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Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable Diapers

The 18 billion disposable diapers thrown into landfills each year can take as long as 500 years to decompose. But washing hundreds of cloth diapers a month isn't environmentally sound either. There are plenty of other issues in the great debate between cloth and disposable diapers -- what's your opinion?



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by debcasper
 May 11 '03 Cloth can't be beat, heres the facts.
"Bottom" line, Comfortable kids, convience, no diapers past 3 years, usually less. ... read full review 		Somewhat Helpful
by CeltMom
 Dec 22 '00 How to Know You Are Addicted Vol. II
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by Rosebud927
 Sep 20 '00 Cloth better than disposables
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by skwadley
 Dec 29 '00 I prefer cloth but have used both!
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by jenibeth
 Nov 22 '00 Disposable for us
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by emd1971
 Feb 28 '00 What I Decided
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by Cheli1976
 Apr 04 '00 Disposable all the way
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by Beverlywillis
 Dec 22 '99 "cloth vs. Disposable"
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by dorkeet101
 Jan 05 '01 Ewww...... Stinky Diapers!
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by amyofcaq
 Feb 11 '00 I made the switch
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by taxi_mom
 Jan 22 '00 The Choice is up to you!
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by mommapig
 Sep 12 '00 Use Cloth Diapers?
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by errjsmom
 Feb 07 '00 Yes I admit I`m a user ..
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by sjbraun
 Dec 17 '99 Disposables All the Way!
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by MommaNay
 Jan 30 '00 Cloth diapers are Better
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by jdqm
 Dec 05 '00 no more rashes!
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by ellend
 Dec 13 '99 tigcokie
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by TRACIMAY31
 Jan 10 '00 Diapers, cloth or disposable?
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by bl834
 Oct 12 '00 Thank Goodness for Disposable Diapers
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by Valenteenie
 Jan 10 '00 I used both.
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by mama5
 Jan 16 '00 mother of 5 last birth was TWINS!
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by ibronda
 Jan 23 '00 Why bother?
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by minnieone
 Jul 04 '00 disposible diapers
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by sculey
 Dec 12 '00 Good Experience with Good Advice
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by abloch
 Jan 20 '00 What cloth in the new millenium?
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by ethelgwynn
 Jan 07 '00 A Season For All Things
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by Mummyathome
 Mar 13 '00 Cloth of course!
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by missfran
 Jul 05 '00 We used disposables
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by Char64
 Jan 21 '00 Neither is a bad choice
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by honeypigg
 Jan 12 '00 Disposable and Cloth Diapers
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by kbakke
 Jan 06 '00 It is your choice!
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by jlhensell
 Jul 09 '00 Cloth is better. Period.
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by memaw
 Jan 18 '00 Cloth is better
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by mommy569
 Jan 10 '00 cloth vs disposables
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by SexiSilly
 Nov 26 '00 Which one is right?
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by debbies76
 Jun 23 '00 The way to go is disposable
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by koalaart
 Aug 07 '00 Diapers and which one I choose
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by Nataliesmama
 Jan 27 '00 Don't baby bum's look better in cloth?
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by brandylee
 Jan 18 '00 Home all day?
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by anniehm
 Jan 22 '00 The choices available
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by t_bomwan
 Feb 22 '00 GO FOR DISPOSABLE!!!
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by summer99
 Apr 10 '00 We've used both on our son...
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by lvmyboy
 Apr 27 '00 Cloth is Easy
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by McCarty
 May 28 '00 Cloth or convenience? Go with sanity.
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by ChristinaAVON
 Jun 26 '00 No poopy in washing machine, thank you!
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by Emaleth982
 Aug 26 '00 Never Even Tried Cloth
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by TeresaLock
 Jan 02 '00 Addicted to cloth diapering
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by mamaalli
 Jan 30 '00 My bum is in cotton, my bum is in cotton...
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by peepsmack
 Jan 28 '00 cloth beats disposables ANY DAY!!!
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by Janasworld
 Feb 18 '00 Cloth diapers are too hard and messy.
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by TXMumX4
 Jan 31 '00 I switched to cloth!
