Diapers Q&A
what are the benefits for the baby using cloth diapers vs. disposable diapers?
i didn't try cloth diaper coz i don't really know what are the benefits for my baby by using it.
Public Comments
- The enviroment! But I think it's quite nasty!
- none... people could say the enviorment but all the cloth diapers in the wash will **** the enviorment over in the end as it is
- A baby is less prone to diaper rash when wearing cloth diapers because the skin breathes easier... and you HAVE to change when it gets wet, so urine doen't sit on the sensitive skin. And it's more environmentally friendly. And way more cost effective...saves LOADS of money. But they're nasty to have to wash.....
- I didn't use cloth diapers on my son, but I looked into it recently while I was prego with my second. One major benefit I read about other than good for the enviroment was that babies who wear cloth diapers are usually potty trained earlier than babies who wear disposable. But I think they are pretty gross because if you have a service or not you still have to get all the junk out of them, and they can get pretty pricey.
- There are two major factors... 1. The environment 2. Saves lots of money fyi... I use disposable... I have 2 yr old twins and no time for extra laundry, etc. :) Good luck! :)
- Well, you won't be contributing to the waste dumps, but the disposable diapers are really better for babys bottom. I used cloth one time for my daughter because I ran out of disposable. By the time I got to the store she was soaked. I had a plastic cover and it just kept the moisture in and since there was no protective layer like with disposables she got red, almost a rash. All within 30 minutes.
- Cheaper, yes start up is around 100-200 dollars, but that's last months and months, and can last a lot longer if you buy pre folds instead of set sized diapers with snaps. How few months does it take to get to 100-200$ with disposables? Better for environment,.. People saying it takes a lot to wash,.. It takes a ton of water in the factory process to make disposables. Better for babies bum,.. the lady who said it made her babies bum all red,.. I'm sorry, but its called changing your babies diaper. you yourself said she had been sitting in it soaking wet.. Well that's why. Also, since all of the wetness isn't absorbed, the baby can feel it, and cloth diapered babies potty train much earlier. Also it really isn't gross, especcially if you breastfeed. I just use a squirt bottle for poopy diapers,.. Hold diaper over the toilet and squirt the bit of excess poo off. Wet diapers automatically go into the bucket. I sprinkle baking soda into the bucket so no smell,.. Every other day,.. through them in the wash with a cup of vinegar for a hot wash.. Then a quick wash with detergent.
- Check out kellyscloset.com for info on cloth diapers. I use FuzziBunz. They're super soft fleece against my baby's bottom. I didn't start using them until she was about two and a half months old, when she stopped pooping 10 times a day. My daughter has sensitive skin, and regular disposables were giving he a rash. I can use chlorine-free disposables, but they're really expensive. Cloth diapers can really save a lot of money, and there are countless benefits to the environment. But if your baby can wear regular disposables without any reaction, then the baby would be fine in disposables. (For the record, I love my FuzziBunz.)
- It's complicated, and there are two valid sides to the debate. By way of disclosure, I cloth diaper exclusively. (1) Baby's bottom. Cloth diapers are more breathable but not as absorbent. They promote frequent changing, which is a good thing, but if you don't change frequently, baby is more likely to get a rash. Cloth diapers have fewer chemicals, so if baby has sensitive skin or chemical sensitivities, they may be necessary to prevent a rash. Finally, the chemicals that are in disposables have not been well-studied. Some people are hesitant to put unknown chemicals in such a sensitive area. (2) The environment. Disposables are the number one problem in landfills. People who use disposables put human feces into the garbage instead of into the sewage system which is designed to handle feces and stop the spread of disease. On the other hand, cloth diapers take a lot of water and energy to wash. But then again, disposables take a lot more energy to make and package and transport. Cloth diapers support farmers, whereas disposables support deforestation. (3) Money. There's no doubt about this. Cloth diapers are by far the cheaper option. (4) Potty training. Again, no doubt. Babies who wear cloth diapers can tell when they get wet. They learn much earlier when they are going and when they need to go and as a result they are ready to potty train earlier. (5) Personal preference & style. Some cloth diapers are absolutely lovely. My daughter has some fair-trade organic cotton velour diapers that I'm _almost_ jealous of. ;) ETA: I suppose I should add (6) Ease of use. Yes, disposables don't require extra laundry. Personally, I do one load of diapers a day and it takes about 10 extra minutes. And I never have to go to the store to buy diapers. But some people might not have a washing machine in their home...and those people understandably might prefer disposables.
- My baby is allergic to the chemicals in most disposable diapers. He had diaper rash all of the time until I switched to Seventh Generation diapers, which contain no chlorine, perfume or latex. I am sure cloth diapers would also do the trick. You might also try G Diapers, which have a cloth like cover that gets washed and a disposable insert that can be flushed, composted or thrown away.
- It is definately LESS EXPENSIVE.... I use cloth diapers with waterproof diaper covers that I sew myself. I've spent about $100-$150, and I'm not planning to spend much more. I also use cloth baby wipes & mix my own wipe solution I call "bootyjuice", it's tea tree oil, aloe gel & water. I change her diaper regularly and I have absolutely no trouble with diaper rash. Yes, I was an extra load of laundry every day, but I'm happy not to be contributing 20+ diapers a day to the landfill. It has been very convienent, not at all difficult to accomplish. I just pack a plastic bag in my diaper bag for dirties & when I get home I soak them in a pail of water until I'm ready to do a load of diapers. Good luck.
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