Cloth diapers seem like a
huge investment! We have broken down how
much each size of diapers will cost and how approximately how long you will be
in each size. We have reviewed costs for
prefolds and covers, fitted diapers and covers and AIO diapers,
pocket diapers, a combo system and disposable diapers. We have
used 36 diapers and 6 covers (if needed), washing 3 times a week, as our
diapering system. Our energy costs are based on $.08/kWh for
electric water heaters and $.60 per therm for gas
water heaters. Using these figures 1
load of laundry washed on a hot/cold cycle will cost you $.34 and $.10
respectively. We have set potty training at 2 ½ years of age. Many cloth
diaper stores offer package discounts that could save you 5% or more off the
price of your cloth diapers. Don’t
forget that your cloth diapers will last through several children. You can also sell your used diapers on ebay
or another auction site when you no longer need them.
Prices for prefolds and
covers come from www.NaturalBabies.com
|
Size |
Length of time in size |
Changes per day |
Total diapers/changes |
Cost per change |
Total cost |
|
Infant |
6 months |
12-16 for the first 2 weeks and 10-12 for the next 2
months and 8-10 thereafter |
36 infant prefolds, 6 small covers and 6 medium
covers Average changes: 1998 |
$0.08 |
36x1.50=$54.00 12x8.95=$107.40 Total=$161.40 |
|
Premium |
18 months |
8-10 for 6 months and 6-8 thereafter |
36 premium prefolds and 6 large covers Average changes:
4140 |
$0.03 |
36x2.00=$72.00 6x8.95=$53.70 Total=$125.70 |
|
Toddler |
6 months |
6-8 |
36 toddler prefolds and 6 X-Large covers Average changes: 1260 |
$0.11 |
36x2.50=$90.00 6x8.95=$53.70 Total=$143.70 |
|
Energy costs |
30 months |
3 times a week |
Electric water heater: approx. $0.34/load Gas water heater: approx. $0.10/load |
Add approximately $0.01 to every change |
Total washing costs=$36.00-$122.40 depending on your
water heater. |
Prices for fitteds and covers
come from www.LucyLuvs.com
|
Size |
Length of time in size |
Changes per day |
Total diapers/changes |
Average cost per change |
Total cost |
|
Small |
3 months |
12-16 during the first 2 weeks, 10-12 thereafter |
36 fitted diapers and 6 covers Average changes: 964 |
$0.35 |
36x$8.00=288.00
6x9.00=54.00 Total=342.00 |
|
Medium |
9 months |
8-10 |
36 fitted diapers and 6 covers Average changes: 2430 |
$0.16 |
36x9.00=324.00 6x10=60.00 Total= 384.00 |
|
Large |
12 months |
6-8 |
36 fitted diapers and 6 covers Average changes: 2520 |
$0.17 |
36x10=360.00 6x11=66.00 Total= 426.00 |
|
XLarge |
6 months |
6-8 |
36 fitted diapers and 6 covers Average Changes: 1260 |
$0.37 |
36x11=396.00
6x12=72.00 Total=468.00 |
|
Energy costs |
30 months |
3 times a week |
Electric water heater: approx. $0.34/load Gas water heater: approx. $0.10/load |
Add approximately $0.01 to every change |
Total washing costs=$36.00-$122.40 depending on your
water heater. |
Prices for AIO diapers comes
from www.PreciousCoverings.com
|
Size |
Length of time in size |
Changes per day |
Total diapers/changes |
Cost per change |
Total cost |
|
Small |
3 months |
12-16 for the first 2 weeks, 10-12 thereafter |
36 AIO Average changes: 964 |
$0.45 |
36x11.99=431.64 |
|
Medium |
9 months |
8-10 |
36 AIO Average changes: 2430 |
$0.19 |
36x12.99=467.64 |
|
Large |
12 months |
6-8 |
36 AIO Average changes: 2520 |
$0.20 |
36x13.99=503.64 |
|
X-Large |
6 months |
6-8 |
36 AIO Average changes: 1260 |
$0.43 |
36x14.99=539.64 |
|
Energy Costs |
30 months |
3 times a week |
Electric water heater: approx. $0.34/load Gas water heater: approx. $0.10/load |
Add approximately $0.01 to every change |
Total washing costs=$36.00-$122.40 depending on your
water heater. |
Prices for pocket diapers and
inserts come from www.Wahmarama.com
|
Size |
Length of time in size |
Changes per day |
Total diapers/changes |
Cost per change |
Total cost |
|
NB/Small |
5 months |
12-16 for the first 2 weeks and 10-12 for the next 2
months and 8-10 thereafter |
36 pockets & 36 inserts Average changes: 1460 |
$0.41 |
36 x 14= 504 36 x 2.75= 99 Total = $603 |
|
M/Large |
25 months |
8-10 for 6 months and 6-8 thereafter |
36 pockets & 36 inserts Average: changes 5152 |
$0.13 |
36 x 15= 540 36 x 3= 108 Total = $648 |
|
Energy Costs |
30 months |
3 times a week |
Electric water heater: approx. $0.34/load Gas water heater: approx. $0.10/load |
Add approximately $0.01 to every change |
Total washing costs=$36.00-$122.40 depending on your
water heater |
Prices for prefolds come from
www.naturalbabies.com. Prices for
fitted diapers come from www.lucyluvs.com.
