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The cost of cloth diapers
Updated July 2008
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, 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 when you no longer need them.
Prefolds and covers
Prices for prefolds and
covers come from www.TheStorkWearhouse.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 |
$0.10 |
12 prefolds package for $24.00 x 3 = $72.00 |
|
Premium |
24 months |
8-10 for 6 months and 6-8 thereafter |
36 premium prefolds and 6 large covers Average changes:
5400 |
$0.03 |
12 prefolds package for $37.00 x 3 = $111.00 |
|
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. |
Grand Total: $381.00
Average cost per change
(including washing): $0.06
Fitted Diapers and Covers
Prices for fitteds come from www.Wallypop.net. Prices for covers come from www.AngelDryDiapers.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 |
$0.48 |
36 x $10.99 = $395.64
6 x $11.25 = $67.50 Total = $463.14 |
|
Medium |
9 months |
8-10 |
30 fitted diapers and 6 covers Average changes: 2430 |
$0.16 |
30 x $10.99 = 329.70 |
|
Large |
18 months |
6-8 |
24 fitted diapers and 6 covers Average changes: 3780 |
$0.09 |
24 x $10.99 = $263.76 |
|
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. |
Grand Total: $1263.46
Average cost per change
(including washing): $0.18
AIO diapers
Prices for BumGenius AIO diapers come
from www.ADiaperChange.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 |
$0.56 |
12 BumGenius AIO package for $179.40 x 3 = $538.20 |
|
Medium |
9 months |
8-10 |
30 AIO Average changes: 2430 |
$0.19 |
12 BunGenius AIO package for $179.40 x 2 = $358.80 |
|
Large |
18 months |
6-8 |
24 AIO Average changes: 3780 |
$0.09 |
12 BunGenius AIO package for $179.40 x 2 = $358.80 |
|
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. |
Grand Total: $1413.48
Total cost per change
(including washing): $0.20
Pocket Diapers
Prices for Knickernappies pocket diapers and
inserts come from www.ClothDiaperOutlet.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 pockets & 36 inserts Average changes: 964 |
$0.68 |
24 Knickernappies with hemp inserts package = $426.00 |
|
Medium |
9 months |
8-10 |
30 pocket diapers & 30 inserts Average: changes 2430 |
$0.22 |
24 Knickernappies with hemp inserts package - $426.00 |
|
Large |
18 months |
6-8 |
24 AIO Average changes: 3780 |
$0.11 |
24 Knickernappies with hemp inserts package = $426.00 |
|
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 |
Grand Total: $1677.66
Total cost per change
(including washing): $0.23
Combo Cloth Diapers
Prices for prefolds come from
www.StorkWearhouse.com. Prices for
fitted diapers come from www.Wallypop.net.
Prices for covers come from www.AngelDrydiapers.com. Prices for AIOs
come from www.ADiaperChange.com.
Prices for pocket diapers come from www.ClothDiaperOutlet.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 |
$0.51 |
6 x $3.25 = $19.50 |
$494.28 |
|
Small |
Fitted |
3 months |
12 x $10.99 = $131.88 |
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|
Small |
Cover |
3 months |
4 x $11.25 = $45.00 |
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|
Small |
AIO |
3 months |
Package of 12 BumGenius AIO diapers = $179.40 |
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|
Small |
Pocket |
3 months |
Package of 6 Knickernappies with hemp inserts = $118.50 |
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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 |
$0.63 |
0 |
$474.78 |
|
Medium |
Fitted |
9 months |
12 x $10.99 = $131.88 |
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|
Medium |
Cover |
9 months |
4 x 11.25 = $45.00 |
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|
Medium |
AIO |
9 months |
Package of 12 BumGenius AIO diapers = $179.40
|
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|
Medium (buy in month 5) |
Pocket |
9 months |
Package of 6 Knickernappies with hemp inserts = $118.50 |
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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 $4.15 = $24.90 |
$24.90 |
|
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 13-30 |
already own |
Prefold |
- |
6-8 |
6 prefolds, 12 fitted, 12
AIO, 6 pockets and inserts, and 4 covers.
Ave. changes for 18 months: 3780 |
$0.13 |
0 |
$474.78 |
|
Large |
Fitted |
18 months |
12 x $10.99 = $131.88 |
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|
Large |
Cover |
18 months |
4 x $11.25 = $45.00 |
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|
Large |
AIO |
18 months |
Package of 12 BumGenius AIO diapers = $179.40 |
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|
Large |
Pocket |
18 Months |
Package of 6 Knickernappies with hemp inserts = $118.50 |
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|
|
Energy Costs |
|
30 months |
3 times a week |
Electric water heater: approx. $0.34/load |
Add approximately $0.01 to every change |
Total washing costs=$36.00-$122.40 depending on your
water heater |
|
Grand Total: $1468.74
Total cost per change
(including washing): $0.22
Disposable Diapers
Prices for disposable diapers
come from the least expensive package of 2 popular brands from a discount chain
store.
|
Size |
Length of time in size |
Changes per day |
Diapers used |
Cost per change |
Total Cost |
|
Newborn |
2 weeks |
12-16 |
48 in package 196 used 5 packages |
$0.41 |
5 packages x $16.23=
$81.15 |
|
Size 1 |
10 weeks |
10-12 |
104 in package 770 used 8 packages |
$0.24 |