The entire diaper comes on/off similar to a disposable. Entire diaper needs to be washed after use.
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These diapers are cut in an exaggerated bone shape to minimalize the bulkiness caused by folding flat/prefold diapers. Requires an outer cover or "wrap" to be moisture-proof. May need a fastener if the outer wrap does not fit snugly.
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This is an abbreviation for "Chinese Prefold". These are the stereotypical cloth diapers. They require folding, but the first few folds are sewn in so that the middle layer is thicker. Requires an outer cover or "wrap" to be moisture-proof. May require a fastener if the outer wrap does not fit snugly.
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The more trim fitting a diaper is, the less bulky it will appear under clothing and on Baby's bottom.
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Diapers that rank high for "WOW Appearance" are pleasing to look at. They either come in cute colors and prints and/or are eye-catching to those new to cloth. They look quite different from the typical cloth diaper of twenty years ago.
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Stands for Work At Home Mom. These diapers are made in the homes of moms who are dedicated to being home with their children. Sometimes referred to as SAHM (Stay At Home Mom).
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Cloth diapers now come with choices. There are a few basic styles
or "systems" of cloth diapers from which to choose.
All-In-Ones (AIO): The entire diaper comes on/off similar to a
disposable. Entire diaper needs to be washed after use.
Pocket Diapers: The entire diaper comes on/off similar to a
disposable. Entire diaper needs to be washed after use. Requires
an insert for absorption to be placed in the inner "pocket".
Flat Diapers: These are most likely the diapers your mama used.
Requires folding. Requires an outer cover or "wrap" to be
moisture-proof. May need a fastener if the outer wrap is not a snug
fit.
Prefold Diapers: These are the stereotypical cloth diaper. They
require folding, but the first few folds are sewn in so that the middle
layer is thicker. Requires an outer cover or "wrap" to be
moisture-proof. May require a fastener if the outer wrap does not fit
snugly.
Contour Diapers: These diapers are cut in an exaggerated bone shape to minimalize the bulkiness caused by folding flat/prefold diapers. Requires an outer cover or "wrap" to be moisture-proof. May need a fastener if the outer wrap does not fit snugly.
Fitted Diapers: These diapers do not require folding, often come
with elastic at the legs and waist, and self-fasten at the waist,
eliminating the need for a diaper fastener. They require an outer
cover or "wrap" to be moisture-proof.
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The entire diaper comes on/off similar to a disposable. Entire diaper needs to be washed after use. Requires an insert for absorption to be placed in the inner "pocket".
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MOE is an abbreviation for the company Mother of Eden which makes Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers in addition to many other cloth diapering products.
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These are most likely the diapers your mama used. Requires folding. Requires an outer cover or "wrap" to be moisture-proof. May need a fastener if the outer wrap is not a snug fit.
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These are the stereotypical cloth diaper. They require folding, but
the first few folds are sewn in so that the middle layer is thicker.
Requires an outer cover or "wrap" to be moisture-proof. May require a
fastener if the outer wrap does not fit snugly.
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PUL stands for polyurethane laminate. It is often used as the waterproof outer layer of
All In Ones or pocket diapers.
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These diapers do not require folding, often come with elastic at the legs and waist, and self-fasten at the waist, eliminating the need for a diaper fastener. They require an outer cover or "wrap" to be moisture-proof.
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A fastener holds a flat, prefold, or contour diaper in position once folded and placed on the baby. Fasteners in the past have most often been the typical diaper pin. Types of fasteners have broadened today to include rubber and hook fasteners.
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The rise of a diaper is the crotch to waist measurement. Think of "Low-Rise" jeans and you've got the picture.
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This abbreviation stands for the fair trade company Under the Nile which makes many organic products from Egyptian cotton.
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