Instead of filling in those garbage dumps with disposables, give some thought to the value of prefold cloth diapers. The inherent design of a prefold cloth diaper has many different advantages over disposable ones. For starters, consider the manufacturing process where it all begins. Did you know that prefolded cloth diapers produce far less toxic waste during production compared to disposables? And, of course, the vast amounts of space taken up by disposable diapers in landfills is well-nigh legendary, making cloth prefold diapers with reusable qualities much friendlier to the environment.
A search on the internet for ‘prefolds cloth diapers’ or similar products will result in a bombardment of a huge variety of diaper types and brands. Cloth diapers of today aren’t like the ones your mother or grandmother might have used, but are much more sophisticated. The best easily compete with disposables for convenience with velcro fasteners and multiple layers being a regular part of the standard design. Some even come with disposable liners, and overall, using cloth diapers will only add two more loads of laundry each week to your standard laundry schedule.
Cloth diapers are also healthier for your baby, too. Studies have shown that the materials used in disposable diapers can result in a forty percent or more increase in rash incidents. Cloth is more natural and less harmful to your baby’s skin, while being just as absorbent as the competition.
And of course, everyone knows how much disposable diapers cost. It’s not an inconsiderable investment, with estimates of disposable diaper expenses running up to almost a hundred dollars monthly. By contrast, using and reusing cloth diapers can cost a mere twenty-five dollars a month, and that counts the expenses involved with using more water and electricity to clean them as well! If your budget is tight, then not considering cloth diapers over disposables is simply a strain on your wallet that you don’t need.
Finally, there’s also the option of Chinese prefold diapers, which have their own advantages. These diapers are essentially large, well-woven squares of fabric. They’re made with up to ten layers that usually consist of hemp or cotton, and are made in several different sizes for perfect fits. These diapers are more flexible than other cloth diapers, and can fit an infant’s body perfectly in ways that other diapers can’t quite match. In addition, they dry much more quickly due to their square design.
What kind of diaper you select is, of course, up to you. But after learning this much about how disposables are disadvantaged, why would you want to spend more money on them instead of enjoying the benefits of cloth diapers? Cloth diapers are better for your child, your wallet, and the earth itself. They’re also barely less convenient than disposables. You really have nothing to lose by giving them a try.
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