A few weeks ago, Liz Turrigiano, the Co-Founder of Esembly cloth diapers took this photo. This was a truck that she was stuck behind as she was driving with her daughter. In telling this story, she talks about how this moment brought up lots of questions about what happens to our garbage once it's picked up from the curb.
This got Liz to thinking and researching and it got me looking for some facts and numbers too that I wanted to share with you.
Cloth diapering can seem like an overwhelming undertaking, especially for new parents. There are so many different kinds, many price points, fabric differences and of course people's opinions about which one is the best. However, with a bit of research and preparation, it can be a rewarding and eco-friendly alternative to disposable diapering. As a family who has cloth diapered all their children, I have compiled a list of everything I wish I knew before I started cloth diapering in the hopes that it might make it easier for you.
Cloth diapers are bad, difficult, expensive, unhygienic, hard to wash, time consuming. These are all common objections that opinionated family and friends might throw your way when you mention that you are interested in trying cloth diapers for your baby. Unfortunately, it's often discouraging for first time parents to hear snickers and rude comments when talking about their diapering choice. These objections aren't new to us and we can help you through them. Let's go over the most common reasons why people think cloth diapers are bad.
For many new parents wanting to cloth diaper a newborn, the question of whether or not to take cloth diapers to the hospital or birth centre might come up.
It's a wonderful notion to have a cloth diaper be the first soft diaper on the bum of your fresh newborn, but remember to be flexible. Lots will be happening during labour, birth and immediate postpartum. Keep in mind that some hospitals might not allow you to bring your own diapers while in the hospital, so check with your OBGYN or Midwife about hospital policies so you aren't disappointed.
What To Do With The 💩.
Isn't that the biggest question on your mind when you think about cloth diapers? I guarantee you, it's the first and most poignant question that's top of mind with all new parents I speak with when they are beginning to consider cloth diapers for their baby. And why shouldn't it be? It is really the central topic of discussion and the largest mental hurdle to overcome I think. It was for me absolutely.
Fortunately, it's not as scary as it seems and there are a few easy ways to deal with the poop and one (or more) of them will certainly make it easy for you too. Let's discuss the options.
What can you do in an emergency when diapers are not available or when funds are super tight and you really can't afford diapers and are on a very strict budget. Can you cloth diaper and how do you do it?
Basically anything in your home that's absorbent can be used as a cloth diaper. Ideally it'll be something that's cotton or another natural or mostly natural fabric, but really in a pinch, anything absorbent will do.
Common items that you could grab would be Cotton tea towels or flour sack towels, old t-shirts...
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