| Prefold cloth diapers are the preferred choice | | | | The other type of cloth prefold diaper is the Chinese |
| amongst parents who have decided to use cloth for | | | | model. The Chinese prefold is made with all natural |
| their babies. These are characterized by their | | | | 100% cotton. This type is made of a thicker material |
| rectangular shape and the absorbent cotton pad | | | | and is constructed with heavy thread. This reinforces |
| located in the middle. They are made of natural cotton | | | | the assembly of the fabric and makes for a stronger |
| and can be bleached white or come unbleached in a | | | | item. In comparison to the Indian prefold these diapers |
| beige color. Of all the diapers these are the most | | | | are not as soft but are stronger. Many parents do |
| economical. They can be purchased individually or in | | | | prefer the Chinese prefolded models because of their |
| multiples by the dozen. You can also purchase them in | | | | strength. Also, in order to make them super absorbent |
| kits that include everything a parent could possibly | | | | they have to be washed more times than the Indian |
| need to begin using them. When selecting these types | | | | version. Of the two types of prefold diapers this type |
| of napkins you should be aware of the options | | | | is the strongest. |
| available to you. | | | | If your are considering cloth diapers you really can't go |
| Prefold diapers are considered flat because they are | | | | wrong with selecting either of these types. These are |
| flat and are essentially cotton squares of fabric that | | | | most economical and your choice should be based on |
| are folded to fit the contours of the baby's bottom. | | | | personal preference and the comfort of your baby. |
| These can come in two distinct types. The first type is | | | | Parents that are concerned by skin sensitivity may |
| the Indian prefold version. Indian diapers are the ones | | | | lean towards purchasing the unbleached Indian ones. If |
| that are made from Indian cotton and are noted for | | | | strength is the main concern then the Chinese ones |
| being unbleached. There are what some would | | | | may be preferable for you. Both of these types offer |
| consider organic and are characterized by their beige | | | | parents a natural alternative to diapering their babies. |
| color. They are super absorbent and repetitive | | | | They are very inexpensive and there is no real |
| washing makes them even more absorbent. Likewise, | | | | difference in pricing between the two. Choosing |
| the cotton is a lot softer than other models made from | | | | affordable diapers for your baby is very easy. They |
| other cottons. Some people have noticed that they do | | | | are easy to clean, easy to use and most important |
| shrink considerably. Given this fact, it is suggested that | | | | made of high quality materials that are safe for your |
| you purchase a slightly larger size. They are sold in | | | | baby's skin. No matter what type of diaper you |
| sizes that are small enough for premature babies to | | | | choose you can be assured that you will be receiving |
| premium large sizes. | | | | quality. |