Why we LOVE prefolds and covers for cloth diapering, and why you should, too!

If you're considering cloth diapers to save money, don't be intimidated by prefolds and covers. They really are so easy to use, no matter how you fold them! We've even created a Prefolds and Covers Starter Kit to take the guess work out of it. Keep reading to see if these affordable cloth diapers are right for you!

When you think of Osocozy cloth diapers, you may think of the prefolds that our parents and grandparents used with safety pins and plastic pants before the dawn of modern cloth diapers. Some families are intimidated by this old school way of diapering, but we love prefolds and they're such a great option for those who are cloth diapering to save money! We found Osocozy prefolds so versatile and absorbent, we've added them to our own shop. If you've been hesitant to try prefolds and covers, you've come to the right place!

Why Prefolds and Covers?

Prefolds and covers seem to some like a tricky endeavor compared to the ease of an all in one diaper. While it is very convenient to put on a cloth diaper exactly like you would a disposable, prefolds and covers really aren't that much more difficult and you'll be saving even more money. An average AIO cloth diaper costs around $25 and you'll need a whole stash of around 24 cloth diapers. With prefolds and covers, if the prefold is wet, you can simply take it out and put it in your pail liner and reuse the cover with a fresh prefold. Which means you don't need to purchase as many covers because you don't need to wash them every time you use one like you do an AIO. Thirsties duo wraps for example only cost $13.25 and a 6 pack of prefolds start at around $14. So you get 6 diaper changes out of that purchase for only slightly more than the cost of a single AIO.

Of course the style of diaper you decide to use doesn't have to be all or nothing. We loved our AIOs, but we always had a few prefolds and covers around for those times we just couldn't pass up a new adorable print or needed a couple extra diaper changes to get us between laundry days. Covers and prefolds allow you to enjoy all the beautiful prints and "buy all the diapers" without all the guilt of the extra spending! They're the best option for those who are switching to cloth for economical reasons or those who are reluctant to switch due to the initial high start up costs.

How to Use Prefolds

Throughout our cloth diapering journey we always had a stack of prefolds on hand. We would simply trifold them and lay them inside a cover to put on our baby almost exactly like an AIO. Sometimes we'd trifold them and lay them inside an AIO or stuff them in a pocket for added absorbency for naps or bedtime. When you're baby is smaller you may want to use a Snappi or Boingos to fasted the prefold on your baby before putting the waterproof cover on, but it's not always necessary. It really is that easy!

Osocozy is known for their innovative prefold products such as better fit prefolds (sized to trifold), premium bamboo/organic cotton prefolds, and even prefolds with a stay-dry layer. Whether you're looking for organic cotton or traditional bleach or unbleached prefolds, Osocozy has you covered. Though Osocozy has become one of the largest suppliers of prefold & flat diapers in North America, since their beginnings in the 1990's, they also offer all-in-ones, fitteds, wipes, liners and more.