Pikapu All in One

The best we've experienced of numerous brands (others reviewed also) – We've trialled several reusable nappy brands, each with their pros and cons and we've found the Baby Bare Peekaboo (now branded Pikapu) nappies the best. The AIO is a really nice fit and the velcro makes it so simple and fuss-free. Our little guy started using them at around 2 months and while almost every brand advertises them as suitable on… Read more

newborns, we've found that it is tricky to get a really snug fit. I also found the reusable nappy process daunting being a first time mum however it's simply that––daunting, but not difficult at all!

The double gusset is good, however the outer gusset doesn't entirely close in on his legs so it's somewhat unnecessary but in the 2+ months we've used them exclusively, we've not had any leaks, even if only one gusset is 'working'. They are priced in the mid-range and have enough design variations to suit any child. Our son seems really comfortable in them and while they seem bulky compared to some other brands, it doesn't faze him (note: he's not yet crawling so this might change, however the bulk of the nappy is narrow between his legs so I don't see it being an issue). The only downside is the drying time––as they are so absorbent, they take a full day in the sun to dry and being an AIO, I can't pop them in the dryer to finish them off unlike other pocket-style nappies. For this I simply ensure I do a load of nappies every second day and have enough to rotate through. We use the nappies exclusively for the day but use a disposable for overnight as he's slept through from 6 weeks and 10+ hours is too long without a change as while they're absorbent, no cloth nappy wicks away as effectively as disposable to avoid nappy rash in our experience.

The customer service from Baby Bare has also been great and when my third purchase of them arrived with a different pattern, they sent out the correct one free of charge, allowing me to keep the incorrect pattern.

For anyone wondering what else I've tried so far, I'll rate them in order of effectiveness/lack of leaks. It seems you can read any review on any brand though and get both great and bad opinions. Before committing heaps of money into one brand, I bought one of each to trial them all and this is what I've found: ~ Peekaboo AIO - no leaks, amazing fit, so simple to use, easily the best yet ~ Hippybottomus AI2 pocket style - some minor leaks, remarkably quick to dry, good fit ~ Alva Baby AI2 pocket style with SNAPS - identical to the Hippybottomus in shape/cut/fit, liner doesn't dry as quickly but still really good ~ Buddha Nappies AI2 - good fit similar to the previous two and really absorbent liner like the Alva Baby but doesn't dry as quick as the Hippybottomus, extremely well priced at $16 each! ~ Bare and Boho AI2 newborn size - great price (purchased from Aldi for ~$15), supreme fit while young (these were gifted to us and I think it's the newborn size so our son is fast outgrowing them), the liners take a full day or two to dry as well, I'm not a massive fan of the liner being snapped in (not a pocket style) and so when you baby lies on their back they have the snap pressing in (minor, but something to consider), these also leak from the stitching sadly like the Pea Pods below. It's not always, but inevitable when the waterproof layer is hemmed as the sewing machine needle creates so many holes ~ Alva Baby AI2 pocket style with VELCRO - oddly, these are poor performing as the cut/shape differs from the aforementioned style with snaps. I've tried every setting and adjusted the front snaps to find the right fit and the nappies consistently have a large gap on the back of his leg that I need to do the nappy quite tight around his waist to pull it in. The nappy is equally absorbent and good as the other styles but the fit is a real let down so I'd recommend sticking to the snaps design of Alva Baby. ~ Pea Pods AI2 trifold - the worst! Has leaked consistently on each use despite the internal leg sizing (like a bra strap), and the trifold is very bulky. It can also be used as a pocket style instead so I've done it this way with a Hippybottomus liner however the leaking comes from the hem stitching of the liner (which can happen to any brand) but we've found this a poor fit and so unreliable sadly. The microfleece inner is also a lot of fabric so quite often it sticks out of the waterproof layer. If it's not tucked in correctly, you're guaranteed leaks (like any brand) with capillary action of the wee coming through.

