Cloth swim diapers are not only better for the environment and your baby, but they also can save you money! It’s not as hard as you think, these tips can help you get started.
The sun is shining. Cloth diapers are fluttering on the clothesline. Birds are sweetly chirping in the rustling leaves of the trees. You get the picture, summer is here! My favorite time of year. Give me 100-degrees weather, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a pool to play in.
And what does EVERY baby (and toddler) need in the pool? Why, a swim diaper, of course, something to catch those minor accidents that are bound to happen with your little one.
Just for fun, I looked at Target.com to check out the price of “Little Swimmers”. They are $8.99 for 12 if you are lucky enough to need a small and $8.99 for 10 if you need a large. That’s almost a dollar per diaper. They can’t be reused, and if your kids are anything like mine, you will have at least two diaper changes when you are at the pool.
We swim frequently, so 8-10 swim diaper changes in a week is not unreasonable. To be conservative, I’ll say we’ll go through 5 a week over a 12-week period (not counting swimming lessons in the fall and spring). I would spend almost $50 this summer on swim diapers.
How to Use Cloth Diapers for Swimming
I am often asked, how to use cloth diapers for swimming. The short answer is, that they work just like disposable swim diapers. They are not absorbent. They are just made to catch accidents. Cloth swim diapers are specifically made to withstand repeated exposure to chlorine, and because they are not absorbent, they will not weigh your baby down in the water.
I like to have two reusable swim diapers so there is a backup just in case we need a diaper change at the pool. Luckily, I have my Bonfire Red AppleCheeks swim diaper that my daughter used last year. My son can wear it this year.
Using cloth swim diapers is a lot like cloth diapering on the go so once you feel like you have that down you shouldn’t have much trouble using cloth swim diapers as well.
By using reusable swim diapers, I will save $30 for 12 weeks of summer. (And in reality, I’m probably saving closer to $80 since we swim so often.) Yay, me! I will also save more than 60 one-time-use swim diapers from entering the landfills. And you can save, too. If you have a little one in diapers, consider making the switch to a reusable swim diaper.
The Best Cloth Swim Diapers
Looking for cloth swim diapers to use this summer. These are some of the top-rated options to try out yourself.
AppleCheeks Washable Swim Diaper
This cloth swim diaper comes in several colors and two sizes.
Cheeky Cloth One Size Reusable Swim Diaper
This is an adjustable one-size diaper with lots of great colors and patterns to choose from.
i Play Girls Cloth Swim Diapers
These cloth swim diapers come in several sizes and a few different colors and patterns.
Charlie Banana Baby Washable Swim Diaper
This diaper comes in 4 sizes and several different colors and styles.
Hudson Baby Unisex Swim Diapers
These come in a two-pack with different sizes and styles to choose from.
Imse Vimse Reusable Swim Diaper
This cute diaper comes in a few sizes and patterns.
Cloth Swim Diapers in Oklahoma
If you live near Oklahoma City you can find cloth diapers and advice at Green Bambino. They carry great cloth swim diapers and are a wonderful locally owned business.
You can also check other local baby stores in your area to see if they carry cloth swim diapers because shopping local can help support our communities.
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