Analysis from 2008,
Disposables vs. Cloth.
Our cost: We had a gift of $400 to be spent on cloth
diapers. We spent over $200 on prefolds
in multiple sizes, including 24 in each of the two smallest sizes for a full
rotation in these early months. We spent
$20 on a liner, $30 on cloth wipes, $40 on wet bags (for the diaper bag), and
probably $70-80 on covers for the first two sizes.
In retrospect, I would not buy as many different sizes of
diapers, especially the newborn size. I would have bought two pail liners to
start. Many diapers and covers can be
purchased used (I love diaperswappers.com and various Facebook swap groups) for
significantly less. I have purchased a
few covers used, but opted to go brand new on the prefolds. I figure the actual
diapers have a lifespan, and I don’t mind paying to get the full life out of
it. I keep an eye out for “Seconds” by
following my favorite prefold seller on facebook. I got over 60% off that way.
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