Cloth Diapering Lingo

CD – Cloth Diapers

AIO – All in One. There is no stuffing or snapping. This diaper is like a disposable in ease of use.

One Size – From birth(8ish lbs) to potty training.

Pockets – These diapers can come in a range of sizes, but they can also be stuffed with more or less depending on your baby’s need for absorbency.

Shells – Diaper usually snaps or lays on top of a diaper cover that is coordinated with it. Once wet (not soiled), the insert is put in the dirty diaper bin, while the cover can be reused several times.

Flats - Large, square pieces of cloth that are folded into a diaper and worn with a waterproof cover. These are the least expensive cloth diapering option.

Prefolds – Rectangular layers of absorbent fabric sewn together to make a diaper that needs to be pinned once put on. These diapers also need a waterproof cover.

Fitteds – A diaper that is premade to fit your baby. Usually one size, and needs a cover.

Covers – A waterproof “shell” contoured to babies that goes around a prefold or fitted diaper. These can be a one size or multiple size.

Aplix – Velcro

Snaps – Um. Snaps.

Inserts – Fabric made of cotton/hemp/terry/flannel/etc that is stuffed inside a pocket diaper for better absorbency.

Doublers – Like an insert, used for “doubling” up on the absorbency, usually at nighttime.

Wet Bag – Keeps the dirty diapers in, usually with a zipper and waterproof liner inside, patterned cover on the outside. Great for travel, comes in many different sizes.

Pail Liner – Used to line the inside of a trashcan to keep diapers until washing day.