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A package of diapers seems like a small issue – and not very much cash for a clean and happy baby, right? Did you know that the average baby will use over 6,000 disposable diapers before potty training? Or that those diapers will drain your wallet by about $2,000? Suddenly those diapers are not so cute.

To compare, using cloth diapers will save your family about $1,500 for the first baby – and they are durable enough to be used for 2 or 3 children. You’ll only need about 24 diapers instead of 6,000! And these days, a cloth diaper is easy to use.

Cleaning cloth diapers is uncomplicated and amazingly easy. You’ll find that using today’s cloth diapers is more convenient than ever. Just empty any solids into the toilet and store the diapers in a dry pail until laundry day. Then dump them in the washing machine – if you use a pail liner you won’t even have to touch them or clean the pail. Run a cold rinse without detergent, then a hot wash with cloth diaper safe detergent that contains no additives, enzymes or fabric softeners. Line dry or dry on a clothes rack, or warm tumble dry. Now you have cozy, clean, fresh-smelling diapers for your baby. See? Easy as can be.

Old-fashioned rubber pants and diaper pins are not necessary – snaps and velcro-style closures are here. No pinning, no folding and no swishing needed. Today you can find a wide array of possibilities from all in one designs that are as simple to use as disposables to vastly improved ~moisture-proof~waterproof} covers and super-absorbent prefolds. Your little one will be clean and dry, you’ll be able to afford more great things for them (or a college fund!). Everybody is happy and your wallet will be happy too.

No matter what style you choose, you’ll love how cute they look on your baby and how much cash they save you. I bet there are lots of other ways you could spend that money! There are hundreds of cloth diaper makers. From work at home moms who make cute cloth diapers from home to big internationally-known brands, there are cloth diapers in every imaginable color, print and style. What about when you are out and about? These new styles are easy to use even when out for the day with your baby. Just use a simple waterproof wet bag to hold dirty diapers until you can take them home for washing.