A box of diapers seems like a small issue – and not very much money for a clean 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 add up to about $2,000? Suddenly those diapers are not so adorable.
To compare, using cloth diapers will save your family about $1,500 for the first baby – and they will last long enough to be used for 2 or 3 children. You’ll only need about 24 diapers rather than 6,000! And these days, a cloth diaper is easy to use.
Cleaning cloth diapers is simple and amazingly simple. You’ll discover that using today’s cloth diapers is super convenient. Simply shake any solids into the toilet and keep 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 wash the pail. Run a cold wash cycle without detergent, then a hot wash cycle with cloth diaper safe detergent with no additives, enzymes or fabric softeners. Line dry or dry on a clothes rack, or warm tumble dry. Now you have soft, clean, fresh-smelling diapers for your baby. See? Simple as can be.
Old-fashioned rubber pants and diaper pins are out – snaps and velcro-style closures are here. No pinning, no folding and no swishing required. Now you can find a wide variety of possibilities from all in one designs that are as easy to use as throw aways to vastly improved ~moisture-proof~waterproof} covers and super-absorbent prefold diapers. Your little one 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 thrilled too.
No matter what style you choose, you’ll love how cute they look on your little one and how much money they save you. I bet there are many other ways you could spend the savings! There are hundreds of cloth diaper makers. From work at home moms who sew adorable cloth diapers from home to big internationally-known brands, there are cloth diapers in every conceivable color, print and style. What about when you are out and about? These new styles are easy to use even when you are on the go with your little one. Just use a simple waterproof wet bag to hold used diapers until you can take them home for washing.