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by seacritter
 Jan 30 '00 Cloth wins, BUT ...
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by Chiri
 Feb 26 '00 Fill Up That Landfill Baby!
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by aleasmommy
 Feb 06 '00 Once Disposable..Next Time Cloth??
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by welovekids2
 Jan 25 '00 Keep your baby and the environment HEALTHY!
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by iloveshopping
 Jan 26 '00 Why I prefer Disposable Diapers
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by love2shop
 Feb 08 '00 Cloth good choice for everyone
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by AIXOISE
 Jan 16 '00 Cottontailing is fun!
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by hrborn
 Jan 25 '00 Tired of LEAKS?? Use Cloth...
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by anthea
 Feb 01 '00 Was on both sides of the fence...now its clear where I stand!
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by terranettles
 Feb 01 '00 Okay at first, definitely sick of it now
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by MBM
 Jul 30 '00 The Disposable Wins
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by susantate
 Jan 14 '00 No choice is bad
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by flikchk
 Jan 31 '00 Either way you go it is a personal choice!
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by newt5575
 Feb 11 '00 Cloth user
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by tmck1
 Jan 04 '00 Cloth or Not
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by vpenn
 Feb 08 '00 Baby on a Budget
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by MyKidzMom
 Jun 23 '00 We've done it all!
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by mamazee
 Jan 26 '00 Cloth diapers convenient and comfortable for babies
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by jbrule
 Jan 20 '00 3 Words Easier Potty Training
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by Didiandmike
 Jan 21 '00 Choosing Cloth
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by mareneli
 Jan 24 '00 Helps to have a friend who does it
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by KathyRusko
 Apr 02 '00 I would rather wear a disposable and think the baby would too!
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by Alissahope
 Jul 24 '00 Once I went cloth there was no turning back! Oh what bliss!!!!
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by pregocrissy
 May 18 '00 CLOTH or DISPOSABLE....hmmm..\
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by nursing3
 Jan 26 '00 Have Had THREE in Cloth Diapers (at the same time!)
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by ShannonC
 Jan 17 '00 My Cloth Addiction
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by lorimartinez
 Jan 19 '00 Had to Go With Dryness First
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by mom2ericha
 Feb 16 '00 cloth diapers are wonderful!
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by Bellydanzr
 Dec 31 '00 cloth-like disposable diapers are the perfect solution
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by LissaJoy1
 May 15 '00 To PIN EM UP or TAPE EM UP?
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by moodyfamily
 Jan 20 '00 I've done it both ways
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by qtkissiebear
 Oct 26 '00 Recently Switched
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by martaoh
 Mar 22 '00 Cloth is Better for environment
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by Sati
 Feb 03 '00 Dear Thought...
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by thatgrl75
 Sep 07 '00 Scrub or throw out...you decide
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by mamakven
 Jan 25 '00 You use CLOTH diapers???
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by Carli
 Jan 24 '00 Cloth/Disposable
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by jessie_76
 Jun 24 '00 choices, choices, choices
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by aishy
 May 17 '00 Switched at 16 months.
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by mypbandj
 Oct 22 '00 All Cloth Diapers are NOT equal!
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by Niccolle
 Jan 12 '00 Cloth vs Disposable
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by jennypell
 Jun 20 '00 Danged If You Do...Danged If You Don't
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by momteacher
 May 24 '00 Everything in Moderation
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by JiggyPoof
 Jan 19 '00 My switch to cloth
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by anguk
 Oct 07 '00 Not just for bottoms!
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by MissGladys
 Jul 14 '00 Cloth is softest
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by DEMF
 May 23 '00 Cloth diapers, breastfeeding and twins
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by rosier123
 Jan 02 '01 Both!
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by Jenherrin
 Jan 27 '00 What the He** is Gel?!
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by JMackz1
 Jul 10 '00 We had a Cloth Baby now we have a disposable one!
