How to Get a Dad to Use Cloth Diapers

You've made the decision to use cloth diapers on your baby, but Daddy is not "buying" it. Show him that cloth diapers are easy to use, healthier for your baby, better for the environment and more cost effective. Make your case and get Daddy to use cloth diapers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Buy a cloth diaper and demonstrate its ease of use. It's not just the old standard cloth diapers and pins anymore. Many cloth diapers such as G.A.D diapers come with easy snaps that almost anyone can operate. Let Dad practice with one so the process becomes less intimidating.
2. Tell him that cloth diapers are better for the baby's health. Many disposable diapers expose your baby to toxic chemicals such as dioxin, Tributyl-tin and sodium polyacrylate. Some of these chemicals are known carcinogens banned in other countries. Some research further indicates that disposable diapers may impact fertility of little boys by raising the temperature of their scrotum.
3. Point out the environmental benefits. If Dad is concerned about the environment, remind him that cloth diapers don't end up in the landfill. He may not know that manufacturing disposable diapers creates more than double the waste that manufacturing cloth diapers does.
4. Show him the financial benefits. If Daddy has a keen eye for finances, let him know that using cloth diapers saves you money. You spend between $2,500 and $3,500 on disposable diapers when you have a baby. Cloth diapers will cost you about $900, including the cost of washing them. Financially, it just makes more sense.

Tips & Warnings

• Point out that disposable diapers tend to have a worse odor than cloth diapers.