Diaper choices

If you are first starting an exploration on today's cloth diapers, this should help you out.

There are three basic choices to pick from, and and then once you know what kind of diaper you want, then there are a billion more choices to make;)

1) The basic diaper and cover combo: Just like it sounds, this is a diaper that needs waterproof cover to go over it. But don't panic. This isn't the old pins and rubber pants that your grandmother used. These come in cute patterns with Velcro and snaps. Or many people use the old style diaper (prefolds or flats) with the new Snappi, a pretty cool little invention with claws on the end so you never need to use pins. Many of the diapers and covers have Velcro or snaps. I have heard that these are the most economical if you are looking for the cheapest, but I disagree.

2) All-in-ones: Literally as it sounds, this has everything in one package. The diaper is sewn into a waterproof cover or liner, and usually is held together by either Velcro or snaps. (Both have goods and bads about them). The best thing about these are that they are Dad and Babysitter approved because they are just as easy to change as disposable diapers. But rather than throwing them away, you simply toss them into a diaper pail (after dumping any spoiling). I think the most economical would be a One Size all in one, which literally grow with the baby (by means of snaps and settings!).

3) Pocket Diaper: This is somewhere in between the other two options. It is similar to an all-in-one, but has an opening to stuff an absorbent material into. The nice thing about this is that you can take out the pocket liner and it will wash "better" and dry a bit faster. These also have One Size diapers, which again will take you through a newborn to a toddler.