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Pocket vs AIO question

kookulaikookulai
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This may be horribly obvious, but I just wanted to make sure I understand correctly.

Am I right in my assumption that both a pocket and an AIO are only used once before going in the wet bag? I am under the impression that the advantage to a pocket is adding extra inserts for absorbancy - is that the case? 

My fiance is surprisingly interested in the whole CD process and comes up with some questions I can't always answer, bless him.

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Re: Pocket vs AIO question

  • kaylakaylakaylakaylakaylakayla member

    Yes, you are correct.

    Pros to the pocket diaper are customizability for absorbency and drying time compared to the AIO. 

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  • boogerbearoriginalboogerbearoriginal member

    You are correct - both are used once. The only thing that can be used multiple times, without washing, is a diaper cover unless it gets soiled. I put my covers into the pail to get washed at the end of the day so any urine residue isn't lingering.

    Pockets can have added absorbency, although some AIOs have a pocket too. One other pro, pockets will dry quicker.  That being said, some people find the stuffing tedious and prefer AIOs. AIO vs Pocket is personal preference.  I have some of both in my stash.



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  • SaraTFSaraTF member
    As pp mentioned, some AIOs actually have room to add extra inserts. I have some of both. The AIOs take forever to dry. I put them in the dryer and then hang them to dry the rest of the way. The pockets can line dry no problem. I think that I'm going to get some more pockets before more AIOs.
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  • Megan.10.06Megan.10.06

    Same as above - my AIOs (Thirsties Duo AIOs) have a gap between the soaker and shell to stuff extra in. 

    For ease, I prefer AIOs.  However, lately I'm having MF stink issues, and have come to really prefer my pockets.  Not only can I use natural more often than synthetic inserts, but since they come apart, they are so much easier to rinse.  I'm finding the stink comes back faster on AIOs.  

     

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  • kookulaikookulai
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    Yay! Exciting to have men get excited. :)

     

    Check out the CD blog in my siggy and click the "getting started" tab! 

    Thanks, I will definitely check out your blog! And yeah, it's nice he is excited....the other night he pulled up a picture online and told me, "You should get this one, it's cool." Hahaha. I did, of course, since he requested it.

    And thanks to everyone else as well!

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