It takes commitment and more effort to choose cloth diapers because you need to clean them regularly. You also need to change your baby more frequently with cloth diapers as most are a little less absorbent than paper diapers.
Many governments offer grants to parents who are motivated to put in the effort using cloth diapers require. In the long run, there is also no doubt that cloth diapers cost less than throwing in the trash many disposable diapers daily.
There is also the convenience factor of disposable diapers that should be taken into account. It is very unpleasant to have to carry around a soiled cloth diaper when you are eating at a restaurant.
The environment suffers undoubtedly by all the disposable diapers thrown away in dumpsters.
Often people who say that cloth diapers are very cheap do not take into account the amount of water, soap and time they really cost. Then there is also the cost of the liners to take into account. The pail also needs to be of very good quality not to let odors out.
Honestly, cloth diapers are great and eco-friendly but they are not for the faint at heart.
They also require a commitment and more time.
Nowadays though, cloth diapers come in attractive colors and do not require the dangerous huge pins that we used in the old days. You still need to get inserts to keep your baby’s bottom dry and cleaner.
More and more diapers’ manufacturers want to appeal to eco-friendly parents. The material used to create diapers are getting more and more environmentally safe.
In choosing a diaper or deciding how to raise your children, every parent is entitled to their own choice. No one should feel guilty about the choice they are making.
Being a parent is a full-time job and then some. So, whatever diaper choice fits best your budget, beliefs and time is your best choice.
