All-in-one Diapers (AIO's)]
All-in-ones are fitted diapers that consist of a waterproof outer, an absorbent soaker, and a one-piece inner. Often they have fewer absorbant layers than their counterparts. These diapers are ideal for out of home use, or for care-givers not comfortable with cloth diapering.
Diaper Covers
Like fitted diapers, diaper covers may be contoured shaped and can fasten with snaps or velcro. These are used for covering your child's diaper.
Doublers
Doublers are thick rectangular pads that can be inserted between your baby's bottom and the diaper to provide extra absorbency. These are great for heavy wetters or for night-time use.
Fitted Diapers
Fitted diapers resemble disposable diapers. They have a contoured shape and have gathered edges around the legs. Instead of tape, they are fastened with either velcro or snaps. A waterproof diaper cover is necessary when using fitted.
Hemp
Hemp is a course fiber made from the inner bark of the hemp plant. It is becoming increasingly popular for use in diapers because of its durability, absorbancy and natural anti-microbial properties.
Liners
Liners are thin material used between a baby's bottom and the diaper itself. Most liners are used to keep stool away from diapers for easy clean up. The Bummis flushable biodegradable liners which are the perfect fit for this purpose. Another great option is the polar fleece liner.
Polar Fleece
Fleece's ability to wick moisture away from the skin makes it a great fabric for covers, and it works as a wonderful stay dry liner. Fleece liners are great for night-time wear.
Pre-folds
Pre-fold diapers are rectangular shaped diapers that are divided lengthwise in 3 sections. The outer sections usually have a thickness of 4 layers. The middle section can have 6 or 8 layers. This gives pre-folds absorbancy where it is needed most, in the middle. Pre-folds are the cheapest alternative in diapers. They can be enclosed in a velcro or snap fastened diaper cover or they can be pinned with safety pins or snappi fasteners.
Pocket Diapers
Pocket diapers are two piece diapering system typically with a piece of fleece that makes up the inner portion of fabric and a waterproof layer that makes up the outermost portion. An absorbent material is placed inside of the two pieces making the whole system act as an all in one system that keeps babies dry.
One-Size Diapers
One-Size diapers are fitted diapers with added snaps to provide a flexible fit for babies and toddlers. The snaps are located just below the fasteners with tops and bottoms lined up vertically. This allows you to adjust the size of a diaper as the baby grows. See bumGenius 3.0 DELUXE One-Size Cloth Diaper
Abbreviations
- AIO All-In-One
- CD Cloth diapers
- CPF Chinese Prefolds
- DD Disposable diapers
