THE GREAT DIAPER DEBATE: CLOTH VS. DISPOSABLE

​The Great Diaper Debate: Cloth vs. Disposable
You know the convenience of disposable diapers, but do you know the wonder that is the cloth diaper?

Be forewarned. These are not your mother’s cloth diapers.

Ok, I know what you’re thinking, here we go again with this hippy-dippy eco-friendly stuff. But seriously. You’ve seen a blow out on a baby wearing a disposable diaper.

Hell, you’ve probably spent 30 minutes giving the baby a bath. No, ma’am, wipes are just not going to cut that holy mess. And you threw the onesie out. Because forget that. It’s not worth it. It’s gonna stain. You know it will.

So — how do you find a diaper that fits better, is much more eco-friendly and is reusable? Cloth diapers, yes, those things. The diapers that the other moms put on their kids. You know, those moms. They look scary (the diapers, not the moms) with all their separate parts and snaps.

What if I told you, they are much easier than they look.

Cloth diapers just take a bit more preparation. I know. Time is obviously in abundance with a newborn, a toddler or both. At any given time, one of those little cherubs is likely trying to put anything and everything in their mouth.

The Diaper Breakdown: Lets Talk Specifics. 
So let me bend your ear for a minute. And if you don’t think twice by the end of this. Then, by all means. Find me on the interwebs and we can talk specifics.

No longer will there be what feels like yards of cloth taking over your clothesline or dryer. Now, you can fill a drawer with a rainbow. Cloth diapers have changed. Parenting has changed. What do you have to lose? You’re already spending exorbitant amounts of money on disposable diapers. Now, you could actually save money.
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A big issue with cloth diapering has always been the ick factor. There’s an app for that I think?

No, really. It is extremely manageable with toilet sprayer and wet bags which are part of the essentials needed for cloth diapering.

Disposable diapers (or nappies) are easy. Use them once, throw them away. Don’t forget to empty the diaper genie! Cloth diapering can be a bit more time consuming, but in the long run, can save money. Many mothers rave that it prevents diaper rash. More breathable and comfortable, you can choose from organic AND chemical free options.

Many reasons for use of cloth diapering come to mind, but the biggest problem with disposables is the cost and environmental impact. Landfills littered with diapers that are not really biodegradable or environmentally safe. They are a burden. Yes, they are convenient. Especially for late at night diaper changes, you’d think. Until you run out at 3 am and need immediate supplies.
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So what makes a cloth diaper better than a disposable?
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Here are 6 ways cloth diapering blows disposables out of the water:

• While there is an upfront cost for these diapers, unlike disposables they can last through several years, and several children’s worth of diapering, washable and made of durable fabrics.

 

• There will likely be a few less, late night, “oh no’s” because you ran out of diapers. Now all you need is to do a quick load of laundry. In your house. And let’s face it, you don’t want to leave the house in “those” sweats. You know the ones. You’ve had them since college and they could be considered swiss cheese attributed to the amount of “air conditioning vents” they have.

 

• You could also use a diaper service, where they clean the cloth diapers for you. There for you when you don’t have time to wash a load of diapers.

 

• Gender-specific or gender-neutral, but also allow for any child to wear whatever color, design or superhero they want!

 

• Disposable options are available for inserts that are biodegradable which can increase convenience when not at home or while traveling.

 

• All in ones so that all the fuss is already dealt with AND they grow with your child. Your child will not magically grow out of these diapers in four seconds. Ok, mild exaggeration, but you get the point. On that convenience alone, newborn cloth diapering through toddlerhood? Can I get a “hell yeah”?

Given the sensitivities to fabrics, food and any other allergies newborns and toddlers can have, isn’t it wonderful that an eco-friendly and natural alternative is available? They are made with cloth that is safe for babies and includes no harsh chemical normally found in disposable diapers.

There are tons of new products on the market to make life with baby more time efficient and convenient. But what about the environment, couldn’t we all be a bit more eco-friendly? Here is your chance! You’ll save on disposable diapers, trash/diaper genie bags, and all the packaging materials that may not be recycle friendly.

Could it hurt to do a bit of research? Maybe purchase a few and see the difference? Maybe you don’t want to try it, because disposable diapers are working just fine. This is your chance to save yourself the future late night trips to the convenience store in your pajamas or to more naturally tackle the chronic diaper rash your toddler has.

Guaranteed, you will be surprised at the convenience, reduction in waste and savings in both time and money.
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