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Why Cloth?
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| I am often asked why I choose to use cloth nappies given that disposables are so much “easier”. There are many reasons and to each cloth using parent I meet I find that they are attracted to cloth nappies for different reasons. Listed below are a few for consideration...
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| Cost – Using cloth nappies over the period of time your child is in nappies costs much less compared to using disposable products. If we a look at the average nappy wearing time as 2.5 years (and there are children who toilet train at 2 and others well past 3 so this figure will vary from child to child) then a conservative look at using disposable nappies is RO 340 (USD $885). Using cloth nappies for the same time will cost approximately RO 180 (USD $470) in fact this amount can be less depending on the type of cloth nappy you choose to use. If you use disposable wipes that figure will increase to RO 530 (USD $1350) as compared to cloth nappies and cloth wipes RO 190 (USD$500). I am sure most people would know how to put a saving of RO 340 (USD $885) to good use!! You can also re-use your cloth nappies on your other children. If you have two children in nappies at the same time you can often use the same nappy for both depending on their size and shape and the style of the nappy, a great way to save money!
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| Environment – Cloth is reusable. By using cloth nappies you will help to keep all that plastic and human waste out of Oman’s landfills. Think of it this way, the average child will contribute approximately 5000 little “poo/wee” bombs into the landfill, now multiply that by the number of children using nappies in Oman and the figure is staggering to say the least. I often hear the argument that you still have to wash them and that uses up resources which is true. However it is estimated that the water that you use to wash the nappies is equivalent to the water your child will use to flush the toilet once they are toilet trained. We strongly recommend that you use ¼ to ½ the normal amount of detergent you would use and by choosing the right amount of water (e.g. if it is a half load) then these things will further benefit the environment.
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| Health – Cloth wearing bubs have little or no nappy rash because cloth nappies are breathable the ammonia and heat are not trapped next to baby’s delicate skin. Nappies should be changed regularly regardless if they are cloth or disposables. In today’s society children are being left in their nappy too long because of the increased absorbency but this most surely will lead to an increase of nappy rash which is most uncomfortable and painful for little bubs. There are indicators that the products used in disposables can cause health issues for some children. In the quest to make the disposable nappy more absorbent they are subjected to more chemical processes and these are chemicals that are just not meant to be kept next to a baby’s delicate skin. There is plenty of literature available on the web if you want to find out more. Each study will tell you something different because sponsored research, or any research for that matter, is inherently subjective. I always say you choose what is right for your child and your family
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| Cuteness Factor and Convenience – Just look at the cute prints, different styles and great fabrics available. In the summer my Bubba just runs around in her nappy and a T-shirt and it is great to see all the great funky designs on her butt! It also helps me to know when she needs changing sooner than later. Also no more trips to the supermarket because you have run out of disposable nappies. Generally you go in just to pick up a pack of nappies and end up coming out with a small bag of groceries. So save time, money and hassle and use cloth – always available at home!
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