Bekah's Cloth Bums: Pre-folds

This is the first image that comes to someone's mind when they hear that I use cloth diapers. These are the diapers I grew up with, the diapers my Mom tried to talk me into using and that I looked down my nose at, and the diapers that I most LOVE now. How I wish my daycare would be willing to use them. Oh well.

What are these things called pre-folds?

Why Prefold: These diapers are sewn to naturally fold into thirds

Material: Regular or Organic Cotton (bleached or unbleached) - unbleached is shown

Waterproof: No. These need a cover.

Format & Use:
*Multiple layers of cotton
*Additional layers in the middle third for extra absorbancy
*Flat diaper that is folded in thirds to fit inside a waterproof cover

Size: Different sizes are needed as your child grows.
(Newborn, Infant, Regular, Premium, Toddler)

Price: Generally the least expensive cloth diaper option. Prices go up as you go up in size. Range is $1.83 to $3 per prefold (sold in dozens or half-dozens).

Other notes:
*Depending on the waterproof cover you select (more on that later), you might need something to secure these diapers around your child. You can use a snappi or diaper pins.
*Unbleached option needs to be prepped by washing and drying several times to remove the natural oils.
*Pre-folds become more absorbant over time, and will shrink and soften up from when you first buy them.

Quantity and Pricing Example:
(Assumptions: 8 lb newborn in diapers until age 2 at 35 pounds, washing every two days)