Yeah, $300 isn't bad for a whole complete stash of diapers.
Just think a whole stash of Fancy snap diapers in cute colors that are trim, easy for DH as disposies are, and will last your baby all the way thru Potty training which is about 2-3 YEARS!!!!!!!!
That's quite a deal!!!
If you get a One-size fits all diaper, you can get away with that price. Otherwise Prefolds and covers will cost a bit more, and any sized diapers like Swaddlebees or other diapers that have multiple sizes will cost Waaay more.
Still of course MUCH LESS than ANY DISPOSABLE DIAPER!!!!!
Your first 3 months alone cost between $200-$400 for disposables depending on the kinds that you buy, and how often you change your precious newborn.
Some mommies are only able to change their newborn 10 times a day because they are so broke and can't afford diapers!!!!
I, and many other mommies I know changed more like 20 times a day for those first few months.
If you think that's a really ludicrous number, try adding up how many diapers in just one day. You'll really be surprised.
It's hard to add up how much you spend on disposies because every time you run out to Target, or the Grocery store to get diapers, you always end up spending more like $50 per trip, for this or that.
Now you have to also include sales tax on every pack of dipes. Gas to the dumb store. Wasting your time and your life at the store to pick up diapers. Disposable Wipes(washable wipes are soooo much better for baby's skin!). And how do you tack on any future health problems for baby as he/she grows into an adult and wants to have a long life with children of their own???
What about the extra costs of Trash Disposal. I knew a lady of 3 in diapers(twins and a 2 yr old) that had to have 3 TRASH CANS every week!!!! Costs to the Environment????? Our concience????
Get some Cloth diapers quick!!! Don't worry about the cost. Whatever fancy diapers you get you'll be so happy with, you'll never even think back to how much you spent. Plus DH will be so happy to help change baby if you get some aio's or pockets just for him!!!
I could never even buy a pack of disposies for outings because I'd think, "Geez $15 for a pack of diapers, I could get a whole All-in-one for that!"
Every time you change a disposie it's costing you lots of $$$$$$$$.
Every time you change a cloth dipe you're putting $$$$ back into your family's pocket!!!!!
Plus getting a full package of nice OS dipes is not like wasting $$ on something that is fancy but useless, like an heirloom blanket that is pretty, but will sit in the closet for years. Fancy Diapers will get USED! Just like your Heat or Electricity, this is something you'll use many, many times a day, for years and years, and may be able to be passed down to another child.
Most moms start with 12 prefolds and a few velcro covers and go from there. That's what we started with years ago. If you have the cash though, you can just start with the nice snap diapers and go from there.
You'll obviously need to add to your stash. 36 is a minimum, but 12 may last you almost a day. Any one-size diaper may seem a little bulky at first, but babies grow soooo quickly, that they will soon fill it up in no time at all. Trust me, my ds #3 was 21 lbs at 5 mo! He was in a Large at that time, and he grew out of sm at about 6 weeks, went thru Med in a few months, and was able to wear a Lg at 5 mo and stayed in that size until potty training(we're working on it now and he's 2, although we still have a ways to go!)
You can get a OS fitted for between $8-$12 ea, maybe even Hemp or Organic cotton!
Fitteds are a good choice for heavy wetters, babys in all sizes, skinny or really chubby babies, breathability, able to work with wool soakers, or covers really well. Can be used with any kind of detergent without messing them up, are super easy to wash, and can't be screwed up in any way(Bleach is a no-no for any diapers though)
Fitteds are pretty much a Cadillac of Prefolds. Like a soft comfy prefold, without the bulk, folding, expensive covers, pins, blah boring white color, and hassle.
With Fitteds you only need a simple pull-on cover for outings or night time, during the day I go coverless. It's more breathable, and cute that way, and soooo comfy for baby! One-size fitteds are actually LESS than prefolds and velcro covers, and much Easier to use!!!!!!!!!!
All pockets and all-in-ones can be made as a one-size too, all have positive and neg points, but no matter what you decide on, it will allllllll work fine, be cheaper and better for your baby and family in the long run.
If you have any ques on how to start a stash for $35, and get a nice Complete stash for $200 just Private message or email me
Sarah
