Here's a list of reasons why we chose to cloth diaper our 2nd baby and haven't looked back!
Better for You & Baby
I used disposables with my 1st baby and I remember her having rashes all the time. I kind of just accepted them as apart of life and kept Dr. Smith's cream with me wherever I went, but it doesn't (& shouldn't) have to be that way. Cloth diapers are very convenient nowadays so switching to cloth is a lot easier than you'd think!
Cloth diapers don't cause rashes like disposables do; unless your baby is sensitive to fabrics such as suede cloth (commonly used in pocket diapers). In that case, you would be better off using organic cotton prefolds with waterproof covers.
Oh, and cloth diapers also eliminate poopy blowouts :) The only time I've ever had a blowout was when I was first learning and didn't have the diaper on tight enough.
Cheaper
To use disposable diapers for 3 years would cost about $2,400-$3,000. To cloth diaper for 3 years could cost anywhere from $200-$800 depending on which diapers/accessories you choose. Sit down and write all the things you could buy with that extra money back in your pocket! Keep in mind that prefolds and covers are the cheapest; all-in-ones are the most expensive.
If your family is still growing, passing down cloth diapers will save big bucks. We're talking about only spending about $200-$800 on diapers for all your children vs $3,000 PER CHILD! How could you say no to that? :) Did I mention you can sell them back later? As long as they are in decent shape, there's someone out there who would be happy to buy your pre-loved diapers!
http://clothdiapertrader.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FluffLoveBuySellTrade/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ClothDiapersBST/
Better for the Environment
I have come across quite a handful of sources that claim cloth diapering is no better than disposables when it comes to affecting the environment but they all have something in common; none of them have cloth diapered before...so I don't think they are able to come to an accurate conclusion without having experience.
If you were to wash and dry only 6-8 diapers per load, yeah, that's wasting too much water and energy but, the thing is, most people don't do that. I could write an entire blog post about how to wash diapers, but with most washers, you need to add more laundry in the main wash in order for the items to agitate properly. So, in reality, you're not using much more water and energy at all! If you have a baby, your laundry loads have most likely increased quite a bit anyways, so you might as well clean some diapers while your at it...Consider investing in an HE washer if water conservation is a priority for you. Line drying is also a great alternative for conserving energy, but isn't recommended for all-in-one diapers (unless inserts flap out like the BumGenius Freetimes) due to their thickness.
Cute Designs
"Fluff Love", they call it :) I don't know what it is about collecting cloth diaper designs, but it's so addicting! There's a diaper out there in just about every color and pattern you can imagine. Also, if you can't find the exact pattern you want, there's people on Etsy that will make custom diapers for you.
The diapers pictured above are ones on their way to me right now...Yeahh...THIS is why some people end up spending $800 on their diaper stash LOL! Once I receive them, I'll share my entire stash (including prices) with y'all so be on the lookout!
Being a parent is Hard so there's no judgement whether you decide to use cloth or disposables. This is just a couple reasons why we made the switch. If you have any more questions, comment below!
Sources:
Better for You & Baby
I used disposables with my 1st baby and I remember her having rashes all the time. I kind of just accepted them as apart of life and kept Dr. Smith's cream with me wherever I went, but it doesn't (& shouldn't) have to be that way. Cloth diapers are very convenient nowadays so switching to cloth is a lot easier than you'd think!
Cloth diapers don't cause rashes like disposables do; unless your baby is sensitive to fabrics such as suede cloth (commonly used in pocket diapers). In that case, you would be better off using organic cotton prefolds with waterproof covers.
Oh, and cloth diapers also eliminate poopy blowouts :) The only time I've ever had a blowout was when I was first learning and didn't have the diaper on tight enough.
To use disposable diapers for 3 years would cost about $2,400-$3,000. To cloth diaper for 3 years could cost anywhere from $200-$800 depending on which diapers/accessories you choose. Sit down and write all the things you could buy with that extra money back in your pocket! Keep in mind that prefolds and covers are the cheapest; all-in-ones are the most expensive.
If your family is still growing, passing down cloth diapers will save big bucks. We're talking about only spending about $200-$800 on diapers for all your children vs $3,000 PER CHILD! How could you say no to that? :) Did I mention you can sell them back later? As long as they are in decent shape, there's someone out there who would be happy to buy your pre-loved diapers!
http://clothdiapertrader.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FluffLoveBuySellTrade/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ClothDiapersBST/
Better for the Environment
I have come across quite a handful of sources that claim cloth diapering is no better than disposables when it comes to affecting the environment but they all have something in common; none of them have cloth diapered before...so I don't think they are able to come to an accurate conclusion without having experience.
If you were to wash and dry only 6-8 diapers per load, yeah, that's wasting too much water and energy but, the thing is, most people don't do that. I could write an entire blog post about how to wash diapers, but with most washers, you need to add more laundry in the main wash in order for the items to agitate properly. So, in reality, you're not using much more water and energy at all! If you have a baby, your laundry loads have most likely increased quite a bit anyways, so you might as well clean some diapers while your at it...Consider investing in an HE washer if water conservation is a priority for you. Line drying is also a great alternative for conserving energy, but isn't recommended for all-in-one diapers (unless inserts flap out like the BumGenius Freetimes) due to their thickness.
"Fluff Love", they call it :) I don't know what it is about collecting cloth diaper designs, but it's so addicting! There's a diaper out there in just about every color and pattern you can imagine. Also, if you can't find the exact pattern you want, there's people on Etsy that will make custom diapers for you.
The diapers pictured above are ones on their way to me right now...Yeahh...THIS is why some people end up spending $800 on their diaper stash LOL! Once I receive them, I'll share my entire stash (including prices) with y'all so be on the lookout!
Being a parent is Hard so there's no judgement whether you decide to use cloth or disposables. This is just a couple reasons why we made the switch. If you have any more questions, comment below!
Sources:
Diaper Rash Facts
Disposable Diaper Costs
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