With all the cloth diapers out there it can be difficult to figure out which one will fit you and your child's needs the best. It can often be easier to forgo cloth diapers all together because it can be difficult to understand all of it. But luckily you can find people who are willing to help you understand the terminology so that you can do what's best for your baby.
To begin there are All in One diapers, AIO. This type is the most similar to disposable diapers, they are fitted and have an outer waterproof shell. They have an absorbent soaker material is sewn onto the bottom of the diaper. AIOs are very easy, and simple to use because there are no extra part and they are easy to pack with you. There are also All in Two, AI2, which are very similar to AIOs. The difference is that the soaker material is not attached to the diaper in any way in an AI2. The cleaning and drying times for the AI2s are a little quicker than the AIOs because you can remove the cloth soaker from the diaper.
Pocket Diapers are similar to both AIOs and AI2s. They have a waterproof outer material so there is no need for a diaper cover. There is a pocket in the diaper to place the absorbent material that can be removed and washed. The material that goes in the pocket can be a variety of inserts, or pre-folds.
A more simple type of cloth diaper is called a Flats diaper. These are considered more 'old fashion', and one of the cheapest kinds of cloth diapers. These are generally made out of 100% cotton so they are easy to wash and quick to dry. They are able to fit a variety of sizes, and are fit with either pins or snaps. These diapers do require a diaper cover to prevent leaking. Another close resemblance to disposable diapers is a Fitted Diaper. These diapers are designed with elastic on the back and legs and fasten with either snaps or Velcro. Because they have a soft outer layer a diaper cover must be used to prevent leaks. They are similar to pre-fold diapers which are diapers that are rectangular shaped and must be folded into the correct shape for your child. Pre-folds have many layers so they are very absorbent, and they number of layers also depends on the size of diaper. Pre-folds are another one of the cheapest diapers, and they also require a diaper cover to prevent leaks. Contour diapers are hour glass shaped diapers. The do not have any elastic in the waist in the back or legs so they must be held together with a pins or a diaper cover. A diaper cover will also be needed to prevent leaking.
Diaper covers are to provide a waterproof cover over non-waterproof diapers. They come in many different shapes and styles. They are fitted with snaps and will fasten with either Velcro or snaps.There is also a Hook and Loop design which uses Velcro as well. They can be made from polyester, wool, waterproof nylon, or fleece. Liners are needed in a few different types of diapers to help with the cleaning of the solid waste. There are both paper liners and cloth liners. Paper liners can either be flushed or thrown away, and cloth liners need to be washed. Liners are there to prevent your diaper from staining. Another type of liner that provides more absorbency is a doubler. These liners are thicker and are useful for times when extra protection is needed, such as nighttime.
Cloth diapers are great for your child, your pocketbook, and the earth. But it is difficult to choose a type of d when there are so many different options out there to choose. Luckily there are people out there who use cloth diapers and are willing to help you find what right for you. There are also a variety of pattern and colors for every diaper that helps to make diaper changing a little more fun.
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