Sunday, April 15, 2012

Cloth nappies: worth the hype?

baby in cloth nappy


Everyone wants what’s best for their baby. Nowadays, many new mothers and baby care items retailers are convinced that the best thing to give your baby is a pack of long lasting, environmentally friendly and cheap, modern cloth nappies. There has been a lot of talk about these nappies recently. In fact, most parents have decided to settle for cloth nappies at least part time as a measure of saving money as well as reducing the harmful effect on the environment.


Are cloth nappies as great as the retailers say they are? In reality, the most highlighted benefit of cloth nappies is the cost. Being an investment rather than an expense is what most mothers are pleased about. While most of the parents who use cloth nappies still use diapers when the baby is being taken out, they tend to use cloth nappies the majority of the time in order to save costs.

Some parents like the idea of not having chemicals near the baby’s skin for extended periods of time. Although extremely rare, there have been situations where babies developed allergic reactions to diapers. When it comes to cloth nappies, there is no risk of allergies or any other adverse reactions as they are completely safe and complain absolutely no chemicals whatsoever. Therefore, they are often rightfully selected as the best option for a baby with delicate and sensitive skin.

 It is important to not confuse cloth nappies with the old ones that consisted of a square of material which was folded into shape and secured with a safety pin. Nowadays, cloth nappies are much more advanced, safe and easy to use in comparison to the old ones. If you are to pay a visit to a leading baby care product retailer such as Shop Baby, you will find a collection of cloth nappies that are ideal for quick, safe and easy use. They are created to look like little pants that will fit around a baby’s waist and make sure that everything is absorbed and then cleaned away with ease. The cloth nappies that you can find on Shop Baby are also incredibly cheap while allowing you to reuse them for many times, thus allowing you to save a lot of money n the long run.

However, these products do have their disadvantages. While the fact that they are reusable makes them a great investment, the same fact could lead to infections and rashes if the cleaning is not done as directed. Therefore, it is advised that parents pay special attention to cleaning the nappies. It needs to be pointed out that however cheap they are, they are not the ideal option for busy parents who are constantly on the go. Since you will have to devote some time to clean the nappies, it could interfere with your day to day activities. Some dissatisfied users have complained about occasional leakages as well.

However, cloth nappies are definitely a lesser burden on your budget and the environment. It is important to consider all these factors, the positives and the negatives, before making up your mind on using cloth nappies. If you are planning to go ahead with the choice, it would be ideal that you make your purchases from a reputed retailer such as Shop Baby for the best results.



Author: Todd Johnson

Email: Todd@australianwebsitedevelopment.com.au

Mobile: 0449 041 815

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