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Common Cloth Diapers Today
Picture:Type of DiaperDescription Variations
CoverRequired?
 
 All In One
Diaper and cover combined asone. Used like a disposable, butwashable. Using an “AIO” forconstant use is not usuallypractical, as lots of washing/drying reduces theeffectiveness of the waterproof layer. All In Two, where the absorbent padis snapped/laid in the waterproof shell. This version is quick to dry,easy to use, and the cover can be re-used if it is not soiled or wet whenthe pad is changed.No
PocketDiaper
2 layer diaper, outer layerwaterproof, inner layer soft andbreathable. Absorbent materialis inserted through a “pocket” in the front or back of thediaper. Great to customizeabsorbency, easy to use.
 
 Also comes in a fitted pocket andone-size pockets (adjustable sizing ina single diaper).On pocketfitteds, yes
Fitted
Shaped like a disposable diaper.Easy to use, usually comes withhook and loop or snap closure.No folding!Soakers can be invisible (in thediaper), snapped in, laid in, or sewnon layer closest to baby requiringfolding to fit inside. Yes
Contour
Shaped like an hourglass. Mayrequire one fold – folding thenavel end down enough to fitunder the belly button.Generally just lies in a diaperwrap (do not use pull up coversor diaper will slide around).Different fabrics. Some contourdiapers have wings that are longenough to bring around to the frontof baby and pin or tie to fasten. Yes
Prefold
Rectangle-shaped diaper with athick center and thinner sides.Cheapest diaper option.Requires folding to fit in cover.Different thickness, bleached,unbleached Yes
Flatfold
 A single layer of fabric in asquare shape that is foldedmultiple times for absorbencyand fit.Plain colors or vibrant designs Yes
One Size
 A diaper that, through snaps orother adjustments, changessizes as baby grows. Nice forparents who have more thanone in diapers, however not allone-size diapers will fit yourchild from birth to pottytraining.Can come as a fitted, pocket, pocketfitted, pocket all in one, all in one.On thefitted andpocket fittedvariety
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