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Compare Cloth vs. Disposable Diapers

The prices to follow were based on Luvs brand diapers as of 7/20/2009. Feel free to substitute the cost of your current throw away diapers into the equation.

Length of Time	Estimated # of diaper changes each day	Total # if diapers needed	Estimated size & cost per diaper	Total money spent on paper trash
1^st 6 weeks	10 – 12	11 diapers x 7 days x 6 weeks = 462 diapers	$0.14 for each Size 1 Throw-away diaper	$64.68
Next 3 months (12 weeks)	8 – 10	9 diapers x 7 days x 12 weeks = 756 diapers	$0.16 for each Size 2 Throw-away diaper	$120.96
Next 9 months (36 weeks) HAPPY 1^ST BIRTHDAY!	7	7 diapers x 7 days x 36 weeks = 1,764 diapers	$0.18 for each Size 3 Throw-away diaper	$317.52
2^nd year of life (52 weeks) HAPPY 2^ND BIRTHDAY!	6	6 diapers x 7 days x 52 weeks = 2,184 diapers	$0.20 for each Size 4 Throw-away diaper	$436.80
1^st 6 months of 3^rdyear of life (26 weeks)	6	6 diapers x 7 days x 26 weeks = 1,092 diapers	$0.24 for each Size 5 Throw-away diaper	$262.08
2^nd 6 months of 3^rd year of life (26 weeks)	3	3 trainers x 7 days x 26 weeks = 546 trainers	$0.45 for each Throw-away trainer	$245.70

Grand total = 6804 diapers/trainers at a whopping $1447.74
**Keep in mind, this does NOT include wipes, ointment or overnight diapers.

Having another baby? Congratulations! Get your wallet ready for another $1500.00 dent!

When you choose cloth diapers - the story is a bit different.....

To Diaper Using Sized Pockets You Will Need......

18 smalls - $303.15
12 mediums - $200.70
9 larges (will also be used as overnights) - $148.28
3 hemp inserts - $28.50
6 trainers - $95.70
2 diaper pail liners - $37.90
24 wipes - $30.00
Baby Bottom Better Salve - $10.00

Grand total = 45 diapers/trainers at a savvy $854.23
**This does include overnights, wipes, ointment, and diaper pail liners and still leaves nearly $600 for any added expense incurred from water and detergent usage to launder the cloth diapers just to break even with what you'll spend on diapers you throw in the trash.

Having another baby? Congratulations!
You're all set!

To Diaper Using One-Size Pockets You Will Need......

16 mini one-size diapers - $280.00
18 one-size diapers (will also be used as overnights) - $315.00
6 extra microterry inserts - $15.00
3 hemp inserts - $28.50
6 trainers - $95.70
2 diaper pail liners - $37.90
24 wipes - $30.00
Baby Bottom Better Salve - $10.00

Grand total = 40 diapers/trainers at a savvy $812.10
**This does include overnights, wipes, ointment, and diaper pail liners and still leaves over $600 for any added expense incurred from water and detergent usage to launder the cloth diapers just to break even with what you'll spend on diapers you throw in the trash.

Having another baby? Congratulations!
You're all set!