Aren't AIO's stuffable?

imurs8228

This is kind of an extension of a thread that I posted late last night.  I thought that BG 3.0 stuffable AIO's would be good for overnight because I could add a doubler, hence the opening in the back.  I was told though that the AIO's aren't actually that stuffable so I should re-think pockets for night time.

How many soakers can I actually stuff in a pocket?  I guess I just don't get how the AIO isn't as stuffable.  Any help??

TIA!!!

Dr.Loretta

AIOs and pockets are 2 different things. AIOs don't have a pocket to stuff; pocket diapers do. BG3.0s, as far as I know, are pockets.

You can stuff as many layers as you want, but each one adds bulk and increases the chance of leg gaps that can lead to leaks. I triple-fold a long hemp insert and wrap it in a smallish prefold sometimes for DD. No problems yet.

ananas19

The BG 3.0 AIOs have a pocket behind the sewn-in microfiber insert, so they would be "stuffable." But a lot of AIOs don't have that pocket (like a BG Elemental) and any added absorbency would have to be laid on top of the AIO.

I think the reason someone may have told you that the AIO isn't stuffable is because the large microfiber takes up a lot of space, so you would probably only be able to fit one additional layer in. With a pocket we can fit two layers of hemp, then we put the newborn microfiber (doubler) on top to quickly absorb. HTH

imurs8228

ananas19:

The BG 3.0 AIOs have a pocket behind the sewn-in microfiber insert, so they would be "stuffable." But a lot of AIOs don't have that pocket (like a BG Elemental) and any added absorbency would have to be laid on top of the AIO.

I think the reason someone may have told you that the AIO isn't stuffable is because the large microfiber takes up a lot of space, so you would probably only be able to fit one additional layer in. With a pocket we can fit two layers of hemp, then we put the newborn microfiber (doubler) on top to quickly absorb. HTH

Yes, I'm referring to the BG 3.0 with a pocket for stuffing.  I guess I just don't get it still.  If I put a prefold in the pocket, won't that AIO be pretty absorbent for a night time diaper?

StreefToBe

I believe the issues just lies in the fact that most of the time AIO's don't have that  pocket to stuff and the people who previously responded weren't aware that it existed.  I would think that you would be fine if you added the extra to the AIO for overnight.

ananas19

imurs8228:

ananas19:

The BG 3.0 AIOs have a pocket behind the sewn-in microfiber insert, so they would be "stuffable." But a lot of AIOs don't have that pocket (like a BG Elemental) and any added absorbency would have to be laid on top of the AIO.

I think the reason someone may have told you that the AIO isn't stuffable is because the large microfiber takes up a lot of space, so you would probably only be able to fit one additional layer in. With a pocket we can fit two layers of hemp, then we put the newborn microfiber (doubler) on top to quickly absorb. HTH

Yes, I'm referring to the BG 3.0 with a pocket for stuffing.  I guess I just don't get it still.  If I put a prefold in the pocket, won't that AIO be pretty absorbent for a night time diaper?

It probably would be pretty absorbent, but my point was that you may not be able to fit it with the microfiber already sewn in. Pockets can be over-stuffed, then the elastic gapes at the legs, meaning the diaper leaks. Obviously, you should try and if it works, then fantastic! Cloth diapering is a trial and error process. What works for my baby may not work for yours.

marriedinaugust

I use BG 3.0 AIOs as overnight diapers and have been for at least the last 6 months.  They are stuffable.  When LO was in size medium I would stuff a PF in there and then I found the wonder of hemp.  Right now we are in size large BG with a large and small babykicks hemp insert stuffed in with the small shoved as far to the front as possible, LO is a tummy sleeper.  Disclamer...his butt is HUGE in these but no bigger than it would be with a pocket stuffed with 3 inserts.  We do have to size up in the BG to get the stuffing, he wears mediums during the day and larges at night, we also have to size up in pj pants to fit the fluffy butt.  We very rarely have leaks at night and always do if I use a pocket.  My two complaints are they take forever to dry and they hold on to pee a little so I have had slight ammonia issues but then I just do a little more soaking/rinsing and they are fine. HTH

imurs8228

Thank you, thank you, thank you! You ladies helped me so much