YAY! I did it! I just went online to wildflower diapers and bought cloth diapers! When I was first pregnant I thought about cloth diapers vs. disposable and I really considered both options. But then I started getting disposable diapers as gifts, and didn't need to buy diapers until Jane was about 4 months old... which... stopped me from thinking too much about it because they were free!
So this last week or two (for some weird reason) I have become a little more environmentally conscious. For instance, every time I use a paper towel, every time I take my extremely long showers, keep the water running while brushing my teeth etc. etc. I feel guilty! So I have been thinking a lot about switching over to cloth diapers, buying cloth napkins and taking shorter showers :)
Yesterday I was at my friend Kathryn's house and she uses cloth diapers (and cloth napkins...) and so I started quizzing her on why she likes them and why she uses them. Anyways, I watched her change her sons diaper and she showed me how EASY it is! I was really impressed. So, I asked Zach last night whether or not I could spend the money and he agreed (as long as I stick with the cloth diapers!) So I bought some this morning! WOO HOO! Even though I haven't started using them yet, I already feel better. I feel this crazy sense of accomplishment. Anyhoo... just thought I would share my excitement!
Average cost of diapers a year per child: $800
I spent $203 for 12 cloth diapers (you do have to run laundry every 2-3 days which will be every 2 days for me because I only bought 12) I may need a few more but wanted to test these out first!
My friend only used 12 for her daughter who is now potty trained. And the 12 lasted from newborn to potty trained. (and now she handed them off to her friend and they are still great!) Crazy cool. And the Bum Genius are cool because they are one size fits all (there are size adjustments on them)! SWEET!
(And don't worry, I only bought 2 of that really cute pink... The rest of the colors I bought are gender friendly...)
That's a lot of money saved!!! WOOT WOOT!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Bum Genius
Posted by Natalie at 9:55 AM
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Cool! I watched a girl change her baby who had cloth diapers. They look really smart, and everyone needs to know they're not a piece of fabric with a safety pin :)
BTW I saw your site on Homemade by Jill (yay)
i used them!! if i didn't have twins i would have saved a ton of money...but having two in cloth diapers kind of sucks.
interesting...i will definitely look into it! thanks!
I've heard great things about Bum Genius, hope they're awesome!
I found your blog from emily's...just had to say we use the bumgenius and love them. :)
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