I always knew that I would be a cloth diapering mama. Why? Because I’m an earth conscious consumer and because I was a cloth diapered baby. It just seems like the “normal” thing to do in my mind.
If you’re considering cloth diapers and not sure if they are for you, here are five reasons why you should choose cloth diapers over disposables:
- Environmental impact. Of course this had to be number one on my list since according to the US National Park Service it takes 450 years for a disposable diaper to decompose in the landfill!
- Money savings. Our daughter is currently 18 months old and we have spent less than $200 on cloth diapers for her and she has been cloth diapered since she was a newborn. I know some families who spend that amount on disposables for one month so the cost savings aren’t too hard to compare. Add in $15 every few months for special cloth diaper soap and some electricity costs for running the washing machine but that still does not even compare to purchasing disposables.
- No chemical smells. I honestly cannot stand the smell of Huggies and Pampers. They have an odd chemical smell to them that just turns my stomach. Nothing beats the fresh smell of a cloth diaper after being dried outside on the clothesline!
- All natural. Cloth diapers come in a variety of fabrics these days but the most common are still 100% cotton. Disposable diapers, even if you buy more eco-friendly chlorine free brands, are filled with man made materials. Disposable diapers are full of chemicals that are right next to your babe’s sensitive skin 24 hours per day.
- Cuteness factor! Why diaper your babe’s bum in a boring disposable when you can have fun print diapers like these ones we sell in our Etsy shop!
Why do you cloth diaper? If you haven’t tried them, what’s stopping you?
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I still remember my mother raising my younger sister on cloth diapers (as well as me, though I don’t remember that). There was a lot of washing involved and you were supposed to be very good at actually swirling the cloth around the baby. Later, when diapers appeared I thought it was an amazing invention and now I see it wasn’t. Isn’t it funny how life evolves only to go back to what really worked?
Another thing about cloth diapers is how they conceal the smell - it’s always a surprise when I go to change my kiddos in cloth, and they’re dirty. When I’ve had them in disposables for vacations and things, they go and *immediately* they reek!
My daughter just got out of her cloth diapers at the end of December and anytime now, I will be back into the swing of cloth with a new born! I love cloth diapering!!
Couldn’t agree more - plus they’re way cuter.
We love our cloth diapers. They were our choice since they had a lower environmental impact and it was much cheaper than buying disposables.
I cloth diapered my children. I started when pregnant with my second. Initially it was to save money, but it was a turning point for going green for me. I actually MISS diapering my kids b/c cloth was so fun!
Yes! It has its challenges too, but well worth it!
Love this article!
The cute factor really is a big one.
They’re so adorable! And the cost savings really can’t be beat!
We cloth diaper for pretty much the same reasons: environment, savings, cuteness, gross chemicals. I also find something very soothing and Zen about the ritual of laundering and stuffing the diapers.