Cloth Vs. Disposable ???

Cloth Diapers or Disposable?

This is a discussion that has caused me more trouble with friends and family than just about any other I've made. Most people insist that cloth diapers are too much work, and that anyone who attempts their use will eventually give up in frustration and turn to disposables.

My father in law was among those who thought so. It wasn't until I explained that I'd had experience in 4 different house holds that used cloth diapering exclusively, and that we would save approximately $1500.00 if we went cloth rather than disposable. Since we are a young couple, our pregnancy was unexpected, and we only have one usable vehicle between us at the moment, whatever money we can save is extremely important.

Other couples have other priorities, chief of which is usually convenience, but overall Cloth seems to be the most economical, convenient, Eco-friendly solution, even if it involves a few extra minutes of laundry.

As a final note, there are disposable diapers that I've heard about. From what I understand, they are made out of something other than the petroleum based plastic that typical disposables are made of. I haven't found reference to them on any diaper sites I've visited, but they are outside my range of focus. I imagine they would be more expensive then your typical pack of Huggies, which takes them out of the running for anyone who chooses cloth based on their price.

This isn't the last post I'll be making about diapers, in my next I'll be compiling a review of cloth diaper styles, brands, based on a variety of different criterion.

I've got a lot of research to do, no rest for the wicked.