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by LauraKay
 Jan 19 '00 Cloth is cool
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by aztigerjess
 Oct 27 '00 Any thing is worth trying at least once
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by ninasu
 Jul 06 '00 Both for me
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by Shonna
 Jun 27 '00 Cloth, the natueral way
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by 2bapeanut
 Jun 21 '00 Do it for your baby and do it for the environment!
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by ImagiBear
 Jan 12 '00 As My Cloth Became Disposable
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by calwaone
 Jun 11 '00 Disposable Diapers Can Harm Your Baby!
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by Caree
 Jan 25 '00 This Is Easy!
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by hlbirk
 Jan 11 '00 I Have Enough Laundry Already!
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by csharris
 Sep 26 '00 LET YOUR BABY BREATH
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by retta1967
 Jun 23 '00 Cloth diapers can cause more rashes and yeast infections
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by goldjay
 Jan 11 '00 Hard to Choose
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by misskris2000
 Dec 07 '00 What made us decide
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by specialone
 Dec 08 '00 Change Me Quick!
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by heatherhejduk
 Aug 02 '00 Cloth, Definitely Cloth
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by backtobasics
 May 30 '05 "Cloth diapers" still best after all these years.
If i had to do it all over again today, i would once again choose good old-fashioned "diapers and rubber pants"! ... read full review 		Helpful
by codycat
 Dec 08 '00 WHAT DID I JUST STEP IN?
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by angela9049
 Feb 04 '00 Fitti Disposable
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by krnorup
 Jul 05 '00 Disposable for me!!!
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by Ellie41799
 Mar 06 '00 I gave it a try!
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by skfayer
 Sep 14 '02 Cloth Diapers- my best decision
Buying cloth diapers has been the best cost-effective decision I've made concerning my kids. I thoroughly recommend Kooshies Ultra diapers in particular. Go for it!... read full review 		Helpful
by sadia
 Feb 08 '00 I'm all for disposable diapers
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by Cathlinsmom
 Jan 27 '00 I lost THOUSANDS of $$$$$!!!!!!
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by CeltMom
 Dec 05 '00 How to Know When You are Addicted
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by indylee
 Jun 06 '00 Trucks and pollution???
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by RebeccaZ
 Feb 17 '00 You never know till you try!!
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by frugalcents
 Mar 03 '00 Cloth vs. Disposables
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by jackii
 Jan 31 '00 cloth and the environment
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by jbodily
 Jan 17 '00 Cloth Diapers are Great..
Cloth is more comfortable and softer to touch so I assume it is for baby too! Minimal work=BIG savings. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by jen76
 Apr 16 '00 Cloth for all the right reasons
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by melmouse
 Dec 15 '00 What is best for YOU
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by jbrowning23
 Mar 31 '00 Done Both
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by melliott03
 Feb 24 '00 Cloth versus paper
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by liquidstars
 Jun 07 '00 Why I use cloth. UPDATED
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by brevor
 Jan 25 '00 Why I love cloth diapers!
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by Lexy0323
 Jan 29 '00 Happy Cotton-tailing Bunnies!
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by rocoboko
 Sep 22 '00 It's been more than a decade, but
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by Raydal
 Mar 30 '00 Before we had two sets of twins ..!
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by CoachB
 Jan 28 '00 Disposable all the way
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by MaryWA
 Aug 29 '00 A waffling mom
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by geepers
 Sep 06 '00 velcro everywhere
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by littlehands
 Jan 24 '00 Oh my gosh!! You use cloth??!!
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by Mommy2Jake
 May 27 '00 Tender Care by Tushies - The best of both
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by pkock
 Feb 15 '00 Cloth/Disposable: Use Both
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by Jerbs
 Jan 27 '00 Only Cotton for my Baby's Bottom!
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by SMBoyd
 Jan 25 '00 Why I love using cloth on daughter #2 after using paper on daughter #1
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by Paula_Bellman
 Jan 27 '00 Cloth Rules!
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by VeeZee
 Nov 30 '99 Sometimes Necessity Is The Best Policy
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by percyvil1
 Jan 11 '00 Hooked on Cloth ....
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by motherearth
 Mar 08 '00 CLOTH THE ONLY WAY
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by Leahwes
 Jan 02 '01 Boy Babies and Reproductive Health Please read.
