Ease of Use- 4/5:
These diapers are very easy to use. My husband does have a hard time figuring
out how to fold the tongue style insert but he also has a hard time snapping
diapers on straight. These wouldn’t be the diapers I’d leave for a babysitter
or grand parent. I do fold the insert before I put them away so my husband
doesn’t have to money with it but it might be a little confusing for someone
who doesn’t know what the insert is. Also, these diapers take forever to prep.
I prepped our first Smart One about 3 times and it leaked really badly. After
about 3 more rounds of washing and sort of drying we have been 100% leak free. Smart
Bottoms uses U.S. milled organic cotton that has not been treaded with any
chemicals, which leaves all of the natural oils in the fabric. More oils in the
fabric means you will have to wash these a lot more than any other diaper to
get them to become absorbent. I love that they don’t want any unnecessary
chemicals on our babies but I am so impatient to put new diapers on Peeka. The
wait to fully prep is definitely worth it.
More for Your Money-
4/5: I always have buyer’s remorse when I spend over $20 on a diaper so
when I bought my first Smart Bottoms I bought Smart One 3.0 AIO, which was on
sale for $18 to make room for the revamped 3.1. I ultimately bought it because
it was made locally. After trying the 3.0 I fell in love and had to buy more. I
bit the bullet and bought 2 3.1’s. These diapers go from about 8lbs to 35lbs. Every
piece of a Smart Bottoms diaper (and other products) is made in here in the US
AND the cotton they use is 100% certified organic cotton milled in the States. “Made
in the USA” products are always the best quality. The best quality also means
spending a few more dollars for the best.
Performance- 4/5:
After using the 3.1 for 3 months we have only had one leak, which was user
error (I didn’t prep it enough times). Peeka is a tummy sleeper and with a
double fold of the insert in the front she has always had dry naptimes. We
haven’t used these overnight yet but with a doubler or an infant prefold
underneath the insert I wouldn’t have any concerns with leaks. After prepping
(5 or 6 washes, I didn’t dry in between washes) this diaper is a super soaker.
After a 3-hour car ride and a giant EBF poop the 3.1 kept everything in. Peeka
is almost 6 months old but can pee like a toddler and we never worry about
leaks when she is wearing Smart Bottoms.
Fit- 4/5: The
3.1’s have a wider front waist than it’s predecessor the 3.0 which means they
now fit babies longer. Peeka was about 11lbs when she first wore a Smart Ones and
at almost 6 months and about 19lbs she is still on the smallest rise and 1 row
out on each side for her waist (she is tall and solid). The waist elastic is
very wide and doesn’t leave any red marks on Peeka like some other diapers.
Overall- 4/5: These
are my favorite AIO diaper. I love that these are 100% made in the United State
AND a Michigan company; it makes my heart so happy. The fit is great, the color
and patterns are to die for and the quality of fabric and snaps is out of this
world. I have a few of these in my stash and would buy more.
Where to Buy: smartbottoms.com,
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