Cloth diapers are a cheaper, more environmentally friendly and healthier option for babies than disposable ones. They come in a range of styles and can help with potty training.
Many new parents struggle with choosing cloth or disposable diapers, and it helps to consider the benefits of cloth diapers when thinking about diaper choices. The most important thing to know about modern cloth diapers is that they are not your mother’s cloth diapers. While many people associate cloth diapers with careful folding and pinning, today cloth diapers come in a range of styles, including very affordable models that are just as easy to use as disposable diapers.
Many parents cite the savings associated with cloth diapers as a very significant benefit. While the initial cost of using cloth diapers can be high, these diapers are much cheaper, in the long run, than disposables. Using a diaper service can also reduce costs, as diapers are delivered in small batches as needed, rather than bought in bulk, and parents don’t have to spend time, energy, and money recycling.
Cloth diapers are also generally better for the environment, with a few caveats. The downside to disposable diapers is that they take up large amounts of landfill space and release raw fecal matter into landfills, potentially contaminating the surrounding soil and groundwater. Cloth diapers don’t take up landfill space, but they do consume a lot of water. However, they do not contaminate the environment, because the wash water is typically treated through sewage systems, and when a diaper service is used, the diapers are washed in large, energy-efficient batches, significantly reducing their environmental impact.
Besides being generally better for the environment, cloth diapers are also better for babies. They do not contain the chemicals found in disposable nappies and, because they breathe naturally, they reduce the risk of nappy rash. Cloth nappies also encourage frequent changing, as they don’t mask wet bottoms, and frequent changing is a great way to avoid painful nappy rash. Cloth diapers are also cooler, thanks to their breathability, which can be nice in hot weather, and many parents believe they are more comfortable for babies to wear.
According to parents who use them, cloth diapers can also help with potty training. Because babies are more aware of being wet when wearing cloth diapers, they tend to be more eager to learn how to use the toilet, accelerating the pace of potty training. Babies raised in cloth diapers also tend to be less accident-prone after the diaper-changing stage, as they are well aware of the consequences of urinating in their own clothes.
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