Talking about cloth diapers, the first thing that comes to mind for most people is a piece of big handkerchief put together by a thick super safety pin. Well this might be true way back then but today there is a whole new generation of cloth diapers that is super absorbent, well-designed and easy to use. You can wash them and hang them to dry at home and theses cloth diapers are way better than disposables.
Here are a few reasons why cloth diapers are an excellent alternative choice over disposables.
Cloth diapers are definitely way cheaper than disposables. Standard disposable diapers can cost you at least $2,000. Upgrading that to premium or biodegradable diapers then we are looking at numbers of about $3,000.
On the other hand, buying and using the most expensive cloth diapers will only cost you about $400. And factoring in even the water and detergent bills then that brings you to only about half to a third of the cost when you buy disposable diapers.
Also, using cloth diapers is certainly way better for the environment. Since an average child in the USA uses about 5000 diapers, there’s an estimated 27.4 billion disposable diapers each year.
If we can weigh those much disposable diapers then we get a staggering disposable waste of about 3.4 million tons each year which is ends up in the landfill year after year.
The five thousand disposable diapers for every child are estimated by using the conservative 2 diapers a child per day formula.
Just think of all those disposable wastes, the cost of manufacturing, the amount of water used in manufacturing and the amount of energy and money consumed by the deliveries.
If you compare these to using a premium twenty pieces of diapers over and over again then you can certainly contribute not only to your wallet but also to Mother Earth.
Third reason why cloth diapers are superior to disposables is that they are more absorbent. Based on experience, new generation cloth diapers are very absorbent and you don’t have to change in the middle of the night.
Also, during blowouts, cloth diapers can really contain but at the same time not uncomfortable with your baby’s cute behind. Disposable diapers can really be hot and stuffy.
Another reason why you should use cloth diapers is safety. Most parents nowadays are only thinking of the comfort it brings to them and don’t realized that disposable diapers can contain dangerous chemicals.
In the manufacture of most disposables, the diapers are bleached with Dioxin. Dioxins, in animal studies can cause birth defects, nerve damage and changes to the immune system.
Additionally, Dioxin is classified as a probable human carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Also, disposables have AGM’s which is generally linked to be the most probable cause of asthma in children.
Research by German scientists shows that using disposable diapers increases the temperature of the skin around the baby boy’s genitalia. Though more research is needed, this is said to be the main cause in the low sperm count of adult males.
With these things being said, I can say that using cloth diapers are way better than disposables.
There are diapers from Gerber, Fuzzibunz, Kushi’s, BumGenius and more.
This review will tackle a couple of those and see what features they offer and you’ll decide which of those features is most important to you and your baby, ok?
Gerber's Best Cloth Diaper
Gerber’s best seems to be the Gerber 12-Pack Prefold Birdseye 3-Ply Cloth Diapers with Padding
They’re made of one hundred percent cotton Birdseye
The Birdseye weave fabric is one that’s made of several smaller finer yarns which are woven in a way that gives your baby a softer, quicker drying and much more absorbent diaper
They also have a pref-olded three ply center panel for additional absorbency
These diapers are the environmentally friendly alternative to disposable diapers since they are re-usable
They have a comfortable feel to them as well
Fuzzibunz Cloth Diapers
FuzziBunz Cloth Diapers One Size 9 Pack Boys Colors
One size fits your baby from birth and all the way through potty trained
These diapers include the hip snaps and adjustable elastic
Save the ecology and save yourself thousands of dollars
You may not get the exact item shown in the images because they may not be available at time of your order
Kushis Cloth Diapers
Kushis Reusable Ultra Diapers (Our #1 Pick)
Kushies are an Ultra All-In-One form-fitted and washable cloth diaper which is easy to use and they’re easy on the earth’s environment as well.
These diapers feature 5 layers of hundred percent soft cotton flannel that has a special absorbent “soaker” layer on the inside and water-proof shell on the outer portion.
The closure system is by a hook and loop and they have extended tabs for the most ideal adjustability and a gently snug fit.
This built-in flap may be folded down for girls or you can fold it up for boys to give them extra absorbency.
You won’t have to go to the expense of buying diaper covers because they aren’t required.
This is the ideal all in one fitted diaper because it’s so simple to use.
It has also won many awards as well as being elected as the “Best Re-usable Diaper” by Mother & Baby Magazine.
They’re made from 8 (eight) layers of 100% cotton flannel. They have an inner waterproof barrier.
They also feature a soft leg elastic with an adjustable hook and loop closure to give baby a snug fit.
They’re made of one hundred percent cotton flannel with a pure 100% vinyl coating.
They’ll fit your infant from 10-22 lbs. and come in a 5 Pack.
bumGenius One-Size Reusable Diapers are super soft on the inside and they’re waterproof on the outside.
bumGenius 3.0 One-Size Cloth Diapers adjust as your baby grows and they have a special opening that gives them more absorbency.
All the diapers come with a highly absorbent, one size liner that absorbs fifteen oz. of moisture.
You can size, stuff and use them right from birth all the way through potty training.
Each one of these diapers feature adjustable sizing, simple-to-use closures, a leaks proof outer part, very gentle elastic closure at the legs and waist and a keep ‘em dry lining. These things all work together to keep your baby cozy and free from moisture.
Want to be kind to your baby and at the same time easy on the environment?
Then consider the Gerber 12-Pack Prefold Birdseye 3-Ply Cloth Diapers with Padding – White
These reusable cotton diapers are woven using several miniature fine yarns to give your baby a very soft fabric to protect their little bum.
This is known as a gauze weave which makes it soft, very absorbant and also quick drying, ready for re-use in short order, which is important to you as a mom.
Another plus is that with only two quick and easy folds, you’re in business and ready to put these diapers on your baby.
You have a pre-folded 3 ply mid panel for additional absorbancy. The absorbant pad insert will keep the moisture far away from your baby’s delicate skin.
Of course, these reusable diapers are much more friendly to the environment than the throw away diapers that are clogging our landfills.
Gerber pre-folded white diapers are made using 100% (one hundred percent) cotton.
They feature a very soft birds eye weave which is aided by a very absorbent poly pad on the inside that goes the entire length of the center fold.
They measure out to a generous 14 1/2″ x 20 1/2″ and the folding instructions are right on the package for easy viewing. They should be laundered using a non-chloring bleach for longest wear and maximum sterilization.
Using cloth diapers has been shown to lead to earlier potty training as well.
