The makers of Gro Baby have rebranded and are now called “Gro Via.”  This rebranding has come with improvements to their orginal diaper, the Gro Baby, which now boasts better sizing and laundry tab loops.  They have also launched a new diaper, a side snapping All in One, which I have had the opportunity to review.  I have already reviewed the older versions of the Gro Baby with Aplix and Snaps, and have to say I prefer the snaps.  So, I expected to like this diaper very much.  This is also special since this is my 55th video review, and my very first video review was of  the Gro Baby with Aplix.  That diaper inspired me to do what I do today!

Ease of Use ✰✰✰✰ There are only 4 snaps to affix with this (and most) side snaping diapers.  You have the ability to snap in closer, or farther from the baby’s thighs depending on the size.  The stretchy tabs make it very easy to get a perfect fit around their legs, reducing a chance of leaks.  There is no fuss when it comes time to wash the diaper.  The soaker can stay on, and the booster can be unsnapped or not, so far leaving it snapped hasn’t caused any trouble for me.  If you are worried about the snap coming undone, unspap before washing.  No stuffing required!

Bang for the Buck ✰✰✰✰ The AIO retails for 21.95, which is a great place to be in the AIO organic cotton range.  Still pricer than most pockets, but AIO,s are usually more expensive.  The nice thing is that you can just buy a few for convenience sake and have pockets or AI2‘s make up the majority of your stash.  It is just great to have a few AIO‘s for trips out etc.  I do love the look and feel of the PUL, which is what attracted me to Gro Baby when it first came out.

Performance ✰✰✰✰ So far this diaper has been leak free for me.  There is no stay dry liner which reduces the risk of any repelling, though it can still happen.  Any urine is going to instanty soak in.  The snap in booster helps greatly in absorbency, and the tight fit around the leg has prevented any leg leaks, especially for a side sleeping napper.

Fit ✰✰✰✰ I will be interested to see how this fits a smaller baby and will definitely try on my next diaper tester when he gets here.  The Gro Via AIO is designed to fit children 10-35+ pounds.  By looking at the snap down rise it doesn’t seem like there is much room between them.  I will give you an update once I see for my own eyes.  For now I can only attest to how it fits my own son.  Like most other one size diapers, he is on the middle snap.  The has 2 snaps left on each side to grow.  No red marks on him, and the elastic is covered inside with material so it should be nice and comfy for him

Overall- I LOVE the way this diaper looks on.  It has a nice sleek look due to the sie snaps, and the Gro Via AIO‘s have matching snap colors, something the Gro Baby were lacking.  Especially since Gro Via have larger snaps than most brands, this is a welcome improvement.  The snaps are super strong as well.  In general, I like AIO‘s and pockets more than AI2‘s so I am happy to have the Gro Via style diaper in this version.  I am sure other people are the same and will buy the AIO before the AI2.  I do miss the cute leaf logo of the Gro Baby, but like the placement of this tag much better.This brand is always coming up with something so I can’t wait to see what is next!

Where to Buy: You can only find the Gro Via AIO from Platinum Retailers like my affiliate Kelly’s Closet

This diaper was sent courtesy of Gro Via for the purposes of this review.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

I first learned about Lollidoo almost a year ago.  Their diaper intrigued me and I wanted very much to review it for this site.  We spoke about a review on email, but it just so happened I would be going to ABC Kids Expo so I got to talk to them in person about their diapers.  Melissa and Alison told me about their company and brought me to tears with their commitment to creating a diaper that was made from recycled materials and could be recycled when it had no life left in it.  Even more impressive was the fact that they hired mostly single mothers, and were paying them a livable and comfortable wage. I was so impressed with the whole company and had a great time chatting them up!

It took a while to get this diaper reviewed, I was originally sent a prototype which in the end differed a bit from the final version, so I was sent that to review as well for the video.

Ease of Use ✰✰✰ The day to day putting on of this diaper isn’t too terribly complicated or difficult.  There are 4 snaps to affix for each change.  However, since fleece is bulky, it can be hard to do the snaps sometimes, especially if you have larger fingers or hands.  Stuffing the diaper is easy because the pocket opening is large, but there were times I had issues getting the insert(s) to lay flat without bunching in the front.  This was more of an insert issue…  you can use whichever insert you want.  Sizing was a little difficult at first because I had to figure out what I was doing.  Once I understood the knot and slot system the only challenge was digging through the cottons to find the elastic whenever I needed to adjust.

Bang for the Buck ✰✰✰ This is a very unique diaper, not because it is a fleece pocket, because there are others, but because of the materials used to make it and the fair wages paid to their US employees.  The price point is between 30-40 dollars without an insert at most places.  Buying a Lollidoo means you are not only preventing disposable diapers from making their way to the landfill, but also giving plastic bottles a grand and noble new purpose: catching poop.  I also know from talking with Alison and Melissa how important their employees are to them.  They make sure they earn a fair wage so they can support their families, many employees are single mothers.  And quality is very important too.

Performance ✰✰✰✰ I am going to be honest and say I had a few leaks.  It took me 3 adjustments with the elastic to get a fit that worked on my son.  One leak happened overnight, which always stinks!  I should have made sure I had the elastic adjusted correctly with no leaks before I attempted the night test.  Once I found his fit we didn’t have leaking issues anymore, including at night and naps.  Fleece is a great substitute for wool if you don’t want to lanolize or handwash.

Fit ✰✰✰ My time testing the diaper was good once I worked the kinks out.  First be aware that fleece is not trim.  While I was able to fit the diaper under certain pants, he looked pretty funny in them.  It is a good night diaper, so bulk wouldn’t matter then.  And, you could go pants free around the house to show off the cute diaper.  Waist wise, there were lots of snaps to choose from.  The rise does not go as high as I would like.  The fit that worked best for us happened to be the last slot available, meaning there are no more rise adjustments left.  I’m not sure if he will need it or not since the way diapers fit babies changes even on the same setting, but I’m sure other babies would need a higher rise.

Overall- My favorite thing about the diaper is how it is made, and the standards of the company behind it.  It is a diaper that works, and many people swear this is the only diaper they will ever use.  I prefer a trimmer fit so it automatically gets put in the “overnight” category in my house.  This is a great diaper for babies who might have allergies to suedecloth or who need a breathable diaper due to rashes.  I would also suggest never drying this diaper in the dryer, as it can get fuzzy and it won’t look as pretty.