Considering CDs?
If you feel like CDing your child, there are a few things you'll have to consider. Here are some, in no order of importance:
Anyhow, please don't get turned off by the questions posed. If you want to CD, go on with it. Remember all the GOOD things about CDing like it's less toxic to yor child, it saves cost in the long run, you're doing good for the environment, you're getting yourself another hobby (& you still get to shop!) & your child will look cute in it.
Happy Cloth Diapering!
- You must REALLY, REALLY have the drive to do so. Commitment & perseverance is the key to SUCCESS.
- If you could have at least 1 person to support your decision, it will be better. Even better if this person is your spouse.
- Read, read & read- all about CDs, CDing, people's experience with CDs etc to see if it suits you & your child.
- Consider the budget: It's such a shame that in Malaysia especially, going green can be quite a task. Not only you have to go an extra mile to do so, but you also need to spend quite a lot of money on it. If you're considering CDing, you'll have to standby around RM1k to start off with... Well, you can actually make it cheaper (it depends on your CDing style- the type of CDs you like, the amount of CDs you need depending on your washing days etc). You can cut cost by buying used CDs or exchanging them online. A little mix & match (be a bit creative la..) can also save lotsa money.
- Who's gonna wash them & how often are you gonna wash?
- CDs need a special kinda detergent- shouldn't be a problem to get from large baby stores/ online, need not much to use each time (even just water & sun could do the trick!)
- if you wash daily (you'll get a bit tired maybe, but...) you wouldn't need too many CDs
- if you wash every 2-3 days, you'll need a lot more CDs
- CDs also need a lil special care (a 'ritual' before starting to use them/ stripping (nope, not that kinda stripping ;-) )
Anyhow, please don't get turned off by the questions posed. If you want to CD, go on with it. Remember all the GOOD things about CDing like it's less toxic to yor child, it saves cost in the long run, you're doing good for the environment, you're getting yourself another hobby (& you still get to shop!) & your child will look cute in it.
Happy Cloth Diapering!
Excuses, excuses, excuses
I may have many reasons to CD my child, but a whole lot of people out there have many more excuses not to do it.
EXCUSE NO. 1: I DON'T HAVE A MAID
EXCUSE NO. 2: LECEH LA... (IT'S SUCH A HASSLE)
EXCUSE NO. 4: THEY'RE EXPENSIVE & I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY
EXCUSE NO. 5: DISPOSABLES ARE A LOT EASIER
So, for me there's actually no excuse for not CDing your child. It's one of the best things you could offer them. You do want the best for them, RIGHT?
CLOTH DIAPER YOUR CHILD.
EXCUSE NO. 1: I DON'T HAVE A MAID
- thus.. I don't have time to think about all the washing ups to do
- think of it this way... I don't have a maid, that means i get to experience CDing 1st hand on my child. It would be a fun & rewarding experience. I can wash them up every 2-3 days & I can use the washing machine
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| I absolutely love seeing them hanging on the line |
EXCUSE NO. 2: LECEH LA... (IT'S SUCH A HASSLE)
- We are the ones who decided to bring our children to the world (with God's will)
- So why should giving them the best considered a hassle???
- hey, come on... you already know that there's no such thing as 'no time'
- it's how you use/ organize your time that matters
- besides, all you need to do is chuck everything into the machine & hang it outside to dry
- it's not like you don't have to do your other laundry, right?
- so why can you spend time doing your dirty laundry and not your kids'?
EXCUSE NO. 4: THEY'RE EXPENSIVE & I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY
- PLEASE, PLEASE do your calculations right..
- CDs may seem expensive, but they're cheaper in the long run
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| This is about all I need to rotate between washing ups |
- Yup, DDs are a lot easier
- But do remember, the best things in life are never easy to achieve
- Yes, you can use DDs & chuck them in the bin when you're done, but have you thought of what a waste they are (in terms of money & pollution?)
- it's like chucking RM 1 in the bin each time you change your child's nappy
- and it takes sooo long for disposables to decompose. Imagine the amount of rubbish our children will have to live in in the future
- and DDs are not entirely safe- they contain toxins that can cause harm e.g. cancerous- is this the best for our children?
So, for me there's actually no excuse for not CDing your child. It's one of the best things you could offer them. You do want the best for them, RIGHT?
CLOTH DIAPER YOUR CHILD.
