I want to thank the ones that stood up and said that it's not right to judge others based on their diapering methods. I've used both. There was no difference in rashes with either method. My kids were not happier in either method. I was not a better mother when I used cloth.
The attitude on this board really disappoints me. I'm glad you all love your cloth so much, but you really should be careful about what you say. Putting down other parents is not a good way to promote cloth. And yes, I do think cloth is a *better* option, but I think there needs to be a little perspective here. Promote cloth, but don't degrade those that choose disposables.
Edited to add: I also resent the implication (oh wait, it wasn't an implication, it was said as a downright generalized fact) that since I use disposables, I don't change my child enough. Not everyone waits until the diaper is full. I change the moment I think they have wet, even if it's just a little bit. My kids have NEVER sat in a wet diaper, cloth or disposable, longer than necessary.
The attitude on this board really disappoints me. I'm glad you all love your cloth so much, but you really should be careful about what you say. Putting down other parents is not a good way to promote cloth. And yes, I do think cloth is a *better* option, but I think there needs to be a little perspective here. Promote cloth, but don't degrade those that choose disposables.
Edited to add: I also resent the implication (oh wait, it wasn't an implication, it was said as a downright generalized fact) that since I use disposables, I don't change my child enough. Not everyone waits until the diaper is full. I change the moment I think they have wet, even if it's just a little bit. My kids have NEVER sat in a wet diaper, cloth or disposable, longer than necessary.
I'm almost more of a fanatic about changing a DD than a cloth. I just can't stand the idea of all those wet expanding nasty chemicals against my DD for a long time. With cloth I go through 6-10 a day dpending on how often she wets, with DD I easily go through 12 a day on average.
: Disposable or not, you're ok in my book. 
Cloth is NOT always cheaper, and that is a misconception often put forth here. Good thing that's not the main reason I switched, huh? 
: it happens. I wasn't judging anyone. I just really hate it when people start counting pennies trying to prove that cloth is cheaper/better even with super expensive diapers and say "OK you will go through 12-15 dd a day for 3 years . . . " whatever, maybe with a brand new baby but that certainly won't last until they are much older. Cloth isn't always cheaper, but there are so many other good reasons to CD that it is OK. And it certainly can be much cheaper. When I compare cost I always go with prefolds and vinyl pull ons or 2nd prowraps. the cheapest system in the world vs generic sposies changed 5 times a day.
) and dont take offense to this thread....but then again, I dont have any personal issues to be made to feel guilty about. I am comfortable with myself and my choices enough that I dont care what others do when it comes to their choices that dont directly or even indirectly effect my quality of life...and the future of humanity..that type of thing. . I also understand that others make their choices and tend to feel defensive of them, or want to stick up for them. disposible diaper using has nothing to do with the quality of your parenting or the happiness of your child. I would never think it was okay to say someone is a neglectful mom for using them. thats a little loopy.
, and even if they are, at least they are all helping our planet, no matter what their reasons actually are for doing it. who cares if its to dress their kids up cute in matching AIO's and rompers? I went through a period where I tried some fancy dipes, they didnt work any better than prefolds and wool wraps (wool was the best investment for us, its natural fibers and will last forever, through many many children) and we have a few AIO's....big deal.
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