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Reasons to cloth diaper
Health Benefits for Baby
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Fewer, less severe diaper rashes
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No toxic carcinogenic chemicals
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Earlier potty training than babies diapered in disposables
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Disposable diapers have been linked to asthma
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The plastic in disposables prevents the diaper from breathing and increases the scrotal temperature for boys possibly leading to male infertility
Environmental Issues
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An estimated 18 billion single use diapers are thrown into landfills each year, taking as many as 500 years to decompose
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Disposable diapers use 3.5 times as much energy, 8 times as much non-regenerable raw materials, and 90 times as much renewable material as cloth diapers
Save Money
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With disposables you spend an average of $2000 per child. Cloth compares at only $150-$350 per child (with the added but minimal cost of electricity and water to launder them)
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One size diapers can be used from 8-35lbs, therefore you don't need to buy additional sizes.
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Cloth diapers can be reused with future children, making your savings even larger!
More Fun for Mom and Baby
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Available in a large variety of colours, prints, and fabrics. Be careful - buying cloth diapers is addicting!
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Better cushioning for baby's bum provides a much softer "landing pad" than a flat paper diaper
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You'll never have to worry about making a late night trip to your grocery store for a pack of disposable diapers. |
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