Suppose you can get a generic brand diapers for $ 14.99 for 84 diapers (Source: Diaper Pin-Cloth Diaper Savings Calculator). In average, using 10 disposable diapers per day. The price of Diaper Genie Refills is an average of $ 4.99 and hold about 140 beds. (This calculation does not include the cost come and go to the store, the initial purchase of a genius at changing, or the cost of disposable wipes.) The average child will layers is estimated to be 3 years (1080 days).
Disposable:
Here is a breakdown of costs using layers slides using 10 layers per day:
Disposable diapers: 1080 days x $ 1.70 per day ($ 0.17 per use) = $ 1836.00
Diaper Genie Refills: 1080 days x $ 0.30 per day (0.03 $ Per use) = $ 324.00
Total: $ 1836.00 + $ 324.00 = $ 2160.00 for the layer 1 child
Cloth diapers:
Example # 1
Prefold Diapers 18 x $ 2.00 = $ 36.00
Covers (3 XS, 3 small, 3 medium, 3 large) 12 x $ 11.25 = $ 135.00
Wool or fleece blankets for the night (1 small, 1 Medium, Large 1) 3 x $ 25.00 = $ 75.00
Wipes and wipe Solution $ 35.00
Energy use and laundry detergent (0.031 Per layer x 12 layers per day x 1080 days) $ 334.80
Total: $ 36.00 + $ 135.00 + $ 75.00 + $ 35.00 + $ 334.80 = $ 615.80
Example # 2
Prefold Diapers: 12 x $ 2.00 = $ 24.00
Covers Newborn: 3 x $ 11.25 = $ 33.75
bumGenius 1 Size Pocket Diapers with Inserts: 18 x $ 16.95 = $ 305.10
Wipes and wipe Solution: $ 35.00
Energy use and laundry detergent ($ 0.031 per layer x 12 layers per day x 1080 days) $ 334.80
Total: $ 24.00 + $ 305.10 + $ 35.00 + $ 334.80 = $ 732.65
When you consider the fact that you can reuse your cloth diaper for multiple children, the savings just continue to multiply. If you do not use your diapers for more children, there several places online where you can use your diapers resll Ane recover some of your initial investment, to make your purchase even cheaper.
About the Author:
Kara Piper is an attached mother of four children, doula and La Leche League Leader who is passionate about cloth diapering and babywearing. She’s also the owner of Mom & Baby Naturally, an online boutique. For more expert advice visit her website at http://www.momandbabynaturally.com/articles.php
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – How to Save Money by Cloth Diapering Your Baby
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