Parents still ask the question about whether it's best to use cotton diapers or synthetically made diapers for their infants. Even though it's quite common for most parents to go out and buy a box of diapers before they bring their little one home from the hospital, some parents are still concerned about using synthetically made diapers for their children. While most babies have no obvious health problems while wearing synthetic diapers, there are some negatives and positives to be considered if you are wondering which is best for your baby.
Cotton Diapers
Benefits: Cotton is a natural material that allows the skin to breath between changes even though the material is wet. Cotton also keeps baby's skin cool and dry, unless of course, you wait too long to change. For children who may have some form of allergy or sensitivity to plastic or synthetic materials, cotton is a great option and can also be purchased as an organic product. Cotton diapers are a one time purchase and you won't be running to the store everytime you run out of those expensive commerical diapers. There are also diaper services that will provide you with cotton diapers and pick up the diaper bucket for you each week. You don't even have to clean a messy diaper! It is only a monthly fee and the service is typically cheaper than commerical diapers.
Negatives: Cotton diapers can be more messy due to the lack of deeper absorbtion that commercial diapers allow. So you may have to change more often to keep your infant dry. If you are cleaning your own diapers as opposed to using a cotton diaper service, you will also have to rinse a messy diaper before dropping it into your diaper hamper. Then you will need to wash your diapers, fold them and put them away. Also,some type of plastic pants is an option used to cover the cotton diaper between changings to keep moisture from leaking through. Cotton diapers are definitely more work for mom.
Synthetic Diapers
Benefits: Obviously, the most important benefit is to parents because of the convenience that these diapers offer. They are disposable, water proof, easy to fit, wick moisture away from an infant and will last very long until the next change. They are a toss and go item that saves time and energy for parents.
Negatives: Because these diapers are made of synthetic materials including plastic, there is a tendency to not allow as much 'breathing' for baby's skin. Rashes can occur quickly for that reason, at times and parents need to be aware that they need to change baby regularly. Also, some infants have an allergy to plastics and some synthetic materials which may cause rashes and skin problems. These diapers are also expensive and the cost can add up to hundreds of dollars per year for one child.
As you make a decision about whether to use synthetic or cotton diapers, consider all the pros and cons for yourself as well as your baby. Diapers aren't the glamorous part of parenting, but a necessary and important part of giving your baby a healthy start to life.
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Cotton Bottoms Diaper Wrap and Prefold Diapers |  |
1 Bid | US $2.00 | 2h 3m |
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10 Motherease One Size Cotton Diapers | |
1 Bid | US $55.00 | 2h 8m |
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Six Prefold Soft Birdseye 100 Cotton Diapers | |
3 Bids | US $5.24 | 3h 53m |
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8 x RESUABLE BOOSTER 100 COTTON MANY COLORS PATTERNS | |
1 Bid | US $.91 | 12h 8m |
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4 GreenBaby Cotton Cloth Diapers Nappies From Japan | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 17h 14m |
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8 GreenBaby Cotton Cloth Diapers Nappies From Japan | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 17h 14m |
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16 GreenBaby Cotton Cloth Diapers Nappies From Japan | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 17h 15m |
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Doubler fleece and cotton 11x45 great condition | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 17h 19m |
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100 COTTON FLAT BABY DIAPERS 12 CLEAN ABSORBANT | |
0 Bid | US $25.00 | 19h 23m |
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100 COTTON BABY DIAPERS 12 PREFOLDED NEW IN PKG | |
0 Bid | US $45.00 | 19h 35m |
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100 COTTON BABY DIAPERS PREFOLDED 10 SUPER ABSORBANT | |
0 Bid | US $40.00 | 20h 20m |
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100 COTTON BABY DIAPERS 6 PREFOLD SUPER ABSORB | |
0 Bid | US $30.00 | 20h 25m |
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NEW Bumkins Cotton Flannel Contour Inserts Large | |
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US $15.99 | 21h 15m |
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CURITY CLOTH 100 COTTON VINTAGE DIAPERS 12 | |
4 Bids | US $56.55 | 22h 3m |
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100 pure cotton Cloth Diaper Inserts Liner Small 1pc | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 22h 28m |
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100 pure cotton Cloth Diaper Inserts Liner Large 1pc | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 22h 28m |
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Organic cotton Cloth Diaper Inserts Liner Small 1pc | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 22h 28m |
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New Unbleached pure cotton Cloth Diaper Cover Medium sz | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 22h 29m |
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New Unbleached pure cotton Cloth Diaper Covers Large sz | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 22h 29m |
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New Unbleached pure cotton Cloth Diaper Covers small sz | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 22h 30m |
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CURITY CLOTH 100 COTTON VINTAGE DIAPERS 12 | |
4 Bids | US $36.98 | 1d 1h 22m |
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6 NEW FITTED CLOTH BABY NAPPIES COTTON NEW BORN to12kg | |
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US $30.24 | 1d 2h 30m |
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12 100 Cotton Chinese Prefold Cloth Diapers DSQ Infant | |
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US $18.99 | 1d 2h 59m |
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24 100 Cotton Chinese Prefold Cloth Diapers DSQ Infant | |
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US $29.99 | 1d 3h 1m |
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2 Sckoon Organic Cotton Baby Diaper Red Pear SMALL | |
8 Bids | US $8.50 | 1d 3h 28m |
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Sckoon Organic Cotton Baby Diaper Green Pear SMALL | |
7 Bids | US $5.00 | 1d 3h 31m |
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Cotton Cloth Baby Diaper Wool Cover Blue Newborn Small | 0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 16h 35m |
