Types of Cloth Diapers

One of the most overwhelming things about cloth diapers is the large variety in styles. So I am going to show you the main styles. Cloth diapers have come a long way since the days of large pieces of cloth being held on with some oversized safety pins



AIO:
These being the most expensive I have never actually bought one, but they are know for being the easiest to learn. They are great for grandparents or daycare. All of you absorbent layers are sewn right into the diaper right under the moister wicking material you see on top. They work very similarly to a disposable diaper, not very much learning here. Use just like you would a disposable, but instead of thin clingy tabs you can get these with snaps or velcro (Your choice!)

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AI2:
These are cheaper than the AIO. Instead of having the absorbent layers sewn in you snap them in. AI2s can also be used as an Hybrid diaper. Instead of using a cloth insert you could buy disposable inserts and lay them in as well. The one thing I don't like about these is I find sometimes the inserts slide and bunches up at the bottom making them significantly less effective.

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Pocket:
These are comparable in price to the AI2. The pockets are definitely my favorite. These diapers have an opening in the back of the diaper so you can stuff them with your choice of absorbent layers under the moister wicking material used on the inside. The thing I like about these is the flexibility to add whatever inserts you want but still have the inside one uniform material so you don't have to worry about inserts moving around.


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Cover:
This is the cheapest option, and the one most people start off with. This diaper is made of waterproof material typically PUL. This is what you see on the outside of all the other diapers as well. This diaper however doesn't have anything else on the inside. You can easily place any insert in here most people go with the prefolds which is what i have shown in the pictures.

I plan on doing a series of posts on cloth diapers. Hopefully I will eventually answer all questions but to be sure comment below with whatever questions you have.