About Me
Welcome to Doable Diapers, an online retailer of cloth diapers and diapering accessories, based in Brooklyn, New York. My name is Andrea, and I am a stay-at-home mommy to one precious little girl. I started using cloth diapers after bringing my newborn home from the hospital in November of 2009. I have been addicted ever since!
The most important decision I ever made was not to use cloth diapers. It was to accept Jesus Christ as my personal Savior and the only way to heaven. I did this when I was seven years old. Because of Christ's death on the cross of Calvary, I know that my sins are forgiven and that I am on my way to heaven. In the summer of 2010 the Lord gave me one of the desires of my heart, and allowed me to start Doable Diapers. I want Him to be pleased with everything I do, including the way I run my business.
About Doable Diapers
The title of our store comes from the fact that many people have misconceptions about cloth diapers. When they hear “cloth diapers” they immediately think of flat diapers, diaper pins, and rubber pants. I am here to tell you that cloth diapers have come a long way! The modern cloth diaper has eliminated pins, difficulties, and leaks. Today's cloth diapers have snaps, velcro, and customizable absorption, making them just as easy, if not easier, than mainstream disposable diapers. So in fact, cloth diapers are very doable!
Doable Diapers is here to help you with all of your cloth diapering needs. If you have questions, confusion, or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We want to make your transition to the modern cloth diaper easy and fun!
Here are some excellent reasons for you to choose cloth diapers:
Cloth Diapers are Better for Your Baby
Cloth diapers are soft! Would you want to wear paper underwear? Most modern cloth diapers are lined with a soft inner fabric such as fleece or micro-suede that wick the moisture away from your baby’s bum. This keeps your baby dry and happy. It also helps to prevent diaper rashes.
Disposable diapers are filled with chemicals. They even contain traces of Dioxin which is an extremely toxic chemical (banned in most countries). Do you really want all of those chemicals touching your baby’s soft, delicate skin? Cloth diapers come in an array of fabrics and fibers, so you can pick exactly what you want to be against that little bum. From organic cotton, to natural fibers, to sustainable fibers, to fabric blends, cloth diapers offer many choices.
Cloth Diapers are Better for Your Budget
This was my primary reason for choosing cloth diapers for our family. Cloth diapers bring relief to your wallet! For about $600 (depending on the type, brand, and style of diaper that you choose) you can get everything you need to cloth diaper your baby from birth to potty training. That $600 figure is for the really nice cloth diapers. There are certainly ways to do cloth for much less money! The real savings add up when another baby comes around and you can use your diapers all over again without additional expense. $600 probably seems like a lot of money to shell out at one time, and in today’s economy I understand. But let’s talk about the cost of disposable diapers.
The average cost to use disposable diapers on a baby from birth to potty training starts at $1500, and ranges to $3000. This depends on how frequently you change the baby, what brand of diapers you use, and at what age your child begins potty training. That is $1500 per child, whereas your investment in cloth diapers can be used for multiple children. Those are significant savings!
Cloth Diapers are Easy to Use
There are many different types and brands of cloth diapers on the market today, but one of the most popular styles is the one-size pocket diaper. These diapers don’t require a cover, and the outer layer is made of a waterproof fabric. Utilizing the ease of velcro or the durability of snaps, you can customize the diaper to perfectly fit your baby. Leg gussets and elastic keep all messes contained so you will likely never have a leak.
In short, you can customize just about every aspect of the cloth diaper to meet your needs and preferences. From fabric type, to fit, to absorbency, to color, to closure – the modern cloth diaper is sure to meet your needs!
Cloth Diapers are Better for the Environment
I think it goes without saying that anytime we can add something reusable to our routine it is better for the environment, because those items create less waste. Cloth diapers provide just one more reusable item that you can add to your list of efforts to help conserve the world with which we have been entrusted.