| So many parents today mistakenly believe that | | | | effectively better than disposables for the environment |
| disposable diapers are the best, indeed the only, | | | | due to repeated washings. First, the water that is used |
| diapering choice for their baby. But, not too long ago | | | | to wash the diapers can be recycled for other uses. |
| cloth diapers were the only option. Parents used them | | | | The cost in terms of electricity to wash and dry them |
| with no problem. Here is a look at why cloth diapers | | | | is much less than the cost to build new and bigger |
| are a better choice than disposable diapers. | | | | landfills. |
| Disposable diapers have chemicals in them. They are | | | | If you don't want to bother with washing them, you |
| treated to make them super absorbent, but these | | | | can get a diaper service that delivers clean diapers to |
| chemicals against your baby's skin 24 hours a day for | | | | your door every week. You simply send the dirty ones |
| the first two and a half years of their life cannot be | | | | back with them and they wash them for you. You |
| good. Cloth diapers are made of fabric that is not | | | | don't even have to use pins anymore. The new diaper |
| treated with chemicals that could be harmful. This | | | | covers hold them in place for you. This is cloth |
| makes them a healthier choice. | | | | diapering at it's most convenient. |
| Cloth diapers are a more economical choice in the long | | | | Cloth diapers are so much cuter than disposables. You |
| run. If you invest in quality cloth diapers and use them | | | | can get cloth diapers and diaper covers in any fabric |
| properly, they can last you through several children. | | | | pattern that you so desire. There are so many out |
| Over one child's lifetime it costs an estimated $2,000 | | | | there to choose from, that even the pickiest parent |
| to keep them in disposable diapers. Reusable cloth | | | | can find a great look. This way your baby can be well |
| diapers can cost as little as $400-$500 including | | | | dressed right down to his or her diaper. |
| washings. Although the upfront cost is more, the | | | | There are so many great things about cloth diapering, |
| overall cost is much less. | | | | it's hard to get them all in. From the cost to the |
| Cloth diapers cause a lot fewer diaper rashes. | | | | environmental factors, cloth diapers really are the way |
| Because parents who use cloth diapers change their | | | | to go. If you still don't believe me check it out for |
| baby much more often, there is less chance for | | | | yourself. There is lots of great information out there. |
| bacteria to build up. This results in fewer painful diaper | | | | Many parents also report that their child is potty trained |
| rashes, and much happier babies. | | | | sooner than average when they have used cloth |
| Cloth diapers are much better for the environment. | | | | diapers. Perhaps it is because parents who use cloth |
| Millions upon millions of disposable diaper are dumped in | | | | diapers change them more often so the learns to |
| landfills each year. The repercussions of this will be felt | | | | recognize when they are wet. |
| for generations to come. Cloth diapers can be washed | | | | Many parents are realizing the benefits of cloth |
| and reused many times. Even after it's life as a diaper, | | | | diapers. This great economical solution to diapering |
| it can be used for other things like dust rags or burp | | | | your baby is coming back into fashion as more and |
| clothes. | | | | more people are choosing it. |
| Some people argue that cloth diapers are not | | | | |