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- Long term less costly than disposable diapers
- Environmentally friendly
- Gentle on babies' skin
- Most common types are prefold and fitted or contour
- Some require wool soakers or diaper covers to prevent leaks
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Cloth diapers are washable diapers made of absorbent cloth materials. They come in many different styles and can be pre-made or handmade.
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Types of Cloth Diapers
Contrary to what many think, cloth diapers come in a variety of styles, making them convenient for most life styles.Prefold Diapers
Prefold diapers are the rectangular shaped and feature three sections with the middle being the most absorbent. They are referred to by 4-6-4, 4-8-4 or more rarely 2-4-2, which represents the number of layers in each of the three sections. They may be closed by velcro, safety pins or simply folded into some covers. They must be covered in a waterproof cover to prevent leaks.Fitted Diapers
Fitted diapers are styled after the disposable diaper. They feature a contoured shaped, fitting nicely around the legs without the need to fold as with the prefolds. Many fitted diapers are made with velcro or snap closures for easy usage. Fitted diapers must also have a waterproof cover in order to prevent leaks.Pocket Diapers
Pocket diapers are a great alternative if you are looking for the convenience of a disposable diaper but are looking for environmentally safe, money-saving diapers. Pocket diapers feature a water-proof cover with a pocket built-in to allow for soakers to be added for absorbency. They normally feature either Velcro or snap closures for easy usage.All-In-One Diapers
All-In-One diapers are exactly that, they are the closest to a disposable diaper. They feature a waterproof outer layer and soakers are built in. They are normally made with Velcro or snap closures.Diaper Covers or Soakers
Diaper covers can be made of a variety of materials. Many cloth diaper users have their preference, but the most popular styles are made of polyurethane laminate or more commonly called PUL. Another popular choice is wool soakers. Despite the common misperception, wool is one of the softest and most absorbent diaper covers available.-
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Cloth Diapers Questions
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Which is better: The Diaper Genie or the Diaper Champ? What are the benefits of the Diaper Genie II Elite? 2 AnswersOne major advantage of The Diaper Champ over The Diaper Genie is that it doesn't require any special bags. With The Diaper Champ, you can use *any* type of plas... read more -
Which baby diaper is the best value for price? 2 AnswersThe diapers that fit the child, and don't leak. Each child is a little different. We have found that pampers newborn are the best for our new born babies. A... read more -
Why don't more people cloth diaper? 5 AnswersGoing back to basics...I totally agree with you but this may also depend what culture background, nationality and upbringing we were brought up and influenced i... read more
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Cloth Diapers Message Boards and Blogs
- Google Blog Search: Cloth Diapers
- The Diaper Jungle: Wonderoos Pocket Diapers (January 8, 2008)
- Making Cloth Diapers: Making Cloth Diapers Blogs (January 23, 2008)
- Diaper Swappers: Diaper Swappers (January 28, 2008)
- Shelly’s Journal: The Great Diaper Adventure Continues (January 26, 2008)
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