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by Rose66
 Feb 24 '00 A "cotton tale" of five bottoms...the choices we made
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by Kaity
 Apr 10 '00 The truth about cloth
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by June_Bride
 Mar 25 '00 Disposable vs. cloth..it's your choice
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by Shilaide
 Apr 18 '00 Cloth or Disposable?
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by Nannette28
 Jan 29 '00 100% cotton the fabric of our lives...
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by dbirchall
 Mar 13 '00 Ease of use : tie score.
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by sheilagawne
 Jan 18 '00 Oh pooh
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by irishsheila
 Jan 05 '01 Would YOU rather wear plastic underwear???
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by carneys_ID
 Feb 22 '00 It's Cloth for Us... and Our Pocketbook!
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by adrienne10
 Sep 08 '00 The Transition...
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by bargainjunkie
 Jan 07 '00 Cloth Diapers 101
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by little_bundles
 Jan 24 '00 Why I choose to cloth diaper and why I made a business selling them
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by munchkinmom98
 Jan 12 '00 Don't be afraid! Cloth's not that hard!
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by liquidstars
 Sep 27 '00 Cloth Myths, Truths, Questions And Answers
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by cckjw
 Mar 17 '00 Pampers Premium a Choice Disposable
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by Beth_G
 Jan 31 '00 Cloth Diapers: The Natural Choice
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by annaa1966
 Apr 15 '00 What's On The Bottom?
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by Cassign
 Mar 01 '00 Guilt or gross, what a choice
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by savagefamily
 Mar 08 '00 The Secret to Cloth Diapers
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by raisin3girls
 Jun 15 '00 Cloth-The Natural Choice
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by althaea
 May 31 '00 Cloth it is!
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by MaryPowers
 May 30 '00 Cloth Diapers -- Not Just for Bums any More
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by TSparenborg
 Nov 17 '99 Did the disposables now I'm doing the cloth
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by baricat
 Mar 14 '00 How Times Have Changed!
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by cjensen1
 Jul 09 '00 When I die, Bury Me Under a Pile Of Poopie Disposables
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by Krgass
 Dec 01 '00 Three "R" 's
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by CeltMom
 Jul 04 '00 Disposable Disciple to Cloth Convert
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by Jensrm
 Jul 07 '00 Cloth for u
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by NormLoni
 Sep 20 '00 DONE BOTH!
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by KrisTeaz
 Sep 25 '00 BEWARE: It's addicting!
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by eduveen
 Nov 21 '00 Cloth is oh so easy!
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by CeltMom
 Dec 05 '00 10 Cloth Diapering Tips
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by meggiesmama
 Oct 01 '00 Cloth AND Disposable Diapers in Our Home
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by mommynew
 Jan 20 '00 Why I LOVE cloth diapers!
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by maryah
 Oct 16 '00 I switched to cloth, and I'm very glad, but be careful!
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by mteaches
 Jan 02 '00 Cloth for Us
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by jenscookie
 Jul 03 '00 What about the Water?
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by AmyLEnsor
 Jan 28 '00 A piece of clothing or a piece of trash?
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by eeoyore
 Mar 13 '00 Weighing the Options
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by sunnydayM
 Mar 01 '00 Why Grandma Prefers Disposables.
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by bjcuevas
 Nov 13 '00 Allergic Reaction
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by momoflots
 Feb 08 '01 Just the Facts, Ma'am
Make your decision based on the facts and what's right for you - not on the myths.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by pmckay
 Nov 14 '99 We've raised a "cloth" baby and a "Pampers" baby...
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by Cherri_CTsings
 Apr 02 '00 Toxic Shock From A Diaper?
Cloth diapers are not only more cost efficient, safer and more comfortable for our babies, but also far better for the environment.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by gerstein
 Oct 17 '00 Cloth is just not for us...
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by stonecold
 Oct 02 '00 Okay, Okay
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by adrienne10
 Aug 23 '00 The Information Available is Endless... Update 9/25
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by Trawma
 Jan 28 '00 Cloth for us
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