Should You Use Cloth Diapers?

Giving cloth diapers a try turned out to be a shopping extravaganza, at first. Here are some popular cloth diaper companies, and some specifics about their products. (Click here for photos of their popular diapers and more info.)

Bum Genius: Velcro-closure, waterproof "all in one" diapers or adjustable one-size-fits-all pocket diapers. Bamboo fitted diapers, which require a cover.

Bella Bottoms: Adjustable one-size fitted diapers made from terry cotton, bamboo hemp, and organic cotton. Require covers.

Bummis: Affordable prefolds, cotton diapers, and bamboo diapers, plus waterproof covers.

Drybees: Velcro-closure waterproof pocket diapers, "all in one" diapers, "Lacies" frilly diapers, and fleece overnights. Many colors and patterns available.

Fuzzi Buns: Snap-closure waterproof pocket diapers. Many colors available.

Green Acre Designs: Customizable waterproof pocket diapers in a variety of fabrics: fleece, PUL (a laminated fabric), and suede cloth. Some embroidery options. Terry contours and customizable covers.

Happy Heiny's: Velcro waterproof pocket and "all in one" diapers, hemp and sherpa fitted diapers, PUL, fleece and wool covers.

Loveybums: Sherpa and organic cotton fitted diapers, organic prefolds, and wool and fleece covers.

Moneky Doodlez: "All in one" diapers with Velcro closures available in a range of colors, with two different inside fabrics. PUL covers are made in Canada and do not contain brominated fire retardants. Fitted cotton diapers are available and covers are coming soon.

Preston's Pants: Customizable high-end pocket diapers with a variety of fabrics (minky, cotton suede, and fleece), and an extensive choice embroidered designs.

Snappi: Cotton terry contour diapers. Require additional covers and fasteners.