Sposie Math Two

OK, last time we did this we used Pockets. Pockets are one of the easiest ways to CD, but can also be the most expensive. PFs are the cheapest way. So, if you used all PFs, lets look at the money you can save.
- Again, $.25 a disposable. 7 a day.
- PFs are cheaper, and not stay dry, so lets say you'll need 2 dozen.
- And again, we'll say your child is a light to moderate wetter. If your child is a heavy wetter, you may need to use another system.

7 disposables a day x $.25= $1.75 a day to disposable diaper.

OK, to start, you'll need infant sized PFs, and 5 small covers. You'll also need something more absorbant for nights, we'll use hemp PFs (although you may choose to use pockets for nights). You'll need a wetbag and snappis or pins.
2 dozen infant PF= $30.00
2 small proraps covers= $16.00
2 small Bummi covers= $20.00
1 small wool soaker (prices vary, but for recycled wool- excellent for night)= $15.00
wetbag= $15.00
2 Snappis= $5.00
2 medium hemp PFs (for nights)- $17.00

You've spent $118 to CD for the first six months. You will "break even" in 67 days, about two months. So you have 4 months of free diapering.

Now, with sposie math one- you would have sold those diapers to finance the new ones. Problem with PFs is they dont hold their resale value as well as pockets. You can sell them and make probably $50 back. So you've actually spent $68 to CD, about 39 days worth of disposables.

Medium PFs are called "regulars". You'll also want to add a mini-shower when your child starts solids.

2 dozen regular PFs= $34.00
Same 5 covers= $51.00
mini shower= $35.00
2 hemp PF= $19.00

You've spent $139.00 to CD for the next 12 months of your childs life. You will "break even" using cloth over disposables in 80 days. A little over 9 months of "free" diapering. Sell them again for $50, and you'll break even in 50 days (you've spent $89.00).

Time now for "Premium" PFs and large covers.

2 dozen premiums= $40.00
Same 5 covers= $51.00
2 Hemp PFs= $21.00

$111.00 to CD this final stage (remember, some children never need larges, some need extra larges). You'll break even in 63 days. Sell them when your child potty trains, and make back $50. You've now spent just $61.00, 35 days worth of disposables.

Ok, lets say you decided not to sell those diapers and save them for a second child, or even donate them when you are finished with them. These next calculations will use that assumptions.

You've spent $368 to cloth diaper your average child. Because your child is average, we'll say they potty train at 3 years.

In three years you $1917 to use disposable diapers.

It takes 210 days total to break even, just 7 months. If you use your diapers for three children, you will get over 8 years of free diapering.