What works better for you - pockets, AIOs or fitteds?

[pumpkin]

Just wanting to know, what works better for you and why?

Pockets, fitteds or AIOs?

We have mainly AIOs, although Im thinking of sewing up some pockets - however, not sure if they are absorbant enough.

What are your pocket inserts made out of? Are they absorbant enough?

Thanks.

[~Miss Cinders~]

Oh this is a mixed question!

I use all of them [well I used all of them ].

AIO's I have always had a HUGE stash of AIO's, easier for my DH when I was at work, he has his pile of nappies he knew just needed to be wacked on

Pockets Have a slight addiction to SB SS So have lots of pockets too. I like them cause no need for a cover [with most of them], and the frying <---- now that's a typo. I meant the drying factor is fabulous

Fitteds... two words... "Wooly love" My favouritest of all nappy types Oh and they are quicker drying than AIO's too.

[monicat]

My absolute favourites for around home are fitteds and woolies, that's pretty much all I use as I prefer the natural inners on her bum.

For going out it's AIOs and pockets.

I like pockets as there is no fold out booster for poo to get caught on (and my hubby whinges when C has pooed and he has to wash it off a fold out booster) But I'm getting lazy and sick of stuffing them, so I just tend to reach for the AIOs

The good thing about pockets is you can adjust the absorbency. I made my inserts out of hemp french terry and bamboo. I made them long and skinny so they fold out to reduce drying time, and I did 1/3 of the length in bamboo fleece and 2/3 of the terry doubled over, so the smooth side is out. (think they are around 90cm long and 10cm wide, but just whatever fits in your pockets! I found the terry good, as it is a lot less bulky than just using the bamboo I had on hand. And they are heaps absorbent enough.

[Vicky]

i have mostly Aio's/Ai2's and fitteds - i have a few pockets but i got sick of stuffing them
i have a little wool obssession so the fitteds are great

[Obsi]

we liked pockets the best.. Because they dry really fast and you only have to put one thing on (not 2 things liek you do with fitteds and covers)... and you can use the same nappy for day or night use, just boosted differently.

I made most of our inserts - mostly hemp terry, and I used microfibre cleaning cloths folded in 4 on top.

[MadMel]

I prefer fitteds with woolies But I love my AI2's as well. I have a single pocket nappy, and I love that. It's a blueberry and really good for nights or naps as I can boost as much as I want

[KristyMum]

fitted+cover for birth to about 6mths or when poo gets solid
pocket and AIO/AI2 after that
woolies/longies/soakers/PUL covers any time.

Fav night combo
PUL outer, fleece inner pocket, stuffed to the max with bamboo with longies over the top.

pref fitteds with 'attached' boosters for a good compromise between 'all sewn in' and drying time.

HTH

[sharonb]

Pockets are my favourite, but I use AIOs for short periods and fitted nappies for sleep time. Just depends on the situation, really.

[Pobie]

Ooo - what a thread starter with that question - LOL

I like fitted and woolies whilst they are young (under 18 mths). Between 6 - 18 months I also throw a few AIO's and Pockets into the mix. I dont find much difference. Then from about 18 months onwards I tend to reach for AIO's and Pockets and fitted and woolies as a second choice. I dont find that woolies last that well on a toddler.

[cathyrubin]

I like AIO's for out and about even under woolies.
at home I prefer BBB under woolies or fleece/pul covers.
at home I find it most important to have a one size fitted so its easier for DH.
and I can just grab any nappy and know it will fit.