*Cleaning process: For all of our nappies, I use a $2 KMart storage box with a lid and drilled some large holes in the sides to allow air flow (a specific dry pail bucket is unnecessary), when the bucket is full I hose the nappies off in the backyard to remove solids, I then run Sard Wondersoap over them once (the cake of soap means less plastic too and is so effective), and our washing machine has a great built-in ribbed washboard so I simply give each nappy a quick rub over the board once soaped (stains are still very present!) and do my normal load in cold water. They come out white, and any odd stain that's tough and hung around disappears once they line dry in the sun. Again - daunting but once I did it, it's so simple. Definitely a trickier process though without a backyard but we also installed a bidet spray on our toilet as another option. The Samsung washing machine with the wash board is also brilliant.

Regret buying – Initially excited about this product and liked the look of them and quality seemed good initially. Product has been leaking even with very frequent changes, especially around leg region. PUL started to delaminate after approx 6 months even with CCNDU facebook page washing instructions. Nappies have pilled on outside, valcro now not working well… Read more

and nappies no longer feel soft. Nappies seem to hold some urine with extra inserts added but still don't trust them for more than 2 hours max! Would not repurchase.

Absolute favourite cloth nappy! – My entire cloth nappy stash is made out of Pikapú AIOs (All in Ones) - 42 cloth nappies in the old design & 1 in the new design (stag) making a total of 43 cloth nappies. I bought these in December 2016 for my son's impending arrival in January 2017 and was immediately blown away & impressed with the high quality & softness of the cloth… Read more

nappies. I prepped them by soaking overnight in just water followed by a hot wash in my machine to boost absorbancy.

I have been cloth diapering my son full time using these cloth nappies for 5 months now and they are so absorbent! I use Baby Bare bamboo boosters (& Baby Bare night bamboo trifold boosters overnight) underneath the sewn in micro-fleece flap in the pikapú cloth nappies and I have always had a perfect fit with no gaps or leaks, (even with the bulkiness of a night trifold booster!) I know that these nappies will last my son to toilet training and beyond (to be reused by a sibling!)

Amazing quality cloth nappy & I definitely highly recommend these to any parent considering using cloth nappies for their child/ren!

OK nappy, not the best – I was given five of these as a gift when my first bub was born and they nearly turned me off cloth nappies entirely. I have two in nappies now and as my bubs have grown they came into their own; they are much better for an older baby but I still find the pikapus are used as a "last resort" when the pile is getting low. Good points: Very good… Read more

poo-holding ability - a few leaks from my heavy-wetters though. The nappy is not as bulky as some other brands and fits easily under most clothes. I like the selection of bold colours (I have navy, red, grey etc) as I am not one for pastels. The nappy dries very quickly. After two years of use with two babies the elastic is still good. The leg gusset is great.

Bad points: Only a medium absorbency, not the worst but my heavy wetters can overcome the nappy in 2-3 hours. The pilling; it started almost straight away and still happens, I have to pull the largest bits off each wash. The fabric also went dull and grey faster than any other nappy. Can be difficult to wash out poo - I use liners but especially with newborn messes it is often caught under the elastic of the leg gusset and I have to stretch the nappy straight and hand-wash to remove after a machine wash. The Velcro perished the fastest of any brand of nappy, even with diligent use of the keepers during washes. This is a personal one, but the fit was not great, they fit only one of my bubs well and tend to leak. The fit might be fine for another baby though, and it has improved as my bubs have grown.

Fastest drying & easiest nappies! – We started with 6 Pikapus as well as three other brands of cloth nappies - the Pikapus are the stand out favourites - so much so that I've slowly been buying more and more to replace the others! They are so easy to use. My boy is a heavy wetter so we use boosters (the Pikapu brand are good but have also used the Baby Beehinds bamboo boosters &… Read more

some that I don't know the brand of) and there are no pockets to fiddle with, they just slip under the liner. I also made some micro fleece liners to protect the nappies. The double gusset design is great for preventing leaks, although we have had one or two. (However, he also leaks out of every other kind of cloth nappy as well as Huggies, so I figure that's just my boy.)

We do dry pail and because there are no pockets you can just shake the whole thing into the bucket, there's no need to pull damp boosters out of nappies. So easy!

The fabric is super quick drying - they come out of the washing machine barely damp. The colours are so bright and adorable. In summer he would get around in a nappy and singlet, and everyone always asked me where I got the cute little pants. They were shocked when I said it was his nappy!

We found that the one size fits most size was not good when he was a newborn - on the smallest snaps it was just too bulky for him and his little legs were too skinny. Once he was about 2 months old and ~5kg they fitted better and we have loved them ever since. Easy to use, reliable, quick drying & super soft. Doesn't fit newborn - not good until 2 months/~5kg for my son

A really great all in one nappy that can compete with a disposable – I have 8 of these nappies in my stash of 21 and honestly wish they were all Pikapu. I have a heavy wetting girl (tummy sleeper) and I have never had a leak in these. We boost for nap times with a Pikapu booster folded over to make it all at the front. They go on like a disposable and dry super quickly. They do tend to pill a little if washed with… Read more

towels or terry washcloths and other things, but if you just wash with nappies (I use flannelette wipes), they are fine. Reliable, dries fast, easy to use Does tend to pill, colours are a bit boring

Look old quickly – I have a wide range of MCNs in terms of brand and style. While Pikapu nappies are easy to use, and we're an early favorite of my husbands, they have started to look old and worn much earlier than my other brands. This is partially due to the Velcro tabs, which come off the laundry tabs in the wash sticking to the nappy material and causing… Read more

pulling, but it also seems that the micro fleece is of an inferior quality - it looks thin and worn after 6 months of use in a large rotation. These are unlikely to be used for a second bub - I just can't see them lasting that long. They are also less absorbent than nappies with bamboo in their boosters. Easy to use, quick to dry Look old and worn quickly, laundry tabs don't hold velcro in the wash, not very absorbent

One of the best nappies in my stash! – Pikapu are a great sized nappy and are fantastic for use at night (with their boosters). They are generously sized (so they fit most toddlers) and dry super fast so they are great for cooler climates where drying can be an issue. The velcro closes are also super easy for dads. Fast drying, super absorbent and great size.

Pikapu Newborn Nappies - Love Them! – I have been using 4 brands of newborn cloth nappies through a nappy library and I found the pikapu newborns better than any of the others. The Pikapu AIO and the Pikapu cover with inserts never leaked, were really easy to put on (no fiddling with stuffing pockets or buttoning attachments), wash really easily and dry so much more quickly than any… Read more

other brand I tried. My baby is now big enough to fit the larger size Pikapu on the smallest setting so we will be using these for all our cloth nappies now! Easy to put on, great fit, incredibly quick drying

Easy and convenient – I bought these during a sale and have found them to fit well on my baby when she was as young as 4 weeks old (she was and is on the 50th centile for height and weight). So far so good in terms of ease of use minimal leaking. My husband can put them on easily without having to think about boosters or stuffing etc and they dry fairly quickly after… Read more

washing because of the way the booster is sewn in. I tend to use these when going out and about (I put 2 or three in a wet/dry bag). Major con is the position of the laundry tabs - they sometimes get poop on them and they're hard to easily access during nappy changes. easy to use, fast drying all in one. great for going out (trips to town etc) as can just put dirty nappy in wet bag and no assembly/disassmbling required. laundry tab positions

Easiest to use cloth nappies in my stash! – As a new Mum and new to the modern cloth nappies, I decided to try out a bunch of different types, styles and brands so that I would know which ones I liked the most and worked best and stock up on those ones. I currently have in my stash: Bonnibuns, GroVia, Baby BeeHinds, Sweet Pea and Real Nappies and the 4 Pikapu nappies I have are the first… Read more

ones I go to! Although they are kinda bulky on baby, they aren't any bulkier than a lot of the other kinds I have. The fact that they are AIO is very convenient as I am not trying to track down an insert or booster through the wash. They always come out of the wash clean (some of the other ones need the sun to bleach the stains out). And even though these are the only AIO's I own at the moment, they are always the first ones dry on my washing line!