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5 pcs One Size Cotton Diapers nappy 5 Inserts 10 Colors | |
0 Bid | US $15.99 | 1d 17h 32m |
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6 GreenBaby Cotton Cloth Diapers Nappies From Japan | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 1d 23h 12m |
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10 GreenBaby Cotton Cloth Diapers Nappies From Japan | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 1d 23h 12m |
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14 GreenBaby Cotton Cloth Diapers Nappies From Japan | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 1d 23h 12m |
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Lot of 30 New White Brushed Cotton Cloth Diapers Burp | |
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US $9.99 | 2d 1h 40m |
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Lot of 60 New White Brushed Cotton Cloth Diapers Burp | |
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US $24.99 | 2d 2h 57m |
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ORGANIC SHERPA COTTON CLOTH DIAPER DOUBLERS 10 PACK | |
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US $35.95 | 2d 3h 1m |
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ORGANIC SHERPA COTTON YOUTH BED WETTING DIAPER 3 PACK | |
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US $53.95 | 2d 4h 10m |
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4 NEW Kidalog Canada 1 Size Fitted Cotton Cloth Diapers | |
0 Bid | US $32.95 | 2d 4h 55m |
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Cute Pink Baby Cloth Diaper Nappy Cotton Insert | |
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US $8.49 | 2d 16h 35m |
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100 Cotton Prefold Diapers PreWashed PreOwned 6 8 PLY | |
1 Bid | US $9.99 | 2d 19h 13m |
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Bummis Cotton Diapering Prefold Kit Diapers | |
4 Bids | US $82.00 | 2d 19h 18m |
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Cute Red Baby Cloth Diaper Nappy Cotton Insert | |
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US $8.49 | 2d 19h 41m |
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Cute White Baby Cloth Diaper Nappy Cotton Insert | |
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US $8.49 | 2d 21h 30m |
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100 pure cotton AIO Cloth Diaper All In One Large sz | |
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US $17.00 | 3d 55m |
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100 pure cotton AIO Cloth Diaper All In One Small sz | |
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US $15.00 | 3d 55m |
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100 pure cotton Cloth Diaper Inserts Liner Jumbo 5pc | |
1 Bid | US $17.99 | 3d 1h 31m |
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100 pure cotton Cloth Diaper Inserts Liner Large 5pc | |
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US $26.99 | 3d 1h 31m |
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100 pure cotton Cloth Diaper Inserts Liner Small 5pc | |
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US $19.99 | 3d 1h 31m |
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24 baby cloth Diapers insert velcro organic cotton AIO | |
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US $139.00 | 4d 17h 49m |
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4 baby cloth Diapers insert velcro washable cotton wrap | |
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US $36.00 | 4d 18h |
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ORGANIC SHERPA COTTON VELCRO FITTED DIAPER 5 PACK SM | |
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US $78.75 | 4d 21h 24m |
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ORGANIC SHERPA COTTON VELCRO FITTED DIAPER 10 PACK SM | |
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US $149.95 | 4d 21h 33m |
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Gerber 12-Pack Flatfold Birdseye Cloth Diapers - White List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $11.09 Average Rating:   |
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Good for the environment and comfortable for baby, these flat, bird's-eye weave cotton cloth diapers are made from tightly twisted yarns woven in a pattern to make them exceptionally durable and long lasting... |
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BabyKicks Prefold Diaper 3-Pack, Small (newborn 11.75" X 16") List Price: $17.97 Sale Price: $17.97 Average Rating:  |
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BabyKicks Hemparoo® Fleece Pre-Folds If you've been looking for an extra absorbent diaper for your super soaker baby, or you need to know the diaper will make it through the night, you've found THE diaper! Nothing absorbs like hemp fleece! Small (newborn) (11... |
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Kissaluvs Organic Cotton/Hemp Fitted Diaper, Unbleached, Medium/Large 15-40lbs List Price: $18.95 Sale Price: $18.95 |
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Kissaluvs Organic Cotton/Hemp Fitted Diaper, Unbleached, Medium/Large |
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Kissaluvs Cotton Fleece Booster Doublers, 6 Pack, Unbleached List Price: $17.94 Sale Price: $16.57 |
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Cotton Tale Designs Lizzie Diaper Stacker List Price: $36.00 Sale Price: $18.00 |
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Part of the Lizzie baby bedding collection, this cute small dot with turquoise ties and floral bib. Appliqu?d with large daisy's. Is not only useful but is a decorative touch to your baby's nursery. |
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Snoozy Organic Flannel Cotton Waterproof Multi Use Pad - 2 Pack List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $19.99 Average Rating:  |
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Kushies Washable Pre-folded Diapers - 6 Pack - White List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $19.99 Average Rating: |
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Made of premium quality 100% cotton flannel in a 2-4-2 design that provides extra absorbency in the center panel. May be worn pinned of folded with a Kushies diaper wrap. |
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Cotton Tale Designs Paradise Diaper Stacker List Price: $37.99 Sale Price: $15.30 |
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Part of the Paradise baby bedding collection, this diaper stacker in green and blue is appliqu?d with a palm tree, giraffe, and dragonfly. Hang it from your wee one's crib or changing table with brown animal print ties. |
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Cotton Tale Designs Heaven Sent Boy Diaper Stacker List Price: $32.40 Sale Price: $18.00 |
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This embroidered stacker holds up to 4 dozen folded diapers. Made in brown star with stripe trim and ties. |
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Kissaluvs Organic Cotton/Hemp Fitted Diaper, Unbleached, Newborn 5-15lbs List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $16.95 |
