Having a baby is an exciting event loaded with decisions! Breastfeed or bottle feed? What type of parenting style? What name? Another question you should absolutely consider are the types of diapers you'll use. Cloth diapering has made a huge comeback, and it's no surprise after learning all the positive aspects. A few considerations for your family:

Good for the Environment

One of the obvious cons about disposable diapers is the amount of waste they create. According to Real Diaper Association, disposable diapers are the third largest single consumer item landfills! In a home with children, they create up to 50% of household waste. Combined with the fact that it can take 250-500 years for a diaper to decompose.....that's a big problem! But, with cloth diapers this isn’t a concern. 

Protect Baby’s Sensitive Skin

Cloth diapers are a great alternative for infants with sensitive skin or allergies. Many children exhibit skin irritation due to the chemicals found in disposable diapers (such as Dioxin, a carcinogenic). While switching to cloth diapers won't eliminate diaper rash (most commonly caused by excessive wetness and dietary changes, resulting in acidity) it can help cut down on exposure to these irritants. Using a Natural Diaper Cream and Organic Baby Powder can also help to keep your baby dry and happy. 

Save Money

Not only is cloth diapering eco-friendly, a huge perk is that it can save your family a heap of money! Disposable diapers cost households an average of $1500 per child. On average, cloth diapering (including washing the diapers at home) costs $450 per child- less than a third of the cost of disposable diapers,  making this option much more budget-friendly. Another cost saving aspect, you can reuse them for multiple children, bringing even more savings to growing families.

Making the decision to cloth diaper can be a huge one. While it can be viewed as less convenient, there areso many advantages. Families now realize that quality natural and organic products can help shield their children from the hundreds of synthetics, dyes and unnecessary additives in conventional foods and hygiene products. 

Cloth diapers have also evolved with modern era- they aren’t the old fashioned style your grandmother used! Many have inserts that can be easily removed and cleaned, different styles of closures, colors and more. There are many options! 

Wondering where to start? First, choose a diapering style that suits you and your budget comfortably. Then, decide how you'll clean your baby’s diapers. Diaper cleaning services are available (which is as factor as it does increase the cost). Ultimately, it comes down to what you feel most important for you and your growing family. 

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