Cloth Diaper Resources

So if you’ve been following my blog this week you’ve gotten a taste of what our trip down Cloth Diaper Lane has entailed.  There are so many options and new innovations that make cloth diapering parent friendly.  I’ve only really gone into details on the basics of the diapering system we chose but there are others available that you may want to consider.

One little gadget that I didn’t mention before is the Snappi.  This little gizmo eliminates the use of diaper pins and works sort of like the little things that you use to fasten an ace bandage.  You sink the “teeth” into the cloth on either side of the diaper and then in the middle and the diaper stays put.  It’s great, especially on wiggly babies! (Let’s hear it for the cloth diapering dad that came up with this great invention!)



Pocket Diapers: Pocket diapers are a cover with a pocket sewn into the inside.  An insert or a prefold that is folded up is then placed into the diaper for absorbency.  The insert is then removed and washed with the cover.  Once the cover has been soiled, as I understand it, it is headed for the laundry.

All-In-One Diapers: An all-in-one diaper is a one-use-then-wash diaper.  The absorbent layers are sewn right into the cover.  These are great for day-cares and babysitters as they go on baby just like a disposable diaper.

Fitted Diapers: Fitted diapers are the alternative to the prefold diapers.  Usually they are made of super absorbent fabric and are contoured to fit baby and Velcro shut.  Fitted diapers must be covered by a diaper cover.

If you’re interested in checking out the options, go searching on the web and find a retailer somewhere near you.  We ended up going about an hour to Jillian’s Drawers to check out our options and they were super helpful.  They even worked with me over the phone when I was trying to decide on the next size up for GBaby.  (We ended up with the Thirsties Duos – they’re great!)

Looking for even more options?  Check these out:

DiaperPin.com – great reviews from parents on the many diaper options and retailers that are out there

BumGenius.com – major manufacturer of all-in-one and adjustable size diapers

ThirstiesBaby.com – Thirsties makes covers, pocket diapers, and fitted diapers

Etsy.com – carries handmade diapers and covers

Have questions?   Please post here and I’ll see what I can come up with for ya!