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The cost of cloth diapers- a choice to consider – by Alison Manes
Families are discovering that the new generation of cloth diapers are easy on our babies, our planet, and our wallets. Having evolved considerably from the days of pins and plastic pants, reusable cloth diapers provide a healthy, economical, and environmentally-friendly alternative. A variety of options now include pocket diapers (an attached diaper inner, skin layer, attached to an outer shell that can be customized with “stuffins” of choice) all in ones (which is exactly as the name implies; it has all of the components needed for diapering in one product, including an absorbent inner and waterproof outer); as well as prefolds and fitted diapers (diapering “inners” that need an outer waterproof cover or wrap).
The cost of diapers are more then the retail price.
In our stagnant economy, it makes sense to use cloth diapers. The initial investment may be a deterrent for some families but when you take a look at the overall savings, cloth diapers are highly cost effective.
* Disposable diapers average $1167/year, $3500/ three years
* A diaper service averages $800/year.
* Purchasing and laundering 20 cloth diapers (3 washes per week) averages $634/one year, $1102/three years.
* Cloth diapers can be passed down, saving upwards of $1500 per child.
Compare the cost of diapering options at http://www.diaperpin.com/calculator/calculator.asp
Alison Manes is the mother of six, and the co-founder of Go Green Sustainable Industries, LLC. Alison won Tucson’s Business Woman of the Year award from the American Business Women’s Association in 2003 for her marketing work. Go Green Sustainable Industries, LLC, manufacturers a new sustainable diapering system using organic and recycled fabrics. Go Green Sustainable Industries, LLC, is committed to manufacturing sustainable products made in the USA. You can view LolliDoo® Diapers at www.lollidoo.com. You can also view Alison’s blog at http://earthymommaodyssey.blogspot.com/.
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Yes to cloth diapers! We used them on all our kids (our son is still in diapers at night, though he’s trying not to be so we use them still). The new generation of diapers is easy, cheaper, and so much better for the environment. We bought Fuzzi-buns (not sure if they are still called that) for our first born and they’ve held up for 3 children. Thanks for writing about this Alison.
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Also, let’s not forget the gas it costs to drive to the store for disposables, time wasted and the inevitable ‘other’ purchases you make when going to the store for diapers.
I hear moms talk about the time to wash diapers, but I can start my washer faster than I can get the kids dressed and bucked into the car.
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Thanks for reading James. Fuzzi Bunz are still widely popular and I even own a few.
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Nicole
Amen! I first started cloth diapering when my son (now 3 and potty learned) was an infant. At first the people around me were skeptical, but, they soon became converts when they saw how easy and well, more importantly, responsible it is to cloth diaper. I can only hope that more people in our immediate future jump on this bandwagon. It is our responsibility to the children that we are diapering, and to their green futures.
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Megan
Cloth diapers are the best!! Who wants to run to the store and empty endless garbage pails. I’m already doing tons of laundry for the baby anyway, I don’t even notice a few extra loads for the diapers. And they are so cheap!
Great post Ali! Let’s get the word out!!
