Twenty-Four Weeks. Five Days. Day 175 in the quest to meet our little miracle George
Yesterday we conquered a milestone, we bought our first box of nappies, and last night, as we sat next to the fire, enjoying the company of my in laws, the discussion of the nappies came about…
I am just going to say it, it has never once crossed my mind to use cloth nappies, i have one thought about this – and in my mind all i think is YUCK! We have budgeted for disposable, and i see no reason not too, they are cleaner, less smelly, and i have been told lead to less nappy rash…
But it does make for interesting discussions….
I have been told that it is just way to expensive to use them all the time, but after conversations this morning, it seems apparent to me that when you consider the washing powder, electricity, plus the time and effort involved, it is really not worth it…
I have been told they are better for baby, but i ask, how? How are they any different, as i have also been told that you have to put liners in them any way? So what is the difference?
How can half my life devoted to cleaning, washing, and drying nappies be better for my child?
And one last question, what the heck do you do with them when your shopping? Carry around poo all day? BLUUCCCK!
So what is it about people and cloth nappies, what is it that is making people turn a nose down at my decision, why am i being made to feel bad because i want to buy them? Is there something i am missing? Is there a secret that i have not been told, is there an evil i am unaware of?
And if there is some hidden evil, will it really change my mind? I am a mother of the 21st century, i shouldnt feel bad for my choice…
Allow the world to live as it chooses, and allow yourself to live as you choose. Richard Bach
