Getting Started:

Prefold or Fitted Diapering System: 30-36 prefold diapers (first 6 months), drop back to 24 prefold diapers after 6 months. 6–8 covers (first 6 mos.), then 4-6 covers after 6 mos., please note if you are using wool covers 4-6 is sufficient. 6-12 doublers

Hybrid Diapering System: 30-36 inserts (first 6 months), then 24 inserts after 6 months. 8-12 covers 4-6 boosters

For any diapering system: 2-3 small wet bags 2 pail liners 30 reusable wipes 1 wipes solution disposable liners, fleece liners or a diaper sprayer.

Prefolds	AIOs/AI2s	Pocket Diapers	Fitted Diapers
Requires a wrap or a cover	Does not requires a wrap or a cover - this feature is built in.	Does not requires a wrap or a cover - this feature is built in.	Requires a wrap or a cover
May require a fastener such as pins or a snappi	Usually fastens with snaps or hook and loop (velcro)	Usually fastens with snaps or hook and loop (velcro)	Usually fastens with snaps or hook and loop (velcro), sometimes a snappi or pins may be used.
Usually made of cotton, gauze, Birdseye flannel, hemp, or velour.	Outer layer is waterproof...usually made with PUL, Procare, fleece, or wool.	Outer layer is waterproof...usually made with PUL, Procare, fleece, or wool.	Outer and inner layers are not waterproof and may consist of many different fabrics types.
	A doubler will increase absorbency. A separate stuffer or doubler lays inside an AI2.	Requires and absorbent stuffer material to be placed in the pocket before use.	A doubler will increase absorbency.
	Usually has elastic and legs and back area.	Usually has elastic and legs and back area.	Usually has elastic and legs and back area.
More Prefold Diaper Information	More AIO (All-in-One) Information	More Pocket Diaper Information	More Fitted Diaper Information