The price per disposable is MORE than double the price of wearing a cloth diaper once. Even when you factor in the detergent/water/electricity of washing cloth diapers, it's still cheaper per wear to choose cloth.
Now, let's explore further.
I just read this article about the price increases in disposable diapers since Covid (linked at the bottom) and I think you should too. This article is from last year, June of 2022).
I cannot believe that prices increased 90% per unit in just six months.
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.
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