So.... many of you may be considering using cloth diapers. They are less costly and environmentally friendly. While I personally did not use cloth diapers, a close friend of mine has and swears by them. I also have several friends and family members in the childcare industry. Here are their opinions:
PROS: You will save a good bit of money if you do not use a diapering service. I spend about $20 each week on diapers. My friend bought 32 cloth diapers, and now she is done. She has a piece that sits in her bathroom to rinse them immediately. She does the wash every other day. They are cute. They are also much better for children prone to diaper rash. I have heard it is easier to potty train out of these too because they are not as absorbent.
CONS: These will not be the most convenient. You do have to wash these frequently. Having changed my share of diapers, I really do not want to handle the load inside any more than I have to. My friend that works in preschools say they are prone to smell after a while, even if you bleach them....which leads me to the next point.... They do have to be bleached occasionally. The odor tends to be less masked than with disposable diapers as well.
VERDICT: If you are busy and want convenience......then cloth diapers are probably not for you. However, if you are environmentally conscience, want to save money, and don't mind handling a little extra work with diapering....then cloth diapers sound like a great idea for you! Either way, the choice is yours. Don't let anyone pressure you otherwise. After all, a happy a calm mommy lead to a happy and calm baby
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