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Cloth Diapering Glossary

Cloth diapering can be confusing for new parents, with so many terms to understand. This cloth diapering glossary will help you speak the cloth diaper language in a hurry.
What is an All-In-One Cloth Diaper?
All-in-one cloth diapers are a great choice for cloth diapering families. Learn more about all-in-one cloth diapers here.
What is Aplix®?
Some cloth diapers use Aplix® as a fastener. What is Aplix®? Take a look at this cloth diapering glossary to find out.
What is a Cloth Diaper Cover?
Some types of cloth diapers will require a cover to work properly. Learn more about cloth diaper covers in this cloth diapering glossary.
What is a Contour Diaper?
Contour diapers may be a good fit for your baby, depending on what you're looking for in a cloth diaper. Learn more about contour diapers in this cloth diapering glossary.
What is a Diaper Doubler?
If your baby requires some extra absorbency at night or all day, a cloth diaper doubler may be helpful.
What is a Diaper Pail Liner?
For some types of cloth diapering systems, you may want to use a diaper pail liner. Learn more about diaper pail liners in this cloth diapering glossary.
What is Diaper Service Quality?
You may see the term "diaper service quality" mentioned a lot with cloth diapers. Here's what that term means and why you might want diaper service quality diapers for your baby.
What is a Dry Pail?
When you choose a cloth diapering system, you will need to choose a type of diaper pail, as well. Learn about dry diaper pails here.
What is a Fitted Cloth Diaper?
Fitted cloth diapers are a favorite among cloth diapering families. Learn more about fitted cloth diapers in this FAQ.
What Are Fold-Back Laundry Tabs?
You may see fold-back laundry tabs on some cloth diapers. What are fold-back laundry tabs and why would you need them? Learn more in this cloth diapering glossary.
What is a Pocket Diaper?
If you'll be cloth diapering your baby, pocket diapers may be a good choice. Learn more about pocket diapers in this cloth diapering glossary.
What is a Pre-Fold Cloth Diaper?
Pre-fold cloth diapers are the most economical choice for cloth diapering families. Learn more about pre-fold cloth diapers in this FAQ.
What is PUL Fabric?
PUL fabric is commonly used in cloth diapers and covers. Learn more about PUL fabric in this cloth diapering glossary.
What is a Snappi?
Snappis are a type of fastener that may be useful to you if you decide to cloth diaper your baby. Learn more about Snappis in this cloth diapering glossary.
What is a Soaker Layer?
Soaker layers may be useful to you depending on the types of diapers you want to use and what your baby needs in a cloth diaper.
What Does It Mean to Strip a Cloth Diaper?
In cloth diapering groups, you may sometime hear people talk about stripping cloth diapers. What does it mean to strip a cloth diaper? Learn more in this cloth diapering glossary.
What is a Wet Bag?
A wet bag may be handy for storing diapers until washing. Learn more about cloth diaper wet bags in this cloth diapering glossary.
What is a Wet Pail?
When you choose a cloth diapering system, you will need to choose a type of diaper pail, as well. Learn about wet diaper pails here.
What is a Wool Soaker?
Wool soakers are one popular addition to cloth diapering systems. Learn more about wool soakers in this cloth diapering glossary.
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