So, where to start? I will try to break this down as easily as possible and give all the details so that it is easy to follow. This is my outline for a class I am teaching in August if anyone is interested in coming 🙂 I plan to have all my types of diapers so everyone can get a feel for what each one is like.
Also guys, I’m going to post some pics as soon as my dear husband can show me how! 😉 That way you can get a visual for what each diaper is now!!!
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Prefolds/inserts/flats and Covers
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a prefold is a piece of cloth folded up and sewn
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an insert is much like a prefold, but normally is made of hemp, terrycloth or microfiber
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a flat is a large, square piece of fabric that you fold to fit your baby’s shape
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a plastic cover to go over the prefold or insert to keep liquids from leaking
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a snappi, a stretchy piece to hold the prefold or insert to the baby instead of a pin, resembles an ace bandage.
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Fitteds and Covers
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Instead of a prefold/insert/flat, it is already the shape of a diaper and usually has snaps or velcro.
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Covers are plastic and cover up the fitted so that liquids will not leak through.
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Pocket Diapers
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Like a fitted, but has the plastic cover already sewn on the diaper, leaving an opening in the back, top end. This creates a “pocket”. You insert either a prefold or another type of absorbent insert.
- All-in-ones
- Exactly as it sounds! Everything is sewn together to be one diaper. There is the insert and the plastic all together and ready to go.
