As many of you know, we made the switch to cloth diapers about 3 months ago. You can probably tell from previous posts that I have been extremely happy about our decision. I will admit that I was skeptical when first considering the whole cloth diaper phenomenon. After all, how many times had I heard someone say, “Oh yeah, I tried cloth diapers.... that didn’t last very long!” After experiencing them for myself I have become a believer and will be a life-long advocate for these little wonders.
When Elliot was born I simply chose to use disposable diapers because it was easier. I decided that I didn’t need the added stress and messiness of the old school cloth diaper. We figured that the ridiculously high cost of disposables was just the cross we would bear for wanting children. We were o.k. with that.
Then I started learning more about the cloth diapers available today. Yes, the simple diaper that looks like a big wash rag and is fastened together with pins is still an option, but there are many different kinds of cloth diapers now that are more convenient and still cost efficient. It has been my experience that most moms simply don’t know the kinds of options they have when it comes to diapering their baby’s bums. They also don’t know how great the monetary savings can be if you use cloth diapers.
The diapers that we use are simple to put on and clean. The extra time that I spend on diapers now compared to when I was using disposables is probably a whopping 7 minutes a day! I figure that I can spare that small amount of time every day if it means saving my family thousands of dollars, reducing diaper rash, and helping keep our planet clean.
Well, if you have ever wondered about cloth diapers or the crazy moms who use them then this series is for you! I will tell you about my personal experiences and the plain and simple FAQs about cloth diapers to help you make an informed decision. Join be back here every Mommy Monday for Diaper Diaries. -You’ve never had so much fun talking about poo!
~Jessalyn
