Like adults, babies come in different shapes and sizes. This means that a certain design of reusable cloth diaper that works very well for your sister or friend, might not be the best for your baby. The design or type that is best for you will also depend on your lifestyle and budget. All diapering systems need an absorbent cloth inner and a moisture resistant or waterproof outer.
Guide To Reusable Cloth Diapers
These are some of the options that are available:
Flat Fold Cloth Diapers or Terry Cloth
These are the old-fashioned cloth diapers that have been used for many centuries around the world. It is a single layer of cotton cloth that is folded.
Flat cloth diapers are folded according to the size of the baby so one size fits all.
It is the cheapest option of cloth diapering and is still used in many parts of the world where there is limited access to a washing machine and modern facilities.
They can be hand washed and dry very quickly. They have many other uses like burping cloths or used for cleaning.