I am really happy with these and I will definitely be adding Pikapus to my growing stash when the time comes to add more!

PS. I bought mine direct online from Pikapu and they have great customer service and often have great deals too. I think mine were buy 3 get 1 free or something like that. Easy to care for and always come out of wash clean, quick-drying, convenient AIO design. Can be a little bulky on small baby

Just ok – I only use this nappy when all the others are in the wash. Bought a trial pack and after a few washes the nappy looks a bit tattered and is pilling in parts. Even when you put the velcro tags on the safe area they come off in the wash and attach to other nappies. Not the most absorbent nappy unless adding lots of boosters. The double leak… Read more

seals help.

A very bulky nappy not suitable for newborns at all. Still very bulky on a 5 month old.

Dries very quickly. Looked nice when it was new Leaks, not a good fit, bulky, lost that new feel after just a few washes

Great nappy – The first thing I noticed about my first little pikapü cloth nappy was the softness. Compared to the disposable nappies my little one has been wearing it felt like heaven. I was so excited to give the nappy a go but had to wash it first. We have been having pretty cold and cloudy weather lately so I was a bit concerned about how quickly it… Read more

would dry especially as the pikapü is an all in one nappy.

I pulled my load of laundry out of the machine and the pikapü was the dryest thing in there. It was almost dry already! A few hours on the line and it was done and ready to wear. I can't tell if there was a look of relief or joy on Lucy's face when that nappy went on but she had the longest sweetest nap while wearing it. Actually as it was going I was so excited (My mum and sister were there too and we were all excited) that I think the excitement transferred to Lucy and she did a little happy wee.

It seems to be a great nappy. Comfy and soft and good at soaking up the good stuff. It was easy to clean again and came out super clean in the wash. Again it was very quick to dry and hangs nice and easy on the line. It does have velcro which you would think would ruin in the was but inside the nappy are some velcro savers you put the scratchy end of the velcro on so they last longer. Pros - cute and cuddly, quick drying, great colours. Cons - a little difficult to figure out how it goes on. Its OSFA so the newborn setting takes a little folding and moulding. Not impossible though.

Sooooo easy to use! – I'm new to MCN and these are fool proof! Love them! They look so cute and come in great colours! They dry so fast! They dry so fast! No cons! ... well... it'd be great if they washed themselves!

Good – I have since changed washing detergent and stopped using all nappy rash cream (even though Pikapu website says it is ok to use with liners) and have found the nappies are very absorbent again and I don't need to use the boosters. No more leakage! I have also started to stick the velcro tab to the front velcro strip on the nappy and even though it… Read more

is a bit awkward, it means that the velcro doesn't come loose with washing and stops it from damaging anything. So now I will have to say that the nappies are very functional and as long as my little boy doesn't grow out of them too quickly, they have served their purpose well and I will hopefully be able to use them again for any future children. I think I would now revise my previous opinion and say that I would probably purchase Pikapu nappies again. Much more economical than using disposables nappies. One size fits all means you only have to buy one set of the nappies. (please see previous post)

Made resusables easy for me – I did a lot of research on reusable nappies for our first child and decided to risk it with a stash of the Pikapus (they were new and had no reviews then). It's now almost 18 months later, my son is still using them, and other than a slight fray on the labelling tabs, they're in great condition! We've used them consistently since birth.… Read more

Admittedly my little 3 kg baby looked like an eggplant in them but they got the job done! And now at 11.5 kg he looks so much cuter waddling around in the bright colours.

We rarely have problems with leaks, no more so than Huggies disposables, although we don't use them overnight so I can't comment on that.

Easy to wash (until bub was close to 1-year old I just threw even heavily soiled ones straight in the wash without rinsing), very quick to dry and quite easy to put on. Easy to clean, durable, few leaks Can't think of anything!

