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Reply: Overnight solution, PT'd daytime and using cloth a...

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Reply: What dipes do you use??

I've been CD'ing for about 6 wks now and I've tried a bunch of different types....

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Reply: is it really cheaper?

Yeah, most of the cost comparison stuff I've seen online seems to really overestimate...

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Yeah, most of the cost comparison stuff I've seen online seems to really overestimate the cost of disposables, using the absolute most expensive brands and smallest packages. But, even when I broke it down using generic brand prices and all, I still think the cost difference was significant enough for me to decide to try CD'ing, especially when you throw in the health benefits for babies and the environmental impact. I also agree with the other ladies - most kids don't PT until around 3 yo. Supposedly they do earlier with cloth diapers, although I've heard mixed opinions on that.

There are more inexpensive ways to do CD's too - I've gotten some great deals buying second-hand, clearance, and factory seconds for some of the name-brand diapers. You can also just use prefold diapers with covers, which are a little more hassle, but you can get a full stash of those for around $100. Plus it seems like they hold their value well so you can sell them when you are done and get some of your money back. I will breastfeed, so I won't have use for a diaper sprayer until 6 mos or so when we start solids - I will decide then if I want to get one. I have a pretty good stash built so far of around 24 or so diapers (which should go 2-3 days b/w washing), most are one-size (so they should last 'til PT), and I've spent around $300. I still need to get a couple of pail liners and a wetbag, and I imagine once I figure out more of what I like I will get more of that type and sell some that I don't like as much, but I still figure on only spending somewhere around $400 total.

With disposables, I think even with off-brands you will be spending at least $40 a month, but probably more than that. If you're going with Pampers or Huggies, I would say at least $80/month.

Here's one chart I found:
http://www.diaperdecisions.com/cost_of_cloth_diapers.htm

I think it overestimates the costs on all counts, and doesn't have an option for One-size diapers, but it does pretty good for the # of changes at each age and helps you think it through.

Good luck with your decision!View Thread

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Reply: BumGenius??

I haven't used them yet (baby due in July), but I do have one or two of each. Like...

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Reply: swim cd's (APO Nourishing Mothers board)

I've been wondering about this too, although my little one is due in July so I'm not...

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What's the difference?

between Chinese and Indian prefolds? I *think* I'm going to try to mostly go with...

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Reply: What's the difference?

Thanks, that helps. I will definitely check out those sites!

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CD websites?

I thought maybe we could create a list of everyone's favorite cloth-diapering...

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Reply: Cloth Diaper Covers

I have 2 kids already but have never cloth-diapered, so I am interested to hear...

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Reply: Homemade Wipes

I haven't made them before, but if I do end up cloth diapering I will use reusable...

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