Prefold Cloth Diapers

Prefold Cloth Diapers.

Do you know what is prefold cloth diapers? With prefold cloth diapers and contour diapers, there's nothing to keep the mess from coming out around the legs. You can pin and snappi the diapers as tight as you'd like, but there's still a distinct possibility for escaping poo.

Flat and prefold diapers are the least expensive choice in cloth diapers, costing in the area of $15-$20 per dozen. These diapers require waterproof outer covers, so they are a three piece diapering system (diaper, cover, closure for diaper). Typically, these diapers are closed with either diaper pins or a Snappi. However, another option is to simply lay them in a wrap style cover and forgo the additional closure type.

The Diaper pictorials linked below are for Flat Fold and Prefold Cloth Diapers (nappies) and may or may not require the use of diaper pins or snappi diaper fasteners for securing the diaper on the baby. Both Flat Fold and Prefold Cloth diapers require a waterproof outer diaper cover to keep mom's lap and baby's clothing dry.

• Prefold Diapers: A 'prefold' diaper is a cloth diaper that has already been folded for primary thickness in the center. Then, the absorbent diaper layers are sewn into place to 'set' the fold. This results in a cloth diaper that may have from 6 to 8 layers (ply) of thickness in the center panel and 2 to 4 layers (ply) on the outer two panels. Prefolds can be purchased in several different sizes: Preemie - Infant/Newborn - Regular/Standard - Regular/Premium - Toddler. They can also be purchased in varying layers in their 3 panels (also called ply).

• Flat Fold Diapers: A Flat Fold cloth diaper does not have multiple layers. These are often what is visualized when the term "Old Fashioned Diapers" come to mind. They are large single-layered squares of fabric meant to be folded down *origami skills not required* to tailor the absorption where it is needed. They dry quickly and are lighter weight overall than Prefold

The least expensive option is prefold cloth diapers and cover. Prefold are easier to use than many people believe and there are the fastest to wash and dry. they fit for a long time and they are very inexpensive. Prefolds are rectangular absorbent pads that can be easily folded to fit babies, then a waterproof cover is added to hold in moisture and help contain any messes. Quality covers are very easy to use, usually fasten with snaps or Velcro like tabs, and can even help hold the prefold on without pins.

Imported Chinese Prefold Cloth Diapers are known to be the best in the world. 100% cotton gauze diapers that are soft, durable and highly absorbent. These diapers quilt up for superior absorption.

Here is prefold cloth diapers information.