Nappies,
often known as the diapers in most of the countries, are used to stop urine. It
can be found in various forms such as underwear shaped or one which can be
fitted to usual underwear. As per various cultures it has been concluded that
nappies are existing since beginning of the civilization. People use several
materials to create nappies but broadly it can be either of cloth or some
synthetic disposable material. We can say that earlier people started using
clothes like cotton, silk, Lenin depending over the financial conditions. But
as clothes were not so good to absorb lots of nappies need to be carried then
washing and drying headache. Thus to solve such problems people started use of
synthetic disposable materials as nappies. One of the major reasons behind
switching to disposable material was its absorbing strength as disposable
materials are able to absorb some limited numbers of pees.
Around 1940s
people started developing both type of diapers, one side people started working
over cloth diapers by adding more clothes to cloth diapers. On other hand
people started to make synthetic diapers more comfortable for babies by adding
soft material. When nappies divided into two categories there are some who
preferred the type one and rest type two and then comparison started. Let’s
have a look up to what extend you can compare these two types of nappies and
what facts and figures says.
Cloth
Nappies: Cloth nappies are first priority of people who can’t
afford deposable nappies. As cloth nappies can be washable and reusable. In
many countries where mass of people can’t afford disposable nappies cloth
nappies are still in existence. After economical point of view there are some
medical facts which force the use of cloth nappies, there is no wonder that
doctors always suggest to wear boxers over briefs. Cloth nappies work as boxers
where deposable nappies work like brief, thus parents keep cloth nappies on
first priority.
Myths with Cloth Nappies: There are lots of myths related to
cloth nappies these are as follows
- Cloth nappies cause rashes- Rashes can be caused by disposable nappies as well. Any nappy can cause rashes, this was even admitted by Kimberley Clark (Makers of Huggies nappies)
- Cloth nappies equals hard work- Washing things is not a big thing, we wash our hankies as well. Cloth nappies are light thus easy to wash and get dry so quickly.
- Cloth Nappies stink- All you need to flush the poo before washing and then after a complete wash nappies hardly stink.
Advantages of Cloth Nappies: There are lots of advantages of cloth nappies these are as follows.
- Cloth nappies not contain any harmful chemical or plastic, thus cloth nappies are safe and secure.
- Cloth nappies stink less then disposable nappies
- Cloth nappies are more reliable, as you can wash them anywhere anytime. Even with disposable nappies you have to wash the leaks
- In an average you need around 5000+ nappies in a year, around £ 900. Where cloth nappies can be reusable and thus more economical then disposable nappies
- Cloth nappies are environment friendly it not contain any chemical and don’t increase earth wastage
Disadvantage of Cloth Nappies: There are some disadvantages of cloth
nappies as well
- Cloth nappies need to washed after every use and its time consuming
- Difficult to manage while traveling or outside home
Disposable
Nappies: For
new mums it’s really difficult to manage everything at a time. In beginning
nappies helps them lot disposable nappies help them to keep away from water all
the time. It helps to keep the baby stay dry in nights, overnight wetness can
cause other despises. For single parents disposable nappies are the best
solution, because many times they have to travel or attend events with babies.
Disposable nappies are easy to find and throw after use.
Myths with Disposable Nappies:
- Disposable nappies are costly- We can’t deny the fact they are but it’s also a fact that even cloth nappies need to be washed and the process will include soap, wet bag, dry bag, spray, soaking and man power.
- Disposable nappies cause rashes- This has been discussed earlier but the answer will be same, you can’t conclude this just by the type of nappies. It can be caused by any type of nappies.
Advantages of Disposable Diapers: Disposable nappies are loved by
thousands of mums because of following advantages
- Compact to carry
- Can be found on shops easily
- Easy to use and throw
- Take less than one minute to change
- No need to clean poo
