We know cloth will save us money in the long run, but we are on a very tight budget.. How will I come up with the initial investment?
A. If you are pregnant, plan for your cloth diapering needs just as you would plan for any other major baby expense such as car seat, stroller, changing table, dresser, etc. Some people start saving a little bit at a time over their entire pregnancies. Be sure to tell all or your family and friends that you will not be using disposable diapers, or you will end up with lots of paper diaper gifts! Create a gift registry and let everyone know that this is an important issue for you, and to please shop your registry. We also offer a layaway plan. You put down 35%, and we will set all of your items aside for you. You get 3 months to pay off your layaway in full, and then we send you your diapers. If you are converting to cloth with an older baby, start with just a few diapers. A dozen prefolds and 2 covers for an older baby will run about $55, or if you are planning to use AIOs or pocket diapers, you can get 3 for about $55. Each week, pick up another new diaper and phase out your disposabl