Parents are faced with important decisions every
time a new child is born. One decision that is just as important as
doctor or midwife, breast or bottle, co-sleeping or crib, is whether to
use cloth or disposable diapers. Many new parents become so overwhelmed
by the thought of these important decisions that they give up, assuming
that disposables are simply an easier option.
Using cloth diapers is really not as scary as it may seem, especially
now that diaper pins are a thing of the past! Ask any parent that uses
them, and they will probably be pleased to give you several reasons why
they are glad that they made the decision to use cloth. Not only are
they better for the environment, but they save families thousands (not
hundreds, thousands) of dollars that would
otherwise be unnecessarily spent on disposables. Find out how.
Many parents do find uses for disposable diapers if they choose. Some
families use disposables overnight, or when traveling. Some parents
find that their babies diaper rash heals more quickly when they are
wearing disposables because there is less moisture or friction on
irritated skin. The important thing is finding what methods work best
for the individual needs of you and your baby.
Once you’ve made your original investment and your diapering system is
set up, the rest is simple. Here is how to get started:
1. Decide if you would like to wash your
own cloth diapers, or set up an account with a local diaper service in
your community.
