Fuzzi Bunz Cloth Diaper System Rated for Effort

An Honest Look at the Extra Work Involved in a Pocket Diaper Package

© Marcy Paulson

Dec 9, 2008
Fuzzi Bunz Cloth Diaper Package, Photo by Jeff Paulson
Here are parenting tips for those weighing the extra work involved in a pocket cloth diaper package. Fortunately, it turns out to be less than most might imagine

Many new parents are tempted by the economic and environmental benefits of a pocket cloth diaper package, and the Fuzzi Bunz cloth diaper system will certainly come up in their research. The major obstacle to their decision is the amount of work involved. Are the extra loads of laundry worth it in the long run? This article provides an honest look at the added time and energy that goes into the use of a pocket cloth diaper package. After reading the information and parenting advice, parents will be better informed to make their decision.

A Pocket Cloth Diaper Package Means Extra Laundry

If parents decide to go with a pocket cloth diaper package, they should be prepared for an extra two to three loads of laundry a week. This, of course, sounds daunting to new parents consumed with the responsibilities of a little baby. Thanks to washing machines, the actual time involved in the chore though is relatively small.

Steps to Laundering Cloth Diapers

  1. Dump load into the laundry machine and turn on.
  2. Remove diapers when dry.
  3. Spread diapers out or hang to air dry.
  4. Restuff diapers (if parents chose pocket diapers) and return to nursery.

All the steps with the exception of number four won’t take more than a moment from the daily routine. Restuffing pocket diapers can become a ten to fifteen minute chore, or parents can leave them unstuffed in the drawer to do the stuffing each time they diaper their baby. Also, should parents opt for all-in-one cloth diapers (AIOs) or prefolds, they can skip the step altogether.

Does a Pocket Cloth Diaper Package Mean Dealing with a Mess?

There’s just no getting around it. Whether parents choose cloth or disposable diapers, changing a baby is bound to be somewhat messy. Cloth diapering requires parents to take the extra step of dumping any solid waste into the toilet before the job is done. Fortunately, the lining of cloth diapers makes this job an easy one. As babies get older, parents can expect to deal with this only once or possibly twice a day. And most parents who use cloth diapers report that tools like diaper sprayers make the chore go quickly.

A Pocket Cloth Diaper Package for Multiple Children

If parents have children relatively close in age, the responsibilities of cloth diapering increase. Using the diapers for a second child definitely comes out as a big money saver, but will also add to the workload.

It’s hard for new parents to take such long term factors into account in their choice to use either cloth or disposable diapers, but the number of children in diapers at the same time is definitely something to consider.

Many parents have weighed the extra work involved with a Fuzzi Bunz cloth diaper system or similar pocket cloth diaper package and have decided the money they save or the contribution to the environment is worth the few extra minutes a day. Other parents are intrigued by the savings and eco-friendliness of cloth diapers, but aren’t convinced the extra effort is doable. Cloth diapering certainly involves a commitment, and parents are wise to consider the pros and cons before getting started. But, for the parents who make the choice to give cloth diapering a try, the good news is that the amount of time and effort involved with the decision is generally far less than most think.

For a breakdown of the savings parents might hope to expect with a decision to use cloth diapers, they can check out the article Fuzzi Bunz Cloth Diaper Package Rated for Cost.


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Fuzzi Bunz Cloth Diaper Package, Photo by Jeff Paulson
       


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