subject: Cloth Diapers Make Dollars And Sense [print this page] A box of diapers seems like a little thing - and not very much money for a dry and happy baby, right? Did you know that the average baby will use over 6,000 disposable diapers before potty learning? Or that those diapers will cost nearly $2,000? All of a sudden those diapers are not so cute.
To compare, using cloth diapers will save your family about $1,500 for the first baby - and they are durable enough to be used for 2 or 3 children. You'll only need about two dozen diapers rather than 6,000! And these days, a cloth diaper is easy to use.
Washing cloth diapers is simple and amazingly simple. You'll discover that using modern cloth diapers is super convenient. Just empty any solids into the toilet and store the diapers in a dry pail until laundry day. Then toss them in the washing machine - if you use a diaper pail liner you won't even have to touch them or clean the pail. Run a cold rinse with no detergent, then a hot wash cycle with cloth diaper safe detergent that contains no additives, enzymes or fabric softeners. Line dry or dry on a clothes rack, or warm tumble dry. Now you have cozy, clean, fresh-smelling diapers for your little one. See? Simple as can be.
Outmoded plastic pants and diaper pins are not necessary - snaps and velcro-style closures are here. No pinning, no folding and no swishing required. Today you can find a wide variety of possibilities from all in one designs that are as easy to use as disposables to vastly improved ~moisture-proof~waterproof covers and super-absorbent prefolds. Your baby will be warm and dry, you'll be able to afford more great things for them (or a college fund!). Everybody is happy and your wallet will be happy too.
No matter what style you select, you'll adore how cute they look on your little one and how much money they save your family. I am sure there are lots of other ways you could use the savings! You'll find hundreds of cloth diaper makers. From moms who make gorgeous cloth diapers from home to large internationally-known brands, there are cloth diapers in every conceivable shade, print and style.
What about when you are away from home? These new styles are easy to use even when you are on the go with your baby. Just use a simple waterproof wet bag to hold dirty diapers until you can take them home for washing.
