I've thought from the start that I'd want to cloth diaper my baby but now it's a definite. At the baby care class today Dave got to play with some diapers and now he is completely sold too. He never was against the idea (and always was for it) but didn't really know anything about them. Our reasons are not really environmental - although it can't hurt to be a little green every now and then, but more that he hates the chemicals used in disposables and the financial piece doesn't hurt.
We're still going to start with the newborn trial from Jillian's Drawers . Dave surprised me today by being more impressed with prefolds/covers than the all in ones or pockets which I think seem easier. He thinks the old fashioned ones are easier. This trial will give us a chance to use both for 21 days. He also is interested in possibly using a diaper service- the only one we have here is Tidee Didee but at $18.50 a week it is more comparable to Seventh Generation disposables (70 diapers) which would be about $20 for 70ish as well.
I'm really excited about the diaper trial because I'm a little afraid that I won't be able to keep up with the laundry or it will be overwhelming. Also, the AIOs and Pockets seem so convenient but they are much pricier than flats and covers and a lot of people love those too. If I would've spent a few hundred dollars on diapers and then realized it was too much I'd be upset or if I would stock up on AIOs and realize I like old school diapers I'd be disappointed as well. 21 days should be enough to figure out if I'm made for cloth diapering
I know that a lot of daycare centers (legally) will not accept babies with cloth diapers. But, I haven't picked a place yet (might be able to find a home day care- who knows) and I'll definitely be home for 5 months before the next school year starts. Also, when I do go back to work it will only be half time so even if I am only cloth diapering half time that would still make an impact on my baby!
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