Lost in the cloth diapering maze? Here is some useful information!

» AIO - All in One - A diaper that is literally all in one! There is no stuffing, and no cover required. It is all right there! They are nice because you don’t have to stuff them, or fold them. They work well when you are out and about. Also, very easy for daddies, grandparents, babysitters, daycare, etc! I personally don’t like AIO’s because of how long they take to dry. For some, the convenience of not having to assemble them might be worth the extra drying time! It is all about what works for your family!
Brands:
• BumGenius • Rumparooz • Kissaluvs • Mother-ease Bamboo Baby • GroVia

» AI2 - All in Two - These are sometimes called Hybrids. A cover with a snap in or lay in insert. Many times you can just switch out the inside part, and use the cover over again. It’s nice to be able to have a few covers, and lots of inserts. If the cover gets soiled, you usually have to wash it, unless you have a wipe able cover.
Brands:
• Softbums • Bottom Bumpers • GroVia

» Pocket - Pocket Diapers have a waterproof outer layer, a suede cloth/fleece inner layer, and a pocket between these layers. You put inserts into the pocket for customizable absorbency. Inserts can be made of many fabrics. Microfiber, Hemp, and Bamboo are common.
Brands:
• Doopsy Pocket Diapers • FuzziBunz® Pocket Cloth Diapers • bumGenius One Size Pocket Diapers • Happy Heinys Pocket Diapers • Thirsties Pocket Diapers • BabyKicks One-Size Pocket Diapers • AMP One-Size Pocket Diapers • Tots Bots Easy Fit Pocket Diapers • Knickernappies One-Size Pocket Diapers • Rumparooz One-Size Pocket Diapers • Kawaii Pocket Diapers • Tweedle Bugs One-Size Pocket Diapers • Katydid Pocket Diapers.

» OS - One Size Diapers have adjustable snap settings, or adjustable elastic settings. Most are designed to fit newborn-potty learning. They are great, because you only have to buy one set of diapers, instead of lots of different sizes!
Many pocket diapers are One Size. Some people find that they aren’t quite small enough for a newborn, but it all depends on how big your baby is.
Brands:
• Doopsy One-Size Diapers • FuzziBunz® One-Size Diapers • bumGenius One-Size Diapers • Rumparooz One-Size Diapers • Flip One-Size Diapers • Econobum One-Size Diapers • Happy Heinys One-Size Diapers • Kissaluvs One-Size Diapers • Kiwi Pie One-Size Diapers • Little Beetle One-Size Diapers • BabyKicks One-Size Diapers • Knickernappies OneSize Side-Snapping Diapers • Mother-ease One-Size Fitted Diapers • Bamboo Baby One-Size Diapers • Tots Bots One-Size Diapers • CuteyBaby One-Size Diapers • Bum Essentials One Size Diapers • GroVia One-Size Diapers • Kawaii One-Size Diapers • Tweedle Bugs One-Size Diapers • Katydid One-Size Diapers • Tiny Tush One-Size Diapers

» Fitted - An absorbent diaper that needs a cover. They require no folding, and usually either have snaps or velcro.
Brands:
• Kissaluvs Fitted Diapers • Kiwi Pie Fitted Diapers • Mother-ease Fitted Diapers • BabyKicks Fitted Diapers • Tiny Tush Fitted Diapers • Sustainable Babyish Fitted Magic Diapers • Sustainablebabyish One Size Snapless Bamboo Fitted

» Contour - Like a fitted, but without snaps or velcro. These need a cover.
Brands:
• Kissaluvs Contour Diapers • Imse Vimse Flannelette Contour Diaper • Imse Vimse Newborn Terry Contour Diapers • Imse Vimse One Size Terry Contour Diapers • iPlay’s Organic Cotton Flannel Contour • Kissaluvs Hybrid One Size Contour Diapers.

» PF - Prefold - A flat, multi layered diaper. There are several ways of folding prefolds. They need pins or a snappi to hold them on, and they also need a cover. You can also fold them in 3, and lay them in a cover. They are usually the cheapest option, and are virtually indestructible.
Brands:
• Econobum • Bummis Organic Cotton Unbleached Pre-fold Diapers • OsoCozy Indian Prefolds Unbleached • Chinese Prefold Diapers.

» Flats - Large squares of fabric. This is mostly what they used in the "olden" days, before disposables were mainstream. You fold them, and use pins or a snappi. Flats need a cover.
Brands:
• Birdseye Cotton Flat Cloth Diapers • Hemp Babies Flat Cloth Diapers • Hemp Babies Little Weeds Cloth Diaper • Hemp Babies Bigger Weeds Cloth Diaper • Thirsties Duo Hemp Prefold

» Cover - The water resistant cover that is needed for a Prefold, Flat, or Fitted diaper. These can be made of PUL (polyurethane laminate), Fleece, or Wool.

ONE Size Covers
Brands:
• Kissaluvs Marvels One size Diaper Cover • Flip: One-Size Diaper Cover • Little-to-Big Beetle Organic Wool Diaper Cover • Gro Baby Shell • Happy Heiny’s One-Size Diaper Cover • Tweedle Bugs One-Size Diaper Cover • GroVia™ Single Shell SNAP • GroVia™ Single Shell Hook and Loop

Pull on covers
Brands:
• Bummis Whisper Pull-On Pant • Aristocrats Wool Longies • Kissaluvs Wool LOVER Diaper Cover
Rinse and Wipe Clean Covers • Mother-Ease Air Flow Diaper Cover • Thirsties Duo Wrap Diaper Cover • Tweedle Bugs One-Size Diaper Cover • Kissaluvs Marvels One size Diaper Cover • Bummis Super Whisper Wrap • Thirsties Diaper Cover

Wool Covers and Soakers
Brands:
• Kissaluvs Wool LOVER Diaper Cover • Little-to-Big Beetle Organic Wool Diaper Cover • Aristocrats Wool Longies Fleece Covers • Happy Heiny’s Fleece Covers

» Longies, shorties, skirties, soakers - These are all diaper covers. They are made of wool or fleece. Fleece is already water resistant, and it makes a great, cost effective diaper cover. Wool can absorb up to 1/3 of its weight without feeling wet. It is also naturally anti bacterial. Wool needs to be lanolinized before it is fully water resistant.
Longies = fleece/wool pants.
Shorties = fleece/wool shorts.
Skirties = fleece/wool skirts with a soaker attached.
Soakers = fleece/wool covers that are the size and shape of a diaper.

Lost in the cloth diapering maze: by Katie

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The Doopsy Team