- Pocket diaper: Basically, a diaper that does not need a cover. You will need to put something absorbent in this (usually an insert is provided). Easy diaper to use, just like a disposable with two extra steps. The extra steps are washing and stuffing (putting the insert into the diaper).
- AIO: Stands for All In One. This is going to be just like a disposable diaper with one extra step, washing. Everything that is needed to diaper your child is in this diaper. The waterproof outer layer and the absorbent part of the diaper.
- AI2: Stands for All In Two. This diaper usually has a waterproof outer layer with a snap in or lay in insert. Can use the waterproof outer layer usually 3-4 times before having to change that part of the diaper.
- Hybrid: This is usually an All In Two style diaper with a disposable insert option. Great for the on the go mom.
- Prefold: The old school diapers with pins that you have to fold. These need a cover because they are not leak proof by any means. You may fold it the old school way (with pins or a snappi--see below) or you could also fold it into thirds (or tri-fold it) and lie it in the cover.
- Snappi: This is used instead of diaper pins to make using prefolds, flats, and some fitted diapers easier to use.
- Fitted: Diapers that go under a cover. Usually has velcro or snaps on it. Some of them do need pins or a snappi also. These are usually great for overnight but are NOT leak proof so they will need a cover.
- Flats: Basically just a square piece of fabric. Will be a bit harder to use until you get used to folding them, but the cheapest option to cloth diaper. Not leak proof and will need a cover and will also need diaper pins or a snappi.
- Cover: This is what goes over non-leak proof diapers to make them leak proof.
- Soaker: Just an insert with a different name :-)
- OS: Stands for One Sized. Usually fits most kids from 8 or 14 pounds to about 30 or 35 pounds.
- Sized: Obviously, sized diapers for small, medium, large and sometimes extra large. FuzziBunz (a type of pocket diaper) also calls this a "perfect size" diaper
If you have any other "diaper lingo" that you would like decoded for you, please let me know!!!
I think this is a great little intro to cloth diapering for any mother! I was kind of confused by all the terms and abbreviations at first, too.
ReplyDeleteVery helpful for people who are new to cloth diapering.
ReplyDeletethis is great! it took a while of online researching to understand it all!
ReplyDeleteI (think) I like the fact that the diapers I used with my daughter 18 years ago are now referred to as "old school". haha!
ReplyDeleteOne thing I've learned is that a lot of people are confused about the lingo...even ebay sellers! This is very helpful. BTW...you should see how much "vintage" prefolds sell on ebay now...lol!
ReplyDeleteFOE= fold over elastic. took me forever to figure that one out. Very helpful post for beginners like me. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis is very helpful!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very helpful list! I am still confused how a flat and a prefold are different things? I guess they have the same function but differ in some way. :/
ReplyDeletethank you this was very helpful to me with understanding all the terms!
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