Cloth Diapers 101
Cloth diapers of today come in many varieties. It is
certainly very confusing. We put this page together to break it down so you can
understand the different cloth diapers out there.
4 types of cloth diapers (see
cloth diaper page)
Prefold diapers - see Chinese prefolds
Contour diapers - see Kissaluvs Contours
Fitted diapers - see Kissaluvs or Under
the Nile diapers
All in one diapers - see Proraps or Bumkins
Prefolds cloth diapers
Rectangle shape, old fashioned style diapers, require folding, inexpensive,
fairly easy to use (may need some practice) pins not needed, diaper cover
required
Contour cloth diapers
Shaped diapers, no folding, fairly inexpensive, easy to use, diaper cover
required
Fitted diapers
Shaped, elastic in legs and waist to hold in messes, closes with snaps or hook
and loop, easy to use, more pricey but still cheaper than disposable diapers,
diaper cover required
All in one cloth diapers
Shaped, elastic in waist and legs, closes with snaps or hook and loop,
pricey, super easy to use making them great to carry in the diaper bag, no cover
required, it's built in
Why are you using cloth diapers?
The answer can help determine what kind will work best for you.
Want to save the most money? Use prefolds or contour diapers.
Want something super easy to use? Use all in ones or fitted diapers with covers.
Want something to hold in breastfed baby poop? Use fitted diapers with covers.
Cloth diapers for newborns
Kissaluvs size 0 diapers with newborn Proraps
covers are very popular. Chinese prefolds
with Proraps or Bummis covers are
another favorite.
Still confused? E-mail Amanda Amanda@NaturalEbaby.com
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