Cloth diapers
Prefolds, flats, fitteds, pockets, all-in-ones, and hybrids.
Cloth- 32models tracked
- $9 to $38price range
- 1–7sizes offered
Cloth diapers by budget
The 11 cloth diapers with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.
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Cloth diapers by the numbers
The 32 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.
- Sizes offered1 to 7; the middle half 1 to 4 (26 of 32 publish it)
- Top listed weight10 lb to 70 lb; the middle half 30 lb to 40 lb (26 of 32 publish it)
- Smallest size up to8 lb to 70 lb; the middle half 12 lb to 35 lb (25 of 32 publish it)
Size by weight, line by line
Each maker’s own weight range for each size, in lb. Makers’ ranges overlap, and the same size label can mean different weights from one brand to the next.
| Line | Newborn | One Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloth-eez Organic Unbleached Prefolds | 6–10 | – | 10–15 | 14–29 | 20–35 |
| Cloth-eez Muslin Flats | up to 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted, Snap | up to 12 | – | 9–14 | 14–21 | 21–30 |
| Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted, No Closure | up to 12 | – | 9–14 | 14–21 | 21–30 |
| Thirsties Natural One Size Pocket | – | 8–40 | – | – | – |
| Rumparooz G3 Stay Dry One Size Pocket | – | 6–55 | – | – | – |
| Rumparooz G2 One Size Pocket, OBV | 6–10 | – | 10–17 | 17–27 | 27–40 |
| Charlie Banana One Size with Fleece | – | 8–36 | – | – | – |
| Thirsties Natural One Size AIO | – | 8–40 | – | – | – |
| Thirsties One Size AIO | – | 8–40 | – | – | – |
| Thirsties Newborn AIO | 5–14 | – | – | – | – |
| GroVia Hybrid Diaper Shell | – | 8–30 | – | – | – |
| GroVia Big O.N.E. Cloth Diaper | – | 35–70 | – | – | – |
| GroVia Breeze Diaper | up to 12 | – | 11–19 | 17–24 | 22–35 |
| GroVia Newborn All In One | 5–12 | – | – | – | – |
| GroVia O.N.E. Cloth Diaper | – | 10–35 | – | – | – |
| GroVia Organic All In One | – | 10 and up | – | – | – |
| Kanga Care Premium Unbleached Birdseye Bamboo Flat Cloth Diapers | – | 4–35 | – | – | – |
Other size labels
| Line | Sizes |
|---|---|
| Cloth-eez Birdseye Flats, Natural | Size Half: 4–8 lb; One-Size: 6–35 lb; Size Large: 13–40 lb |
| Cloth-eez Birdseye Flats, White | Size Half: 4–8 lb; One-Size: 6–35 lb |
| Thirsties Duo Hemp Prefold | One: 6–18 lb; Two: 18–40 lb |
| Esembly Organic Inner | Size One: 7–17 lb; Size Two: 18–35 lb |
| Esembly Outer | Size One: 7–17 lb; Size Two: 18–35 lb |
| GroVia Bamboo Prefold Cloth Diaper | Size 1 Newborn: 4–10 lb; Size 2 Infant: 7–17 lb; Size 3 Baby: 12–25 lb; Size 4 Toddler: 15–30 lb |
| Kanga Care Lil Joey Newborn All in One Cloth Diaper | Newborn & Preemie: 4–12 lb |
| Kanga Care Reusable Bamboo Prefold Cloth Diaper | Size 1 Newborn: 4–10 lb; Size 2 Infant: 7–17 lb; Size 3 Baby: 12–25 lb; Size 4 Toddler: 15–30 lb |
Preemie and newborn sizes
13 lines here list a preemie or newborn size, per the maker.
