Cloth Diapers and Wipes

Did you know a newborn goes through 10-12 diapers a day? And as they grow the still continue to use several diapers daily - some say up to 3000-3500 a year!  Don't forget about the wipes!  A box of diapers costs me $18-20 and I used to buy 2-3 boxes a month!  I don't even want to do the math! When I was pregnant with my first son, I joined a group of friends in a coupon frenzy and was able to save money on diapers and stock up on 8 months of diapers before he was born.  Now that I have extinguished my stockpile and have another bundle of (poopy) joy on the way I really began to reconsider dumping all that money into a necessary purchase!  I asked myself, how can I save money on something I NEED daily?  Now I know all of you out there aren't mommas, but that question is very important in other areas of your life (ex: Body Products, Household Cleaners).  I also decided to switch to cloth wipes for the same reasons.  I need them daily!

I'm not going to get into the nitty gritty of cloth diapers, but I'll tell you one thing: Cloth diapers and wipes made my wallet happier!

PROS:
You never run out!
No more late night trips to the store and paying high prices for diapers without a coupon!
No harsh chemicals on your baby's delicate skin
They last for years
They are pretty darn cute (for girls AND boys!)

CONS:
Constant laundry
Can get kind of messy (if you know what I mean)
Laundry must be separated and washed a special way

Here are some of my favorite links:
Allaboutclothdiapers.com
http://www.zany-zebra.com/cloth-wipe-solution.shtml

• My favorite wipes solution recipe is:
• 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
• 2 drops Tea Tree Oil
• 2 cups hot water
• Mix everything into an old pop bottle, shake, and let cool!