The diaper part (absorbency) and the cover part (waterproof part) are already sewn together. Unsnaps for easier washing and drying.Ĭons - you have to snap them together first.ĪIO means All-in-One. Pros - very easy to put on the baby as if it were one piece. An example of this style is GroVia Shell. You can often change just the absorbency part and re-use the cover part through a few changes. Snap the absorbency to the cover and put it on baby all at once - as if it were an all-in-one. The absorbency usually connects to the cover with snaps. The absorbency part (also called the diaper, insert or soaker - too many names for the same thing!) is made to connect to the cover (the waterproof part sometimes called a shell) as a system. Requires the use of a separate waterproof cover.ĪI2 means "All-in-Two". Also, having the cover as a separate piece means you have 2 layers of defense which can mean fewer leaks.Ĭons: More expensive then prefolds or flats. Not having the cover built in allows the wash water to get through the fabric more easily. Use a separate diaper cover over a fitted diaper. They go on baby like an all-in-one diaper but they do not have a waterproof layer. Elastics help contain messes which can decrease leaks but it also makes them a little harder to wash and dry since the elastics are there. They usually have fasteners such as snaps built in and an example of this style is Workhorse. Requires the use of a separate waterproof cover.įitted diapers are an inner which is absorbent material sewn into baby's shape with elastics at the waist and legs. Still useful for various tasks after the diapering years.Ĭons: Several sizes to buy. ![]() Pros: Several sizes so that you the correct fit and absorbency at each age. While they do have more layers to wash through than flats to, they are still very easy to wash. Prefolds are available in several sizes so you get the right size and absorbency at the right time. Place that in a cover or stuff it into a pocket diaper, or wrap it around baby and fasten it with pins, a Snappi Fastener or a Boingo. Do a quick folding-in of the sides of the diaper makes a pad fold which is a long rectangle. They are a good blend of low price, easy washing and have the convenience of already being pre-folded. They are the most popular diaper for diaper services. Think of it as a flat diaper that is already pre-folded, hence the name. The folded layers are sewn down to form a rectangle with more layers in the center panel than the side panels of the rectangle. ![]() Prefolds are usually made from a large piece of cotton gauze fabric that is already folded into layers. Requires a separate waterproof diaper cover. Pros: Least expensive, easiest to wash and dry, one size fits most, versatile.Ĭons: Needs to be folded to be used on baby and (usually) fastened onto baby. Flats can be used for many other things such as dishtowels. Flats are the most economical way to cloth diaper and since they are one layer, they are the easiest to wash and dry. Pad folding means folded into a narrow rectangle (a pad) and placed into a cover or stuffed into a pocket diaper as an insert. Fold the large piece of fabric using various folds and fasten it to baby. ![]() Flat diapers are one layer of fabric, often birdseye weave or muslin.
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