| Line | Smallest sizes |
|---|---|
| Cloth-eez Organic Unbleached Prefolds | Newborn: 6–10 lb |
| Cloth-eez Muslin Flats | Newborn: up to 12 lb |
| Cloth-eez Birdseye Flats, Natural | Size Half: 4–8 lb |
| Cloth-eez Birdseye Flats, White | Size Half: 4–8 lb |
| Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted, Snap | Newborn: up to 12 lb |
| Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted, No Closure | Newborn: up to 12 lb |
| Rumparooz G2 One Size Pocket, OBV | Newborn: 6–10 lb |
| Thirsties Newborn AIO | Newborn: 5–14 lb |
| GroVia Bamboo Prefold Cloth Diaper | Size 1 Newborn: 4–10 lb |
| GroVia Breeze Diaper | Newborn: up to 12 lb |
| GroVia Newborn All In One | Newborn: 5–12 lb |
| Kanga Care Lil Joey Newborn All in One Cloth Diaper | Newborn & Preemie: 4–12 lb |
| Kanga Care Reusable Bamboo Prefold Cloth Diaper | Size 1 Newborn: 4–10 lb |
By cloth type
Prefold or flat (10)
- Cloth-eez Organic Unbleached Prefolds (needs a cover, per the maker)
- Cloth-eez Muslin Flats (needs a cover, per the maker)
- Cloth-eez Birdseye Flats, Natural (needs a cover, per the maker)
- Cloth-eez Birdseye Flats, White (needs a cover, per the maker)
- Thirsties Duo Hemp Prefold (needs a cover, per the maker)
- Thirsties Organic Cotton Flat (needs a cover, per the maker)
- GroVia Bamboo Prefold Cloth Diaper
- Kanga Care Premium Unbleached Birdseye Bamboo Flat Cloth Diapers
- Kanga Care Reusable Bamboo Prefold Cloth Diaper
- Kanga Care Reusable Cotton Prefold Cloth Diaper
All-in-one (10)
- Thirsties Natural One Size AIO
- Thirsties Natural Newborn AIO
- Thirsties One Size AIO
- Thirsties Newborn AIO
- GroVia Big O.N.E. Cloth Diaper
- GroVia Breeze Diaper
- GroVia Newborn All In One
- GroVia O.N.E. Cloth Diaper
- GroVia Organic All In One
- Kanga Care Lil Joey Newborn All in One Cloth Diaper
Pocket (6)
- Thirsties One Size Pocket
- Thirsties Natural One Size Pocket
- Rumparooz G3 Stay Dry One Size Pocket
- Rumparooz G2 One Size Pocket, OBV
- Charlie Banana One Size with Fleece
- Charlie Banana Newborn
Fitted (3)
- Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted, Snap
- Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted, No Closure (needs a cover, per the maker)
- Esembly Organic Inner
Hybrid (3)
Shortlist: 3 models, each highest or lowest on one spec
Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.
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Most sizes
Cloth-eezOrganic Unbleached Prefolds
7
Most sizes: the Cloth-eez Organic Unbleached Prefolds at 7, per Cloth-eez.
- Top listed weight
- 40 lb
- Smallest size up to
- 10 lb
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Highest top listed weight
GroViaBig O.N.E. Cloth Diaper
70 lb
Highest top listed weight: the GroVia Big O.N.E. Cloth Diaper at 70 lb, per GroVia.
- Sizes offered
- 1
- Smallest size up to
- 70 lb
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Smallest first size
Cloth-eezBirdseye Flats, Natural
8 lb
Smallest first size: the Cloth-eez Birdseye Flats, Natural at 8 lb, per Cloth-eez.
- Sizes offered
- 3
- Top listed weight
- 40 lb
What to look for in cloth diapers
The range across every diaper here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.
Sizes offered
How many sizes the maker sells in this line.
Typical: 1 to 4. 26 of 32 list it. Most sizes: Organic Unbleached Prefolds.
Top listed weight
The highest weight on the maker’s size chart for this line.
Typical: 30 lb to 40 lb. 26 of 32 list it. Highest top listed weight: Big O.N.E. Cloth Diaper.
Smallest size up to
The upper weight of the smallest size the maker lists.
Typical: 12 lb to 35 lb. 25 of 32 list it. Smallest first size: Birdseye Flats, Natural.
Questions about cloth diapers
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
How do I know what size to buy?
Makers size diapers by weight, and their ranges overlap. Check the maker's size chart.
How do I wash cloth diapers?
Follow the maker's wash routine. Most cloth diapers need a prewash, a long hot main wash, and no fabric softener.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
Most-compared pairs
Side-by-side specs for the closest rivals in this category.
- vsCloth-eez Muslin Flats vs Cloth-eez Organic Unbleached PrefoldsSizes offered 1 vs 7
- vsCloth-eez Birdseye Flats, Natural vs Cloth-eez Organic Unbleached PrefoldsSizes offered 3 vs 7
- vsCloth-eez Birdseye Flats, Natural vs Cloth-eez Muslin FlatsSizes offered 3 vs 1
- vsCloth-eez Birdseye Flats, White vs Cloth-eez Organic Unbleached PrefoldsSizes offered 2 vs 7
- vsCloth-eez Birdseye Flats, White vs Cloth-eez Muslin FlatsSizes offered 2 vs 1
- vsThirsties Duo Hemp Prefold vs Thirsties Organic Cotton Flat
- vsThirsties Duo Hemp Prefold vs Thirsties Stay Dry Natural Duo Insert
- vsThirsties Organic Cotton Flat vs Thirsties Stay Dry Natural Duo Insert
- vsCloth-eez Workhorse Fitted, No Closure vs Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted, Snap
- vsCloth-eez Organic Unbleached Prefolds vs Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted, SnapSizes offered 7 vs 5
- vsCloth-eez Organic Unbleached Prefolds vs Cloth-eez Workhorse Fitted, No ClosureSizes offered 7 vs 5
- vsCloth-eez Workhorse Fitted, Snap vs Esembly Organic InnerSizes offered 5 vs 2
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