Animal Companions Cover: Choosing a Diaper Cover Print
By Squishy Lil' Campers | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Buying Guides
A practical buying guide to the Animal Companions Cover, with decision rules for fit, print choice, and waterproof performance so you pick a cover your baby can actually wear.
Quick answer
Buy the Animal Companions Cover if your baby is roughly 6–35 lbs and you want a waterproof cover with a double gusset and dirty closure. Skip it if you need a cover that includes inserts, because the insert is not included.
What the Animal Companions Cover actually gives you
This is a one size diaper cover built for babies and young children from about 6 to 35 lbs. The PUL lining is the waterproof layer, so you pair it with your own absorbent insert rather than expecting the cover to absorb on its own.
The double gusset adds a second barrier around the legs, which matters most during the runny-stool and heavy-wetting stages. The dirty closure and crossover snaps give you a way to contain a soiled cover and tighten the waist without guessing.
Print choice is a fit decision, not just a look
A print diaper cover choice usually comes down to how often you will reach for it. If you are building a small stash, a print you genuinely like helps you rotate covers instead of saving the plain ones for later.
The trade-off is matching. A bold animal print can clash with patterned outfits, while a quieter cover disappears under clothes. Neither is wrong; decide whether the cover is mostly for home days or for outings where it may be seen.
Where this cover stops short
The insert is not included, so budget for absorbent inserts separately. The cover slips on both ends and uses rise snaps, but the catalog does not list a specific rise setting range, so check the snap positions against your baby's current fit rather than assuming a size label.
If you want a cover that doubles as a swim diaper or a trainer, this is not that product. It is a everyday waterproof diaper cover, and it works best when you already have a absorbent insert system.
Decision rules for buying this cover
- Check the weight range first: If your baby is under 6 lbs or over 35 lbs, this cover is outside its stated range. Choose a sized cover or a different system instead of forcing the fit. Weigh your baby before ordering, not after the first leak.
- Decide on inserts before you buy: The cover does not include an insert. If you do not already own absorbent inserts that fit a one size cover, add them to your order or choose a different product. A cover without an insert is only half a diapering system.
- Use the double gusset as your leak check: After fitting, run a finger around both leg gussets. If the inner gusset is not snug against the leg, adjust the rise snaps before blaming the insert. Leg gaps cause more leaks than absorbency does.
- Pick the print for your rotation, not the shelf: If you have fewer than six covers, choose a print you will not mind washing often. If you have a larger stash, use the animal print as the cover you save for outings. Count your covers before you fall for a print.
- Use the dirty closure on wash day: Snap the dirty closure closed before the cover goes into the pail. This keeps the PUL from sticking to itself and keeps the mess contained until you wash. Close before you toss.
Product facts
- Animal Companions-Cover: Covers fit babies and young children approximately 6–35 lbs. That range covers most of the diapering years, so you can size with rise snaps instead of buying multiple covers.
Animal Companions-Cover - Animal Companions-Cover: Inside lining is PUL with a double gusset and dirty closure. The PUL keeps moisture in, the gusset adds leak protection at the legs, and the dirty closure contains messes until wash day.
- Animal Companions-Cover: Insert slips on both ends and is not included. You can use your existing inserts, but you must supply them yourself before the cover is usable.
Who should choose the Animal Companions Cover
Best for
- Babies and young children approximately 6–35 lbs
- Families who already own absorbent inserts and want a waterproof cover
- Parents who want a double gusset and a dirty closure in one cover
Not for
- Newborns under 6 lbs who need a smaller fit
- Shoppers who expect the insert to be included
- Anyone looking for a swim diaper or cloth trainer
