SoftBums Echo vs Omni (now with snaps too!) Review

When I first started my cloth diapering research a year ago I did not understand the point of an All-In-Two diaper system. I didn't understand how those little inserts were going to contain anything. How could I possibly use the shell more than one time???? Wouldn't it be gross? Also during my research I came across SoftBums cloth diapers. They had two versions; the Echo and the Omni. The Echo was an All-In-Two system and the Omni was a combo of an All-In-Two / Pocket Diaper. Both had great reviews and both were super cute, but ack! I still wasn't sure about the All-In-Two system. Being the diaper testing girl that I am I decided I would try out the SoftBums Omni. I figured if I hated the All-In-Two feature then at least I had a pocket diaper. Then SoftBums launched their new prints. Man! They were all so cute! Ok, I couldn't resist and I got both an Echo and an Omni. If they flop I just sell them right? Fast forward 6 months. I've been using my SoftBums for 4 months now and I LOVE them!!!! Who would have known I'd love them so much? I love these diapers so much that I was super excited when they came out with the snap versions and even more excited when they asked if I would review one. I ended up choosing to review the Echo snap diaper instead of the Omni (I know! Who would have thunk it??? I chose the All-In-Two!). Check out below to see what I thought of both the Echo and the Omni, as well as what I thought about the new snap version. You might be just as surprised as I was.

SoftBums Diaper Features:

• Style - (Echo = All In Two) / (Omni = All In Two and Pocket)
• Size - One Size 6-35 lbs (unique Slide2Size toggle system fits legs 4" - 14")
• Closure - Hook and Loop or Snaps (limited colors)
• Exterior - PUL in several different prints and colors. (New Limited Edition Color Each Month in 2012)
• Interior - Micro Fleece
• Inserts - Inserts are NOT included.  Customize your diaper with the following insert options: Super DryTouch Pod, DryTouch Pod, DryTouch Mini Pod, Organic Bamboo Pod, Organic Bamboo Mini Pod.
• Made In The USA

Echo vs Omni

Size range (largest and smallest)

Pod Options

SoftBums Echo w/Hook & Loop Closure - $21.95 / 6-35 lbs (Overall Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥)

4 mos - 10.5 lbs

Ease Of Use: ♥♥♥♥♥ - This diaper is super easy to use!  I really like the toggle system for size adjustments.  Once you get the fit correct you don't have to worry about it for a few weeks or even months till your baby grows.  I really like that I can make the adjustments while I have the diaper on Linc.  It makes the fitting process much faster.  I also really like the hook and loop closure.  It's so fast and easy!  The pods are pretty fast to put on as well.  The DryTouch pod is the easiest to put on, but once I got the hang of flipping the larger pods down then those became really fast too.  Although I find these easy, I do find that my husband needs a bit of help.  Since the pod does shift I have to remind him that none of the insert can be hanging out of the diaper legs or back.

Adjustability & Fit: ♥♥♥♥♥ - I can get an amazing fit with this diaper.  The hook and loop closure gives me a perfect fit every time on the waist and the toggle system gives me a perfect fit on the legs.  I can adjust them the tiniest fraction of an inch.  I could even get a super great fit right after Linc was born.  These diapers get pretty small (by small I mean Linc was a little over 8 lbs).  I also LOVE the trim fit of this diaper.  That has to be my favorite part along with the toggle.  I love how skinny they are between the legs so that Linc's legs can actually come together unlike a lot of other diapers he has.

Leak Protection: ♥♥♥♥♥ - These diapers have been pretty good as far as leak protection.  During the day I use either a DryTouch Pod or an Organic Bamboo Pod.  At night I add one of the Mini Pods to the main pod and have no leaks.  I did have leaks when I used them in the newborn phase, but that might be because I was only using the Organic Bamboo Mini Pod, and not the DryTouch Mini Pod.  I also noticed that if Linc made an extreme poop I could see the poop color coming through the leg seam holes.  It was not enough to get on clothing, but enough to show yellow coloring.  I'm not sure if all three of my SoftBums do this and I just don't notice because the other two are darker colors, or if this particular diaper is just defective.

Wash Routine: ♥♥♥♥♥ - For the most part the wash routine is very easy.  The shells wash up very nicely and are very fast to dry on my drying rack.  The pods wash up well and dry fast in the dryer.  My only complaint is that the laundry tabs are not reliable.  I have no problem when I fold the wings back and attach them to each other though.  Watch my video to see how to do this.

Bang For The Buck: ♥♥♥♥♥ - I think this diaper system is a great deal.  Not only is it a One Size system that actually fits a newborn, but it's also an All In Two system so you can actually get on average three uses out of each diaper.  If you buy the Echo DryTouch 3 Pack that comes out to roughly $12 per diaper change.  Great deal!!!

Quality & Durability: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Overall I feel like the quality and durability of this diaper is good.  It still looks in great condition after 4 months of use.  The only downfalls are the hook and loop closure and some of the prints.  It seems like the hook and loop closure is slightly less strong than it was when I first got it.  The  bacon and eggs print is also fading a bit.  The other two diapers still look great.

The Look: ♥♥♥♥♥ - I really like the look of this diaper.  I love the bright fun colors and I love the prints they come out with periodically.  I wish they carried more prints all the time though.  I'm a prints type of girl.  I really like the the new promotion they are doing this year with the Calendar Bums though.  How fun to have a limited edition color come out each month.  I'm a sucker for limited edition.

