Softbums Premium PerfectFit AI2: A Review PLUS Contest!

by Autumn Beck on February 16, 2009

Oh how I wish I could give one of these diapers to every one of my readers.

To have the word “perfect” in the name of the diaper is no accident.  I love this diaper.

But, my love isn’t enough for you to buy Softbums PerfectFit All-In-Twos for your children.  I’ll give you a breakdown of price, adjustability, containment, trimness, absorbency, and ease of use so that you can see for yourself that Sarah has created a cloth diaper for everyone.

First, in this picture is my beautiful 26 month old daughter Paisley.  Paisley weighs 28lbs, is 35″ tall and her rise is approximately 16″.

She is not a skinny minnie but not a chunky monkey either.

Softbums Premium PerfectFit All In Two

Price: Basic Pack includes cover, 3 snap in inserts- $48.50.  That breaks down to about $17 for a one-size AI2 diaper.  An extremely economical cloth diapering system.

Adjustability: fits thighs from 2″ to 16″.  Paisley has a short rise and I always have trouble finding diapers that fit her well.  Softbums allows me to adjust the elastic enough to create a perfect fit.  The PerfectFit Snugger system adjusts the thigh and rise with a simple, quick move.  The first time I put this cloth diaper on Paisley I pulled it too tight.  When I saw red marks I knew this and made a tiny adjustment.  Literally, you can move it millimeters.  Once I made this change there were no red marks and there have been no leaks.  Which leads me to the next category…

Containment: I am so glad that Paisley is more than willing to put a diaper to the extreme test.  After wearing the Softbums for a couple of hours and needing a diaper change Paisley decided she needed to hide in the backyard and poop… a lot.  Every boundary of this diaper was tested, as was my stomach.  BUT, there was not a single leak of pee or poo.  I immediately threw the diaper into a prewash (it wasn’t solid or else I would have dunked in toilet and tossed in diaper pail).  After a pre-wash, wash and rinse the white inner is still stain-free :)

Trimness: As you can see from the picture this is a super trim cloth diaper.  Sarah also has a rectangular doubler that you can add for extended use and it adds no bulk.  I was able to put a pair of blue jeans on Paisley that can only be worn with really, really trim cloth diapers.

Paisley modeling the Softbums

Absorbency: Sarah gives you 3 options for snap in doublers: hemp, bamboo and microfiber.  I like hemp because of it’s superb performance and because it makes me feel safe.  Sometimes Paisley will play in the backyard for hours before coming in and getting a diaper change.  I have not had a leak regardless of horrendous poopies or hours of pee.  Of course, leaving a pee diaper on a child is not a good thing BUT for review sake I will say that it has shown me the performance of the Softbums AI2.  I have not used this diaper at night but Paisley is not a heavy night wetter (usually).  I would feel confident using the Softbums but as I always do I would cover with wool for that extra protection.

Ease of Use: This diaper is one anyone can use.  The aplix closures makes it a favorite for dads, babysitters and grandparents.  Because of the wide snap in insert the cover doesn’t get wet after a pee and if it’s a big pee the cover is just damp.  The insert is easy to switch out for multiple uses.

Details: legs are turned and topstitched, no redmarks unless over-tightened, waist adjustabilty is wide with cross over tabs, strong laundry tabs, PerfectFit snugger is easy to access, wide snap-in insert keeps cover clean, white microfleece inner on cover, snap-ins are available in wide variety of materials, and extra long soaker allows for a one-size fit plus fast dry time and let’s you move the fold over to the middle or front.

CONTEST!!!  Because I love this diaper so much I want to give one away!  Let’s have some fun here.  The first to guess the exact or closest to my pregnant belly circumference will win. :D   Hint: I’m 5′8″, gained 25lbs, and 37 1/2 weeks.

We have a winner!  Tasha was the first to guess 43 1/2″!  Let us know what you think about the Softbums Premium PerfectFit AI2! And for those who asked, we don’t know if it is a boy or girl yet ;)

{ 86 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Jes February 16, 2009 at 8:16 pm

48.5 inches. It’s definitely a cute belly!

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2 Kelly February 16, 2009 at 8:21 pm

55 1/2? I have no idea, but what a cute pregnant belly!

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3 Stacy (again) February 16, 2009 at 8:23 pm

Okay, Autumn… 59.5 inches. LOL

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4 Beth February 16, 2009 at 8:28 pm

I’m guessing 44.7 I have about the same build as you and that was my measurement at 37 weeks. Good luck!

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5 Shandelle Wahlin February 16, 2009 at 8:32 pm

I’m going to guess 51 1/2

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6 Hannah February 16, 2009 at 8:33 pm

You look great! I’ll guess 47 3/4 inches :) you look about what I was last year when I had my son, so I took a tape measure and guesstimated, lol. Thanks for the great review, I always love to read about new dipes!

