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All In One:
A diaper and cover combined in one, the easiest kind of cloth diaper to use.
All In Two:
A two-part diaper system (waterproof layer and absorbent material).
Changing Pad:
A pad designed to change your baby’s diapers on which protects the surface baby is on,and depending on the type you use, it can absorb accidents that occur during the changing process.
Contour Diaper:
An hourglass shaped diaper that lays in a VELCRO® or snap-closing cover.
Deodorizer:
Used to treat/prevent odor in your diaper pail.
Diaper Liner:
A thin, single-layer piece of fabric laid between the baby and the diaper. A liner isdesigned to help keep diapers clean through baby’s bowel movements and also to protect your diapersfrom any creams or solutions you put on baby.
Diaper Pail:
A pail for holding dirty cloth diapers.
Diaper Rash:
A condition where a child’s bottom is irritated and red. In severe cases the rash maycontain blisters.
Diaper Rocks:
A term used to describe the result of fabric fraying and forming little balls on the insideof a diaper through repeated washings.
Diaper Service:
A business that will provide and launder cloth diapers for you.
Diaper Train:
A term used to describe a string of diapers attached to each other after the washer and/ordryer. Securing VELCRO® prior to adding to the washer can help prevent this.
Doubler:
A rectangular or contoured pad added to a diaper for extra absorption.
Fastener:
What you use to secure your diapers on your child. This can include pins, diaper fasteners,hook and loop tape, ties, and snaps.
Fitted Diaper:
A diaper similar in shape to a disposable diaper, but will require a cover.
Flatfold:
A square, single-layer diaper that will require folding to be used on your child.
Fleece Cover:
A very breathable, light diaper cover made of fleece.
Inserts:
An absorbent pad designed for stuffing pocket diapers.
Lanolizing:
The process of restoring the water resistant quality to your wool diapers and/or covers.
Laundry Tab:
A strip of hook or loop tape attached to your diaper so you can secure your hook or loopclosures to prevent a diaper train in the wash.
Night Time Cover:
A cover designed for long periods of use, such as during a nap or night time.Usually made with a thicker polyurethane laminate material and water repellent material on the legsand waist to prevent any leaks or wicking.
Night Time Diaper:
A diaper designed with extra absorption and sometimes a thicker cover to preventleaks during long periods of use.
Nylon Cover:
A breathable, sturdy material used for diaper covers.
One-Size Diaper:
A single diaper that will adjust to fit multiple sizes. Comes in fitted, All in One andPocket Diaper varieties.
Pill:
A term used to describe the appearance of tiny fabric balls present on some fabrics after washing.
Pins:
A tool used to fasten diapers involving a sharp end inserted through the diaper fabric andenclosed in a plastic or metal head, securing the fabric together, and keeping the diaper on your child.
Pocket All In One Diaper:
An All In One and Pocket Diaper combined.
Pocket Diaper:
A two-layer diaper consisting of a waterproof outer layer and a soft inner layer. Youwill insert absorbent material through the “pocket” in the diaper before use.
Prefold:
A prefold diaper is a rectangle-shaped diaper with three columns, the middle being thethickest. Folding is still required for use as a diaper on your child.
PUL Cover:
A breathable cover made with polyurethane laminate, in several thicknesses.
Snappi® Diaper Fastener:
A newer tool used to fasten diapers as opposed to using pins. This fastenerhas three legs, each leg has a plastic end with teeth that dig into the fabric. You secure the sides and thecrotch with each end, keeping the diaper secure on your child.
Stash:
A term used to describe a cloth diaper collection.
Stripping:
A process used to remove detergent build up in diapers.
Cloth Diapering Glossary & Lingo
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