All-in-one (AIO) diaper: Cover and diaper together in one piece.

All-in-two: Cover and diaper in two pieces that snap together to make an All-in-one. You can usually snap out the diaper/soaker part and put a new one in and reuse the cover to save money. BerryPlush AIOs are one example.

Aplix: Similar to VELCRO® but feels softer and can last longer.

Cover: Wrap made of waterproof material such as polyurethane laminate (PUL) or fleece that goes over fitted or prefold diapers. Can be pull-up style, or fastened with snaps or Aplix/VELCRO®. BerryPlush Covers, Bummis Super Whisper Wraps and Bummis Cotton Covers are a few cover examples.

Diaper pail liner: Waterproof bag placed in diaper pail to hold dirty diapers. Liner can be removed on wash day and laundered with dirty diapers. JamTots and Bummis are two examples of pail liners.

Doubler: Cloth layer generally used inside a fitted or prefold diaper for extra absorbency. Doublers often have a soft fleece lining that lies against baby's bottom, keeping skin dry. Can be used in a pocket diaper instead of an insert if it is wide enough through the crotch, but with less absorbency. JamTots hemp doublers and JamTots Fleece Topped Hemp Doublers are a few doubler examples.

Dry pail: Method of storing dirty diapers until washday. See our cloth diapering FAQ for detailed instructions on how to use a dry pail.

Fitted diaper: Shaped diaper with elastic legholes and waistband. Can be fastened with Snappi diaper fasteners, snaps or Aplix/VELCRO®. Requires a waterproof cover. Sugar Peas, Kissaluvs and Eezi-folds are a few fitted diaper examples. are a few fitted diaper examples.

Flushable liner: Thin, biodegradable disposable liner made of wood pulp placed between the diaper and baby. Can be taken out and flushed for easy clean up. Flushies are an example of a flushable diaper liner.

Insert: Absorbent multi-layer fabric placed inside a pocket diaper. JamTots Hemp Inserts, JamTots One Size Hemp Stuffers, and BumGenius Microfiber Inserts are all examples of inserts. are all examples of inserts.

Microfleece liner: Liner placed between the diaper and baby to wick moisture away from baby’s skin. Microfleece repels solid waste, reducing stains and allowing for easy poop removal. JamTots microfleece liners are an example.

One-size diaper: Diaper that can be adjusted to fit as baby grows.

Playsilk: Large square of silk used for imaginative play such as dress-up or peek-a-boo. Often dyed in vibrant colours to attract baby's attention.

Pocket diaper: Diaper with a waterproof layer on the outside and a microfleece or suedecloth inner layer. A pocket at the back or front of the diaper accommodates an absorbent insert. Baby Kangas and BumGenius are examples of pocket diapers. are all examples of pocket diapers.

Polyurethane laminate (PUL): Fabric that has been laminated to make it waterproof.

Prefold: Flat rectangle of multi-layered absorbent fabric that can be used in almost any diapering system, either on its own or as an insert or doubler. Can be made from cotton or hemp; cotton prefolds usually have two or more extra layers of material down the middle for more absorbency.

Snappi diaper fastener: Stretchable T-shaped fastener with grips on each end for use with any diaper requiring a fastener. Often used with prefolds. Great alternative to pins! Snappi Diaper Fasteners

Soaker: Absorbent material in the center of a fitted diaper. Some diapers have fold-out or snap-in soakers that are partially detached for quicker drying. Sugar Peas Diapers are an example of a diaper with a snap-in fold out soaker.