Why Cloth Diapers? For Your Wallet!

I was doing some research on the internet about diapering options (you know me info obsessed!). Just doing some preparation for the time when we’re able to have a little one. I came across some great info about why cloth diapering is a great way to go rather than disposables.

Not only is cloth diapering earth friendly but it’s also financially friendly: ) And in this economy the little extra effort is worth the savings.

It’s estimated on average that people spend between $2,600 and $3,000 per child, that’s about $1,000 per year on disposable diapers per child. And that is if the child is using the potty by age three or four. If you decide to use cloth diapers the cost is only… are your ready…$700 per child and that is for the high end cloth diapers. That’s $500 for the first year start up and $100 for the next two years. That is a $2,300 savings! What a difference!

Now, are you ready for more savings?! If you have another child and choose to use cloth again, you may not have to purchase any more diapers, you can reuse the clothe diapers and accessories that you purchased with your first child! Even if you do have to purchase more it will be a lot less than disposables.

I know, you’re probably saying “But it’s so much work to use cloth diapers”. Really though the little extra work involve is definitely worth the amount your saving, and there are so many accessories available to make cloth diapering easier. (I thought the Potty Pail was pretty nifty)

Earth friendly, health friendly, financially friendly, what more could you ask for!

For more tips check out the blog Tips on cleaning your diapers in an earth friendly way by MBB member Habibi Soheil.