Prices for covers come from www.AngelDrydiapers.com. Prices for AIOs
come from www.PreciousCoverings.com.
Prices for pocket diapers come from www.Wahmarama.com
|
Time Frame: |
Size |
Type of diaper |
length of time in size |
changes per day |
total diapers/changes |
cost per day |
total cost |
Grand Total |
|
Months 1-3 |
Infant |
Prefold |
6 months |
12-16 for the first 2 weeks and 10-12 for the next 2
months and 8-10 thereafter |
6 prefolds, 12 fitted, 12
AIO, 6 pockets and inserts, and 4 covers.
Ave. changes for 3 months: 964 |
$0.40 |
6 x 1.50= 9 |
$389.34 |
|
Small |
Fitted |
3 months |
12 x 8= 96 |
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Small |
Cover |
3 months |
4 x 9.99= 39.96 |
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Small |
AIO |
3 months |
12 x 11.99= 143.88 |
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Nb/Sm |
Pocket |
5 months |
6 x 14= 84
6 x 2.75= 16.50 |
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Months 4-6 |
already own |
Prefold |
- |
8-10 |
6 prefolds, 12 fitted, 12
AIO, 6 pockets and inserts, and 4 covers.
Ave. changes for 3 months: 756 |
$0.54 |
0 |
$411.84 |
|
Medium |
Fitted |
9 months |
12 x 9= 108 |
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Medium |
Cover |
9 months |
4 x 9.99= 39.96 |
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Medium |
AIO |
9 months |
12 x 12.99=
155.88 |
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M/L (buy in month 5) |
Pocket |
25 months |
6 x 15= 90
6 x 3= 18 |
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Months 7-12 |
Premium |
Prefold |
18 months |
8-10 |
6 prefolds, 12 fitted, 12
AIO, 6 pockets and inserts, and 4 covers.
Ave. changes for 6 months: 1512 |
$0.01 |
6 x 2= 12 |
$12.00 |
|
already own |
fitted |
- |
0 |
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already own |
Cover |
- |
0 |
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already own |
AIO |
- |
0 |
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already own |
Pocket |
- |
0 |
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Months 13-24 |
already own |
Prefold |
- |
6-8 |
6 prefolds, 12 fitted, 12
AIO, 6 pockets and inserts, and 4 covers.
Ave. changes for 6 months: 2520 |
$0.13 |
0 |
$327.84 |
|
Large |
Fitted |
12 months |
12 x 10= 120 |
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Large |
Cover |
12 months |
4 x 9.99= 39.96 |
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Large |
AIO |
12 months |
12 x 13.99= 167.88 |
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already own |
Pocket |
- |
0 |
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Months 25-30 |
Toddler |
Prefold |
6 months |
6-8 |
6 prefolds, 12 fitted, 12
AIO, 6 pockets and inserts, and 4 covers.
Ave. changes for 6 months: 1260 |
$0.29 |
6 x 2.50= 15 |
$366.84 |
|
X-Large |
Fitted |
6 months |
12 x 11= 132 |
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X-Large |
Cover |
6 months |
4 x 9.99= 39.96 |
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X-Large |
AIO |
6 months |
12 x 14.99= 179.88 |
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|
already own |
Pocket |
- |