Does this diaper make my butt look big?: Part Two

So what is this cloth diapering thing all about?

People will usually give you the side eye when you tell them that you cloth diaper. Often times it is because they are unaware of all of the latest options out there.

Cloth diapers have come a long way from this:

There are no pins, no plastic pants, and no droopy drawers. 

Nope just 100% cute, easy, environmentally and tush friendly this:

(disclaimer: cute kid not included)

Here are some of the many different options out there:

all in one- includes brands such as bumGenius (pictured below), GroVia, and Kissaluvs. There is no stuffing involved and no need for a cover. These diapers are the most like disposable diapers. All you do is snap or velcro on and toss into the diaper pail or bag when they're dirty.

all in two/hybrids - includes brands such as GroVia (pictured below), flip, and Best Bottoms. These diapers have an outer shell/cover and a lay in or snap in insert. You are able to use the outer part of the diaper several times before washing by simply replacing the insert with each change. These diapers also have a disposable lay in option for traveling or on the go diapering.

pocket - includes brands such as bumGenius, FuzziBunz (pictured below), Happy Heiney's, Smartipants, and Kawaii. These diapers are a very popular option. They have stuff-able pockets that make it easy to customize the level of absorbency needed for your baby.

fitted and cover - includes brands such as kissaluvs (pictured below), Dream-eze, and goodmamas. These diapers are completely made of soft cotton, bamboo, velour, etc. They are not waterproof and thus require a cover to be worn over them. These are a popular option for newborns and overnight diapering.

prefold and cover - includes unbleached indian prefolds (pictured below) and bleached chinese prefolds. These look a lot like the diapers of yore. But instead of being covered with white "plastic pants", they are paired with a cute, colorful cover or wool. They also are no longer held together with pins. They can be used with a cover alone, or held together with a snappi (pictured below).

wool - Who would have thought that wool, once lanolized, is water proof? Not me. Actually, I'm still dumbfounded by it, but it really works. You wash and soak your wool in lanolin every two weeks or when soiled. It can be used over a prefold or fitted diaper in lieu of a cover. Many people use their wool for overnight or even wool "longies" during the day as pants. Simply air it out to dry between changes and then reuse it until soiled or no longer absorbent. Wool has natural antimicrobial properties so the pants never get develop an odor!

So there you have it, all the options out there for modern cloth diapering. In a later post I will tell you all about what we have chosen to use and what works best for us.


{All images from www.kellyscloset.com}


xoxo,
Ash