4 Reasons To Switch To Cloth Diapers

By D. Martin

Thirty years ago, cloth diapers were commonly used, while disposables were a considered by many to be a luxury item. Today, however, disposables are the norm, and few people even consider using cloth diapers.

However, just as the Bob Dylan song goes, "the times they are a-changin'". Here are four reasons that modern parents may want to use cloth diapers instead of disposables.

1) Affordability
Money talks. Even if you decide to use a diaper service to clean and refresh the soiled nappies, you should be able to save money. In one price comparison that was done for newborns, disposables averaged $3.50 per day whereas a diaper service was $2.86 per day. Prices, of course, may vary in your area.

2) Modern Developments
There will be those amongst our parents and grandparents who will be naysayers and list all the reasons why cloth diapers are a pain.

Just be kind to them and point out that modern cloth diapering is much more convenient than it was 30 years ago. Folding is now a thing of the past, as modern cloth diapers are pre-cut and pre-shaped to fit your baby's bottom. Also, you won't be sticking yourself with pins, thanks to the modern Velcro or snaps used to fasten the sides together. You have probably heard about those smelly pails full of diapers, waiting to be washed? Many of today's services provide a flushable, biodegradable paper lining that catches all the solid waste, allowing it to be easily disposed of in the toilet so soiled and smelly diapers don't sit around. No more soaking-wet diapers caused by having to rinse them out in the toilet.

3) Health
Disposables tend to retain heat, which accelerates bacterial growth. As cloth diapers have no plastic lining, and cotton "breathes" well, your baby should experience fewer diaper rashes.

4) Environmental Concerns
A significant portion of disposable diapers is plastic. Plastic doesn't biodegrade well, which means that we are adding to the landfill problems that will plague generations to come. It has been estimated that over 10,000 tons of disposable diapers are added to landfills EACH DAY. There may be a large group that believe that the convenience offered by disposable diapers outweighs this fact, but the environmentalist in you knows that the use of cloth diapers is just one more step that we can take personally to help protect and preserve the Earth for future generations.

Try Them.

Cloth diapers are, in many ways, a thing of the past, but they are by no means gone forever. For the parent with financial or environmental concerns they are still a very viable option for covering the bottoms of their babies. Be one of a small but growing group that are helping make cloth diapers the way to go.

D. Martin publishes reviews of child care software to help child care providers better manage their daycare's accounting, scheduling and other administrative tasks.
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The "How's" of Cloth Diaper Purchasing

There are so many reasons these days why mothers choose cloth diapers. We know that disposables are environmentally unsound. Many have come to realize that it's also unhealthy for our children, causing long-term fertility problems due to the chemicals in the diapers. Potty training is more difficult when using disposables. Some even do it because it's less expensive than disposable diapers.

Whether you choose cloth diapering for economical, environmental or health reasons. Choosing which cloth diaper is yet another conundrum. There are so many out there! All in Ones; Pocket Diapers, Fitted diapers, prefolds and the list goes on and on! So how is a mother to know?

The first step is to take a look at your lifestyle and plan around it.

• Are you out of the house with baby often? Then you'll want a highly absorbant one-piece diaper that is easy to change on the go.
• Is the majority of baby's day spent at home? Fitted diapers with or without covers work well at home.
• Are you looking for something close to a disposable without all the chemicals and environmental hazards disposables cause? Pocket diapers work very well because you can pull the stuffer in and out of the diaper.

A simple evaluation such as this may lead you straight to the answer. Perhaps your life requires that you have different types? That's the case with many of us. We want a certain thing when we're on the go; another for playing around the house and something else for overnight dryness.

The next thing is to evaluate your finances. No matter which way you go, of course, it will be less expensive in the long run than disposables. The startup can seem daunting at first but if you calculate the cost of disposables over a 3 year period; add to that the medications and doctors visits for chemically-induced rashes and possibly the cost to your child as an adult for long-term health issues.. really there is no comparison at all.

Once you've decided on a budget, check around at diapers. See what type will fit your needs; what they cost will be initially and work from there. Many places offer layaway plans. Some will offer packages. You may be able to do a startup package for newborn and buy larger sizes as you go with relative ease.

Primal Mommies is now offering diapers; a layaway plan and free consultation on packages to help you decide what will work for you and your all natural baby. Check out the store and let me know if you need any assistance.

Another "baby step" from Primal Mommies

Primal Mommies started out as a natural mothering newsletter in February 2003. Over the years it has grown to be so much more than that. The newsletter evolved into a group of moms who wanted to learn more about natural mothering. I called that group Primal Mommies.

A few years later, in 2006, I began this blog. I thought that I could reach out further than just to that small group of mothers. The goal was to share information with the general public. It's been a success.

Now it's time for another change. Primal Mommies is now an online store called Primal Mommies (and babies, too!) where a mom can find products to suit her natural mothering style and her primal baby. We currently have slings and wraps listed as well as as some diaper cakes. I am currently adding a line of cloth diapers. Later, there will be maternity wear and other products. I have added a forum to the store as well.

I hope you'll check out our newest step as we grow once again.

Michelle