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I have always been a firm believer that disposable is just plain better on the whole cloth/disposable diaper war...but recently I have read many articles that say the Fuzzy Bunz diapers aren't the same as the cloth diapers Grandma used. I have read and seen testimonials from several moms saying they are just great and save a lot of money. Now I dont necessarily like the idea of cleaning out my childs dirty diapers in the wash, but since I started potty training my son, and have been doing practically the same thing with underwear, I starting thinking, maybe the cloth isnt such a bad Idea. I am currently expecting my second child, and the thought of the diapers piling up (and the expense for diapers) has me cringing. Anyone have any experience with the Fuzzy Bunz? are they really worth the initial investment. I would like to help the environment and save a little green in the process, but im not sure I can get past my disposable roots, and what about my family, can they be convinced as well? any advice/opinions would be greatly appreciated.
I haven't seen fuzzy bunz and will be sure to check them out, but if you decide to go with cloth diapers, and you are having a hard time getting your family used to the idea just let them know that it is your choice and they are better for you little one's skin. My mom used cloth diapers on my cousin (they lived with us) back when I was about 12 because her little skin would get diaper rash so bad with the disposables. She just couldn't tolerate them. We had to use the safety pins and it really wasn't that bad. The only thing I didn't like about them then was the little pants you put over the diapers. The elastic on the legs was so tight they would leave the worst little marks on their legs. I'm sure they are better now, though. Also check out gdiapers.com. They are a bit expensive, but I think they are really great!
yeah, the fuzzy bunz look really cool, there are no pins and they are soft, but I dont know anyone personally who has used them. I remember my son breaking out all the time.
Exactly how would one person switching to these help the enviroment? What about diapers are bad for the enviroment? Who says they are bad for the enviroment? How often do you have to clean out your child's paints? Probably not near as many times as you will be cleaning out those fuzzy bunz. Once every hour sometimes right?
alakazam, you sound a bit angry over this subject? there has been a long debate over whether to use disposable or reusable, and the environment is always brought up. because......"Bad for the environment; it is estimated that around 5 million tons of untreated waste is deposited into landfills via disposables every year."http://www.thelaboroflove.com/articles/cloth-diapers-versus-disposable-diapers-pros-and-cons
now, in the end it is everyones choice over whether or not to use disposable or reusable. some children have incredibly sensitive skin and the reusables would be softer on their skin.(I considered it, as my first son has terrible excema, and is always breaking out in a diaper rash. but he is now potty training, and it is yet to be seen if my second son has excema) The total convience of disposables, and the fear of using safety pins in the diaper kept me from trying them. doesnt mean I wont switch on down the road if I find a good product. and she may not have to clean her first childs undies as often as she will her babies, BUT the older childs diapers will be so much more disgusting and harder to clean then her babies will be for some time, so I think it is a toss up. Angel if you want to try the reusable diapers, go for it. But do it because you want to do it for your baby, and not just for guilt over the environment. taking care of two kids(esp a potty training toddler and an infant) can be stressful and reusable diapers might just add to the stress. or they might work out perfect for you. you could also just use the reusables while at home, and when you go out and about use the disposables. either way, good luck, and let me know what you think of the fuzzy bunz(never heard of them) I might just switch myself.
Exactly what in my text implies anger? I did not use any capital lettering nor any punctuation such as an exclamation mark to communicate such a tone. There are many ways to communicate an angry tone, and I used none of them. I would ask in fairness you reread my post as written, if I still come off as "angry" then I apologize for no such idea was wished in my communication. It is hard sometimes for the communication of tone to occur in a text only enviroment.
I was just asking questions about vague statments that should be asked when considering options. The problem with a lot of these articles about the enviroment are that they come from uncreditable sources, and are often misleading and provide incorrect, or incomplete data. If the poster above where to ask those questions to his/her self and research them not only would they broaden their horizons but might also come closer to the decision she/he was seeking. Perhaps even answer her/his own question.
the poster wasnt basing her decision any bit on the environment. I was just tired of the diapers piling up and spending 25 dollars a week on them...The helping the environment bit was just a "plus". Im not looking for a which is better for the environment convo.
Back on topic....
what IM looking for is someone who has successfully used them.
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