Saving Money On Diapers
Cloth Diapers!! This is a great way to save money in the long run, and help with the going green effort too! These can be expensive initially, but are worth it in the long run (for everybody).
**You can even MAKE YOUR OWN! A simple google search will bring up tons of patterns for sewing your own cloth diapers.
- Where to buy: I found some great deals on some gently used cloth diapers on Craigslist.com. Check out your local site and search for the term “cloth diapers”. Ebay is another great place to find cheaper prices on cloth diapers. Though shop around, sometimes even here they are over prices. Also check out consignment stores, and other classified ads in your area.
- What kind to buy: I would recommend purchasing a One Size diaper. Here are some reasons why:
- You only have to purchase one size and shop one time.
- Can be used for families that have more than one child in diapers.
- Significant cost savings (over $2000.00 over the life of diapering versus disposable diapers).
- Can be used again for the next baby.
Most One Size diapers will fit a baby 8-35 lbs. As far as brands go, there are tons of great brands. I use Motherease, just because I found them for a killer deal on Craigslist. Check out some reviews online.
- What else you’ll need: If you don’t get an All-In-One diaper, you’ll need to buy separate diaper covers. I use the cheap Gerber ones from Walmart, and they work fine. But if you want to buy something a little pricier there are many to choose from.
Diapers.com: This is a great place to get awesome deals on disposable and cloth diapers, and TONS of other baby care products. Here are some of the perks:
- Items are shipped straight to your door (2-4 business days).
- Free shipping on orders over $50.
- 5% back on every order over $75.
- Usually the cheapest on the web and over 35% cheaper than supermarkets and 40% cheaper than drugstores.
- They do accept manufacturer coupons. Just mail them in and receive a credit to your account!
- Get a 1-year subscription to Parenting magazine included with your order of $15 or more.
- Use code: NEWLIFE10 for $10 off your first order! Make sure to add the code as you are checking out.
Wholesale Club: If you aren’t a member, you might consider joining a wholesale club like Sams or Costco. Or if you know somebody who is a member, you can go with them as a guest. These stores offer diapers in bulk, and you can really get a good deal compared to grocery and convenient stores.
I’ve found an awesome diaper on Amazon that is fully compostable. If you sign up to have them delivered once a month you get a huge discount. Pretty cool! http://astore.amazon.com/livinoutsithe-20/detail/B001J1K6OY
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