| Parents that are looking for a diapering option for | | | | different sizes as the baby grows. The fact that |
| their babies should consider prefold cloth diapers. | | | | they can be reused really makes them even |
| These are cloth diapers but what makes them | | | | more economical. Some parents even use them |
| different from other types is the way they are | | | | as burping cloths because of their strength and |
| made. Prefold diapers are rectangular in shape and | | | | absorbency. |
| are made with an absorbent pad in the middle. | | | | It is important to note that when using diapers |
| They are made from cotton and the absorbent | | | | that are prefolded is that they have to be folded |
| pad is just an additional area of cotton. This | | | | in a special way in order to fit the baby. Some |
| absorbent pad is stitched into the structure and | | | | parents find the folding to be complicated initially |
| used to provide additional wetness protection. | | | | but after a little practice they discover a folding |
| These are the most popular cloth diapering option | | | | technique that suits. There are a number of ways |
| amongst parents because of their affordability. | | | | in which you can fold these diapers. There are |
| Prefold cloth diapers can be purchased from any | | | | different folding techniques which include the |
| local maternity or baby store. There are also a | | | | tri-fold and the newspaper fold just to name a |
| number of online retailers that offer them at | | | | few. The diaper itself is fastened with special pins |
| discounted rates. They can be purchased | | | | which resemble large safety pins. |
| individually or in packs by the dozen. They are | | | | Many parents use other accessories along with |
| available either organic, which are the unbleached | | | | these diapers to ensure their effectiveness. There |
| oatmeal colored ones or in the more commonly | | | | are waterproof covers that can be worn over |
| seen white bleached ones. For parents that are | | | | the diapers made from cloth to prevent leakage |
| concerned about skin sensitivity the unbleached | | | | and excessive wetness. There are also wool and |
| prefold ones are a good option. For those that | | | | fleece covers. Wool covers are known for being |
| are new to using cloth diapers there are complete | | | | temperature regulating so they stay cool when |
| kits that can be purchased. These kits include | | | | hot and provide warmth when cold. They are also |
| everything that you will need to utilize cloth | | | | made from natural materials and are naturally |
| diapers effectively. | | | | waterproof. Fleece diaper covers are warm and |
| Prefolded diapers are preferable amongst parents | | | | many parents use them for added protection |
| mainly because they are the most inexpensive | | | | against wetness. These accessories are useful as |
| diapering option. A dozen can cost less than $20. | | | | an extra level of wetness protection when used |
| Individual pieces are usually no more than $2.00. | | | | in conjunction with a diaper made from cloth. |
| This is very affordable considering that they can | | | | Investing in cloth diapers is a very practical option |
| be reused many times. This is a great savings | | | | for any parent. |
| that can be used to purchase more diapers in | | | | |