Why we are cloth diapering

When people hear we are going to use cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers, most of the reactions we get are positive, but there are some ewww gross reactions! We have one friend that is giving us 2 weeks before we change our minds.

So, why are we cloth diapering? Well, the biggest factor is cost. Over the life of diapering, it costs between $2,000-$3,000 for disposable diapers. Going cloth, we will spend between $500-$1,000, and if we have another child, will be able to use the diapers for them as well. That is a big savings.

Second, cloth diapers are better for our little one's bottom. Diaper rash is less of an issue, and I have heard that potty training is easier, because the baby feels the wetness more.

Third, we will be doing our part to help the environment. The average diaper takes up to 500 years to decompose. We will be creating less waste (and less smell in our garbage cans).

There will be a little more work-with the washing, but hanging the diapers on the line will get me outside a couple days a week. It will be about 10-15 minutes of work per load of diapers (done every 2-3 days as needed).

We will be trying out different brands of cloth diapers, then complete our stash. As you can tell in the picture- the diapers are really colorful!