When it comes to cloth baby diapers, many people struggle with the upfront costs associated with starting up a cloth diaper stash. It can cost a few hundred dollars to get started, and if you are new to cloth you may wonder if it’s worth the investment. You don’t want to waste money if it doesn’t work out for you.
Thankfully, there is a huge market for used cloth diapers! Which means, that even if you are on the fence about starting cloth diapers, you can expect to get a significant portion of your investment back once you are done using them. Most cloth diapers are able to be resold for 50-75% of their original cost. Which means, that you could very well diaper your baby from birth to potty training for much less than you think. So, instead of thinking of your cloth diaper stash as an expense consider it to be an investment.
Crunch the Numbers
If you for instance, bought a stash of cloth pocket diapers for $300 dollars, and then sold them back two years later for 75% of their original cost, then it only cost you $75 dollars to diaper your baby for 2 years. And sizing up is super easy! You simply sell your small stash, to fund your mediums. And then you’re your mediums to fund your larges. Which is what many families spend on one month for disposable diapers! So being able to resell your cloth diapers is a huge advantage over disposable diapers.
Take care of your investment
If you plan on selling your pocket diapers or prefold diapers once you are done using them, there are certain things that you can do to protect your investment. Always use cloth diaper safe detergents, and wash them often to keep stains at bay. Right before you plan to resell your diapers, you can sun them outside on a porch or patio, to make them look brand new again. Never use bleach or other harsh chemicals as this can damage your diapers and make them lose value. Another great tip is to have a larger than needed stash, so that your diapers get less wear and tear on them.
There are so many advantages to cloth baby diapers, and there has never been a better time to start using them. With modern colors and styles, cloth diapers are as easy to use as their disposable counterparts and much gentler on babies bottom and your pocketbook. You owe it to yourself to check them out.
Sarah Jones passion for cloth diapers started a little late, but that didn’t stop her from jumping in with both feet! Her son had horrible diaper rash, and nothing that we tried seemed to help- until she discovered cloth diapers.
Find out more about cloth diapering and modern cloth diapers,at her site, http://www.GadBaby.com.
