Disposable Nappies?

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There is always a ferocious debate going on about which type of nappy is better for babies. The two main types are;

1. The disposable nappy

2. The cloth nappy

In truth, neither kind is better or worse than the other and everything depends on your personal outlook. It then comes down to whether you feel comfortable with your choice after a month or two of putting it into practice.

Disposable nappies have in their favour that they are disposable (obviously). On changing the nappy, you will simply have to put it in the bin and forget about it. However, as any parent will tell you, children are very productive sources of waste matter, so keeping them in clean nappies can add up to a serious expense.

Cloth nappies are invariably cheaper (after the initial outlay), although clearly you need to have quite a few if you don’t want to be washing them almost constantly. There is also no doubt that they are also better for the environment. Disposables will be in landfill for a long time before they degrade. (Some guess at up to 500 years)

Ultimately it is entirely your decision which kind of nappy is the best for your purposes and for your purse. Either way, there is work involved and there is expense to take into account.

In my opinion, if you go with cloth, it is worth still having a few disposables around in case of emergencies or for when you are on the go.

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