During this little cloth diaper series, I am planning on reviewing a few of the diapers I have in my stash. This first review is a diaper that I received for free, for review purposes. Some of the diapers I am reviewing are ones that I purchased.
I’ll be reviewing a few different types of diapers. My stash consists of all in ones, pocket diapers, and prefolds with covers.
An all-in-one diaper is the easiest type of diaper to use, but it can also be the most expensive. It works just like a disposable diaper. When it’s time to change the baby, you take one diaper off and put another diaper on.
A pocket diaper is a diaper with a pocket (obviously) that you put an insert in. They are a little trickier because after the baby soils the diaper you need to pull the insert out, but most of them are really easy to get out without getting your hands dirty. After you wash the diaper, you stuff an insert inside each diaper and they are ready to go. When it comes time to change the baby, you take one diaper off and put another one on. Pretty simple.
Prefolds are a little more difficult. They are what most people think of when they think cloth diapers. Usually, when prefolds are used, they are folded and pinned onto the baby (or you can use a fancy device called a Snappi
Gro-Via sent me an all in one, one size diaper. One size means that it should fit a baby for most of their diaper wearing years. Most one size diapers are a little too big for a newborn, or if they fit they are very bulky. This diaper claims to fit from 10-35+ pounds. I have to tell you that I am starting out with this one because it is one of my favorite diapers. It’s cute (let’s be honest, that’s one of the most important features, am I right?), it’s super absorbent, and it’s easy. My husband is even okay with this diaper. In fact, Gro-Via touts it as “dad’s favorite diaper.”
The inner layer is made of 100% certified organic cotton. It is super soft. I do have to say though, that after line drying it gets a little crunchy, but 10 minutes in the dryer helps that a lot. The inside has a snap in soaker for older babies. I was grateful for this option with my 15 month old. It made this diaper last through nap time (although it did not make it through an entire 12 hour night).
This diaper is quite trim compared to some of my other diapers, meaning there isn’t much bulk to it. My daughter’s clothes fit well over this diaper, which is a huge plus. This diaper has rise snaps to make it smaller, and on many diapers my daughter needs to be on the medium setting, but this one she fits into the large setting. I’m not sure how well it would fit at 35+ pound since she is only 23 pounds right now, but I am sure it’ll fit her for awhile longer.
One thing that is different about this diaper from all of the other diapers I have is that the sides snap under the front panel instead of the other way around. It makes for a cleaner look on the outside of the diaper, but it is a little harder to snap, probably just because I’m used to the other configuration. The side panels are stretchy too, which is something I’m not used to in a diaper, but I think I like it. The Gro-Via website points out that this feature makes them a good training diaper. 
I always line dry this diaper and it drys pretty quickly. I usually hang it up at night and by morning it’s dry or mostly dry. It can be machine dried, but I feel like it’s better for the diaper to be in the dryer as few times as possible.
These diapers are made in China, but the company claims that they are made under fair and conscientious labor practices, which is good to know.
Overall, I’d give this diaper a 4.7/5. The only reason I’m marking it down at all is because I don’t like the way the snaps are. I think that is just personal preference though.
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