AIO or All In One Cloth Diapers and AI2 Cloth Diapers

An AIO, or All-In-One, is exactly what it sounds like. What you get is what you need. It is a type of diaper that functions completely on its own without the need for extra accessories. It does not require separate soaker material to absorb nor a separate diaper cover to contain leaks. All of the features are neatly packaged into one diaper. Many parents find this type of diaper to be the height of convenience since all they need is in one place. It also saves on space when traveling.

Advantages of AIO Cloth Diapers:

• Functions like a disposable, except you don't throw it away!


• No separate cover required


• No separate soaker or doubler required


• Easy to use


• Available in lots of cute colors and prints


• Perferred by childcare givers

Disadvantages of AIO Cloth Diapers:

• Longer drying times


• Harder to clean effectively

If you like the sound of an AIO but worry about the longer drying and cleaning times, you may want to try an AI2. These diapers are All in Ones that allow for the removal of the inner soaker material, the part that absorbs. This makes cleaning and drying much faster. When the two separate parts are paired, they form one diaper.

Advantages of AI2 Cloth Diapers:

• No separate cover required


• Great for transitioning from disposables to cloth - easy to use


• Available in lots of cute colors and prints


• You can always get a new soaker or doubler if the original needs to be replaced

Disadvantages of AI2 Cloth Diapers:

• Keeping soakers or doublers together with the rest of the diaper


• Usually more expensive than other cloth diapering methods

Examples of All in One (AIO) Cloth Diapers:

• bumGenius AIO


• Jam Tots BerryPlush


• Bumkins


• Swaddlebees AIO


• Very Baby

Want to learn about other diaper types? Visit our Cloth Diaper Terminology section.