| One of the biggest expenses of cloth diapering is | | | | and waist areas. Nylon covers are a popular |
| the waterproof covers needed for the diapers. | | | | choice for older babies as a newborn maybe |
| Many people will opt to use the cheapest diaper | | | | chaffed by the nylon |
| cover they can get only to find they are often | | | | A long lasting alternative to nylon is polyester. The |
| replacing them. There are many options to the | | | | polyester is light and airy, while still being strong |
| basic cover. | | | | enough to resist tears and rips. While the plastic |
| Plastic covers are the cheapest and the most | | | | and nylon diaper covers are often slip on, |
| widely available, but with there low cost comes | | | | polyester covers come with Velcro or button |
| many problems. The plastic covers can not be | | | | snaps that insure a tight fit. One need only look |
| placed in a dryer and will often tear quite easily. | | | | into the quality of the actual cover they want to |
| The plastic covers are probably only a good idea | | | | purchase and insure good craftsmanship. |
| for a person looking into cloth diapering and trying | | | | Wool and Fleece covers can also be found |
| to get an idea if its right for them. | | | | although they are harder to locate. The covers |
| Nylon covers can also be found they cost more | | | | feature adjustable waist lines but the big |
| than the plastic covers but they last considerable | | | | disadvantage is they are considerable less |
| longer. When seeking a nylon cover make sure a | | | | waterproof than many of the alternatives. |
| good quality elastic has been used around the leg | | | | |