Diaper Types: Prefold Diapers and Cloth Diaper Inserts

Prefold diapers are rectangular pieces of fabric, sewn together with an absorbent pad sewn in the center. They can come in a variety of sizes and thicknesses and are generally folded to fit into a waterproof diaper cover.

Many people are familiar with the Gerber Brand prefold diapers:




...but there are many other styles available on the market today. To name a few:

Indian Prefold Cloth Diapers:

Indian prefold diapers are made of unbleached cotton twill. They are very soft and very absorbent and become softer with every wash. These prefolds come in different sizes according to baby's weight.

Chinese Prefold Cloth Diapers:

These are generally referred to as the best as far as prefold diapers go. They are very soft and absorbant and hold up well. They are made of a quilted cotton and also come in different sizes according to baby's weight.

Many people also use what are called Birdseye Flats. These are pretty much the same kitchen towels that you typically use to cool your cookies on. They're made of cotton and need to be folded many times to fit into a cloth diaper cover. These can also be made of Hemp and called Hemp Flats: