With all the interest in doing our part for the environment and being "green" cloth diapering has made a huge comeback. There are many reasons that moms decide to cloth diaper - cloth diapers are good for baby and good for the environment. Also, disposable diapers do not easily break down in our landfills. There is also no concrete timeline as to how long it will actually take for a disposable diaper to break down - some estimates are anywhere from 200 years+!
Today's modern cloth diapers are reusable, washable and can actually help prevent diaper rash. The materials used in their manufacture are vastly different from the diapers of old making them comfortable, durable, stylish and environmentally friendly. Material like microfleece, hemp, bamboo and laminated polyester are just some of the components used today.
Another reason to use cloth diapers is that you will save money in the long run - yes, the initial up front cost will be anywhere from $350 to $700, depending on what system and the number of diapers and inserts purchased. However, disposables cost anywhere from $2300 to $3500 for each child you have. Most cloth diapers, if carefully cared for, can last for more than one child. Even if you would want to buy new ones for each baby, you could sell your diapers privately, or on websites such as diaperswappers.com and get anywhere from 50-70% of your original cost back.
Realistically, cloth diapering is a personal choice and your choice of diapering has to work for you and your family. Some choose to do a combination of cloth (while at home) and disposable (when with a childcare provider and/or overnight).
We hope that you are as excited as we are at LGB to be expanding our cloth diapering section of our store. Currently we are carrying Bummis, FuzziBunz and Under the Nile cloth diapers and accessories. We will be adding additional lines in the next couple of weeks so stop by and check them out! We hope to be offering an inexpensive cloth diapering class in the very near future so if that is something you are interested in let us know and we'll keep you posted!
Have I mentioned I have an adorable new little niece? I KNOW you are all waiting for some updated pics of the new little tot...so here they are - enjoy! 
