The first type of cloth diaper I'd like to discuss in depth would be the prefold. I consider it to be not only the most economical, but also the most fool-proof diapering method. They can be made to fit around your baby with pins, a snappy, or boingos (I'll get to all those later) or tri folded and laid inside a cover. They don't repel liquid so you will rarely, if ever, have to worry about them leaking. I've never had a prefold leak. They also become more absorbent the older they get.
Washing prefolds is less of a hassle than other types with synthetic fibers since you don't have to worry as much about buildup and repelling. You should still use a cloth diaper safe detergent and no fabric softeners or dryer sheets since the fabric will be next to your baby's skin for long periods of time.
Prefolds and covers, in my opinion, provide the most bang for your buck. Prefolds cost anywhere from one dollar to about 3 per, depending on size, for cotton. If you go for a hemp option, they are a bit more pricey at 7 dollars a piece. Covers can range from 10 - 20 dollars or so. The prefold itself is what gets changed during a routine diaper change. A cover can last usually around 2 days, as long as no solid waste gets on it.
This is really the beginning of my cloth diaper series so links to more information will be added as I go along so feel free to keep checking back to your favorite diapers for future updates.
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