Prefold Cloth Diapers

While some parents prefer to use all-in-one diapers for all of their baby's needs, others like the flexibility of different solutions for different situations, or different times of the day. They may, for example, use all-in-ones for outings, with babysitters or during the night, but use prefolds at other times. Still others will prefer the typically lower cost of the prefold diaper and will use them all the time.

Quality snap-on prefold diapers have a lot going for them. If you pick well, they should last for at least two different babies, even if you decide to use a diaper service. Remember that if you use a service, the diapers will be washed in an industrial washing machine, so inferior quality prefolds won't survive the experience. Fortunately, even the best prefold diapers are a lot less expensive than other types of diapers, so they're economical, too.

Blue Penguin's prefold cloth diapers are particularly practical. With their v-shaped row of snaps, they can grow with your baby so that you always have a perfect fit. They also have two layers of 100 percent cotton; one a heavyweight terry and the other a softer flannelette, designed to be worn next to the skin. These diapers come in two sizes: small, to fit babies up to 15 lbs., and large, for babies over 14 lbs. Blue Penguin also manufactures fleece hemp prefold diapers, which are not only super-soft and hardwearing, but they have natural antimicrobial properties, as well.

Prefolded cloth diapers typically require a diaper cover. Also, you will need to wash prefolds with fairly hot water and dry them in the dryer for best hygiene. Air drying in the sun is just as good as a dryer, though, and even more cost-effective!