Diaper styles review

Well I managed to write about each diaper style in depth and what you need to make them in just a few days (phew).  On this post I will make a quick reference review.  I will do the same for fabrics next.  Hopefully that helps people understand each diaper, make the right choice for them, and choose the write fabrics. 

I frequently see people who say "I want to make CD's, what do I need".  I always reply "it depends on the style you want and the fabrics you want to use". Too often I hear others tell them they *need* such and such specific fabrics. There is such a variety, you really need to decide what diaper style you think will work for you.  Alternatively you could make various styles or create your own.  Likewise you next need to understand the fabrics and what works for you.  So that will be next.   My hope is the review will help you narrow down what you want.  Then you can read in depth on the diapers that appeal most to you , helping with the right choice for your family,  cuz there is no wrong choice.  Use the right number of layers, wash properly and change often and you will find they all work!
Alright; on to this review. 

Flats:
• large single layer absorbent fabric folded with several folds to create diaper shape an absorbent layers
•super cheap
•os (one size)
•easiest to wash and dry
•needs cover

Prefolds:
•few layers absorbent fabric folded with just a few folds to create diaper shape and absorbent layers
•versitile
•easily fits newborn with small size (don't need to buy the newborn size)
•easy to wash and dry
•low cost
Needs cover

Daddy Flats:
•exactly like a prefold but with a cut out on each side for easy folding
•no commercial varieties, you make or order from wahm

Butterfly fitted:
•shaped like a fitted but with wings that fold in to create absorbency
•only 3-4 layers thick it washes and dries easy
•cheap to make
•easy to use
•if you don't use snaps or Velcro it will function as an os
•needs a cover
•no commercial varieties
*if this style interests you, you might be interested in my post called: do you want my completely biased opinion? 

Fitted:
•shaped like a disposable
•needs cover
•washes fairly well dependent on construction and fabric
•longer to dry then prefold
•moderate price

HF's:
•shaped like a disposable
•cover is optional due to water resistant fleece
•super cute and cuddly
•top choice for night time diaper with wool cover
•no commercial varieties but popular with wahms
•pricey
•washes well dependent on construction
•takes longer to dry then prefold.
•shell only dries super quick

Mini Contour:
•diaper constructed of only soaker pad with elastic on sides and possibly snap on or sewn flap additional soaker
•works best with snaps to snap into pul cover or WIO's
•longer to dry then prefold
•washes well dependent on construction
•moderately priced
•needs snap in cover

AIO:
•the easiest to use, its just like using a disposable as its all one piece
•no cover needed
•moderately priced
•needs good wash routine
•takes awhile to dry
•not as durable as a fitted
•may wick around legs

Pocket:
•consists of a pul and lining fabric creating a shell with a pocket to place absorbent layer into
•moderately priced
•separation of absorbent layer and shell makes more durable then aio but less then a fitted.
•may wick around legs
•no cover needed
•most have MF insert which is prone to ammonia as it does Not wash well, if you use a different insert it will wash well

WIO's:
•consists of a mini with a snap in wool cover
•fantastic at night
•easy to use
•could be pricy unless you upcycle
•not available from large commercial companies but there are some on internet
•washes well, but ease of wash depends on wool being fully felted (machine washable and dryable)

Flips:
•really it's just a pul cover with flaps to hold in an insert or mini, and the flaps don't hold them in as well as a pocket or snaps.