Diapers Q&A

Cloth diapers?

What are the pros and cons of cloth diapers?

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1. i don't know but i know my mother used them for both me and my older sister. she seemed to think they were good...
2. C0N;You have to keep washing. PR0;You save money.
3. They are good for the environment, but a pain for you!! I would never use them! It is a messy thing to take care of!! It is easier to just throw away a disposable one!
4. Pros: Less cost, (Diapers are very expensive. The average person will spend between 3,200- 4,000 dollars on diapers from birth to toilet training.) Cons: ~Need a washer and dryer (Clothes diapers, clothes they'll wet, crib sheets) ~Constantly doing wash (Use soap, bleach, electricity more) ~Need disposables for travel anyway. ~ Need to worry about pins
5. The only pro I could think of is less money but what a hassle. messy and takes so much more time to maintain than what your going to have and feel like. I would just stick to disposable. so much easier
6. Pro - You won't have to keep buying diapers Con - You will have to clean the crap off of them Unless your are collecting crumbs just to get by I would advise the disposable diapers.
7. pros : nonexpensive cons : washing them
8. The Pros and Cons of Cloth Diapers: Cloth diapering has been around since the age of time. It has had many changes over the years, and continues to grow in popularity. Some cloth diapers now have double or triple layers and a multiply, fiber-filled strip, making them more absorbent than older styles. The Pros:- • It’s cheaper; cloth diapers can be expensive for the initial set-up ($250-$700), but in the long run they work out a lot cheaper than disposables, depending on what system you use. • Less diaper-rash; cloth diapered babies tend to have less diaper-rash, because natural cotton fibers breathe more easily. • Can be used for subsequent children; works out even cheaper because you can use for any more children you have. • Cloth diapered children tend to potty-train earlier, because the cloth tends to hold moisture closer to baby’s skin. The Cons:- • Usually fastened with diaper pins, but you can now find ones with Velcro or snap fasteners. • Some daycare centers won’t want to use them. • Not good for traveling with; can be messy and not appropriate for travel. Most cloth-diaper users will use disposables when traveling or just being out and about. • Can leak more than disposables; if not used properly. Overall, making the decision to use disposable diapers or cloth diapers is a personal one. There is no one right answer for everyone. Choose what is best for you and your family and your schedule. ***The Pros & Cons of Disposable Diapers: The Pros:- • Ease of use; disposables seem like the easier choice. They are an all-in-one product, with less fuss than cloth. • Throw-away; disposables can be thrown away once used, unlike cloth which will need to be washed. • Easy to travel with; disposables are the easy choice to use when traveling. • Leak less; disposables tend to leak less than cloth. They have a tight, snug fit and are very absorbent. The Cons:- • More expensive; over the years you will probably spend around $1500 diapering your baby in disposables. • Bad for the environment; it is estimated that around 5 million tons of untreated waste is deposited into landfills via disposables every year. • Harder to potty-train; toddlers can’t feel wetness as much with disposables, so it’s harder for them to potty-train. • More diaper-rash; according to one study, 78% of babies in disposable diapers get diaper-rash, compared to only 7% of cloth diapered babies. • Babies health; the chemical used to make the super-absorbency of disposable diapers is Sodium polyacrylate, which has been linked to TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) and can cause allergic reactions.
9. if your into the green thing,i guess its better.my first kid used them.they are not bad to get used to.except in the middle of the night when you stick the kid with the needle,been there done that.
10. Response to first remark: No we didn't think they were okay, but that was all that was out there. As for the environment, using cloth diapers is better. Tons of diapers go to the landfills. One day cities will be built on top of them. You can get a cloth diaper service for what it costs to buy and throw away diapers.
11. Cloth diapers are more environmentally friendly and cheaper....as far as pros go thats pretty much it. Cons would be the clean up, the exessive laundy (there are som really good diaper services if you opt to go cloth) and the leaking. Like anything with your baby it just boils down to personal choice and what works best for you! :)
12. alot less trash and time taken for the environment to biodegrade them, less harsh chemicals/materials on the babies skin more water used to wash them and poo in your machine cloth still better
13. Pros: Cost effective, comfortable (I'm assuming, since I don't really know), better for the environment Cons: Washing them, changing when not at home (can't just toss it, have to put it in a baggie or something until you get home), slightly messier If you are looking to save a ton of money, use cloth diapers. But, if you are a working mom especially, then disposable would be a lot easier for you.
14. Pros: Better for the environment, better on baby's skin, and better on your budget. Con: Washing....but it really isn't as bad as people think. I can barely even call it a "con".
15. http://pinstripesandpolkadots.com/basics.htm Go to that page. More information is there than you'll know what to do with. I see no cons to cloth, except maybe an extra half hour of laundry a week. Pros? Your baby won't be peeing and pooping in chemicals all day long. You never run out and have to go to the store at midnight because your LO has decided to poop 45 times that day. They're way cuter than disposables. Todays diapers are way easier than back in the day. No pins, no fuss (you can use pins if you like it that way though)
16. they are much cooler to the skin, but won't keep the baby from wetness, so, you'll have to change nappies more often... they seem thrifty, but in the long run, having to wash them often will just cost you as much as getting disposable ones... and babies tend to wake up from their sleep when they feel cold wetness. You'll have to wake up more often at night to change cloth diapers... I used cloth diapers on my babies up unitl they were a month old. Those times, i was still on vacation and was focused on taking care of the baby, so cloth diapers were the ones i used during the day (to keep them cool) and disposable ones were used at night. happy new year!
17. pro - 1 doz cost about $20 (you would need at least 2doz) and are used over and over, all in one types are more expensive. they let babys bum breath so less nappy rash. con - washing everyday can be a pain especially on wet days then you need a dryer - i use the one at the laundrymat.
18. I have been CDing for nearly 3 years. I love it. Pros... Super cute diapers http://www.muttaqinbaby.com/ Can save thousands of dollars! Ease of care(no more dunking. You get a diaper sprayer) Don't stink like disposables when soiled Are not toxic like disposables Cute fluffy butts Entire online communities for support and friendship http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/index.php Good for the environment Cons Can be a bit confusing when you start out Very addictive!
19. Pros: 1. No chemicals next to the baby's skin. 2. Adorable colours and prints - no need for pants at home! 3. Way, way cheaper! I have purchased a large amount of expensive, high quality diapers that will last us until potty training for the same amount of money I would have spent on almost 4 months worth of Pampers. 4. Better fit equals no leaks and messes! 5. Baby can't open the diaper. I use diapers with snap or popper closures. She knows how to open disposable diapers and velcro closure cloth diapers. 6. I never run out of diapers. 7. We have cut down on the amount of garbage we put out in the curb each week. 8. No diaper rash. 9. Cloth diapered babies normally potty-train earlier than other babies. Cons: 1. You will need to do 2 or 3 extra loads of laundry every week. But since having a baby you do tons of laundry anyway! 2. Some babysitters and day cares don't want to use them. However, since most are as easy to put on as a disposable (with velcro tabs or snaps) you can convince most people to give it a try and they will find it isn't hard at all.