20th Anniversary Catalog - Babyworks

What is the Cost Difference Between Cloth & Disposable Diapers?
To us, product cost is one of the least
important variables in the choice
between disposables and cloth; even if
disposables were .05 each, we’d still
choose cloth, for the environmental,
comfort and health benefits. Still, many
people inquire, so we’ve attempted to do
a general ballpark comparison.
There are many factors to take into account in
comparing cloth and disposable diapers. In the
cloth diapering world, there is a substantial
price variance between different diapering
systems, and your choice will depend on your
budget and personal preferences. It is similar
with disposable diapers: you can buy the gel
free brand Tushies tm , or the standard brands,
or the less-expensive generic warehouse club
brands . Following are comparisons of a couple
of different scenarios in each category . You
can do more precise calculations based on the
products you wish to order, using our quantities
as general guidelines . Our calculations are
based on 2 1 ⁄2 years of diapering .
Your actual cost will vary based on
prices paid (prices quoted are subject to
change), quantities used, and length of
time used; also, additional accessories
purchased.
When we washed our own diapers, we didn’t
notice much impact on our utility bills. We
are factoring in $15 per month in utility and
laundry product costs .
There are a couple of important points
to note:
(1) With the investment in cloth diapering
products, your cost remains the same, no
matter how many times a day you change
your baby. With disposables, your costs
escalate if your baby is changed beyond
the numbers listed.
(2) Many people reuse their cloth diapering
products for more than one child. This will
1) Bum Genius Pocket Diapers
24 ea . at $16 .95 each, plus 12 additional
inserts for night time at $3 .00 each . $442 .80
for cost of product . (You can reduce this cost
with fewer pocket diapers; minimum number
recommended is 18 .) Surprisingly cost effective!
Laundering Costs: $450 .00
TOTAL COST PER MONTH: $29.76
TOTAL OVERALL: Approx. $892.80
2) Breathable Poly Nikkys and
Chinese Diapers
Diaper covers: 6 covers each, in Newborn,
Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large and Super
Large (at $87 per size) . These would last the
average baby at least 30 months . Total cost for
covers: $522 .00 (of course, this cost can be
reduced by using fewer diaper covers per
size, especially in the larger sizes).
Diapers: Chinese Prefolds, 3 dozen infant
diapers ($66), and 3 dozen regular diapers
($84 .00) . Total Cost of Diapers: $150 .00
Laundering Costs: $450 .00
TOTAL COST PER MONTH: $37.40
TOTAL OVERALL: Approx. $1,122.00
If you substitute less expensive covers
like Bummis, only 3 sizes needed for most
babies ($207.00 for covers), your cost with
diapers would drop to approx. $26.90/month
(or $807.00 overall).
3) Bumkins All in Ones
18 ea., white, Sizes Small, Medium, and Large.
These would last the average baby at least
30 months . ($837 .00) along with a set of
diaper doublers for nap and night time (about
$21 .00) .
Laundering Costs: $450 .00
TOTAL COST PER MONTH: $43.60
TOTAL OVERALL: Approx. $1,308.00
4) Disposable Diapers
(local grocery store prices):
A) Tushies tm Gel and Chemical Free @
$14.50 for 40 Small, 30 M, and 22 Large.
1st 3 months @ 10 per day :
$122 .39/month x 3 = $367 .17
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4-30 months: 8 per day:
$135 .76/month x 27 months = $3665 .52
TOTAL COST PER MONTH: $134.42
TOTAL OVERALL: Approx. $4,000.00
B) Huggies UltraTrim Diapers (basic
disposables with superabsorbent chemical
additives) @ $13 .99 bulk pack of 84 small, 72
medium, or 60 large . Smaller packs increase
costs .
1st 3 months @ 10 per day:
$53 .54/month x 3 = $160 .62
4-30 months @ 8 per day:
$65 .45/month x 27 = $1767 .15
TOTAL COST PER MONTH: $64.25
TOTAL OVERALL: Approx. $2,000.00
5) G Diapers ®
(reusable covers with
disposable inserts)
Months 1-3: Purchase starter kit ($24.99
includes 2 covers, “swish stick”, 10 disposable
inserts) + 4 extra reusable covers @ $15 ea . +
extra disposable inserts @ .37 ea .
1st 3 mos . @ 10 inserts per day = approx .
$139 .00/mo .
4-30 mos . @ 8 inserts per day @ .46 per
insert, + 6 covers each in sizes M and L @
15 .00 ea . = approx . $117 .00/month
TOTAL OVERALL: Approx. $3,576.00
drop your diapering costs up to 50%! “Soft and breathable cotton…
reusable. Kind to the skin and
nice to the touch. Can diapers
of paper and plastic compare?
Consider which garment you’d
rather wear!” P.D.
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