GroVia Hybrid All In Two - Review

I've said it before and I will say it again.  I am so amazed at how much I love All-In-Two's.  I never even wanted to try All-In-Two's, but now they're some of my favorite diapers.  I always questioned how you could possibly use a diaper shell more than once (especially when it has a liner in it), and I wasn't sure how I was going to unsnap an insert without getting all messy.  Oh was I wrong.  Not only is the system so incredibly easy, but I can use the shells two, three, or even four times before throwing them in the wash.  How awesome is that?!?!

One of the first All-In-Two systems that I came across was the GroVia Hybrid All-In-Two system.  My sister and I were pregnant at the same time and I wanted to get some cloth diapers for my sister to test out.  She was very hesitant about cloth so I thought the GroVia Hybrid system would be perfect for her.  She could start out with the disposable BioSoakers and then ease her way up to the Organic or Stay Dry Soaker Pads.  It was at that time that I decided I would try out one of the GroVia Hybrid shells as well.  I got a pack of the BioSoakers to test out as well as a two pack of the Organic Soaker Pads.  I wasn't in love with them at first when Lincoln was still just a wee one, but as soon as he grew into them and I didn't have to fold the soaker pad anymore, I LOVED them!!!!  Just recently I added another shell and the Stay Dry Soaker Pads to my stash as well and love the soft texture of them.  So far I've only used the hook and loop closure version, but I'm dying to try a snap closure.  Check out the features below as well as my performance review to see how these diapers worked out for us.  Spoiler Alert! ... shhhhhh ... we love them !!! 

Diaper Features:

Diaper Type: All In Two 

Size Range: One Size diaper fitting babies from 8-35lbs adjusted via a snap down rise

Waist Closure: Snaps or Hook & Loop

Exterior: TPU (in solids or prints)

Interior: Polyester Mesh

Inserts: There are three options:

1. Organic Soaker Pad - These snap in inserts have a TPU outer and 5 layers of certified organic cotton jersey.  In addition they have organic cotton leg gussets.
2. Stay Dry Soaker Pad - These snap in inserts have a TPU outer, four layers of hemp/cotton blend, and are topped with a super soft microfleece.  In addition they have microfleece leg gussets.
3. BioSoaker - These are disposable inserts that lay inside your diaper shell or stick into underwear with sticky tabs to be used as a trainer.  They are fragrance,dye, plastic, & chlorine free.  See GroVia BioSoaker Review here.

Performance Review:

Ease Of Use: ♥♥♥♥♥ - These diapers are so easy to use.  The snaps work great and are very easy to use on the rise.  I also think the soakers are really easy to snap in and unsnap.  I typically will use a wipe in order to remove my dirty inserts so my hands don't get messy.  The only difficult part is the hook and loop.  This stuff is strong!  Sometimes it takes a bit of pulling to get it undone.  At least you know your toddler won't be able to get their diaper off.  They also recommend that you stick the tabs under a loop that is over the laundry tab.  This is not exactly an easy task, but it's supposed to keep the tabs from curling and cracking.

Adjustability & Fit: ♥♥♥♥♥ - These diapers were a bit too bulky for my newborn, but after a month or two they worked great!  I get a perfect fit every time now.  I have not tried the snap version, but I do know that with the hook and loop I can get a custom fit on the waist, and the rise snaps get a great fit as far as the rise goes.  I also like that the soakers have elastic so that they  too can stretch to where I need them to be.  As far as fit, this is a super trim diaper!  If you have a trim outfit you want your baby to wear then this is the diaper for you.

Leak Protection: ♥♥♥♥♥ - These diapers were bullet proof during the day.  I don't think I had one leak or blow out.  As for during the night they did not hold up for me.  He ended up leaking with the Stay Dry Soaker with a hemp insert added in (I did not have any GroVia boosters to try).  As for the inserts I love them!  The TPU layer really helps to keep the shell dry in between changes.  The gussets do an ok job of keeping the poop off the shell, but I will say that it wasn't bullet proof.  I'm not sure that there is a bullet proof solution to breastfed poop.

Wash Routine: ♥♥♥♥♥ - These diapers are very easy to wash.  Snaps are easier than the hook and loop version though.  With snaps you can just throw it in the wash and not worry about it.  With the hook and loop version you need to remember to fasten your laundry tabs.  I just hang dry all the shells and throw the soakers in the dryer.  The soakers take a bit longer than other inserts since they are lined with TPU and have natural fibers, but they are always dry by the end of my dry cycle (90 min).

Bang For The Buck: ♥♥♥♥♥ - This is an All In Two diaper so you really get a bang for your buck.  If you figure using the shell three times then it comes out to about $14.60 each diaper.  That's a great price for such a high quality cute diaper!  That being said I didn't find this diaper to work extremely well for a newborn so I would still recommend getting a newborn stash of diapers.

Quality & Durability: ♥♥♥♥♥ - The quality and durability of these diapers is awesome!  You can just see the quality looking at them.  The only problem I've had is with the hook and loop closures curling a bit.  It doesn't bother me that much, but it would be nice if they didn't do that.

The Look: ♥♥♥♥♥ - Some diaper companies are great at picking out prints and color and GroVia is one of those companies.  They make one super cute looking diaper!!!  I wish I had both a girl and boy to cloth diaper just so I could use some of the super cute girl prints as well, but I'm happy with the cute boy prints.  I'm really loving the new Bicycles print.  I just have to have that one!!!  The only downfall is the curling of the hook and loop closures, but it doesn't bother me as much as it does other people I've heard from.

In Conclusion:
I love these diapers!!!  They've become one of my favorites in my stash.  I still can't decide if I like the organic or the stay dry better, but I think I'm leaning towards the stay dry.  I love the soft feeling and I'm sure Linc likes to feel dry.  I've only got two shells right now and I definitely plan on getting more.  I know I need to try a snap version one day, but I just love the ease of the hook and loop as well as the look of the contrasting wing color.  Oh the decisions!!!  I also want to try some of their boosters.  That's also next up on my list of things to get.  So in short, would I recommend these diapers?  Definitely!!!  

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** Please note that while I aim to provide the most thorough and honest reviews possible, this review is based on my own preferences and experiences.  Each baby is different and each parent has different likes and dislikes.  What works for one may not work for another, so keep that in mind while doing your research.**

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