Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Getting Down with the Cloth Diaper "CD" Lingo!

If you're new to the world of cloth diapering, or still trying to figure things out, you've probably seen your fair share of abbreviations and terms on different cloth diapering forums or Facebook discussions. Making sure you've found the correct diaper for your child can be overwhelming enough, much less trying to figure out what a HHOSS is! We've compiled a list of the most common cloth diapering related abbreviations, including diaper brands, to help you through!

  • AI2: all in two , usually has a snap in liner
  • AIO: all in one diaper
  • AP: Attachment Parenting
  • ATD: All Together Diapers
  • BBH: Baby Beehinds
  • BG: Bumgenius
  • BOV: bamboo organic velour
  • BKs: Babykicks
  • BSWW: Bummis Super Whisper Wrap
  • BV: bamboo velour
  • BB: Best Bottom
  • BB: Blueberry
  • BW: BumWear
  • CB: Cotton Babies
  • CRAT: Aristocrat
  • CD: cloth diaper
  • CPF: Chinese prefolds
  • DSQ: diaper service quality
  • EBF: exclusively breastfed (you’ll see in reference to how a diaper holds EBF poo)
  • EO: essential oil
  • FB: Fuzzi Bunz
  • FL: front loader (washing machine)
  • GN: gender neutral
  • GV: GroVia
  • HH: Happy Heiny's
  • IPF: indian prefold
  • IV: Imse Vimse
  • JB: Joey Bunz
  • KL: Kissaluvs
  • KND: Knickernappies Diapers
  • KP: Kiwi Pie
  • LB: Little Beetles
  • ME: Motherease
  • MEAF: Motherease Air Flow
  • NB: newborn
  • OC: organic cotton
  • OCV: organic cotton velour
  • OS: one size - a diaper that usually fits a child from birth up until about 35 lbs
  • OSS: One-Size Snap
  • OV: organic velour
  • PF: prefold
  • PUL: polyurethane laminate
  • PW: Planet Wise
  • RaR: Rump-a-rooz
  • RnG: Rockin' Green
  • QD: quick dry
  • SB: Swaddlebees
  • SB: Softbums
  • SC: suedecloth
  • SS: side snapping
  • TTO: tea tree oil
  • UBCPF: unbleached chinese prefolds
  • UBIPF: unbleached Indian prefolds
  • UTN: Under the Nile
The list is long and I'm sure there are many that I haven't covered! A few months into cloth diapering, these terms will start to come second nature and you'll be chatting it up with the pros!

Can you think of some terms that are missing from the list? Leave a comment with your additions and we'll randomly draw a winner on October 26th to win a Planet Wise Snack Pack!
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51 comments:

  1. JaneaOctober 19, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    How about "sposies" for disposable diapers. :)

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  2. AllisonOctober 19, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    bf=breastfed
    nak=nurse at keyboard
    ff=formula fed
    lpd=lovely pocket diapers

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  3. amaroq45October 19, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Ds or dd: dear son/ dear daughter

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  4. Holly WilsonOctober 19, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    TL= top loader

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  5. JennannOctober 19, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    F&C - Free and Clear laundry detergents!!!

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  6. julesOctober 19, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    ND= nicki's diapers!

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  7. Sarah CarlsonOctober 19, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    wham = work at home mom

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  8. Sarah CarlsonOctober 19, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Ooops...I meant wahm.

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  9. JillOctober 20, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    isn't OBV something?
    how about OK for 'oh katy'

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  10. cleanfreakOctober 20, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    lo--lavender oil
    bo--blow out

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  11. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?October 20, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    WAHM
    SAHM
    BO

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  12. AngelaOctober 21, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Certainly can't forget BM = bowel movement (hopefully we all know that one). We're CDing, so we see those ALL the time. :)

    Oh, and BLW = Baby Led Weaning

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  13. MompinionatedOctober 22, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    HD-Heartland Dreams
    HC-Hyena Cart

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  14. HappyEAVOctober 22, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I see DH (dear husband) all the time for diapers that are "DH" friendly =)

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  15. Ashley JossickOctober 22, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    GM- Goodmama
    MF- Microfiber/Microfleece

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  16. AnonymousOctober 22, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Pretty obvious...but HE on detergents....