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7 christie February 16, 2009 at 8:41 pm

I am guessing 43.25! You look great!!

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8 Jessie February 16, 2009 at 8:49 pm

i’m going to guess 45 inches. what ever it is, you look great!

thanks for the fun contest!! :)

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9 Autumn Beck February 16, 2009 at 8:53 pm

I can’t believe with all the guesses no one has guessed right on. We have one that is SOOOOO close.

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10 Stacy (again) February 16, 2009 at 9:00 pm

When does the contest end and you give it to the closest guess? ;)

49.5 inches… :D

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11 Tasha February 16, 2009 at 9:00 pm

Your daughter is adorable and your belly is so cute, too! I’m guessing 43 1/2″. Easy l&d vibes to you!

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12 Autumn Beck February 16, 2009 at 10:57 pm

WE HAVE A WINNER!! Congrats, Tasha! You are the first to guess 43 1/2″ of big belly! I will email you for your address. Thank you for all the replies! This was way too much fun!

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13 Huckaby Fam February 16, 2009 at 9:06 pm

What a beautiful baby bump!

I’m going to throw 44 1/4″ out there. I’m 5′10″ and 30 weeks with my 3rd boy . . . I think this is about where I’ll be at 37 weeks.

These diapers look amazing! Thanks for doing this!

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14 Jen February 16, 2009 at 9:06 pm

Hi, I’m going to guess 48 1/2 inches.

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15 Duck411 February 16, 2009 at 9:23 pm

48 inches? You look fabulous btw!

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16 Jen February 16, 2009 at 9:23 pm

Can you guess twice??? If so, my next guess is 50. I really want to try this diaper!!!

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17 Rebecca February 16, 2009 at 9:31 pm

I will guess 45 3/4…Congratulations…Your almost there.

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18 Kate Awad February 16, 2009 at 9:32 pm

43.5??? you look great

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19 Susan February 16, 2009 at 9:40 pm

I’m guessing 52 1/4?

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20 Myndee February 16, 2009 at 9:45 pm

I’m going to guess 41″. I’d love to try this diaper!! Have you tried the dream diaper (tot jams I think)? I’d love to hear a review on those as well. :)

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21 Lauren February 16, 2009 at 9:47 pm

I’m going to guess 49.5!!
These diapers look AWESOME!!

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22 Andrea February 16, 2009 at 9:55 pm

I guess 45 :)

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23 Rita February 16, 2009 at 10:09 pm

57 inches

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24 Lisa February 16, 2009 at 10:24 pm

I will guess 46 1/4 inches. I am so jealous of that ball belly, my boy was stretched out along my back with his head low the whole time that he never popped out like that.

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25 Ang February 16, 2009 at 10:33 pm

Hmmm 50 I guessed again since my original guess was a double. lol

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26 Skye February 16, 2009 at 10:37 pm

I am going to guess 52! Congratulations and good luck!

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27 Lucy February 16, 2009 at 10:37 pm

42.75!

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28 Kim February 16, 2009 at 10:48 pm

46? I never bothered to measure my belly when I was pg so I nave no idea! Watch it be a girl tho… everybody swore I was having boys too because I looked like I swallowed a beach ball, but all girls here!

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29 Jillian February 16, 2009 at 10:49 pm

I’m guessing 43 1/2 inches. Congrats!

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30 Ang February 16, 2009 at 11:07 pm

That was fun!!! Congrats Tasha!!! Thank You Autumn for having such a wonderful Blog!!

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31 Stacy (again) February 16, 2009 at 11:22 pm

Goodness, Autumn! You’re tiny!!! :D

Congrats Tasha!!! Let us know what you think of the diapers!

Happy labor dust to Autumn!

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32 sabrina_the_mommies February 17, 2009 at 6:53 pm

wahoo! almost time!!! your pregnancy has flown by for me :D

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33 Krista February 16, 2010 at 5:35 pm

I just stumbled upon your blog and saw this review. We are just entering into the cloth diaper world with baby #4. She’s almost 5 months old. I am on day 5 of my 21 day trial pack with Jillian’s Drawers and I have ruled out anything that isn’t natural touching my baby’s skin. I like the hemp and bamboo options and trimness of this diaper. You say you don’t use it at night. What do you use at night? Do you use this diaper when going out and knowing you may not be able to change for an extended period of time? Thanks!

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34 Autumn Beck February 17, 2010 at 5:26 pm

Krista, I use sustainablebabyish bamboo fitteds or a doubled up Flip for nighttime. For extended car rides I feel comfortable using a Bum Genius organic aio, rumparooz or Flip.

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