I have shared before my love of SoftBums cloth diapers, we use our SoftBums Omni system all the time! I love how versatile it is, it can be used as a pocket or an AI2, today I am excited to share the other option SoftBums offers which is the Echo system, an AI2 shell and I am also featuring the new one size dry tough pod!
When I reviewed the Omni Tates was pushing 30 pounds, he is well over that now and not interested in the potty just yet so we are always looking for not only a diaper that fits larger babies well but also that is absorbent enough to withstand toddler super soakings as well as toddler sized poos!
SoftBums Echo Features I love:
- SoftBums Patent Pending Slide²Size is the ONLY variable adjustment of it’s kind
- Fits all legs widths from 4″ - 14″ for NO red marks EVER.
- Choose your own Pods for a customized diapering system!
- Snap or Velcro closure is available (laundry tabs included for velcro)
- Reusable Echo shell saves money, space, and resources
Available in snap as well as velcro closure you can really get a great custom fit along with the AMAZING Slide²Size System. The toggles are attached to the leg elastics and are simple to adjust even as you are placing on baby. I prefer to loosen the diaper elastic completely for washing so the entire surface are of the diaper is flat however I know other I have chatted with do not, the choice is really up to you ;).
The AI2 Echo is a great system to use if you are looking to save money as you can reuse the shell several times and just swap out the snap in style pods that are perfectly contoured to fit the shell. You can save space in your diaper bag by grabbing several pods and just a couple shells. I know wherever we go we are definitely taking the adorable baby safari print echo shell we received for review! With several styles and sizes of pods (9 total!) you can really get a good fit for whatever size baby too.
We were sent the new one sized stay dry super pod to test out and they are definitely built for super soakers! So what is new about it? Well there are now snaps added to make easy adjusting to small/medium/large and you can add the included small dry touch pod for nap or overnight use or if you just have a heavy wetter. The dry touch pod consists of microfiber topped with fleece designed to wick away moisture and keep baby dry and comfortable.
Using both inserts snapped together does create a bit of bulk so you need to make sure there are no gaps around the legs, again adjusting while on baby is pretty easy. When using the small touch bod you need to pay close attention to making sure the inserts microfiber side is tucked in and not touching babies skin.
Another Perspective: Now you have seen how SoftBums fit a toddler, what about a newborn? Make sure you drop by and check out the Omni Shell review by Amanda from Coping with Frugality so you can decide which shell is your favorite!
Win your choice of either a SoftBums Omni or Echo Shell and a Dry Touch Pod right now in the Grand Prize Giveaway during the New Baby, New Fluff event!
Which shell is your favorite and which prints/colors do you love?
My favorite part is that these are great for heavy soakers! I also love that you can use the shell a few times before you have to change it out
I have the omni and I love it and I think I would get more of the same because I like that they can be stuffed if I’m packing them in the bag for someone else to use especially. I like the new shamrock owls one on the website, but many others as well!
I’ve never used an AI2 before but this looks cool!
I am so glad to see so many reviews on cloth diapers. My daughter will be having my first grandchild in April and when she told me she wast going to us cloth diapers, I told her she was crazy. I want to thank all of you who have given me so much information on these “NEW” cloth diapers so that I can support her in her decision.
Aw! I love it! I’m so excited for her and glad I could help 🙂
Have never used a diaper with adjustable leg elastics like this but would love to try.
I haven’t tried the Omni. I thought the leg elastics would be too difficult to use when I started cloth diapering, but now I would love to give them a try. I like the redesign of the super pod b/c they can be adjusted with snaps.
We have an Omni and love it. It holds up really well too, we’ve been using ours for 2 years now with no issues.
Great review- I’ve always wanted to try SoftBums! Love the Slide 2 Size feature. I have a heavy wetter and frequently stuff her diapers with a lot of inserts, so I really like the idea of not having rise snaps to add even more bulk. I’d really like to give these a try. 🙂
The Echo is my favorite and I love the Midnight Owls print.
I absolutely love SoftBums! I love the Omnibus covers the best and my favorite colors/prints are snowcone “,bubblegum, and the white tie safari 😉
Love that there are different sized pads!
What are the pros/cons to Velcro vs snap?
We switched to snaps early on in our cloth journey. Velcro seemed to wear more easily in general and also lose it’s stickiness. Our little one also could undo velcro pretty easily so snaps were a must for us lol. Snaps don’t offer as much of a customizable fit however we have never had a problem honestly. Please feel free to email me if you want to chat more 😉
I have been wanting to try the softbums Omni I love all the choices of insert sizes!
The slide to size feature sounds really great!
If I won, I would buy the So’Pure Sophie The Giraffe Teething Ring - Hard Model
I’ve been wanting to try these for a while now.
I really like the Softbums design… and all their prints/colors. I like the Berry Owls print the best.
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I would like to try this and test the slide2 size system. I love this idea!
Wow these are really trim. I like that you can adjust the elastic.
I would get an amber necklace from greenbabygoods
Their diapers are so cute, I hope to try them out this summer~
I love our Omnis, and would love to try an Echo to compare them since we always use them as Ai2s. I do love the leg adjusting - it is the best on the planet!
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Lindsey,
You might want to look at the directions in the comment entry again 😉
I can’t wait to try these out! The bright colors really brighten up baby bottoms! 🙂
Everyone needs a diaper for the heavy soakers!
I want to try softbums so bad. They look so awesome!
Oh my goodness, I love that print! Thanks for the review! I love how they have snap or Velcro too!
Wow, what a trim diaper! I also checked out the other newborn review and it looks amazing on her baby too. If I ever have any more babies I’m going to try to get my hands on some of these. If I won I’d get from Green Baby Goods either A Peachy Green OS AI2, or an Itti Bitti d’lih SIO. i LOVE itti bittis but I haven’t tried Peachy Green yet.
I really like that these are so adjustable and don’t leave any red marks! 🙂
I love the soft blue of snowcone! I think the omni is really cool because it’s a pocket or an AI2
I had never heard of this diaper before reading your review! I think I’m going to have to check them out- thanks!
We are brand new to cloth (baby is due April 20th) so I love all the reviews!
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looks great…just starting cloth diapering and excited to build my stash!
If I won, I’d get a bunch of Thirsties Duo Wraps!
If I won, I would get a Boba Mini for DD from Green Baby Goods.
I want to try the omni
I love that the soaker snaps in. I have tried other AI2s that the soaker/insert just lays in, and they always seem to shift around, and my baby isn’t even crawling yet!
I have a chocolate echo and I LOVE it! I’m a pocket fan and I never thought I would like an Ai2, but Softbums are excellent! I would love to see my little man in a pumpkin colored softbums!
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I love diapers with adjustable leg elastics
I love that these fit bigger babies! So many diapers don’t cater to people that have bigger kids who don’t want to use the potty!
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As someone who has “big kids”(my birth son has remained above 90th percentile in height and weight), it’s good to find a diaper that can fit bigger kids that aren’t yet using a potty chair, even if I am only at the “pregnancy” stage of my first parented baby boy!
I have the jungle Echo that you show and really like it. What’s not to love! 🙂