Diapers aren't the way they used to be when your grandmother and mother were diapering you! A lot has changed and new fabrics and great designs allow the convience of disposables while protecting the earth, your wallet and most importantly your baby's health.
The Basics Now that you're interested in cloth diapers, your first question is probably: "Where do I start?". You first decision is to determine which type of cloth diaper you are most comfortable with. For example, you might prefer one type of diaper for overnight use, one for daytime use, or another when the babysitter is over.
Prefolds: If you're on a tight budget and aren't afraid to do a little folding, then prefolds are the diaper for you! Want to know how to fold your prefolds? The Diaper Hyena site has a great section on
folding techniques. Prefolds require a
diaper cover, and if you want a nice secure fit, a
Snappi is highly recommended.
Fitteds Similar to prefolds: fitted diapers are shaped like disposables and close with snaps or velcro. The big advantage to fitted diapers is that they have elastic at the legs and back, which makes them excellent at containing messes. They also tend to be a little less bulky than prefolds. Fitteds also require a
diaper cover.
Pocket Diapers: Now we're into the diapers that are more like disposables. Pocket diapers are a two-piece diapering system typically with a piece of fleece that makes up the inner portion of fabric, and a waterproof outer layer. An absorbent material is placed inside of the two pieces, making the whole system act as an all-in-one system that keeps your baby dry.
All-In-Ones: Also known as AIO's, all-in-ones are fitted diapers that have an outer waterproof layer already attached. These diapers are ideal for out-of-home use, as they are very similar to disposables. You could add extra absorbency via a doubler at night.
One-Size: These diapers can be either all-in-ones or pockets. They're economical, as you don't need to buy different sizes of each diaper as they typically have snaps which adjust to fit your baby from birth to potty training. The one downside of all-in-ones is that they tend to be a little bulky on newborns.
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