All-In-Two (AI2) Diapers

All-In-Two Diaper System

The all-in-two (AI2) diaper is the next closest to a disposable diaper, and is also becoming more and more popular as time goes on. AI2 systems have really been developing over the last few years.  It will consist of a shell and replaceable insert.  Most times they can be used with cloth inserts or disposable ones. Some brands of AI2 diapers are Grovia, G-Diapers,and Best Bottoms. You typically need around 24 soakers but only 8-10 shells because you can use the shells over again if they do not become soiled during use. I have liked the Ai2 system and have several.  Here are some pictures of the diapers I mentioned above.

G-Diapers

Bumstoppers

Grovia

Best Bottom

When it comes to AI2 systems there really are several different kinds and the ones I mentioned above are a bit different from one another. Before I get into the differences of the ones above I will talk about the pros and cons of the AI2 system as a whole

Pros:

• One size AI2's make for an extremely economical system.
• Easy to use.
• Less expensive than an All-in-one or Pocket system
• Great for daddies.
• Very economical, because you can reuse the covers and change the soakers. This will bring your cost per diaper change way down.
• Great option for travel we using a disposable liner.
• Poopy clean-up is easy because the soakers snap out of the shells
• Most like a disposable

Cons:

• When the baby poops it often soils the cover.
• Inserts can shift when baby moves potentially causing a leak.
• When changing the diaper you need to touch the wet/dirty inserts to remove them (but using a cloth wipe is the best solution)
• Slightly more time consuming to change than removing a whole diaper, then replacing with a new one.
• Keeping the matching doublers with their coordinating diapers

Here are a few different Ai2 systems. They are not always as straight forward as a pocket diaper and not all of them look/work the same.

Grovia Diapers are some of the most well-known and popular Ai2 diapers. They consist of a cover that has a mesh lining and double layered inserts that have a plastic back to obtain the liquid. This is what makes them different than other Ai2, the plastic backing. They use a double snap so that the liner stays in place better and won’t move around during use. You can also get a disposable liner to use in the cover instead. This can come in handy when traveling or out running errands. The biggest thing I didn’t like about this diaper was the bulkiness and the time it takes to dry the thick inserts. It is not one that I grab for very often because of the bulk.
https://www.gro-via.com/

side of cover and back of insert

G-diapers are another well-known brand. It is a sized (s,m,l) style, while most Ai2 are a OS style. You can actually get these at Babies-R-US. They also come with a cloth or disposable liner. G-diapers come in three parts, the cover, the plastic cover, and the insert. The plastic cover snaps onto the cloth cover then you put a cloth inert. These also velcro on the back, which makes them a little different than the rest. These seem to be a diaper that people either love or hate. I personally was not a fan. They are a bit more complicated and the plastic cover would not always stay in place correctly. But as far as being able to reuse over and over, these are a good option. As long as the cover didn’t get wet or soiled then you could either just replace the insert or the whole plastic cover.
http://www.gdiapers.com/

Bumstoppers is a Work At Home Mom (wahm) brand that is becoming more popular as time goes on. These Ai2 diapers have a plastic/PUl outer shell and a bamboo/cotton velour/fleece inside. The liner is also made of a bamboo/cotton velour and snaps into the back inside of the diaper. The bamboo liner is super absorbent and can be taken out and replaced, just like the other Ai2. I love these diapers because they are so well made and soft. I have found that as far as an Ai2 system though you cannot replace the inserts. The whole liner and cloth inside of the diaper becomes moist, not just the liner. I suppose if it is just pee on the inside of the cover then you could still reuse a new liner, but that is not what I do. I use these as just a normal diaper where I put it all on and take it all off, not just replace the insert. They have worked great like that for me and hold in moisture well.
http://hyenacart.com/stores/Bumstoppers/

Best bottoms is another Ai2 that I came across a lot when researching. I personally have never used them but can tell you how they work. It is very similar to the Grovia. They have a waterproof cover and a double snap to hold in the insert. The inside of them is PUL and can just be wiped out between uses so that it lasts longer. These also come with different size inserts but a one size cover. The inserts come in s,m,l.
http://bestbottomdiapers.com/

Finally, I’ll go over some of the prices of the diapers I talked about to let you get a basic idea of costs. This is said to be one of the more economical diapering systems, next to prefolds and covers. It’s because you can buy just a handful of covers and many inserts. I will price them based on 8 covers and 24 inserts .

Grovia: Shell $16.95 each x 8 = $135.60
            Inserts (2pack) $17.95 x 12 = $215.40
Total: $351

G Diaper : Shell (2pack) $24.64 x 4 = $98.56
                 Inserts (6pack) $22.94 x 2 = $45.88
Total = $144.44 x3 = $433
This is just for one of the sizes, you have to get small, medium and larges with G-diapers.

Best Bottom: Shell $16.95 x 8 = $135.60
                        Insert $3.95 x 24 = $94.80 x 3(sml) = $284.40
Total = $420

Bumstopper: full diaper $33 x 24 = $792

So with these numbers the price to use an Ai2 system full time can run you between $350 and $450 depending on the brand. The most expensive is the Bumstoppers but that is not using them as the typical Ai2 system but as a regular full diaper. 

I typically like to leave you with some pictures of the diapers in action on the bum, but I do not have any at the moment :hides: I will have to come back and add some for you :))