Diapers - New Moms

01-03-2007, 09:43 PM

Ok so I'm not even close to having a baby - but I was just wondering...

What are the pros and cons of cloth diapers vs disposable?? What made you choose either one??

Just curious

Carrie · 01-03-2007, 10:52 PM

ive never tried cloth diapers. I just feel for me!!! that disposable diapers work better for my lifestyle. even though they arent cheap they are good. i use huggies

hope that helps wish i could offer you more!

IgglesmumX2 · 01-04-2007, 07:09 AM

Okay, this may turn into a novel so please forgive me if it does. I started out using sposies (disposables) when both of my kids were born. I still thought CDs (cloth diapers) were just pre-folds and pins like our moms used. When DS was around 6 months old I met some moms through a playgroup who used CD and started asking question. CDs nowadays are so cute and easy to use. And after working the numbers I figured out that I would spend around $2000 per child to put them in sposies until 2 1/2. Now between my 2 kids and their cloth stash I haven't even come close to spending half that.

Also, important to me was the chemicals that I was exposing my kids to in sposies. Silica gel is toxic. I think I read somewhere that a baby ingesting 1 tsp of silica gel can kill them. Now maybe I'm paranoid but that's not something I want around my kids most sensitive parts.

Not to miss mentioning, but not as of big concern to me..sadly, is the environmental impact of disposables. Sposies can take up to 500 years to decompose. Not to mention the fact that each time you throw away a poopy sposie you put that poop in the landfill to be absorbed into the ground and into our water supply. When my kids poop in a CD I flush it into the toilet where it belongs.

Now, I am not in any way bashing anyone that uses sposies. I know that CDing isn't right for everone. I love it though and it works great for us.

Scarlett · 01-04-2007, 08:56 AM

I love cloth....its nice to never "run out of diapers" just throw in a load of laundry. Cloth diapers are always nice and soft and never hard paper, they are darn cute! so many types and prints to choose from. I have yet to have one poop blow out in cloth diapers.
One of the best things...I have spent about 700$ diapering Alexander in the last 2 years and every one of those diapers is sitting on the changing table waiting for the new baby....700$ to diaper 2 kids untill potty learning is darn good if you ask me.

Scarlett · 01-04-2007, 08:57 AM

oh, the down side of CD.....ITS ADDICTIVE!!!!

there are always so many cute new diapers.......

IgglesmumX2 · 01-04-2007, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Scarlett

oh, the down side of CD.....ITS ADDICTIVE!!!!

there are always so many cute new diapers.......

AMEN to that! I don't know how many times I've heard someone say..."I started CDing to save $$ but that went out the window"!

instant_oatmeal · 01-04-2007, 01:33 PM

Where do you find the cloth diapers? Do you have to do anything special to wash them?

IgglesmumX2 · 01-04-2007, 01:45 PM

I have bought alot of mine used at www.diaperswappers.com For new the best place IMO is www.abbyslane.com She offers a layaway program and has the best customer service!

As far as washing, they do need to be washed seperate from your regular wash and you do wash them a little differently but it's not that hard.

MichelleB · 01-04-2007, 01:52 PM

We used disposibles. It's just easier.

instant_oatmeal · 01-04-2007, 02:25 PM

Now you've got me seriously considering it for when I have a baby....

01-03-2007, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
a_devildogs_girl Guest Posts: n/a Activity: 0% Longevity: 0%	Diapers Ok so I'm not even close to having a baby - but I was just wondering... What are the pros and cons of cloth diapers vs disposable?? What made you choose either one?? Just curious

01-03-2007, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Carrie I'll live it for you... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California!! Posts: 1,626 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 33% Longevity: 52%	ive never tried cloth diapers. I just feel for me!!! that disposable diapers work better for my lifestyle. even though they arent cheap they are good. i use huggies hope that helps wish i could offer you more! __________________

01-04-2007, 07:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
IgglesmumX2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kittery, Maine Posts: 3,967 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 75%	Okay, this may turn into a novel so please forgive me if it does. I started out using sposies (disposables) when both of my kids were born. I still thought CDs (cloth diapers) were just pre-folds and pins like our moms used. When DS was around 6 months old I met some moms through a playgroup who used CD and started asking question. CDs nowadays are so cute and easy to use. And after working the numbers I figured out that I would spend around $2000 per child to put them in sposies until 2 1/2. Now between my 2 kids and their cloth stash I haven't even come close to spending half that. Also, important to me was the chemicals that I was exposing my kids to in sposies. Silica gel is toxic. I think I read somewhere that a baby ingesting 1 tsp of silica gel can kill them. Now maybe I'm paranoid but that's not something I want around my kids most sensitive parts. Not to miss mentioning, but not as of big concern to me..sadly, is the environmental impact of disposables. Sposies can take up to 500 years to decompose. Not to mention the fact that each time you throw away a poopy sposie you put that poop in the landfill to be absorbed into the ground and into our water supply. When my kids poop in a CD I flush it into the toilet where it belongs. Now, I am not in any way bashing anyone that uses sposies. I know that CDing isn't right for everone. I love it though and it works great for us. __________________ Ask Me About IH!

01-04-2007, 08:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scarlett Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 826 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 99%	I love cloth....its nice to never "run out of diapers" just throw in a load of laundry. Cloth diapers are always nice and soft and never hard paper, they are darn cute! so many types and prints to choose from. I have yet to have one poop blow out in cloth diapers. One of the best things...I have spent about 700$ diapering Alexander in the last 2 years and every one of those diapers is sitting on the changing table waiting for the new baby....700$ to diaper 2 kids untill potty learning is darn good if you ask me. __________________

01-04-2007, 08:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Scarlett Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 826 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 99%	oh, the down side of CD.....ITS ADDICTIVE!!!! there are always so many cute new diapers....... __________________

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01-04-2007, 01:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
instant_oatmeal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,603 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 58% Longevity: 61%	Where do you find the cloth diapers? Do you have to do anything special to wash them? __________________

01-04-2007, 01:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
IgglesmumX2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kittery, Maine Posts: 3,967 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 75%	I have bought alot of mine used at www.diaperswappers.com For new the best place IMO is www.abbyslane.com She offers a layaway program and has the best customer service! As far as washing, they do need to be washed seperate from your regular wash and you do wash them a little differently but it's not that hard. __________________ Ask Me About IH!

01-04-2007, 01:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
MichelleB With faith we can achieve all that we believe! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 16,362 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 1% Longevity: 77%	We used disposibles. It's just easier. __________________ Playing The Grocery Game since 7/12/2008 57% savings

01-04-2007, 02:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
instant_oatmeal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,603 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 58% Longevity: 61%	Now you've got me seriously considering it for when I have a baby.... __________________