Why we use Cloth Nappies

I used to baby sit. A lot. One day when I went to the bin of those I was baby sitting, it was literally overflowing with nappies. It was at that moment I decided that I would use cloth nappies on any children I would be blessed with. At this point I knew nothing about them. However, many many hours of research  and 7 months of using them later, I feel I perhaps know more on the subject than is really necessary! However I love and feel so passionate about them!

This is the first in a little mini series I hope to do concerning cloth nappies. In this first post I want to outline why we use them.

1. Cost. 

First Day in Cloth

Admittedly the initial cost is quiet a lot. However there is no better feeling than passing the disposable nappy section in the supermarket and knowing that you have all the nappies you need for the rest of your babies nappy wearing days (and for any future children you may have!)

2. Environment

God gave us this world to be good stewards of. Without seeming judgemental, I just do not feel that throwing nappies into landfill, which will take hundreds of years to decompose is being a good steward.

3. Better for baby.

I am really not into natural products for myself, but I hate the thought of Noah sitting in chemical filled nappies all day every day. I am not convinced that enough research has been done into the effects of these chemicals on children.

4. Smell

I have a real thing about smelly nappies. Often bins are only collected every other weeks. Smelly nappies sitting there for 2 weeks? No thank you.

5. Reliability

I remember people talking about 'blow-outs' from nappies and not having a clue what they were talking about. Then we were on holiday and I was using disposables and I suddenly discovered!

6. Cuteness

I love the look of Noah in his  cloth nappy!!