How Much Do Cloth Diapers Cost? Are They Really Cheaper? | Cloth Diapers for Beginners

Let's be real, MOST of us who are interested in cloth diapers are really interested in the saving money part! But are cloth diapers really cheaper than disposable diapers? In this video, we do the math and see just how each add up at the register.

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[tiffanydoris]

The disposable costs can be way cheaper than that. The brands we liked are currently .11-.15 per diaper. We liked the store brands the most though.

Couponing makes a huge difference too. I was really into couponing when my second kid was in diapers and was getting such good deals on diapers and wipes that I was reselling diapers higher than what I got them for but cheaper than the store and wound up breaking even so it was like my kids diapers were free. Our first we had gotten so many diapers at the baby shower taht we didn't buy a single diaper ourselves until he was 1.5 years old lol.

I'm looking at cloth for environmental reasons for our final baby.

Using them for future kids too helps with cost! Plus they’re just so cute!

[weldonservicegroup]

You have to take into consideration so much more with cloth diapering. For one, time. Time for some is money and for others might just be doing ANYTHING else....not going to calculate that. One must also consider water, electricity, and detergent use. I did a few small calculations based on my household and I estimate an additional $550 per year for the 3 things above based on someone saying they do an additional 2-3 loads of diapers per week.
Also you have to consider other upfront costs like the bin, bin liners, and wet bags. $550x3 is an additional $1650 on top of your pricing for cloth diapers over 3 years.
My guess is the cost of one to the other is nearly negligible and personal preferences take priority.

[macairaking]

You’ll be saving HUGE if you put cloth diapers on your baby shower registry and get them as gifts!👌🏼 That way you’ll never have to pay for a diaper! 🙀

[MangoLeagueMom]

Good points in this video. I understand other commenters want to bring up other expenses, but overall there are so many variables. I spent more than . 25 cents per diaper sometimes especially when trying out "better" disposables.

[PrettyHz]

But it’s not about saving money, it’s about saving the earth

[moriahkats]

But you never took in to consideration of the Laundry cost to wash them per load.

[SassyColouring]

Just wondering what the sizes are like - so what age range can each one cover?

[isahuryriveramomwife]

Yes cloth diapering is cheaper, but you need to add the cost of the inserts, flats or prefolds that you will have to also buy because not all diapers come with those and if they do most come with microfiber which sucks. Water usage for those who pay, electricity and detergent. At the end you so save but not over 1, 000 dollars per year maybe 600 the most. I personally do it more for the environment, my kids health and then last the savings.

[Antsandy]

You forgot to calculate the cost of washing in the equation.
Do not get me wrong, it is far much cheaper to cloth diaper, but there is also water usage and detergent part of the cost.
Your numbers are probably not far off from the savings.