Have been twiddling with the idea of using cloth diapers instead of disposables since before Sa'eed was born. But that has never materialized...up until now, about 15 months later. After doing some calculations,
Large Dr*pers (72's) = RM34 per pack
One month = at least 1 1/2 packs
= RM 51 per month
Cloth Diapers = say RM 700 (I definitely haven't spent that much, not even half)
Simple payback period = ~14 months
Water usage increase = not too sure, but I think it would be one small load every 2 days + rinsing etc (but then again, wouldn't be contributing to the nasty landfills with dirty diapers)
So after 14 months, diapers will be free. That would make Sa'eed around 2 years plus (I wonder if he'll be potty trained by then). But the cloth diapers can be used by Sa'eed's sibling(s) too. So that translates to further savings.
Currently in my collection, I have (colors and prints might vary):
Wonderoos One Size Pocket DiaperKissaluvs Size 2 Fitted DiaperBaby Beehinds Hemp One Size Fitted DiaperJust Ducky Size L All-in-OneSugarpeas Size 2 Fitted DiapersDryZ One Size Pocket DiaperProrap Size L Diaper CoverFleece LinersThe fleece liners are some amazing stuff. Poop just rolls off it without any staining! So now Sa'eed is cloth diapered at night and weekends when I'm around. I might get more so that he can be cloth diapered most of the time while I'm at work too.
Hehe...I hope I don't become a cloth diaper addict and keep buying them because they are just too hard to resist :p Then that will defeat the purpose of saving money.
9 comments:
weh kat dato abu bakar baginda, dekat trafic light depan skolah rendah tu kan ada jual diapers secara wholesale.beli separuh2 yg tu pun kire orait, pkai buang kan
tsk tsk tsk...you don't get the point eh..it's for environmental reasons! hehe
i was thinking about Cds too until now. and from my observation it looks way better than disposables also yes you can get highly addicted to buy colorful CDs and you'll the save environment and money.
my mother has been using CDs with all of us and she said potty training is much faster than kids wearing disposable ones.
but then again, living here semua baju pun kering in a couple of days unless i have a tumble dry machine.
Isteri saya tak suka basuh lampin. Bukan duit dia pun kah kah kah.
hey you almost had me convinced there...
do update on the cloth diapering experience k..
thank you very much for saying that.
phantasma: yeah, susah jugak. unless u rajin naik atas pakai papa's dryer...if it's useable..heh
the zik: i'm ignoring u
mommyadam: insyaAllah will do
salams,
blog hop dari blog mummyadam.
nak tanya, dlm banyak2 brand CD tu, which is your favourite?
i duk tangguh2 nak guna CD ni.
confuse tak tau mana satu nak beli.
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