In the world of cloth diapering there are many options, if you're a pro at it you know all of them and if you are new to cloth you might feel overwhelmed.
To make things easy the basic diapers are
All in ones or AIO's : These diapers are just like disposables only cloth, you put them on, take them off throw them in the wash and they're ready for use again, they are by far the most "user friendly" and you are more likely to get babysitters or daycare to use them for that reason. Check out Blissful Booty for some awesomely soft AIO's
Pockets: These are just like the all in ones except that they have inserts you must put in before use or you might have a leaky baby.. the inserts act as the absorbent core. Before use you must stuff them after you change the baby you can just throw in wash most inserts will fall out of the pocket covers during wash. These are also very user friendly and the advantages are that you can control how much padding you have in them, got a heavy wetter? Stuff a little extra in there. Check out Two Hip Peas in a Pod for some very cute and very fashionable Pocket diapers.
All in two's or hybrids: These are Diaper inserts that either are placed or snapped into PUL covers, The beauty of these is that if the mess isn't too big you can just switch the Insert or "soaker" and keep using the same cover a couple of times.
Prefolds/fitteds: Prefolds are big pieces of absorbent cloth that you can either fold and use with PUL covers the same as hybrid soakers or inside of pocket diapers, or you can wrap around baby (think of the old days with the cloth wrapped around baby and the pins. Fitteds are pretty much absorbent cloth shaped into a diaper with elastic and closures good for containing messes but they are not moisture proof . They both need a cover to prevent leaking.
There are then Many Many variations of these same diapers as well as other accessories, and element.
For More detailed information on all the kinds of diapers visit Diaper Jungle
With that said.. WHY DO PUL COVERS ROCK?
Simple! Because you can use them a couple of times before having to wash them as long as they are not soiled!. All you do is replace the prefold, soaker, fitted and you're good. Making this One of the cheaper methods of cloth diapering on average you can get away with 3-4 covers and 8 soakers/prefolds and be able to diaper comfortably and wash everyday. 6-8 covers 12 soakers/prefolds and wash eevry other day.
When I started cloth diapering I used Flip and Econobum both made by cottonbabies. They have a nice selection of covers but I always wanted more. .. more colors, more prints more style!
So I made Rock-a-bye Booty, PUL covers for your soakers, prefolds or fitteds.
Don't have any prefolds or soakers? you can use soakers by Flip or gdiapers
Prefer prefolds? Cottonbabies.com has Econobum prefolds 3 for 6 dollars! :) As well as an assortment of Indian prefolds. Free shipping too!
Want more benefits to PUL covers? this summer.. Get some awesome Diaper Covers from Rock-a-bye Booty, Grab some coordinating t-shirts for your little one and you're good to go!! No need for Shorts or pants! Save Money on diapers AND clothes! <3
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