Prefold: “Staple” of cloth diapering – a flat diaper folded and secured with a Snappi or pins, then covered with a waterproof cover (aka wrap). Great for all ages of babies. Contains newborn messes and rarely leaks. Covers only need to be washed when soiled. Covers can be made of a special waterproof fabric called PUL or out of wool (naturally waterproof).

Fitted Diaper: Absorbent diaper that is sized, contoured and fitted to baby’s shape with elasticized waist and leg openings.  Fastens with plastic snaps or Aplix Velcro.  Fitted diapers still need to be covered with a waterproof cover, however they skip the folding and securing of a prefold and act as another barrier to hold in messier blowouts.

Contour Diaper: Contour diapers are cut to fit your baby and are less bulky than a prefold diaper and an economical alternative to fitted diapers.  Contour diapers do require a waterproof cover.  Because they are not elasticized in the legs, it is anticipated that contour diapers will soil your covers more quickly than fitted diapers, especially in a new baby.  Contour diapers can be used with or without a Snappi or pins inside the cover.

"Sensibly Sized" Diaper Rite Prefolds	Indian Unbleached Prefold Diapers	Econobum One-Size Prefolds System
Mother-ease One Size Cloth Diapers	Sandy's Diapers	Thirsties Fab Fitted Diapers
Tiny Tush Trim One-Size Fitted Diapers	Tiny Tush Contour Diapers