all-in-one diaper

plural all-in-one diapers

1. CanadaUSA type of cloth diaper that most closely resembles a disposable diaper; a diaper with a waterproof cover and absorbent inner layer that does not require diaper inserts.

   Also for cloth users, todays all-in-one diaper and diaper cover combinations use Velcro or snaps instead of pins. Their outer covers dry quickly and can be used more than once.

   1994, Sandy Jones, Werner Freitag, Guide to Baby Products, Consumer Reports Books, →ISBN, page 112

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   The disposable diaper for baby care was first marketed in Sweden in the late 1930s, and the present all-in-one diaper consists of multilayer components with an enhanced facility to collect urine and faecal waste and incorporates a superabsorbent polymer as an absorbent component.

   2005 November 30, S[ubhash] C. Anand, “Healthcare and Hygienic Products: An Overview”, in J. F. Kennedy, M. Miraftab, S. Rajendran, Subhash C. Anand, editor, Medical Textiles and Biomaterials for Healthcare, Elsevier Science, →ISBN, page 77

   Of the types of pads available, the all-in-one diaper type[s] are not always more absorbent than body-worn pads, but they are perceived as more effective as they are all-enclosing.

   2016 June 17, Mariama Barrie, “Dealing with patients with concurrent dementia and urinary incontinence”, in British Journal of Community Nursing, volume 30, number 3, pages 37–46

   What if you’re not sure which cloth diapers are right for you? Before you can start buying all-in-one diaper packs on Amazon or elsewhere, consider these key factors: [followed by a list]

   2023 September 28, Bridget Reed, “The 7 Best Cloth Diapers in 2023”, in Miami Herald

   Synonyms: all-in-one nappy