Love it – Pikapu AIO ( All in one) OSFA ( one size fits all) nappy is for newborn to toddler 3kg-18kg. It is Australian designed modern looking nappy and they come in a range of colours, I received a red one which made me super happy as it is my favourite colour. My first impression was it had a soft microfleece lining, modern and was well made. My… Read more

favourite feature of this nappy was the twin leg gussets to prevent side leakage, it worked really well. My four month old daughter is a heavy wetter and the nappy was extremely absorbant. I have been using cloth nappies for over 14 years and have a few different brands and Pikapu competed wonderfully with my favourite brands.

When I washed it it was still very soft and it dried very fast.

I would highly recommend these nappies and I wished I had found them before I just bought my new stash, I will definitly be buying from them in the future. Absorbant, reliable well made

Ok – Easy drying but do seem to cut into the babies thighs and cause red marks. We have had leakage problems from the seams and the velcro tabs are not as good as press studs. Quick drying Don't seem like they'll last.

Fantastic Nappy! – I love this nappy, the style is outstanding and I love how soft the inside is even after several washes, It doesn't leak and looks fantastic. I is a large nappy but that is good because it means it will fit my bubba for longer. Thankyou for the nappy I love it :) Softness, Shape, Wee retain-ability and the colour nothing at all

Great Nappy! – Used on my 2.8 year old son. Overall: Very good nappy. Would I buy more and recommend them to others? YES! Very simple to use, good fit, look good, nice large gussets, very soft/feels nice, quick drying. My son is a heavy wetter, so I needed to add more inserts and change more often. The Velcro is very easy for toddlers to undo.

amazing!!! a great all round nappy – what an amazing nappy!! i own and use 2 original pikapu, so when the new V2 came out i had to try it. firstly, i use mine on a toddler (2.5y/o) so can't say what they're like for a younger baby, but we love ours. it fits my daughter like a glove, and has plenty of room to spare (my original pikapu's also fit my 4.5 y/o, who no longer needs… Read more

nappies, and by the look of the V2 it would fit him too). our first try of the V2 lasted for 6 hours without a leak or a change, and after only one wash. as per other pikapu products the nappy dries extremely quickly, with the V2 drying overnight on the ironing board (with the gas heating on within the house, a blessing in canberra). we've also tested out the V2 with our set of pikapu night boosters, again no leaks, a lovely dry toddler in the morning.

definately a nappy i would recommend to anyone. if i was building a new stash now they would be the bulk of what i buy. easy dry, great fit, easy to use

Love them – I found Pikapu nappies after nearly giving up on the idea of cloth (we had previously used another brand). They saved my idealism! My son now wears Pikapus whenever he is not in daycare (although not at night). Easy to use, a good fit, and at this rate they'll do my son until he's four because he's nearly nine months old and still only on the… Read more

second set of snaps. Not so good overnight for a heavy wetter, even with boosters. Maybe my son just pees like a racehorse.

OK – I used Pikapu nappy from birth to 17 weeks old. I bought 18 of them and 5 boosters and used day and night. I washed every day and what I bought was just enough amount. I liked it a lot as it is easy to handle, but when it started to hart my baby's skin, because he started to move his legs a lot, I decided to change to other product which has… Read more

softer material and no adjusting button outside. Very easy to put on,like a disposable nappy. Easy to wash, no need to soak, just wash in the washing machine. Dry very quickly(1 hour under the sun, one day inside on wet day). Double gathers around legs so no leak. velcro around the waist, so it has good adjustment. beautiful colours ! It's all in one, so need to buy quite many. It's quite bulky.

Materials around legs and waist are quite hard for baby skin. Leave strong red marks.( If I loosen it, it leak.)

As my baby started to move his legs a lot(3m+half), outer leg gathers and adjusting buttons scratch and hurt his inner thigh.

regular velcro, so collects stuff.

Excellent – This is the best nappy I've used. No leaks. Extra boosters for night use. No need for different types of nappies. Usable on my 13 month old and nearly 3 year old. One size so no confusion of which nappy on who. The fastest trying nappy I've used. Awesome. Love Pikapu! Quick drying. One Size Fits Most. Suitable for day & night. Cute colours