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Washing Cloth Diapers
Some ways to wash cloth diapers.
How to Fold Cloth Diapers
Some cloth diaper folds.

There are a variety of different kinds of cloth diaper systems that you can use. Some of them use cloth diaper covers and some of them don't. You can find information on Cloth Diaper Covers as there are several different kinds of them as well.

People will often choose a certain kind of cloth diaper system because they want to save money or because they like or are partial to a particular aspect of that kind of cloth diapers.

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Types of Cloth Diapers That Don't Use Covers

There are cloth diapers that do not use the usual covers that are associated with cloth diapers.

One Size Diapers - There are now some diapers that are said to work through birth to toddler, a diaper that fits all stages of cloth diapering. Since you are buying a diaper only once, you could save a lot of money.
All In One One Size Diaper
All-In-Ones - An all-in-one is a diaper that has the cloth diaper sewed into the waterproof cover. They sometimes need longer to dry than a regular cloth diaper and separate cover. They cost about 30% more as well. However some people find them very convenient.
SwaddleBees Snap AIO Diaper
Pocket Diapers with Inserts - Pocket diaper refers to a diaper cover that has a pocket for either a cloth diaper or terry cloth insert. They are waterproof so clothes do not get wet, however you can only use them once before you have to wash them.
Hemp Pocket Diaper
Swim Diapers - With netting similar to swimming shorts for a child, swim diapers allow you to take your child in a swimming area and not worry if they dirty their diaper.
Swim Diaper

Types of Cloth Diapers That Use Covers

The more traditional kind of cloth diaper uses a cover but they are no longer the same as the older generations used.
Fitted Cloth Diapers and Covers - A fitted diaper is a cloth diaper that usually closes with snaps or velcro. Then a cover is put on top of it. You have the choice of different covers but will not have to worry about using pins.
Swaddlebees Cotton Terry Fitted Diaper
Contour Diapers with Covers - Contour diapers are cloth diapers that are shaped to a standard cover so you don't have to fold them. You could use pull up covers, however then you would have to use pins or something to keep the cloth in place.
Kissaluvs Contour Diaper
Hemp Prefolds and Covers - There is a difference in hemp prefolds and cotton cloth diapers. Hemp is used mainly in cordage, twines and in cloth as well. It is excellent for diaper cloth because it is mildew resistant. If you decide to use the pull up covers you will have to use pins or something to keep the cloth in place. Note that the example shown to the right is not a hemp prefold but a hemp doubler.
Hemp Doubler
Cotton Prefolds with Covers - Probably one of the cheapest option when it comes to diapering your baby is using prefolds. They consist of a rectangular cotton cloth that you fold to make an hour glass shape to fit in covers. If you use pull up covers, you will have to use pins or something to keep the cloth in place like a diaper fastener.  
Prefolds
Cotton Flatfolds with Covers - Probably the cheapest option when it comes to diapering your baby is using flatfolds cloth diapers. They consist of a rectangular cotton cloth that you fold, several times, to make an hour glass shape to fit in covers. If you use pull up covers, you will have to use pins or something to keep the cloth in place.
Flatfold Diapers

Stuffins and Inserts

Stuffins, inserts and doublers are all items that you can add to your cloth diaper, pocket cloth diaper usually, to make it more absorbent.

Inserts