1) Prefolds, Flats & Contoureds- rectangular diapers that you fold strategically around baby, secure with either pins or a snappi, and use a pee well cover. Prefolds run $2-$6 dollars each depending on brand & size. I prefer premium ones as they are layered with 4x8x4 layers of fabric so they are more absorbent. Standard ones are layered with 3x6x3. Chinese prefolds are my favorite, but it depends on each mama. Flats are less bulky but don't have the absorbancy prefolds do in my opinion. I have a pee monster though :). Many mamas I know use flats & love them. Last is the contoured, which is basically a prefold cut down into the shape you normally fold prefolds into. I know that sounds confusing so here's a picture (http://www.comfybummy.com/cgi-bin/item/KC/DP/Kissaluvs%2DContour%2DCOLORS%21%2DDiapers). I've used these on the 2yr old I babysit & really like them.
*Pricing details: http://www.comfybummy.com/cgi-bin/category/DP
*Folding a prefold: http://www.youtube.com/watchv=DyOLyffVOGo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
(and she's using my favorite Thirsites Duo cover too!)
*Folding a flat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM-di3a0XN4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
2) Fitteds: these resemble the shape of a disposable and still require a pee well cover. They are contoured to fit around babies legs and waist. Most fitters are sold by size of baby with the exception of Goodmamas and Mother-Ease brands. They are supposed to fit newborn to toddlers, I find they are super bulky on tiny babies though. There are SO many brands of fitteds...
*Pricing details: http://www.thanksmama.com/Fitted_Diapers_s/23.htm
(other brands include Thirsties Fab Fitteds, Sun Seedlings, Goodmamas & many more.)
*My personal favorite WAHM brand: http://hyenacart.com/nanasbottoms/, I got a few second hand & loved them so much I bought more for full price!
3) Pocket diapers: the gateway diaper! Pocket diapers, again, resemble the shape of a disposable & are contoured to fit around babies legs & waist. Pockets, however, don't require a cover. The pee well is sewn to the diaper lining and you simply stuff a microfiber, fleece or hemp inset in between the two layers. These are a common diapers for parents to start with because of their simplicity. BumGenius, Fuzzibuns & HappyHeiny are the most common I see. I've heard great things from a mama regarding Babykicks too. These are also popular because most can be bought in one size that lasts "5-40lbs", depending on the brand.
*Pricing Details: http://www.comfybummy.com/cgi-bin/category/PD
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Pocket&rh=n%3A166771011%2Ck%3APocket&page=1
4) All In Ones (AIO): Basically the "easiest" diaper to use as it's all sewn together, no covers or inserts. My only issue with them are they take FOREVER to dry and they are usually more expensive. We only own one :)
*Pricing details: http://www.comfybummy.com/cgi-bin/category/DAIO
https://www.kellyscloset.com/All-in-One-Cloth-Diapers-_c_608.html
5) Hybrids: These are fabulous, in my opinion, for younger babies. Hybrids are outer covers that you lay or snap the 'diaper' insert into. Flip diapers are what we started with a bulk of. I loved them till our DD turned about 6mths. We also used their disposable inserts for 8 days whiled on vacation and were unable to do laundry. We just washed the covers in the sink & line dried them. Even though we're not using our Flip inserts a lot we use the covers ALL THE TIME over prefolds & fitteds. Amother brand, Grovia diapers have a net like lining inside the cover & i'm not a huge fan of the moisture they retain, but for skinny babies I've heard they are womderful! We have a chunky legged DD. :) GDiapers are also hybrids but use only disposable inserts and from what I've seen are wicked expensive. http://www.comfybummy.com/cgi-bin/category/HYBRID
Phew! I think that's about as much as I can get out. There are MANY options, but hopefully this helps break them down for you.
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