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Why Use Cloth Nappies?
Mention cloth nappies to most mothers and the reply will be instant. "Don’t bother, they leak", or "they are just as expensive as disposables", or "I can’t be bothered with all of the washing". All of these excuses are myths which are usually created by mothers who have never even used cloth nappies. Modern cloth nappies don’t leak any more than disposables, are in fact a lot cheaper than disposables, and washing… as a parent you are going to do a ton of it anyway!* Cloth nappies don't keep baby dry
Disposable nappy companies tell you that the 'absorbent gel' in disposables keep baby dry and comfortable. While this may be true, the gel is a chemical and as such the long term health implications of using this product 24/7 for 2-3 years has yet to be established.
Any nappy including a disposable will leak if the absorbency isn’t sufficient. The beauty of Joel-eze Naps is that you can stuff them as much as you like or as little as you like to suit your babies needs. A Joel-eze Naps pocket nappy stuffed with the correct sized hemp cotton/bkt insert or even 2 with an extremely heavy wetter, will last your baby through the night. * A disposable nappy will last my baby all day
My only answer to this is….you have to be kidding, right! Whether cloth or disposable, a babies nappy should be changed regularly to prevent both nappy rash and bacterial growth, not to mention the smell! My children usually used between 5-6 nappies a day regardless whether they were cloth or disposable. * Cloth nappies cause babies to get nappy rash
Nappy rash is caused by a combination of heat, ammonia, and bacteria inside the nappy. Because disposible nappies are made with a combination of paper (a natural insulator), plastic, and absorbent gels which discourage frequent changing, the internal temperature inside a disposable is greater than a cloth nappy which breathes. Joel-eze Naps pocket nappies are made of PUL which is a soft stretchy nylon knit with an extremely thin breathable waterproof membrane applied to the back. The stay dry micro fleece lining which touches babies skin draws moisture away from the skin and into the soaker. My children all suffered from ecsema and I found I had no flare ups in cloth nappies but regular flare ups in disposable nappies. *The water used in cleaning cloth nappies makes them worse for the environment than disposables
It takes a lot of water and chemicals to turn wood into paper pulp! The water used to wash a load of nappies is equivalent to the amount of water each person uses flushing the toilet in one day. * Cloth nappies are bulky
While this may be true of some cloth nappies, Joel-eze Naps are trim and fit under regular clothing. Isn’t it far cuter to see a bright, funky coloured nappy under a wee summer dress than an unattractive white plastic one! *Cloth nappies are labour intensive.
Joel-eze naps pocket nappies are as easy as a disposable nappy to use. They snap close around the tummy and leg opening creating a soft stretchy waist band. Because they are made of knit fabric they mould to babies shape like underwear, unlike a disposable that is made of rigid plastic and paper. The inserts are also made of knit fabric and retain their softness for the duration of their life. They require no tricky folds, just fold in half or 3 depending on the size and stuff in the opening at the back of the nappy. Lay your baby on top of the nappy and snap closed!
To wash your nappies just pop the soiled/wet nappy in a dry bucket and when full or daily (whatever you wish to do) simply tip the contents into the washing machine, pop in some washing powder and set it going! * Changing a cloth nappy is disgusting
The World Health Organisation recommends emptying the contents out of disposable nappies down the toilet , just like cloth. (Have a look at the instructions on the packet.) Cloth nappies are emptied into the toilet which is treated as part of the sewage treatment system. Disposable nappies are generally wrapped in two layers of plastic and sent to the local landfill where they remain for the next 500 years. That is an awful lot of harmful bacteria leaching into the soil! * Cloth nappies work out more expensive when you add washing powder and electricity
This has to be the greatest myth of the lot! With cloth nappies you'll be spending hundreds rather than the thousands of dollars which you would literally throw away on disposables. Check out my chart below to see how staggering the savings are. You could throw your nappies in the dryer every day for 2 ½ years and still be spending around half the money you would on disposable nappies. *Cloth nappies are not as comfortable
If that were true, wouldn’t we all be wearing disposable underwear! Cloth nappies stay cool and breathable in the hottest of weather. Fabric is more comfortable than paper and plastic…no doubt about it! Cost Comparison Cloth v Disposable
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| Daily 60deg wash frontloader | ||||
| (.95kw @$0.15kw X 365days X 2.5yrs) | |
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| Soap Powder (1kg/3mths@$5/kg) | |
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| Daily Drying with Clothes Dryer from wet | ||||
| (2.9kw@$0.15kw X 365 X 2.5yrs) | |
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| Total Cost of Cloth | |
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| (6 per day @$0.50ea X 365 X 2.5yrs) | |
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| Rubbish Disposal cost @$1.50 per week | |
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| Wipes $1.67 per week x 52 weeks x 2.5 years | |
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| Total Cost of Disposable Nappies | |
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| Savings Using Cloth Nappies | |
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