What Type of Cloth Diaper Mom Are You?
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If are reading this newsletter then you are probably a natural mama that cloth diapers your children. But why exactly do you use cloth diapers? I found it interesting that there are so many reasons why a mom would choose cloth diapers and I find that those “natural” mamas that pick cloth, usually fit into one of four categories.
The Instinctive Mama - This mom practices instinctive or attachment style parenting. She bases her decisions upon what she feels is best for her child regardless of mainstream or conventional views. Because bonding and closeness are so important this mom will might carry her baby in a sling, practice co-sleeping, and even choose the cloud-like softness of cloth diapers for her little one’s bum.
The Frugal Mama - This mom chooses to use cloth for economical reasons. She knows that cloth diapers and their reusable nature, as well as their ability to service more than one child…will help her to meet a limited budget. While some of the more extravagant diapers are on her wish list they may not be practical for the truly frugal and simple fitteds or even prefolds and covers might be the mainstay for this type of mom.
The Healthy Mama - This mom cares deeply about health issues and one of her biggest concerns is repetitive exposure to chemicals. Disposable diapers contain a large number of chemicals and perfumes and this makes them an unacceptable diapering alternative to a health conscious mom. This mom may also be a big fan of organic diapers because they are made from materials grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
The Green Mama - This mom is an environmentalist. She chooses to use cloth diapers because they are reusable and will not contribute to landfill waste problems. Because they are not paper and petroleum based like disposables their production is more sustainable and planet friendly. This mom may also choose organic diapers in support of organic agriculture practices and she may also choose hemp or bamboo because they are sustainable materials.
So what type of cloth diaper mom are you? Answer in our poll!
[…] I decided that I wanted to see what the cloth diapering moms at my Diaper Jungle site felt about this and their motivations for cloth diapering…a typical natural mom practice. So I asked my blog readers over there to answer this question: What Kind of Cloth Diaper Mom Are You? […]
Healthy mama am I! I am so anti-chemical that I scare friends and family alike. Nice site! I’ll add a link to mine.
I am instinctive mama with great health concerns
We have a one year old boy and we’ve used cloth diapers for the first eight months. Than we’ve switched to elimination communication (dipaer-free). Now we usually use one diaper during the night as a back up but still take him to the toilet during the night.
When I was pregnant and was trying to buy cloth diapers I didn’t know which ones to choose. In Europe the selection is quite limited
I was really happy to find your blog. It is a great source of information for parents.
Healthy Momma
Accept my vote for everyone who uses cloth diaper…
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Green Mama……….I have nightmares about how much waste is produced in the world that is not needed. Though I’m a newbie to cloth I’m glad I’m doing it, and plus well it is just sooo darn cute to change her diapers no matter the poo
Healthy Momma
along the way I have morphed from frugal, to healthy to green. I am a work in progress.
Healthy Mommy
I happen to be a frugal/natural parent combo. I tend to do what seems best for both my little ones and my budget. So I do baby wear and have a modified family bed. With two little ones in diapers (a 2 yr old boy and a baby girl) I could not justify literally throwing away $80 every month on diapers. I stay at home with them so doing an extra load of laundry every day is no problem. We only use DD (disposible) when we are at church as they will not use cloth diapers.
I was a frugal momma all the way! Flannelettes, pins, and rubber pants!
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What kind/brand of cloth diapers are the best? There are tons of kinds out there and I don’t know which type to choose. Any suggestion?