When I was a baby, my mom used cloth diapers; not because they were cheaper or environmentally friendly, but because whenever she used disposables, I'd break out in a horrible rash. If you switch to cloth diapers, you may find that some of your child's diaper rash is actually caused by the irritation from the disposable diapers. Even if your kids aren't allergic, diapers contain toxic chemicals including Dioxin, which can cause cancer, birth defects, liver damage, skin diseases, and genetic disorders. And you know those absorbent crystals you see when you rip open a diaper? Those are the same chemicals removed from tampons because they were linked with toxic shock syndrome in women. Sure, the chances these chemicals might harm your child is low, but why risk it?
Most moms choose disposables because they think cloth diapers are annoying and inconvenient. What they don't realize is that cloth diapers have changed since we were kids. Diaper pins have been replaced with convenient snappies and Velcro-like materials (Velcro itself isn't flexible enough). You can also get fitted diapers to help stop leaks. If you don't like those annoying plastic covers, you can get wool ones; these are especially fun because you can find them in great colors and patterns. Wool is also more comfortable than plastic covers, but works just as well. If you just like the convenience of disposable diapers, there are now all-in-one cloth diapers that require no folding, no liners and can be thrown straight in the wash. Pocket diapers are also an excellent bridge from disposables to cloth. Stuff something absorbent into the diaper's pocket and it's ready for service. When you take it off your child, just shake the absorbent material into your diaper pail and your diapers are ready to go into the washer when it's laundry time.
So, why not save the environment, save some cash, and help your kids stay healthy by using good old, dependable cloth diapers.
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