I am so glad am done with buying diapers. My gosh, they are very expensive! When we were buying diaper before we oft to buying one that are expensive and brand name diaper, but after my son turned three, we just bought cheap and in bulk at Costco. Anyway, those of you who are still buying diapers for your children, I have found this article online; hope this will help you.Cloth or Disposable?
Both cloth and disposable diapers have effects on the environment. Cloth diapers use more energy and water in laundering and contribute to air and water pollution, while disposable diapers take up space at landfills and contribute to a city's solid waste. Your own concerns and needs will determine which diaper choice is right for your family.
When considering the cost of using a service for cloth diapers versus buying disposable, the price is roughly the same. Buying in bulk tends to save you money.
Buy diapers according to your baby's weight not age. Each diaper brand has its own size chart, so check the box before buying your usual size from a particular brand.
Common Pitfalls
Cloth diapers do not protect your baby's skin from wetness as well as disposable diapers. Frequent wet and soiled skin can cause diaper rash.
Another concern with diapers is their ability to prevent leakage. Disposable diapers with their elastic waist and legs prevent leakage. Cloth diapers are gathered around the waist and when filled tend to sag, causing leaks. Intestinal diseases are easily transmitted among children with the leakage of urine and stool, so some group settings, such as daycare, require disposable diapers.
Cloth diapers do not protect your baby's skin from wetness as well as disposable diapers. Frequent wet and soiled skin can cause diaper rash.
Another concern with diapers is their ability to prevent leakage. Disposable diapers with their elastic waist and legs prevent leakage. Cloth diapers are gathered around the waist and when filled tend to sag, causing leaks. Intestinal diseases are easily transmitted among children with the leakage of urine and stool, so some group settings, such as daycare, require disposable diapers.
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Ahh!! I dont know what to do about this one. We're using disposable diaper maybe bec of convenience but I understand this will create problem with the environment.
ReplyDeleteTherefore, Im trying to use less at least, I could reduce the space from the landfills. But soon we will not use it anymore since YL is growing too fast. hahaha
Our baby is using a disposable diaper and I agree they were all expensive. Buti nga lang less na ngayun ang paggamit nya finally kc evryone he my son feels to go he will go on a potty. Sya na mismo tatakbo sa bathroom hehe.
ReplyDeleteDropped ec hete 'te medyo natagalan bago nakabisita ako ulit
Thanks for all the great info. Wish I knew all this when my little one was in diapers. So glad those days are gone.
ReplyDeleteI was using disposable diaper with my chikiting--buti na lang maaga silang nag-potty!Mahirap kc sa bulsa eh!lol!
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