Lincoln @ 4 mos & 17.5 lbs

SoftBums Echo w/Snap Closure - $21.95 / 6-35 lbs (Overall Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥)
**Refer to the SoftBums Echo Hook and Loop review for all categories below.  I've only noted differences specific to the snap version below**

Ease Of Use: ♥♥♥♥♥ - The snap version is just as easy to use as the hook and loop version.  It does take me a bit longer to put the diaper on, but it's a lot faster to take off.  I don't have to worry about flipping the wings around and sticking them together before throwing the diaper in my pail.  All I have to do is take off the diaper and throw it in my laundry pail.

Adjustability & Fit: ♥♥♥♥♥ - All aspects of the fit and adjustability of this diaper are the same as the hook and loop version except for the wing closure.  I knocked off one heart for the snap version because I don't feel I can get quite as customized of a fit with snaps.  Every once in awhile Linc is in between snaps so I have to decide if I want the waist to be just a little tight or a little loose.

Leak Protection: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Same great leak protection as the Echo hook and loop version.

Wash Routine: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Same as the Echo hook and loop version except easier because it's snaps.  I don't have to worry about the hook and loop sticking to everything and I don't have to worry about picking lint out of the closures.  I just throw them in the wash, dry them, and then put them away.  So easy!

Bang For The Buck: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Same great deal as the Echo hook and loop version.

Quality & Durability: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Same great quality as the Echo hook and loop version only I don't have to worry about the hook and loop.  The snaps stay great looking forever!

The Look: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Same great look as the Echo hook and loop version.  I'm actually not partial to either the hook and loop version or the snap version.  I like the look of them both.

Lincoln @ 4 mos & 17.5 lbs

SoftBums Omni (ratings based on H&L) - $21.95 / 6-40 lbs (Overall Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥)
**Refer to the SoftBums Echo Hook & Loop version for the basic performance review.  Refer to the SoftBums Echo Snaps version for the snaps review.  I've only noted the differences specific to the Omni version below**

Ease Of Use: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Same great toggle system as the Echo.  Same great options with snap or hook and loop closures.  Same great snap in pods.  The only difference between the Echo and the Omni as far as ease of use is the pocket on the Omni.  The pocket is optional to use since you can just use it as an All In Two system if you wish.  If you do decide to use the pocket then there is the extra effort of stuffing and un-stuffing, but I find this pocket very easy to stuff and un-stuff since it is so large

Adjustability & Fit: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Same great adjustability as the Echo.  See above for how the snap version and hook and loop versions differ above.  The only difference is the fit of the diaper.  The Omni diaper is a lot larger between the legs than the Echo version so it fits a little bulkier than the Echo version.  Because of this the diaper also fits babies that are larger better than the Echo version.  It actually fits babies up to 40 pounds vs 35 pounds for the Echo version.  I personally prefer the trim fit of the Echo better, but I might change my tune when Linc gets bigger.

Leak Protection: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Same great leak protection as the Echo version.  The only difference is now you have a pocket to work with.  I find this helpful when it comes to the difference between daytime and nighttime diapering.  During the day I use the snap in All In Two system so that I get to use the shell more often.  During the night I use a combo of the All In Two system and the pocket.  I stuff the pocket with a Mini Pod and snap a larger pod on top of the pocket.  Another way I've used these so that they are always ready to use is to just use the Echos for the day and the Omni at night.  That way I can have the pocket already stuffed and pod already snapped in to use ahead of time.

Wash Routine: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Same wash routine as the Echo with the same differences in the hook and loop version and the snap version.  The only difference is that you need to remember to un-stuff the pocket before washing and you have to stuff the pocket if you're using the diaper that way.

Bang For The Buck: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Same great deal as the SoftBums Echo, but with an extra added bonus.  You get both an AI2 and a Pocket all in one diaper!  That's an awesome deal!  Who doesn't love versatility???

Quality & Durability: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Same as the Echo.

The Look: ♥♥♥♥♥ -  Same great look as the Echo only a little wider between the legs.  I personally prefer the trimmer look of the Echo, but I might change my tune when Linc gets bigger.

Lincoln @ 4 mos & 17.5 lbs

In Conclusion ...

If you couldn't tell already, I LOVE SoftBums ! ! !  The real kicker is that I almost didn't even try the Echo version because I didn't think I would like an All In Two system, but I actually like the Echo better.  It's just so easy to snap a pod in and go.  Not to mention (for the millionth time) that I love the trim fit of the Echo and that I can get several uses out of one diaper.  That's not to say that I don't like the Omni.  I love the Omni too, but if I had to choose one the Echo would win out.  I just can't get past that super trim fit.  So Awesome!  As far as the snap version and the hook and loop version I'm on the fence.  I really like both for different reasons.  I love that the snaps will stay nice looking for years to come and I don't have to worry about diaper chains, lint, or remembering to fasten the wings together before throwing them in the wash.  I love the hook and loop version because I can get a super custom fit around the waist and they're super fast to put on and take off.  I also like the look of the front of the diaper on the hook and loop version better.  So I'm up in the air on that one.  I think it might take me a bit longer to decide on that one, but so far I'm loving both snaps and hook and loop.So there you have it!  I'm a lover of SoftBums ! ! !
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