Diaper Swappers

Sheagirl · 02-21-2013, 02:23 PM

You ROCK!

mothergooseofthree · 02-21-2013, 04:04 PM

Peachy Green Switcheroo or Sprout Up AI2.

meljc · 02-21-2013, 05:00 PM

We took Diaper Safari and Grovia covers on a flats-only trip with our slim (then) 14mo old. My DH and I both FAR preferred Grovia (admittedly, we often use them at home with snap-ins so we're more familiar with them). A few things I didn't care for about Diaper Safari:

-since they will fit a big baby well, it seemed like there was lots of extra fabric that needed to be wrapped around our guy's hips

-three snaps per side is too much when LO flips over and crawls away mid-change (though some may prefer having a hip snap to avoid wing droop; we don't get droop on our Grovia covers thanks to the in-line snap configuration)

-the back flap comes so low that poop got on it every time and the knit is not wipeable

-lots of exposed PUL

Grovia don't have flaps, but the mesh prevents the flat from shifting. The crotch is on the narrow side, which I like for my guy, but that means you need to make sure everything is fully "tucked in" if using a larger flat like Blueberry. I think if you were using a slightly smaller flat this wouldn't be an issue.

Sheagirl · 02-21-2013, 05:05 PM

What do you like about the switcharoos?

Sheagirl · 02-21-2013, 05:08 PM

Thanks. The extra fabric is a big problem for us. My little guy is 10 months old and in the 15% for weight and 60% for height. He is just sooo darn skinny.

mamatoclaire · 02-21-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheagirl

You ROCK!

Haha no problem

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheagirl

Thanks. The extra fabric is a big problem for us. My little guy is 10 months old and in the 15% for weight and 60% for height. He is just sooo darn skinny.

The fit makes all the difference. It's hard to say what will work for every baby

Hopefully you'll find something you love! If you try Capri I'd recommend trying a size 1 for that small a kid. I can fit the size 2 on the smallest rise on my DD over a trim flat. Though she does have a short rise.

Sheagirl · 02-23-2013, 09:36 AM

bump for some more thoughts. I would love to hear about some wham ai2s too.

02-21-2013, 02:23 PM	#11
Sheagirl Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 318 Ratings: 30 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What is the best ai2 cover You ROCK!

02-21-2013, 04:04 PM	#12
mothergooseofthree Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 518 Ratings: 44 Feedback: 100%	Re: What is the best ai2 cover Peachy Green Switcheroo or Sprout Up AI2. __________________ ISO Peachy Green Sprout Up AI2 shells in prints/colors I don't have

02-21-2013, 05:00 PM	#13
meljc Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 753 Ratings: 12 Feedback: 100%	Re: What is the best ai2 cover We took Diaper Safari and Grovia covers on a flats-only trip with our slim (then) 14mo old. My DH and I both FAR preferred Grovia (admittedly, we often use them at home with snap-ins so we're more familiar with them). A few things I didn't care for about Diaper Safari: -since they will fit a big baby well, it seemed like there was lots of extra fabric that needed to be wrapped around our guy's hips -three snaps per side is too much when LO flips over and crawls away mid-change (though some may prefer having a hip snap to avoid wing droop; we don't get droop on our Grovia covers thanks to the in-line snap configuration) -the back flap comes so low that poop got on it every time and the knit is not wipeable -lots of exposed PUL Grovia don't have flaps, but the mesh prevents the flat from shifting. The crotch is on the narrow side, which I like for my guy, but that means you need to make sure everything is fully "tucked in" if using a larger flat like Blueberry. I think if you were using a slightly smaller flat this wouldn't be an issue.

02-21-2013, 05:05 PM	#14
Sheagirl Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 318 Ratings: 30 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What is the best ai2 cover What do you like about the switcharoos?

02-21-2013, 05:08 PM	#15
Sheagirl Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 318 Ratings: 30 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What is the best ai2 cover Thanks. The extra fabric is a big problem for us. My little guy is 10 months old and in the 15% for weight and 60% for height. He is just sooo darn skinny.