The good, the bad and the….poopy
A question that often arises in conversations with parents making one of the many many decisions about their baby’s gear is:
“What are the pros and cons of cloth diapering?”
Here are our top ten pros and cons of cloth diapering (warning – we love cloth diapers, so this may be a little skewed):
- Good choice for your baby’s skin and overall health
- Save up to $2K over the time your child is in diapers
- Hands down, better for the earth
- It’s fun
- It makes your baby’s bum cuter than it already is
- A bit of research and learning is required for best success
- Learning curve involved and ongoing problem-solving may be required
- It adds 2-3 extra loads of laundry each week (zero trips to the store)
- Never run out of diapers
- Keep one TON of waste out of landfills (per child).
So if cloth diapering is so great, why do people quit/give up? Misinformation or not enough info, diapers that don’t match their lifestyle and misconceptions of “what it’s like”.
Arm yourself with info by reading up on cloth diapers. Attend a workshop. Get the information you need to make a good decision for your family and then find someone that you can ask your questions to and support you along your way (that’s us!).
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