Cloth or dispoable diapers
By mellymlk
@mellymlk (71)
United States
6 responses
@alainnmiog (660)
• United States
25 Oct 06
I believe cloth diapers are better. Better for baby, better for the environment. My mom used cloth diapers for my sister and I (we're twins). I think she used disposables for my brother. Could you imagine 3-year-old-twins running around... and having to change another baby's cloth diapers?
My cousin used cloth on her 4 kids. I think she used disposables when they were out-and-about, though.
I never really had the time or energy to deal with cloth diapers. I was working at the time. Now that I'm home, if I were to have another child (not going to happen!) I would use cloth diapers to save money.
@Dara_momto4 (842)
• United States
25 Oct 06
For me, the extra 2 loads a week wasn't a big deal. Cloth diapers do seem overwhelming at first with the different choices, but it is actually easy.
@Dara_momto4 (842)
• United States
25 Oct 06
I forgot to mention that I was diapering my youngest two at the same time.
@syndibee (799)
• United States
25 Feb 07
this is a common misconception. cloth is just as easy as disposables. you don't have to run to the store and make sure you have enough on hand, you don't have to go out in the cold or rain or late night because u "forgot the diapers"
they go on just like a disposable diaper
and they are just as easy to toss into a washing machine as the disposables are to toss into the garbage.
yes you have to turn on the machine and add some soap, but don't u do laundry already anyways?
and for the time, i don't know about you but cloth diapering MIGHT take me about...hhhmmmmm 2 minutes extra time per day. i say that's not much savings there, they do take a little time to turn on the washer, and to transfer to the dryer. you don't even have to fold them.
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@Dara_momto4 (842)
• United States
25 Oct 06
I've used both and I prefer cloth. Easy to use, better for baby's skin, better for the environment, and much cheaper overall. Since I like to sew I made my own diapers and covers and saved more money.
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@syndibee (799)
• United States
25 Feb 07
ok now i can post my own independent response. i love cloth diapers (can't u tell with my avatar, isn't he just sooo cute).
i prefer them because they are easy, baby friendly, mommy friendly, environmentally friendly, soft, cute and sooooo stylish.
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