Diaper Styles
All-In-One Diaper (AIO)
Cloth
diaper that has an inner absorbent layer attached to an outer
waterproof layer with adjustable closures (either Velcro or snaps). All in One diapers are just like disposable diapers except you wash them!
PROS
- Most convenient
- Easiest to use
- Most like disposable diapers
CONS
- Higher cost
- Usually takes longer to dry
Prefold Diaper
Rectangular
shaped flat cloth diaper with an absorbent pad already sewn in. Comes
in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. Prefold diapers can easily be
folded into thirds or a bikini twist and covered with a diaper cover.
PROS
- Fast drying
- No need for as many different sizes
- Versatile - can be used for other functions such as inserts, doublers burp cloths, rags, etc.
- Cost effective
CONS
- Requires a diaper cover
- Requires some folding
One Size Diaper
One
size diapers usually fit your baby from infant to toddler. They are
adjustable in the rise and waist. One size diapers come as an All in
One, Pocket or Fitted diaper.
PROS
- Lowest cost over time
- Fits baby through his/her time in diapers
CONS
- May be bulkier
- May not fit a newborn well
Fitted Diaper
Tailor fitted with Velcro closures so cloth diaper fits closely to baby.
Requires a waterproof diaper cover.
PROS
- Still convenient yet less expensive than All in One or AIO
- Easy to use
- Very absorbent - hemp fitteds are very good for nighttime use.
CONS
- Requires a diaper cover.
- Usually takes longer to dry than a prefold, but may dry faster than an
AIO diaper.
Pocket Diaper
A diaper cover that has an opening for an insert of prefold to be stuffed into. This is a two part cloth diapering system.
PROS
- Fast drying
- Gives a very trim fit
- Most like an All in One diaper making it very convenient
CONS
- Cloth diaper cover with pocket needs to be washed after every use.
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Need to stuff each cloth diaper with an insert or pre-fold.
Diaper Cover
Diaper covers are waterproof and are used over a pre-folds or fitted diapers. Covers wrap around baby and secure with Velcro for easy use (no more
pins!). Each diaper cover can be used several times without washing if
allowed to air dry between uses. Diaper covers usually can be washed
along with diapers (depends on brand and manufacturer suggestions). For extended life hang to dry.
Diaper Insert / Diaper Doubler
Both diaper insert and diaper doublers add extra absorbency to any type of cloth diaper.
The difference
between a diaper insert and a diaper doubler is the size and
thickness, and general use. Doublers are usually used between diaper and baby. Inserts are to stuff a pocket diaper.
Fleece
Fleece pulls the wetness away from baby keeping baby feeling dry.
Fleece does not add extra absorbency.
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