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Fitted, Flats & Prefold Diapers

Flat diapers, commonly called Flats, are truly the old-fashioned cloth diaper. Flat diapers are large squares of single-layer material; typically made from Birdseye weave cotton. These diapers can be folded a number of ways in order to fit your baby and require fastening with either diaper pins or a Snappi.Flats are the absolute most economical cloth diaper available. They can be hand-washed and dry very quickly (great for travel and camping). A waterproof diaper cover is needed.

Prefold cloth diapers are rectangular shaped diapers that must be folded into the shape of a diaper. They are similar to flats, but have multiple layers with more layering in the middle. They often have 2-4 layers of absorbent material on either side and 6-8 layers in the middle. The amount of layers varies according to the size you choose, generally ranging from preemie to toddler. You may see a pre-fold described as being 4x8x4. This describes how many layers there are in the outer and inner sections: 4 layers in both outer sections and 8 layers in the inner or middle section. Prefolds are usually the least expensive type of cloth diaper available. They must be used in conjunction with a diaper cover.

Fitted cloth diapers closely resemble All-in-One diapers. They are contoured and fitted with elastic around the legs and back. They fasten with velcro or snaps. The big difference between a fitted diaper and an AIO, is that you must you use a diaper cover over the fitted diaper. Fitted diapers are not waterproof on their own. A wool cover is a popular option to use with a fitted diaper, particularly for overnight. A fitted diaper with a wool cover can absorb quite a bit more than other diaper styles and are idea for overnight cloth diapering.