12. 22. 2005
Designer cloth diapers
I think cloth diapers are the sort of thing everyone thinks is a wonderful idea until they actually have a baby who needs changing every couple of hours. After that, running to CVS for Pampers doesn't seem like such a bad thing to do. One incentive for switching to cloth could be the more elaborate designs available like this monkey from the somewhat too cutely named company Starbunz. Starbunz makes all their designs in both pocket diapers (to be used with inserts) or as covers for standard cloth diapers. Stylish diapering isn't cheap- both styles range in price from $22 to $30 per diaper.
Another option are these hand-painted organic cotton diapers from Fuzbaby. These artful diapers are $35, but are, of course, re-usable and environmentally responsible, and much nicer to look at than your average disposable.
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It's good to see someone writing about cloth diapering. I've been cloth diapering my son from day one and I love it! I guess it's not for everyone, but I like it for many reasons. They're more comfortable for my son, better for the environment, more cost effective, and fun! And they're not a hassle or smelly like you'd think. I love 'em!
Posted by: The Curious Lion | December 23, 2005 10:28 AM
I was weary, but cloth diapers turned out to be a cinch. We use pocket diapers and a dry pail, washed with half a dose of detergent and sometimes baking soda. The trick is to use flushable diaper liners (looks like strong toilet paper) so you slide the poop right into the toilet. Not only is the baby avoiding the alleged health hazards of disposable diapers, and our landfills are spared the excess waste, but our diaper pail doesn't stink because it contains a minimal amount of poop. We don't need diaper genies, wizards or vaults.
The only downside is that you have an extra load of laundry once or twice a week (depending on your stock of diapers and the size of your pail).
An excellent learning resource is diaperpin.com
Posted by: AJ | December 29, 2005 11:58 AM