One Size Cloth Diapers

First, the pros. One size cloth diapers are convenient if you have more than one child in cloth diapers. You can use the same diapers on both children without having to sort them by size. If you plan to diaper only one child, you will typically save money by using mostly one size cloth diapers. You'll need about 2 dozen diapers in your stash for one child if you wash every other day. Obviously, using the same diapers as your child grows is less expensive than buying new ones as they change sizes.

Next, the cons, and there are several. One size diapers are a good option for many parents but they are not always the best option. Diapers, like anything else, will wear out over time. If you wash your diapers about every other day, they will be washed 180 times in a year. So, to last through birth to potty training, a diaper will need to go through over 400 washes. Imagine finding a pair of jeans that would last 400 washes and still look new. Washing diapers does cause a certain amount of wear and tear. Snap diapers will last longer than hook and loop fastening diapers, but no diaper will last forever. If you use a small number of diapers so they are washed more often, they will also wear out more quickly. If you plan to use the same diapers on more than one child, be prepared to replace some of them for the second child as those same diapers will now be expected to go through hundreds more washes!

Fit can be a struggle with one sized diapers too. Babies come in different shapes and sizes and not all newborns can go straight into one size diapers. I did use some one size diapers on my 6 pound 11 ounce baby, but she fit into them much better at 8-10 pounds. Some kids grow faster, some potty train later. I can get a Wahmies One Size on my 36 pound niece, who is not yet ready to potty train, but there is no way a BumGenius will fit around her substantial thighs.

So, while there is no perfect solution, many parents choose to use about half one size diapers and about half sized diapers. Sized diapers come in extra small through extra large sizes and different brands fit differently, so you can often find a perfect fit in a sized diaper.

Shown here is a one size wool diaper cover from Sheepish Grins on that same child. Lots of room to grow and a snug but comfy fit.

Happy Heiny's one size diapers now come with snaps or hook and loop fasteners. Snap diapers tend to look new longer than hook and loop diapers, while hook and loop offers greater adjustability and easier diaper changes. Snaps also offer the advantage of deterring curious toddlers from removing their diapers. While a determined child can remove any diaper, eventually, snaps do slow them down quite a bit.

Happy Heiny's one size diapers also come in a variety of cute prints now. Each diaper comes with two microfiber inserts. Shown here are the four different snap settings on a cow print Happy Heiny's hook and loop one size diaper. Happy Heiny's four different snap settings make them very adjustable for different sizes of babies.

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BumGenius One Size Diapers are one of the hottest diapers on the market right now. They come in 9 colors and are adjustable from about 8 pounds to 35 pounds. They fit a bit snugger in the legs than other one size diapers, so some moms tell me they are not getting a comfortable fit on older babies with chunky thighs. These have fit my little girl well from about 7 pounds.

BumGenius one size diapers come with two inserts, including one that is adjustable in size. You can use one insert or two, depending on your baby's needs. BumGenius one size diapers have a covered back flap inside the diaper for the insert.

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Wahmies are the top selling one size pocket diaper in my store because they offer a wider range of fit than other one size cloth diapers. Wahmies are a lesser known brand, and they do cost a bit more since you need to buy your own inserts, but they are far and away the favorite once my customers try them. Wahmies come in several colors and prints, as well as some wonderful new color combinations (such as chocolate brown with ice blue or pink velour inside!). Wahmies will look new longer than most since the polyester velour inner lining will not pill and there is no hook and loop tape to curl or gather lint.

Wahmies one size diapers come in two different styles. The original has small hooks that make the diaper infinitely adjustable. The new style has all snaps for parents who don't want to use hooks. The hooks are easy to use, but can look intimidating at first.

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These promise to be flying off the shelves as soon as they are available. The new FuzziBunz one size diapers are innovative and offer some great new options in cloth diapering.

I just finished testing these cute new one size diapers. I'll post an update as soon as they are available.