Cloth Diaper Myths

Addressing some of the questions commonly asked about cloth diapers.

1. Cloth diapering is a lot of work
Does cloth diapering require a lot of work? Yes and no. I believe in the beginning, it can require extra work for some as you try to figure out how to best make it work for your family and you. Sometimes that means trying things a few different ways before you find what works best. For example, I tried using many different laundry detergents at the beginning: regular, baby and sensitive. I tried using different amounts of these detergents from full cups to 2 tablespoons before we found a cloth diaper detergent we liked. When it comes to measuring out detergent it’s a no brainer now. However, it required some experimenting at first. Once you have a cloth diapering routine that works best for you, it becomes second nature as putting dirty clothes in the washer and switching wet clothes into the dryer. It will require about the same amount of time as the rest of your laundry. I wash my cloth diapers four times a week in one load on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. That might seem like a lot to some, but to me, it’s easy to throw it in the wash and restart it for a new cycle.

2. I can't afford cloth diapers
One of the many reasons families considers using cloth diapers is the saving benefits of re-using a cloth diaper versus buying disposable diapers for 2-3 years. One of the major problems families considering cloth diapers run into is the upfront cost to afford them. Before anyone panics, remember that buying cloth diapers for the first time doesn't have to be expensive. There are cloth diapers for every budget! Here are some ideas to help start or grow your cloth diaper stash with budget-friendly tips.

Baby Registry
Register for cloth diapers as gifts. Baby Shower Idea: Instead of guests bringing cards, have each guest bring one cloth diaper and assign guests different cloth diaper sizes if you are not using one size cloth diapers.

Buy A Weeks Worth of Diapers
You don’t have to buy all your cloth diapers at once. Buy a weeks’ worth of cloth diapers to start. It may require more washing, but you won’t break the bank affording your new stash.Buy Items On SaleAnother great way to save is to only buy cloth diapering items when they are on sale. Buying nothing for full price, will definitely add up in savings.

Cloth Diaper Cake
Let your baby shower host know that you are interested in cloth diapering. A great idea to pass along the host or anyone who is hosting a baby shower is for all the guests as a gift to donate a few dollars, so the host and other helping guests can make a cloth diaper cake. Depending on how much is being donated, this could be the only gift or have guests donate a small amount if they are already buying another gift. In some cases the diaper cake could work as an only gift for someone expecting a subsequent child and still has many baby items from previous pregnancies and baby showers.

Sewing
If you know how to sew, find free tutorials and patterns online to make your own cloth diapers and wipes. It may cost to buy the fabric, but you will save a lot more making your own then having to buy every item in your stash. Use One Size Cloth DiapersOne size cloth diapers can be used from 8-10 lbs lasting to 25-45 lbs depending on the brand. They will last a lot longer, then cloth diapers that come in small, medium and large sizes. Since the cloth diapers that vary in sizes, you will have to also buy the next size up.

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