nappy types

Modern fitted nappies are usually categorised in three types.

The two-part nappy system, the most popular type of nappy, consists of a shaped nappy that is very absorbent but does not have waterproof qualities. You will have to purchase a separate waterproof wrap (also called nappy cover) to use over the nappy.

The pocket nappy is made from a waterproof material that has a slot opening where an absorbent pad is inserted

The all-in-one nappy (AIO) is, as its name suggests, in one piece, rather like the disposable, whereby the nappy consists of layers of absorbent material and the outer layer is waterproof .

Other more traditional nappies are square terries and prefold nappies

NAPPIES CAN ALSO BE CATEGORISED by size-type:

Birth-to-potty nappies come in one size only. These nappies can be made smaller or larger by means of poppers or by folding them so that they will fit baby from birth till when she is out of nappies completely.

Multi-sized napppies normally come in two or three different sizes. When baby reaches a certain weight, she will need to wear the next size up. Some multi-sized nappies have extra special sizes that you might not need such as xsmall for premature/tiny newborn and xlarge for big toddlers
AND NAPPIES CAN ALSO BE CATEGORISED by the main fabric they are made from
Bamboo nappies made from bamboo fibers
Cotton nappies, hopefully unbleached or somewhat environmental, by having for example environmental dyes
Hemp nappies, a very sustainable fibre which growns well with not much water
Organic cotton nappies
Organic velour nappies

There can be a mix match of categories such as a birth to potty two part bamboo nappy, or a multi-sized AIO organic cotton nappy, ect. It is this various mixtures of categories that can lead to people being confused about cloth nappies, but I hope now you will no longer be confused and start to be a master in the cloth nappy jargon.