Fitted cloth diapers are next step up
in the evolution of the cloth diaper from the simple flat diapers or
prefold diapers that were the norm many years ago. Fitted diapers
are exactly what they sound like. Instead of the flat and shapeless
diapers our parents may have used, fitted diapers are fitted and
snug, usually with elastic gatherings in the legs and waist, making
them a perfect fit for any baby. They usually have closures of some
sort as well, either hook and loop (Velcro) or snaps.
Fitted diapers are not waterproof so
you do need a diaper cover to put over them but they are very easy
to put on a baby and very easy to put under a cover without
uncomfortable bunching. Some fitted diapers have also been known to
contain a pocket for stuffing (see
pocket diapers).
Fitted diapers come in a variety of
materials but some of the most popular choices are cotton knits,
flannel, hemp, terry cloth, sherpa, bamboo, or velour.
Advantages of Fitted Diapers:
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Fitted and snug for a good fit on
baby and under diaper covers
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Can be washed at high
temperatures, separate from covers
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Easy to clean
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Can be very trim for day use or
bulkier for nighttime use...your choice.
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Available in lots of cute colors
and prints
Disadvantages of Fitted Diapers
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A cover is required to
make the diaper function
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Not as convenient as an
AIO
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Can be hard to wash or have smell
problems if there are too many layers
Examples of Fitted Diapers:
Kissaluvs
Happy Hempy
Little Beetles
Want to learn about other diaper
types? Visit our Cloth Diaper
Terminology section.
