapping. It looks pretty cute.
October 20, 2012 at 2:13 pm
I think the side snaps on the Basix are pretty cool.
October 20, 2012 at 1:30 pm
i love the tots bots minky inner!
October 20, 2012 at 1:10 pm
The minky inner! I’ve never tried a minky diaper sounds super soft.
October 20, 2012 at 12:23 pm
I really like the side-snaps… seems like a great idea!
October 20, 2012 at 10:53 am
The tongue liner is a great idea!!
October 20, 2012 at 8:54 am
I like the tots bots soaker
October 20, 2012 at 8:23 am
I like that Koala Huggerz soaker is made from Bamboo!
October 20, 2012 at 7:42 am
The tongue insert in the easy fit!
October 19, 2012 at 11:01 pm
Really can’t decide… I guess I will say the side snaps (LOVE natural fibers AND tongue style though too)
October 19, 2012 at 10:44 pm
I love side snaps!
October 19, 2012 at 10:43 pm
I like the strong hook and loop closure.
October 19, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Love that they r easy to use!
October 19, 2012 at 10:21 pm
I like the idea of not having to stuff the AIOs. I’m about to start cloth diapering my newest newborn and have never used an AIO before. I also like the trim look of the Blueberry. I’ve never used a side snapping diaper before either.
October 19, 2012 at 8:44 pm
I really like the Tot Bot because the insert is attached and it stays soft, I actually have 3 of these and love them.
October 19, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Oh I’m just a sucker for a cute print. lol
October 19, 2012 at 7:28 pm
The side snapping! My daughter pull the front ones off, through her pants.
October 19, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Side snapping diapers.
October 19, 2012 at 5:28 pm
I like how trim the Blueberry diaper is!
October 19, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Definitely the bamboo soaker
October 19, 2012 at 4:43 pm
I LOVE the blueberry prints, especially the giraffe!
October 19, 2012 at 4:38 pm
I love the tongue style AIO! Tots Bots are one of my absolute FAVORITE diapers!! I have 3 so far and I’m always looking to add to my stash!
October 19, 2012 at 3:04 pm
I like the bamboo soaker. MF doesn’t hold enough so bamboo is a fantastic option to have!
October 19, 2012 at 3:01 pm
I love that the koala huggerz have the bamboo soaker. I was always worried about using washables because of absorbency issues, but when our baby is born, I’d like to try out washable diapers with hemp or bamboo.
October 19, 2012 at 2:59 pm
I love bamboo!! So much more absorbent than microfiber!
October 19, 2012 at 2:48 pm
I like Side-snapping diapers. Besides the Giraffe print of Blueberry Basix is very cute.
October 19, 2012 at 1:33 pm
I like that the Tots Bots Easy Fit has a super soft minky inner!
October 19, 2012 at 1:25 pm
I like the way the blueberry basix snaps. I think this gives it a nice smooth look and a trim fit
October 19, 2012 at 12:56 pm
I like the bamboo soaker.
October 19, 2012 at 12:53 pm
love tongue-style AIOs
October 19, 2012 at 12:35 pm
I like the expandable/one-size fits all feature.
October 19, 2012 at 11:12 am
Bamboo!
October 19, 2012 at 11:09 am
Love the tongue style!
October 19, 2012 at 10:40 am
I love, love LOVE all of the Tots Bots prints. I can’t wait to add some to my stash for Little Bird (due any minute now!)
October 19, 2012 at 10:14 am
koala’s have bamboo!!!
October 19, 2012 at 9:59 am
Ilove bamboo!!!
October 19, 2012 at 9:46 am
I seriously love the tongue-style AIO. Tots Bots is one of my favorite AIOs for that reason!
October 19, 2012 at 9:43 am
I like the side snaps of the Blueberry
October 19, 2012 at 8:54 am
I love tongue-style AIOs! They dry so much more quickly.
October 19, 2012 at 8:25 am
I love the side snaps
October 19, 2012 at 7:48 am
I love the tongue liner! What a great idea!
October 19, 2012 at 7:40 am
i love the side snaps
October 19, 2012 at 7:23 am
Tounge liner- I haven’t really seen those
October 19, 2012 at 7:11 am
Love the bamboo soaker!
October 19, 2012 at 5:08 am
i love the tongue soaker tucks into the pocket on the totsbots
October 19, 2012 at 12:00 am
I like that the Koala Huggerz AIO has a bamboo soaker and not microfiber like so many other AIOs.
October 18, 2012 at 5:52 pm
side-snapping!
October 18, 2012 at 10:59 am
I love the super soft minky in the tots bots! Must be so comfortable for baby!
October 18, 2012 at 10:28 am
I like the bamboo soaker better than using microfiber.