To Cloth Diaper or Not to Cloth Diaper-That is the question.

Cloth diapers can be two very scary words. Often times parents cringe at the thought and tell anyone saying otherwise to take a hike. Well, cast your fears aside! It's definitely an investment worth looking into. Long term they will absolutely save you money and are a great alternative to piling dirty disposable diapers in landfills. Today, we're going to focus on the differences between cloth diapers and disposables, but click here to see our feature on BumGenius diapers and stay tuned for more details on other diapering systems!

The number of diapers you use per day can depend on the age of your child:

0-6 months is approx. 10-12 changes
6-12 months is approx. 8-10 changes
12-24 months is approx 6-8 changes

Here's the low down on disposable diapers. They come packaged in many quantities but typically end up being $1.50-$2.00 per day. Chidlren can be in diapers for about 2 1/2 years so that ends up being ballpark $1400! Yikes! And it's even more if you have more than one child!!

Cloth diapers are a terrific alternative that save some change (and the environment!). Let's say you are going to use BumGenius diapers and want to buy 20 so you can do laundry every other day. At $17.95 a piece that's just $360. Already you can see how much cloth diapering will save you!

http://greenbabyguide.com/2010/07/21/drying-your-cloth-diapers/

A few more cost effective cloth diapering tips:

• Use a high-efficiency washer to reduce energy costs
• Wash in cold water
• Line dry

As the Real Diaper Association puts it, "Just as people are rejecting single-use plastic water bottles and grocery bags in favor of reusable versions, increasing numbers of parents are choosing reusable diapers, thereby literally cutting their household waste in half."

STILL not convinced? Here is what one of our customers had to say about cloth diapering:

"I was definitely a little bit nervous at first about using cloth diapers, but after visiting Childish Things and hearing about how the new cloth diapers work I felt a bit more at ease. After using them with my first child it was a no-brainer that I would continue to use cloth diapers with my second child. I have been very happy with how easy cloth diapers are to use and clean."

Help us in raising awareness on the benefits of cloth diapering and sign up here for the Great Cloth Diaper Change!

Just "comment" any questions below and we'd be more than happy to help!

Calling all Planeteers! (Any Captain Planet fans??)

Let's keep this planet we live on clean and green! This month is host to Earth Day and it's the perfect opportunity to do whatever we can to live green. There are lots of options for practicing a sustainable lifestyle and it can be as simple as buying Earth-friendly products! Lots of companies these days are eco-friendly and we just happen to carry a couple of those brands, just for you.

We'll start with Dandelion Earth Friendly Goods. We are happy retailers of their natural tableware made with corn! You can use these products over and over in feeding your child all while knowing you've made a smart eco-friendly choice!

 

Feeling crafty? Don't fret. We carry ClementineArt that has great, naturally made products that let children's creative imaginations run wild! Choose from natural paints, crayons, crayon rocks, markers, and modeling dough. Or don't choose- get them all! Bonus: it's LOCAL to Boulder, CO!

Be earth friendly while potty training with the BecoPotty! These smart little potties are made with waste plant material, come in three colors and are low to the ground making it easy for your toddler to use. Once you are finished with the potty, teach your child how to be green and plant it in your garden because it is BIODEGRADABLE!

We only have one planet! Join Childish Things and go green!