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  17. KristenOctober 22, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    BF - breastfed

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  18. KateOctober 22, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    FF: Formula Fed

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  19. Angel894October 22, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    FF - Formula Fed
    Woolies - Wool Soakers

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  20. A HorvathOctober 22, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Pd for pocket diaper... Thats how i always refer to mine.

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  21. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    WCW = wild child woolies now wild coconut wear

    SeZ = snap-ez

    Sbish = sustainablebabyish

    HL = holden's landing

    NN = nifty nappy/growing up green

    If you want to get into wool types let me know =) BFL, etc.

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  22. MamaHunfyOctober 22, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    OBV-Organic cotton velour
    MEOS-Mother ease one size
    SBish-Sloomb
    WOTB-Whats on the bum?
    TPU-The other waterproof material that I can't spell lol
    BB-Bottom Bumpers

    hun423 at hotmail.com

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  23. MVOctober 22, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I can't think of anything to add, but for a new CDing momma, this is very helpful.

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  24. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    EB- Econobum
    OBV- Organic Bamboo Velour
    AB- Alva Baby Diapers



    serenityspeaks at ymail dot com

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  25. donnelsongirls3October 22, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Obv- organic bamboo velour :) and also DH- dear husband bc we tend to refer to them quite a bit!

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  26. lindsaytaylortaylorOctober 22, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    PP for Poo Pocket!

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  27. NicholeOctober 22, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I really cant think of any more. Maybe EF - earth friendly. Crunchy.

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  28. AnonymousOctober 22, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Mf microfiber
    Ods etc.
    Sunning
    Ftm
    Sahm
    Aspin787@yahoo.com

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  29. Kat FOctober 22, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    EUC: excellent used condition, for used diapers
    GUC: good used condition

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  30. KristenOctober 22, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    CV - cotton velour
    GFSE- grapefruit seed extract
    TL- top loader
    NIP- new in package

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  31. jOctober 22, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Conditions of items typically sold used..
    EUC/GUC etc.
    FSOT

    Sbish OBF

    This list is a great idea :)

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  32. Brittney HOctober 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    DD or DS... Those took me awhile to figure out

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  33. ErinOctober 22, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    B4: Bububebe
    FFS: Free For Shipping
    ISO: In Search Of
    IHA: I Have Available
    FSOT: For Sale Or Trade

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  34. AmandaOctober 22, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    DD, DS, DH....those took me a while to figure out. I have.been using cloth for over a year but haven't done much of the diaper chat. This is very helpful. What is LO?

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  35. BonnieOctober 22, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    b/s/t = buy/sell/trade because part of the fun of cd'ing is b/s/t'ing!

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  36. KirstenOctober 22, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Fluff/Fluffy - CD reference term.

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  37. Mrs. MOctober 22, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    MMAO - Make me an offer (when b/s/t)

    amanda.maupin@hotmail(dot)com

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  38. Momma K9October 22, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    EC-elimination communication. I had to google it after seeing it so many times!

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  39. MichelleOctober 22, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    DS- darling son?
    DD- darling daughter?
    DH- darling husband?

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  40. konakowOctober 23, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    RF- rear facing it's for car seats not diapering
    FF- forward facing.

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  41. mellyOctober 23, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    when I started research into CDing I had to pick up lingo fast. Everywhere I read had LO for little one. And yes to DD and DS. Those are everywhere too. And BF.

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  42. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    EBF - Exclusively breast fed

    EFF - Exclusively formula

    EP - Exclusively pumping

    EBM - Expressed breast milk

    STTN - Sleeping through the night

    FTM - First time Mom

    FL - Front loader (washing machine)

    Kelly Carter - kelstar824@aol.com

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  43. AmyOctober 23, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Ah, I think all mine were already suggested! Not an abbreviation, but a term "stash" :)
    Thanks!

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  44. RhinefanOctober 23, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    DF=dreamfeeding

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  45. ErinOctober 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    No, but it is a very helpful list!! I always have to google these.

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  46. AmandaOctober 23, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Looks like you ladies have all the acronyms covered. Lol.

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  47. Valerie October 24, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    LD- line dried... I'm pretty new at this and it's the only one I didn't see covered :)

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  48. AmandaOctober 24, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    you had AP- attachment parenting... but I'll add CIO - Cry it out...

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  49. JesseandleahOctober 26, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Thank you, soo helpful

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  50. Julie B.October 26, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    KL0 for kissaluvs size zero. :)

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  51. Air WifeOctober 30, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    DS - Diaper swappers.com

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