CLOTH DIAPERS VS. DISPOSABLE DIAPERS PROS/CONS
In this video, I discuss my experience with cloth diapers vs disposables so far. My cloth diapers vs disposable diapers pros/cons have honestly surprised me. I knew I was excited to start cloth diapering as an affordable option for my daughter, but the actual difference in cloth diaper vs. disposable cost was way bigger than I thought. My overall startup cost was about $43, which is more or less the same price of a large box of diapers.
I use Kawaii Baby Cloth Diapers which have been fantastic. My favorite features are the fact that I can use whatever inserts I want with them, and the fact that they’re totally customizable in terms of size. I do find they’re a bit large for newborns, even at the smallest size, I would recommend using disposable diapers for the newborn phase, just to make things a bit easier on you as a homemaker.
Although some people get a bit squeamish about the idea of cleaning cloth diapers, I’ve never been bothered by it. In fact, I find it quite satisfying to clean the diapers and see them hanging out on the line.
Cloth diapers also can eat up more time - obviously it’s you’re going to spend more time on cloth diapers vs. disposables. However, I’ve found that living in an apartment, having to dispose of said disposable diapers actually is quite a hassle, and can take more time (and be yuckier) than dealing with cloth diapers.
I do prefer disposable diapers while out and about, and overnight. Although many people I know still stick with cloth diapers even during these times, for me, the cost of a few diapers a week when we spend the day out of the house on Sundays, and one overnight, is worth it.
Overall, I firmly believe that the pros far outweigh cloth diapers when it comes to cloth diapers vs disposable diapers pros/cons.
Let me know what you think about cloth diapers vs. disposables in the comments!
What questions do you have about cloth diapering?
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EDIT: Some viewers have mentioned that flushing liners is a big no-no! I've switched to throwing out the liners in a garbage location outside, as I do with disposables. Everything else in my routine has stayed the same. Thank you!
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Hello and welcome to Whole Homemaking! I'm Fallon, and at 28 I left my career in communications to become a homemaker. I realized quickly some of the challenges of being a single-income family in a time when inflation was at an all-time high, and I wanted to share my learning with other homemakers, and hopefully learn from them, too!
I give my whole self - mind, body, and soul - to my vocation, which inspired the name for this channel. I also cook a lot of whole foods, make as much of our food, clothes, and products from scratch as I can, and dabble in minimalism.
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