TotsBots Easy Fit Diapers

So, I splurged on some new diapers a little while back. I bought some Easy-Fit diapers by TotsBots. They were a few dollars more expensive than the AIO diapers that I had previously bought, but I thought that that might be alright, given that there is a higher stated weight limit for them. With one of my boys being a rather sturdy little guy, it is hard to tell what we'll still be able to fit him into by the time that he is ready to start using the potty.

Appearance
I really like the colors and prints that TotsBots has available. Sure, it doesn't mean a whole lot, especially when the Littles usually have pants on over their diapers. Still, it is kind of nice to have a cool pattern or nice looking color, because they can run around without their pants on during the summer time.

I was surprised by how wide, thick, and sturdy the hook and loop closures are. The strip on the tummy looks a little less sturdy, so I am hoping that it won't fall apart after a year of use. The tabs themselves though, are pretty nice, and they fold over and hold real well on the laundry tab section.

The inside of the diaper has brushed polyester around the outer edges of the diaper, to keep it from wicking moisture out onto the baby's clothes. The inside panel is a very soft rayon, from bamboo. On the other side of the panel is absorbent microfiber. Instead of having a separate insert for this diaper, this diaper has an inside panel that is twice as long, that you tuck into the pocket.

I have to admit, when I first opened these diapers, I checked to make sure that no one was around to tease me, and then I rubbed one on my cheek. These are SO soft. I think that this is one of the things that I like the best about this diaper. They are just so soft. The only part of this diaper that isn't incredibly soft and flexible is the hook and loop. The leg elastic is stretchy enough, that combined with the softness of the fabric, these diapers don't leave any marks on my little boys.

The longer insert is so convenient, being that I can't lose it and don't have to hunt through my laundry basket to find the right inserts. Stuffing the diaper is made easier by the fact that the opening is made to open up wider than the other diapers that I've used. So, I can get my hand in there, with the insert, without having to fuss overly much with it.

Function

I like this diaper, but I can't see buying any more of them than I currently have. I wouldn't mind having a whole stash of them, but they simply cost too much. I understand that they have to be imported from Scotland, and that impacts the price. It would be awesome if they were a few dollars cheaper, because I think that plenty of moms would enjoy this diaper if it would fit in their budget more easily.

I love how trim these diapers can be, for little ones who don't wet a whole lot at one time. If we are around the house and I don't mind changing the boys more frequently, the single attached insert is just fine. The little ones seem to enjoy the freedom of movement that comes with having a smaller diaper. However, if I know that they are drinking a lot of fluids and will be hard to pin down for a diaper change, this diaper just won't cut it on it's own. I have to add a doubler to the pocket, and that makes the diaper just as thick as any of the other pocket diapers that we've used.

So, all in all, I think that these are a real nice diaper. They would be great to put in our diaper bag, since they are so trim. Packing a bag with cloth diapers for twins is... challenging. These TotsBots Easy Fit diapers would fit nicely, and I can just throw them into the diaper pail without pulling out any inserts. Very good. The price, however, is pretty prohibitive. These were a real splurge for me at $23 each. If I had needed to buy separate inserts at approximately $3 each, that makes these diapers pretty spendy.

It looks like the AIO winner is our house is still the BumGenius 4.0 with snaps. We'll see soon how the BumGenius Freetime compares to the functionality of our reigning 'champion'.  :)