Types of Wool Covers

There is a lot of specific terminology in the cloth diapering world and it can be very overwhelming if you have no idea what anything means. It makes it hard to know what you are looking for.

Here are some of the common types of wool covers and their names. These are all covers that I have made from wool sweaters.

Soakers
These are a pull on type cover that generally just have a small leg cuff. They fit fairly snug over the diaper and have extra layers in the wet-zone...where your baby needs extra absorbancy. Usually used under clothing or under pajamas at night.


Longies
These are wool pants that serve double duty as diaper cover and clothing! They can be fitted like leggings, wide leg like yoga pants or flared...and anything in between. These are generally cut from the sleeves of the sweater, but can be cut from the body too.



Capris
The same thing as Longies, just a shorter inseam.


Shorties
Cute little wool shorts that are also a diaper cover.


Skirties
These are usually a soaker with a skirt built in over top. Functions as a diaper cover and clothing in one.
This one is actually fleece, not wool but it gives an idea of the design.


Wraps
This is a cover that would fasten over top of the diaper using either velcro, snaps, pins or a snappi (pin replacement device). Very trim fitting.