SoftBums Omni #ClothDiaper #Tutorial and #Review

Today I am reviewing the SoftBums Omni cloth diaper with snaps. Previously Omni diapers were only available in aplix. SoftBums is an family owned American company based in Minnesota. All of their diapers are made in the USA.

{SoftBums Omni Diaper Characteristics}

• Made in the USA

• One-Size diaper fits 5 to 40 lbs. 

• Patent Pending  Slide2Size elastic/toggle adjustments

• Pocket Diaper or All-in-2/Snap-in-2 or Cover

• Only 4 color options for shells with snaps so far

• Available with aplix in more shell colors

• Assortment of inserts or pods (microfiber or organic bamboo)  

• Super DryTouch Pod: 3 layers of microfiber topped with microfleece when folded provides 6 layers of absorbancy (Has snap feature)

• Dry-Touch Mini Pod: 3 layers of microfiber topped with microfleece. Great for newborns or as a doubler. (No snap feature)

    


{Watch My Video Tutorial and Review}




{My Review}

The first thing I noticed about the SoftBums Omni is how small it can be with the elastics tightened and mini pod inserted. The size range is incredible. I love the clean look of the diaper with no rise snaps on the front. I have tried many different cloth diapers and this is the only one-size in our stash with no rise-snaps.

The SoftBums Omni does require a bit of studying and trial and error at the beginning. This was my first time ever seeing and using a diaper with adjustable leg elastics. I read the pamphlets included with the diaper and still had a bit of trouble to understand how it worked at first. I adjusted the elastics to what I thought would fit my son but once I snapped in the pod I had to readjust quite a bit since the Super Pod was so thick. This would be much easier with a younger baby but my 17 month old will not lay still during diaper changes so it was a bit frustrating trying to get the correct fit. Once I had the elastics adjusted properly I really liked how it fit my son. It was snug around the legs and not too bulky. Once the elastics are adjusted correctly you don't need to readjust until your child grows.

I really like the snap-in-2 feature. If I had other pods I could keep reusing the shell. I found it easier to fold the pod for a correct fit when it was snapped in rather than stuffed. It wasn't until I checked the website that I realized for stuffing the pocket you have to turn the pod around to adjust the fold from the back. (See my video for more details). I think that info should be included in the how-to pamphlet that comes with the diaper. At first I tried to stuff it the same way it was snapped in but then you cannot adjust the fold. It is not accessible from the front. When turned around you can adjust the fold by the back pocket opening.

Goofing around in his Omni

The Omni diaper with a snapped in Super DryTouch Pod worked wonders for overnight. It is very soft and absorbent. If you have been following my diaper reviews then you know that my 17 month old son is a super-soaking belly-sleeper that leaks out of almost every pocket diaper we try. Normally a thick fitted and wool longies are the only thing that prevents leaks during his 12-hour-nights. The super pod and good fit around the legs and waist prevented any leaks at night. I was amazed! This will be a great diaper for overnights at other people's houses. Once the leg elastics are adjusted in the beginning all you have to do is snap at the waist.

I am really excited to try this diaper out on my new baby coming in June. I am convinced that the leg adjustments and DryTouch Mini Pod would make a fantastic newborn pocket diaper. I don't think it would be bulky at all. It is said to fit from 5 lbs to 40 lbs so the SoftBums Omni is a great bang for your buck since you could actually use it from birth unlike many other one-size diapers.




{Conclusions}

The SoftBums Omni requires a bit of trial and error to get the correct fit with the leg elastic adjustments. Once they are set correctly then the diaper fits great. I love that SoftBums now come with snaps. I am not a fan of aplix. There are so many options with this diaper. It is a pocket diaper, all-in-2 and cover! The customizable pods are great for getting the right fit and absorbancy. The Omni with a Super Pod did not leak at all even after 12 hours at night. I believe the Omni is a fantastic way to start cloth-diapering. It will fit from 5 to 40 lbs and unlike many one-size diapers I believe it would actually fit from birth. I would love to get more for my new baby.

SoftBums Omni in coconut with snaps.

{Buy It}

SoftBums Omni with Super DryTouch Pod ----- $24.95


{Disclosure}

I received this cloth diaper free of charge from SoftBums to facilitate this tutorial and review. All opinions expressed are my own and 100% honest. No monetary compensation was given and I will not receive commission on any sales of this or other SoftBums products.