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Cost Analysis Everyone thinks that switching to cloth diapers is expensive. Here is the average breakdown of cloth verses disposable diaper costs. You may be surprised at the amount of money switching to cloth diapers can save you. Scenario One: A family with one child in disposable diapers. Average number of disposables per week: 70 Average cost of a single disposable: $0.25 Estimated cost per WEEK : $17.50 Estimated cost per MONTH : $70 Estimated cost per YEAR : $840 Estimated cost until POTTY TRAINED (3 years): $2520 This estimate does not include the cost of disposable wipes, training pants, swim diapers, rash creams or the gas and time to go get them from the store. Also, this figure is PER CHILD. If you plan on having more than one child, the cost really adds up. Scenario Two: A family with one child in Bamboo Bums Utility Diapers. Average number of cloth diapers recommended: 15 Cost per diaper: $32 Estimated cost per WEEK : $480 Estimated cost per MONTH : $480 Estimated cost per YEAR : $480 Estimated cost until POTTY TRAINED (3 years): $480 This estimate does not include reusable wipes, or wet bags to store your soiled diapers. These additional costs are a one time expense and very minimal, approximately $50. So, for an estimated $530 you can cloth diaper your child, cut your stinky trash, increase the health of that squishy bum and feel good about helping the environment. Additionally, these diapers can be used for MULTIPLE CHILDREN. Although the initial investment in cloth diapers is expensive imagine if you had to pay for all your disposables at once.You got it, three years of disposable diapers, wipes and cream before your baby is born. It's your choice, $2520 vs. $530. That's pretty significant. Now, is cloth really that expensive?
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