Do you know why parents choose cloth diapers? Some choose to start cloth diapering because of the money they save. In the first 2 years of diapering, you will spend approximately $1800 on disposable diapers. Even using high end modern cloth diapers, you can easily get by on $600! Don't believe us? We have move to cloth diaper packages to prove it! The bumGenius Move to Cloth Package, the Fuzzibunz Move to Cloth Package, and the Thirsties Move to Cloth Package can all be purchased for under $600. These cloth diaper packages will cover a baby for their entire diapering career. Others turn to cloth diapering for the health benefits. Disposable diapers are full of toxins including 1.) Dioxin, a chemical the EPA lists as the most toxin of all cancer-linked chemicals. 2.) Tributyl-tin (TBT), known to cause hormonal problems in humans. 3.) Polyacrylate, can cause skin irritation, severe allergic reaction, vomiting, staph infections and fevers. The organic fibers of many cloth diapers is just that - organic fibers. Another huge benefit of cloth is for our environment. One child in disposable diapers creates one ton of waste in our landfills! It is estimated that those diapers will not decompose for another 250-500 years! How can we change that statistic for our children? Use cloth diapers, dump waste in the toilet & wash in the washer. I also tend to think cloth diapers are super cute & who doesn't spend all the baby years making those little people just as cute as possible!
Do cloth diapers seem to hard? With so many cloth diapers to choose from, maybe you are getting a lit overwhelmed. Don't! It really is pretty easy to figure out once you break it down. Basically there are only 5 types of cloth diapers, and there are parents who swear by each type. If you are new to cloth diapering, you may want to look at our cloth diaper preview pack. Let's start from the most basic to the most convenient.
Prefolds ~ Three Panels of absorbent cloth of organic material. While you can use folding and fasteners, the easiest way to use a prefold is to use a hook & loop closing, tight fitting cover and just lay the prefold inside the cover. A diaper cover is necessary as it provides the waterproofing for the diaper. Fitted ~ Fitted Diapers need an outer cover to provide waterproofing. However, the diaper is one tailored absorbent piece and does not require any folding or fasteners as it has snaps or hook & loop of it's own to stay on the baby. PUL Covers ~ A diaper cover is needed with both of the prefolds and fitteds. It is just a layer of waterproof fabric that tightens with velcor or snaps over the diaper. Shell Systems (All-in-Twos) ~ These systems have an outer waterproof shell and allows for snap-in absorbant liners. When changing, switch the inner liner for a fresh one and reuse the outer shell. Extra inserts can be purchased for more absorbancy. Most all-in-twos are one size that fit babies 7-35 pounds. Pocket Diapers ~ Have a waterproof outer with fleece interior. The diaper has a pocket where washable absorbent liners are inserted. You can easily customize the liners to match the absorbency that is required. They fasten with hook & loop or snaps. Most pockets are one-size that fit babies from 7-35 pounds. All-in-ones ~ Have the absorbent diaper and waterproof cover as one piece that is easily fastened on the baby with snaps or hook & loop. It is much like a disposable diaper. They are available in sized or one-size varieties that fit babies from 7-35 pounds.
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