So we started investigating the cost of cloth diapers, observed our friends that use them, asked around, did some Internet research, and discussed. And then took the plunge and ordered a set. The plan is to order a set every month (since we have some time) so it's not a shocking amount of money all at once.
The diapers are not the old-school cloth options, but are not really any different from disposable, except you just need to wash them, and they come in very attractive colors and prints. Over the course of 30 months, the cost of disposable diapers is approximately $1500--$2000 (per child). The cloth diapers we've started purchasing are going to cost a total of $400--$500 as the initial output, but we're saving in the long run, since they are a one-size-fits-all diaper. Plus, if we have another kid, the diapers are good to go for round two.
We'll see how this works out. I'm a little nervous about committing all up front, but I can't overlook how much money this will potentially save us, and it just feels like a good direction. If nothing else, we'll just get a good story out of it.
2 comments:
Great! Really, you kind of get into a routine and it just becomes something you do, rather than something you think about. Here's one suggestion though: you don't want to buy too many because (a) sometimes a one-size-fits-all diaper actually means one-size-fits-most (i.e. the shape of the diaper is a little more narrow to accommodate smaller bums, so if your kid has a wide butt, she may grow out of them a little faster, but you'll just have to wait and see) so, you want a little money left over to buy a few bigger ones. And (b), someone once told me not to get more than 20 or 24 (to be used at a time) because people tend to go too long between washings and it gets nasty. I only had 18 or 20, but I can see what she means.
Love it! My boys were only formula fed as well, my only advice is to go to Sam's Club or Costco for formula. It saved us well over $100-$150 a month. Cheryl's daughter could only tolerate the Sam's Club brand. :)We were planning on doing cloth with other children we had, but life had other plans. I totally admire you for doing it!
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