| Many parents are in a dilemma when they are faced | | | | comfortable for your baby and suits your needs. |
| with a decision on which type of diapers their precious | | | | - Disposable diapers absorb wetness and draw it |
| baby should use. Let us have a look at the Pros and | | | | away from the skin. Complete with an inner lining that |
| Cons of disposable diapers in this review. | | | | serves as a barrier between absorbed waste and |
| The Pros: | | | | your baby's skin, they keep baby's bottom dry, hence |
| - The disposable diapering system is uncomplicated | | | | prevent diaper rash. They can hold up to seven |
| and equipment is minimal - diapers and wipes - that's it, | | | | pounds of fluid and disguise unpleasant aromas with a |
| finished. No mucking about with liners, diaper covers, | | | | gentle fragrance. Previously, this makes it difficult to tell |
| diaper pails and soaking detergents. Simple. Remove | | | | when baby's diaper requires changing and it is easy to |
| diaper from packet, put it on, when it's wet or soiled, | | | | leave baby in a wet or soiled disposable diaper for too |
| take it off, dispose of it and it's all over. They are quick | | | | long. Nowadays, most diapers have wetness indicators |
| and easy to put on, even if baby is wriggling and | | | | so parents will know when it's time to change baby. |
| kicking in protest (as most babies will at some stage). | | | | They should be changed regularly, despite their |
| Most of them have refastenable tapes so you really | | | | capacity. |
| can't go far wrong. No having to haul around great | | | | The Cons: |
| diaper bags of equipment when you're out and about. | | | | - Disposable diapers are usually packaged so you |
| They are wonderful for naps, especially once baby is | | | | need more than one pack to last the week and |
| sleeping through the night. No waking in the middle of | | | | running out can see a parent doing a frantic dash to |
| the night wet and cold and no wet beds to change in | | | | the store before closing time. |
| the morning. | | | | - Disposable diapers cost an average of about 20 |
| - Today's disposable diapers are a far cry from their | | | | cents each, totaling a cost of approximately $1508 per |
| poor cousins of earlier generations. Soft, breathable | | | | child. |
| outer coverings mean no more crunchy plastic | | | | - Some babies may react to the chemicals or |
| bottoms to cuddle, and no more heat traps causing | | | | perfumes used in disposable diapers, resulting in diaper |
| nasty prickly heat rash. Each brand has it's own unique | | | | rash or skin irritation. |
| shape and cut. Some offer inner leak guards, providing | | | | - Disposable diapers are not biodegradable, and hence |
| more protection from leakage. Others may have | | | | not environmentally friendly - our usage is going to |
| longer crotch areas, or softer waistbands. You may | | | | harm mother earth. |
| need to try out several brands until you find one that is | | | | |