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I really like the one-size Swaddlebees, but the Organic is a sized model so just didn't last long enough for our test subject. Great product on a smaller baby, or if you use this brand of sized system 100% of the time and not in combination with other products - to make it economical.

Happy Heiny's one-size - not bad

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In all honesty, I originally chose the Happy Heiny's because I liked the prints - I have a 'cheeky monkey' pattern - but it's been in regular use since then. It's 100% synthetic, so easy-drying, and easy to stuff. The only problem I've had with it is that it is not very flexible around the waistband and can be a bit leaky. 
It's among the more expensive options, but the Bum Genius one-size is a great product. It's very well-made and sturdy plus easy to use. As it's fully synthetic, it's quick to dry and easy to care for. As our test subject is a bigger baby, I've found the sizing more generous than some. It's well fitted and easy to adjust. It comes in a nice range of colours and can be purchased from a number of online suppliers. 

Peapods Pocket nappy - no, thanks

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It's always nice to support an Australian-made product such as the Peapod, but unfortunately it's not one of my favourites.
The microfibre lining is great, but the colour scheme I have it a light green outer with dark green inner and this means the dark green shows lots of fluff. And although bamboo is fantastically absorbent, this insert/ booster was always the last thing off the line. Lastly, I'm not a fan of the popper closures on nappies. It's probably just me, but I find them very hard to pull tight and fasten.
On paper, the Tots Bots Easyfit is nearly the perfect nappy. It's a generous size, cheerful colour, strong but easy to use velcro close, and highly absorbent bamboo core (it also comes in microfibre).
It's only drawback is taking it apart for washing and reassembling. It has a bamboo inner that slots into a 'tongue' that folds into the pocket (yes, hard to imagine) but it's quite difficult to get the inner back into the sleeve.

Rumparooz - too small

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Rumparooz have a couple of features that are slightly better than the 'average' pocket nappy, specifically the 'gusset' in the main body of the nappy to aid containment, like a disposable nappy, and the '6 hour soaker' insert, which is quite clever.
However, their main drawback is they are too small. Our test subject is only 5 months old, albeit on the 97th percentile for weight (he was 8.7kg at 4 months!) but he has outgrown the Rumparooz. I don't see how you could make it last into toddlerhood.
Not recommended.

Peapods Pocket nappy

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Basics
Colour: green
Size: Small
Price: AUD$19.95
Purchased: Nurture Nappies
Product page: http://www.peapods.com.au/
Shipped with: bamboo insert
Sizing system: sized
Fastening system: poppers
Made in: China
Made from: poly, bamboo/ cotton

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Basics
Colour: clementine bright  yellow
Size: one-size
Price: AUD$46
Purchased: Nurture Nappies
Product page: http://www.nurturenappies.com.au/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1697
Shipped with: 1 newborn insert, 2 one-size inserts
Sizing system: one-size
Fastening system: velcro and poppers
Made in: Egypt
Made from: poly, liner polyester/polyamide

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Basics
Colour: Lazy lime
Size: one size
Price: AUD$39
Purchased: Baby Soft Landings
Product page: http://www.rumparooz.com/catalog.php?category=65
Shipped with: '6r' adjustable insert
Sizing system: one size
Fastening system: poppers & velcro
Made in: China
Made from: poly

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NEWBORN
Tricky to adjust the popper sizes for newborn and results in some grizzling by the test subject. Used without stuffing or liners, will use next time with single (newborn) liner. Will check the instructions for adjusting the poppers and liners. Seems like a good one-size choice, when you get the hang of it.


Basics
Colour: Silly monkeys
Size: one size
Price: AUD$32
Purchased: Baby Soft Landings
Product page: http://www.happyheinys.com/pocket_diapers.php
Shipped with: microfibre insert
Sizing system: one size
Fastening system: velcro
Made in: USA
Made from: poly

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Source: http://www.happyheinys.com/pocket_diapers.php

NEWBORN
We purchased the "silly monkeys" pattern, which is hard to resist. The tops are quite stiff, but husband persevered in getting it on. We used the liner/ booster from a different brand, which worked well - will try with the HH liner next time.


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