fitted diaper

noun

A cloth diaper that is contoured to the wearer with elastic bands around the legs and waist, adjustable with snaps or Velcro straps.

Meanings

nounfitted diaper (plural fitted diapers)

plural fitted diapers

  1. CanadaUSA cloth diaper that is contoured to the wearer with elastic bands around the legs and waist, adjustable with snaps or Velcro straps.

    The all-in-one is a type [of diaper] constructed from a soft, inner layer, several absorbent middle layers, elasticized legs (much like fitted diapers) and a waterproof outer layer.

    2003, Theresa Rodriguez Farrisi, Diaper Changes: The Complete Diapering Book and Resource Guide, 3 edition, M. Evans, →ISBN, page 11
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    Fitted diapers have attached fasteners, either snaps or Velcro-type closures. Because of the elastic around the legs and waist, fitted diapers prevent leakage better than other cloth diapers do, although they still need an added cover.

    2010, Kathleen Huggins, The Expectant Parents' Companion: Simplifying What to Do, Buy, Or Borrow for an Easy Life with Baby, ReadHowYouWant.com, →ISBN, page 95

    Many families use fitted diapers all day, and all night. The Esembly Baby system is a great daytime system that recently came to market. Fitted diapers still need to be changed regularly throughout the day, like other diapers.

    2021, Bailey Bouwman, Cloth Diapers: The Ultimate Guide to Textiles, Washing & More, Simply Bailey Social Marketing, →ISBN, page 86

    Synonyms: fitted nappy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA cloth diaper that is contoured to the wearer with elastic bands around the legs and waist, adjustable with snaps or Velcro straps.

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