sposies vs cloth diapers.

It's a dramatic war. . . each side generally feels strongly about what side they are on, and to be honest, (with the risk of offending), a lot of false information is holding people steadfast to the side they choose. I would like to clear that up :D First, lets look at the CONS.

*disposables*

1. A disposable diaper takes 550 years to break down.(oh yeah, & that plastic bag you use to contain the stinkies? 20-1000 years...)
2. Sposies contain sodium polyacrylate, the clear gel-like substance that oozes out of an exploding diaper. Its super super absorbant, and is why your diaper lasts 4 hours. It was banned from tampons in 1985 because of its link to Toxic Shock Syndrome.
3. TBT or Tributylin  has even been found in sposies... TBT is a biocide and is used in killing or preventing the growth of bacteria, and also is ranked as one of the most toxic substances in use in consumer products in the world today.
4. New scientific studies have linked disposable diapers with asthma in studies with mice.

Even if you can get past all that, how's about this:

5. "Rinse or shake diaper contents into the toilet.  Wrap diaper securely inside it's back sheet before discarding into waste receptacle."

(thanks for the image knicker nappies)

6. Average cost of disposable diapers: $1600 if they are in them two years.

*cloth diapers*

1. Initial investment - around $300 .
2. You have to wash them every 3 days or so. This means 2-3 loads more of laundry a week.
3. It takes a bit of trial and error to learn what routine fits your family best. 
4. Sometimes, you need to sun them ro remove stains.
5. You have to dump solids in the toilet.

PROS

*disposables*

1. No learning curve, slap em on and go.
2. Very trim.

*cloth*

1. 1/10th the cost of disposables.
2. One investment & can be used for every baby you have.
3. No harsh chemicals harming your baby.
4. Really really super cute.
5. Your helping save the earth :)

So, you tell me, what makes more sense? 

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